Lighter Self

Recipes

Healthy Brazilian Cheese Bread–Pão de queijo– Recipe! Gluten and grain-free; dairy-free option; Paleo friendly.

I can’t deny my Brazilian heritage!  I can’t believe it took me so long to share with you my favorite treat that’s gaining popularity in the U.S. (You can find...

Easy & Simple Sardines Salad!

During Spring, I love adding lot’s fresh vegetables and spring fruits back into my diet. The warmer weather means enjoying lots of salads, juices, smoothies and freshly made meals outside....

Refreshing Spring Green Smoothie!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Spring is the time for blossoming! In this beautiful season full of sunshine, colors, love and happiness, I couldn’t be happier to announce that I am now, finally...

Brazilian Light Shrimp Stew

Who said we need to give up cooking creamy and delicious food to eat healthy without worrying about getting fat? For those who love sea food, I created a lighter...

Bobó de Camarão Light

E que disse que precisamos abrir mão da culinária cremosa e deliciosa para comermos saudavelmente sem engordar? Para quem adora comida do mar, essa receita de Bobó de Camarão Light...

Lasanha Mediterrânea Vegana Sem Glúten

Por dois dias, eu fiquei ocupada depois do trabalho criando esta lasanha vegan super saborosa, colorida, nutritiva, de baixo teor de gordura, sem glúten e sem grãos, para o aniversário...

Gluten-Free Mediterranean Vegan Lasagna

For  two days, I was busy creating this flavorful, colorful, nutritious, low-fat, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan lasagna for my mom’s birthday! It worked, and it was a hit! Everybody loved it,...

Nut Milk

Making your own nut milk is super easy, and it is super nutritious and delicious! Nut milks contain no lactose, saturated fat, cholesterol, processed ingredients and additives, such as artificial...

Frozen Grapes

With summer arriving, who doesn’t crave for something cold and sweet? I know I do! And I love to snack on frozen grapes! Besides being the most delicious natural mini-popsicles...

Quinoa Tabbouleh

I can’t get tired of quinoa! It is my favorite “grain” to add to my meals, because of the wonderful health benefits it provides me, besides being delicious! Today, I...