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For individuals managing MASLD, incorporating more plant-based meals rich in fibre and healthy fats can significantly reduce liver fat and inflammation. This Chickpea & Avocado Salad is a simple, satisfying … Continue reading Chickpea & Avocado Salad: A Fibre-Filled Boost for Liver Wellness
Managing MASLD requires a shift toward whole, nutrient-dense foods that reduce liver fat and inflammation. This Sweet Potato Power Bowl is a colourful, satisfying option that’s rich in antioxidants, fibre, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Power Bowl: Antioxidant-Rich Fuel for a Healthier Liver
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as NAFLD, affects nearly 1 in 4 Canadians, according to Liver Canada. Many are surprised that diet plays a pivotal role in … Continue reading Green Lentil & Kale Stew: A Fibre-Rich Ally for Liver Health
Peanut butter, smooth or bold, A jar of comfort, stories told. From lunchbox days to grandma’s smile, You’ve made each moment sweet and worthwhile. A Spread of Memories: Why Peanut … Continue reading National Peanut Butter Day: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Creamy Canadian Classic
A Diagnosis, A Discovery, A New Way to Nourish When I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in September 2025, I felt like the ground shifted beneath me. … Continue reading Butternut Squash for NAFLD: A Healing Companion on the Journey to Liver Wellness
A Dish That Found Us Far from Home Some dishes are born from tradition. Others become tradition. For my family, Carne de Porco à Alentejana is the latter. Though my … Continue reading Carne de Porco à Alentejana: A Taste of Portugal’s Heartland
As we close the chapter on 2025, we pause to reflect on a year that brought us closer to our roots, our families, and our shared stories. At Momma Braga, … Continue reading A Year of Flavour, Family, and Fortitude: Top 10 Momma Braga Articles of 2025
Where quality meats meet community roots. From Local Farms to Our Family Table In a world of shrink-wrapped shortcuts and mystery labels, finding a place that feels like home; where … Continue reading Why Farm Raised Products Market Is Our Family’s Favourite Butcher Shop in Ontario
A Personal Journey to the Heart of Healing When I wrote “Through Sickness and Health: Life with a Spouse with Liver Disease”, I poured my heart into every word. That … Continue reading Nourishing with Purpose: A Heartfelt Review of The Copper Conscious Cookbook by the Wilson Disease Association
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups: A Sweet Harvest of Fun If autumn had a mascot, it would be this dessert. Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups are the edible equivalent of jumping into … Continue reading Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups: A Whimsical Fall Dessert for Kids and Grown-Up Ghouls
As the leaves turn golden and the air begins to bite, October invites us to slow down, gather close, and cook with heart. For many Portuguese families, fall is more … Continue reading Portuguese Fall Flavours: Cozy Recipes and Family Stories to Warm Your October
Cavala is the Portuguese word for mackerel, a sleek, silver-blue fish known for its bold flavor and nutritional punch. In Portugal, Cavala isn’t just a fish—it’s a dish, a memory, … Continue reading Cavala: Portugal’s Rustic Mackerel Dish That Tells a Story of Sea, Simplicity, and Soul