Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

April 25, 2026 Sari

Vegan parmesan cheese

By Sari Huhtala

This crazy easy recipe for homemade parmesan vegan cheese can fool even the most parm-obsessed person. I recently tested it on a friend who didn’t even realize it wasn’t parmesan, and when I told him as he … [More...]

Healthy Recipes

April 25, 2026 Sari

Homesteader: try this easy stir fry with homegrown bean sprouts in a DIY sprouter

By Sari Huhtala

I’ve been sprouting mung beans for about 15 years, adding them raw to salads, and only recently did I start sprouting them to have homegrown bean sprouts to add to stir-fry meals. This is a great alternative … [More...]

Remedies

March 24, 2026 Sari

Secret natural substance in oats ancient medicine for skin disorders, beauty

By Sari Huhtala

Despite being used for skin diseases since 2000 BC, oats weren’t considered medicine until the 1980s when scientists realized this anti-fungal, anti-itch, anti-inflammatory, high-antioxidant plant is more than just a tummy-soothing breakfast grub. It’s an effective natural … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

March 24, 2026 Sari

Millet breakfast bowl

By Sari Huhtala

Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Try this gluten-free, high-protein, nutrient-packed breakfast bowl, which has been shown to slow down the progression of prediabetes, and promote satiety for the long haul.

Millet, an ancient grain, not … [More...]

Remedies

February 24, 2026 Sari

The 10-minute rule for garlic

By Sari Huhtala

I had been cooking with garlic for years before I realized I was missing one crucial step in my culinary routine – the one step that transforms garlic from a superfood to powerful medicine.

If you’ve ever … [More...]

Desserts

February 24, 2026 Sari

Persian love cake

By Sari Huhtala

I’ve made a lot of healthy birthday cakes in my time, but this one has officially won the hearts of all my family members. With a delicate hint of roses and cardomom, this cake, made with ground … [More...]

Desserts

January 19, 2026 Sari

Melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin puree truffles

By Sari Huhtala

Biting into one of these truffles you would never guess its main ingredient is a fruiting veggie that is stacked with vitamin A, C, potassium and fibre.

I was trying to come up with new ways to … [More...]

Vegan

January 19, 2026 Sari

Creamy 10-minute avocado pasta

By Sari Huhtala

If you’re a fan of creamy pasta, but have decided to steer clear of alfredo sauce, and other pasta dishes that are laden with an insane amount of saturated fat and highly inflammatory ingredients, then this palate … [More...]

Desserts

December 18, 2025 Sari

Wholesome fibre-rich truffles

By Sari Huhtala

These little truffle bites are jammed with all things healthy, making them a perfect holiday treat for those who want to stay on track with holistic eating this season. Packed with healthy fats that promote satiety, they … [More...]

Desserts

December 18, 2025 Sari

2-ingredient gingerbread bites

By Sari Huhtala

No time to bake a batch of gingerbread this season? Looking for healthier alternatives to traditional gingerbread? These two-ingredient gingerbread bites satisfy the craving for the spices of the season, while keeping holistic and healthy top of … [More...]