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The moments of joy, hardships and reflection – review of 2020
I thought I write this review of 2020 so that I can remind myself in December 2021 of all the lessons learned, wins, and grateful moments I was able to have in 2020. Yes, that was the year nobody could have predicted but somehow we survived and a lot of people found...
Vegan Christmas – Roast with the most
Maybe this year you can tell yourself to leave the animals alone and cook some delicious plant-based alternatives. I have several options in my ebook - they do not take a lot of time to prepare. Cauliflower steaks can be served along with all roasted veggies and...
Vegan Christmas – Healthy starters
I can't believe that in a few weeks we will be celebrating Christmas again. This year of course will be different than any other. We have spent almost half of the year in lockdown or with some kind of restrictions. Needless to say, it was not easy and for many many...
Scrambled tofu with mushrooms and tomatoes
When I started with my plant-based /vegan journey, I never had tofu. Two years forward I love smoked and marinated tofu, especially scrambled with mushrooms and tomatoes. There is now a variety of different soya products available but I know it may have a little bit...
How to preserve moments of resilience and clarity – my 5 top tips
The announcement of another lockdown on Saturday in UK, was welcomed by many with mixed feelings including myself. On the one hand, I would like to stop the disease on the other, I am thinking about all of the people whose mental health as well as physical health have...
Intuitive Weightloss Transformation – Part 1
Weightloss topic seems to be raising a lot of mixed feelings. For years we have been forced to believe that only looks that matter. Yes, it is important but to be honest, if people were trying to lose weight only for looks, most of them would never got it back....
What do I eat in a day? Practical meal planning.
Few years ago , I did not really think what I put in my body. Well I ate consciously but I also drunk diet coke, ate chips and fries, loads of carbs. I thought that my body can take anything and miraculously I will not put on any weight and I will be always fit and...
Roasted chickpeas salad with sun-dried tomatoes
I love chickpeas and I often recommend them to include in the salads. I recently started slow cooking them and they are far better than from the tins. They are a very good soure of fibre, folic acid and manganese. In addition, they are a good source of protein, as...
The moments of joy, hardships and reflection – review of 2020
I thought I write this review of 2020 so that I can remind myself in December 2021 of all the lessons learned, wins, and grateful moments I was able to have in 2020. Yes, that was the year nobody could have predicted but somehow we survived and a lot of people found...
Vegan Christmas – Roast with the most
Maybe this year you can tell yourself to leave the animals alone and cook some delicious plant-based alternatives. I have several options in my ebook - they do not take a lot of time to prepare. Cauliflower steaks can be served along with all roasted veggies and...
Vegan Christmas – Healthy starters
I can't believe that in a few weeks we will be celebrating Christmas again. This year of course will be different than any other. We have spent almost half of the year in lockdown or with some kind of restrictions. Needless to say, it was not easy and for many many...
Scrambled tofu with mushrooms and tomatoes
When I started with my plant-based /vegan journey, I never had tofu. Two years forward I love smoked and marinated tofu, especially scrambled with mushrooms and tomatoes. There is now a variety of different soya products available but I know it may have a little bit...
The moments of joy, hardships and reflection – review of 2020
I thought I write this review of 2020 so that I can remind myself in December 2021 of all the lessons learned, wins, and grateful moments I was able to have in 2020. Yes, that was the year nobody could have predicted but somehow we survived and a lot of people found...
Vegan Christmas – Roast with the most
Maybe this year you can tell yourself to leave the animals alone and cook some delicious plant-based alternatives. I have several options in my ebook - they do not take a lot of time to prepare. Cauliflower steaks can be served along with all roasted veggies and...
Vegan Christmas – Healthy starters
I can't believe that in a few weeks we will be celebrating Christmas again. This year of course will be different than any other. We have spent almost half of the year in lockdown or with some kind of restrictions. Needless to say, it was not easy and for many many...
Scrambled tofu with mushrooms and tomatoes
When I started with my plant-based /vegan journey, I never had tofu. Two years forward I love smoked and marinated tofu, especially scrambled with mushrooms and tomatoes. There is now a variety of different soya products available but I know it may have a little bit...
How to continue the weight loss journey?
Have you been doing a lot of things right when it comes to weight loss? Maybe you have done the cleanse , went a bit more plant-based, drink nice and healthy smoothies and added protein to your meals. You also exercised adequately to your abilities and lifestyle....
Love Your Liver – How to detox safely.
Now more than ever people suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (it increased by 400% since 1970). Although I am far from putting diagnosis there, poor lifestyle choices have something to do with that. Not only that but also the overuse of different...
How to continue the weight loss journey?
Have you been doing a lot of things right when it comes to weight loss? Maybe you have done the cleanse , went a bit more plant-based, drink nice and healthy smoothies and added protein to your meals. You also exercised adequately to your abilities and lifestyle....
Love Your Liver – How to detox safely.
Now more than ever people suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (it increased by 400% since 1970). Although I am far from putting diagnosis there, poor lifestyle choices have something to do with that. Not only that but also the overuse of different...
How to continue the weight loss journey?
Have you been doing a lot of things right when it comes to weight loss? Maybe you have done the cleanse , went a bit more plant-based, drink nice and healthy smoothies and added protein to your meals. You also exercised adequately to your abilities and lifestyle....
Love Your Liver – How to detox safely.
Now more than ever people suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (it increased by 400% since 1970). Although I am far from putting diagnosis there, poor lifestyle choices have something to do with that. Not only that but also the overuse of different...
What do I eat in a day? Practical meal planning.
Few years ago , I did not really think what I put in my body. Well I ate consciously but I also drunk diet coke, ate chips and fries, loads of carbs. I thought that my body can take anything and miraculously I will not put on any weight and I will be always fit and...
How to manage yourself to have time for self-care
Having more time for things you love and want to do can seem quite often as a dream. Especially for us women, it may not feel natural spending time on ourselves rather than others. It seems that we serve everyone and everything first and we collapse in the evening...
The Road Not Taken – How to survive while building a business in COVID-19 times?
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was...
How to continue the weight loss journey?
Have you been doing a lot of things right when it comes to weight loss? Maybe you have done the cleanse , went a bit more plant-based, drink nice and healthy smoothies and added protein to your meals. You also exercised adequately to your abilities and lifestyle....
Why saying Yes can be so difficult but feel so right?!
It is hard to believe that it is my 42 Birthday today. At the end of the day birthday is only a number. Actually I am pretty excited as I have never felt so happy and fit in my life. I am celebrating my birthday in lockdown so this is great post to write and look back...
What is New Normal?
I have been questioning myself what will be my new normal once we are out of the lockdown? Will we be the same? I dare to think that this lockdown has changed you in one way or the other. How , I think we need time to understand that. Through this time I am learning ...
How to Build Strong resilience – action you can take now
In the first week of lockdown. I threw myself into numerous activities and challenges. They were good to take my mind off the situation and into thinking and doing mode. I started with clearing the clutter and planning the meals. I then went on to miracle morning...
How to Improve Your Immune system in 7 Steps
We are living in the unprecedented times, however we need to stay calm and collected to come out stronger on the other side Looking after your immune system is one of the things you can do right now which will give you true benefits. Obviously it is not guaranteed,...
What do I eat in a day? Practical meal planning.
Few years ago , I did not really think what I put in my body. Well I ate consciously but I also drunk diet coke, ate chips and fries, loads of carbs. I thought that my body can take anything and miraculously I will not put on any weight and I will be always fit and...
How to manage yourself to have time for self-care
Having more time for things you love and want to do can seem quite often as a dream. Especially for us women, it may not feel natural spending time on ourselves rather than others. It seems that we serve everyone and everything first and we collapse in the evening...
The Road Not Taken – How to survive while building a business in COVID-19 times?
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was...
How to continue the weight loss journey?
Have you been doing a lot of things right when it comes to weight loss? Maybe you have done the cleanse , went a bit more plant-based, drink nice and healthy smoothies and added protein to your meals. You also exercised adequately to your abilities and lifestyle....
What do I eat in a day? Practical meal planning.
Few years ago , I did not really think what I put in my body. Well I ate consciously but I also drunk diet coke, ate chips and fries, loads of carbs. I thought that my body can take anything and miraculously I will not put on any weight and I will be always fit and...
How to manage yourself to have time for self-care
Having more time for things you love and want to do can seem quite often as a dream. Especially for us women, it may not feel natural spending time on ourselves rather than others. It seems that we serve everyone and everything first and we collapse in the evening...
The Road Not Taken – How to survive while building a business in COVID-19 times?
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel bothAnd be one traveler, long I stoodAnd looked down one as far as I couldTo where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair,And having perhaps the better claim,Because it was...
How to continue the weight loss journey?
Have you been doing a lot of things right when it comes to weight loss? Maybe you have done the cleanse , went a bit more plant-based, drink nice and healthy smoothies and added protein to your meals. You also exercised adequately to your abilities and lifestyle....
Vegan Christmas – Roast with the most
Maybe this year you can tell yourself to leave the animals alone and cook some delicious plant-based alternatives. I have several options in my ebook - they do not take a lot of time to prepare. Cauliflower steaks can be served along with all roasted veggies and...
Roasted chickpeas salad with sun-dried tomatoes
I love chickpeas and I often recommend them to include in the salads. I recently started slow cooking them and they are far better than from the tins. They are a very good soure of fibre, folic acid and manganese. In addition, they are a good source of protein, as...
Vegan Pea ‘Burgers’ with cashew sour cream
Enjoy this delicious summer recipe! Pea 'Burger' with Cashew Salad Cream Thanks to the peas, chickpeas and seeds this 'burger' recipe is prtein packed making it great addition to summer BBQ. The seasoning gives it a depth of spicing ideal to be served...
Jerk spiced Aubergine with fresh Mango and Cucumber Salsa
I love aubergine and I love this plant-based recipe. The sharpness of jerk spices against sweetness and freshness of mango and cucumbers is brilliant. I also love the dressing for this salsa. Adding sesame seeds is a great addition to help your digestion. Sesame seeds...
Vegan Sushi Rolls
I used to love sushi, so now I have to be inventive with new recipes. The variations are endless and actually I love them. You can use soaked walnuts with spices for mock tuna, you use black rice and plenty of freh raw veggies and avocado. Perfect raw food to have...
3 Meal ideas – cook with Lentils
Every week I will be presenting three meal ideas to make your cooking life a bit easier. This post is all about lentils. why? Because they are versatile and fantastic source of protein. Easy to cook, easy to spice up and easy to use across different dishes. These are...
Why should you love green smoothies and juices?
Are you a fan or not of green smoothies or juices? I must say that I am but sometimes it is not easy to enjoy them all the time. I sometimes treat them as medicine, something my body needs and I can tell when it calls for the more green stuff. I usually have no...
Chickpeas no-tuna, cashew mayo sandwich
Cashew Mayo no-tuna Chickpea sandwich This great recipe is the alternative to 'tuna-mayo' sandwich. Great chickpeas with cream cashew non-mayo and seaweed pieces. Nori is rich in iodine, chcipkeas and cashews provide the protein 1 cup cashew nuts soaked...
Vegan Christmas – Roast with the most
Maybe this year you can tell yourself to leave the animals alone and cook some delicious plant-based alternatives. I have several options in my ebook - they do not take a lot of time to prepare. Cauliflower steaks can be served along with all roasted veggies and...
Roasted chickpeas salad with sun-dried tomatoes
I love chickpeas and I often recommend them to include in the salads. I recently started slow cooking them and they are far better than from the tins. They are a very good soure of fibre, folic acid and manganese. In addition, they are a good source of protein, as...
Vegan Pea ‘Burgers’ with cashew sour cream
Enjoy this delicious summer recipe! Pea 'Burger' with Cashew Salad Cream Thanks to the peas, chickpeas and seeds this 'burger' recipe is prtein packed making it great addition to summer BBQ. The seasoning gives it a depth of spicing ideal to be served...
Jerk spiced Aubergine with fresh Mango and Cucumber Salsa
I love aubergine and I love this plant-based recipe. The sharpness of jerk spices against sweetness and freshness of mango and cucumbers is brilliant. I also love the dressing for this salsa. Adding sesame seeds is a great addition to help your digestion. Sesame seeds...
Vegan Christmas – Roast with the most
Maybe this year you can tell yourself to leave the animals alone and cook some delicious plant-based alternatives. I have several options in my ebook - they do not take a lot of time to prepare. Cauliflower steaks can be served along with all roasted veggies and...
Roasted chickpeas salad with sun-dried tomatoes
I love chickpeas and I often recommend them to include in the salads. I recently started slow cooking them and they are far better than from the tins. They are a very good soure of fibre, folic acid and manganese. In addition, they are a good source of protein, as...
Vegan Pea ‘Burgers’ with cashew sour cream
Enjoy this delicious summer recipe! Pea 'Burger' with Cashew Salad Cream Thanks to the peas, chickpeas and seeds this 'burger' recipe is prtein packed making it great addition to summer BBQ. The seasoning gives it a depth of spicing ideal to be served...
Jerk spiced Aubergine with fresh Mango and Cucumber Salsa
I love aubergine and I love this plant-based recipe. The sharpness of jerk spices against sweetness and freshness of mango and cucumbers is brilliant. I also love the dressing for this salsa. Adding sesame seeds is a great addition to help your digestion. Sesame seeds...