If I would have to eat Middle Eastern veggie dishes for a lifetime, I would be the happiest girl in the world! My body feels so satiated and nourished after enjoying a well done hummus with whole wheat pita bread, a hearty Fattoush salad or a loaded falafel pita sandwich recipe, bathed in tahini sauce. And this is mostly due to plant-based ingredient combinations that provide....

If you’re after a bit of inspiration when it comes to your morning smoothies, you have to experiment these formulas! Not just regular smoothies, but rather meal replacement shakes for breakfast that serve as nutritious meals on the go and don't make you crave for solid food after an hour or so.....

I spend a LOT of time in the kitchen, both for my photography projects and our own family meals, and I constantly try to optimise it in order to win more time for myself, for editing, for planning, research or simply relax. Having freshly prepared food, with varied ingredients daily for a consistent nutritional support is a priority, and although I didn't neal meal-prepping yet, making some ...

When you are on a healthy, mostly plant based diet, you learn to get super creative in the kitchen. Some of the most amazing vegan desserts are now commonly being offered at big cafes and restaurants across the country. This avocado chocolate mousse is one that stops many non-vegetarians in their tracks, shocked that such a delicious dessert can be made practically out of just avocado and raw cacao. If you’re yet to ...

If you’re a fan of meal prep, then this recipe is great to cook at the beginning of a busy work week. It’s great as a grab-and-go snack, and a lot healthier than store bought cakes, that are packed full of additives and preservatives. I find you always have a little proud moment when you ...

The Japanese culture and way of life has always sparked my curiosity, in terms of the life-giving food that makes up the majority of their traditional diet. The Japanese people have the highest life expectancy in the world. You’ll find seaweed to be abundant across the Japanese diet, and much respected as a healing superfood.

As veggie patties, balls and burgers of all kind bathed in flavored tomato sauce are my all time favorite dish, there was a time I was struggling to find alternatives that don’t have a cardboard consistency! It seems many brands have a while to go in terms of reaching a full body flavor too! Of course I’m forever passionate about making things from ...

It only takes one hearty vegetarian soup to ignite craving for more within your taste buds! The best time to indulge in hot soups is when the thermometer drops, but this shouldn't stop you from enjoying this recipe any other time of the year! I’ve selected all the simple base ingredients: split peas, onion and potato. I've then added in some zestful lemon, infused by some of my all-time favorite healing herbs to create a comforting soup that...

What I love about my mostly plant-based diet is the variety of ingredients that feature across many recipes, and also the array of flavors you can create from those many ingredients. That’s my main focus in this Buddha bowl, a hearty lunch or dinner that you can truly look forward to devouring or busting out at dinner parties. It’s a recipe that’s simple enough that ...

There is an explosion of turmeric products throughout health stores, where simple turmeric capsules are selling for $30 a bottle! The funny thing is that the contents are not much different than turmeric found in the supermarket aisle for just $2 a bottle. It’s simply convenience that.... .

Finding many little ways to include a variety of superfoods in the every day meals is a small but important step toward a healthier us. You can't rely on what's trending only, but actually experiment with different ingredients to find what suits your body best, what makes you really feel good and rooted. All superfoods, be them spices, algae, adaptogens, pollen, green leaves or seeds, contain so many incredible functional properties once digested, that go above and beyond...

Those with a strong focus on nutrition, know just how important their snacking habits are. It can quite literally make or break your energy levels throughout the day. I think we all know how incredibly tempting it is to graze on deliciously flavored potato chips or sweet treats! And we all know what that means! You’re left reaching for more of the same as it barely touches ...

Many people rely on a big cup of coffee in the afternoon to put them back on track after half day at the office and the (sometimes not-that-nurturing) lunch, without knowing that caffeine is really just a band aid approach to sustainable energy. Don’t get me wrong, I love coffee, but I can always predict that rise in energy, that can only go in one direction-and that’s down! What the body is truly craving are ...

You may not have heard about moringa tea, and that’s because it’s not as spoken about as the well-famed matcha. But if moringa’s not a part of your daily routine, then you’re missing out on some pretty powerful nutrients! While teas like black tea and English Breakfast are very soothing and easy to drink, they are actually quite acidic to...