As the holiday season is all about giving, I’m sharing my five favorite strategies on how to survive the next few weeks without much damage to your body and mind.
If this time of year brings more stress than joy, and you feel pressured to join all the festivities with work, friends and family then you’ll love these easy steps to a saner silly season.
I do not know about you but for me the combination of ripe, juicy berries and rich chocolate is simply irresistible!
This decadent and seriously tempting triple chocolate cake is raw, vegan, gluten and refined sugar free and does not contain any nastiness. Filled to the brim with goodness such as raw cacao, it tastes delicious and you can enjoy it totally guilt-free ;-).
What is your first reaction when you hear the word “Yoga”?
Take a moment to sit in this wonderment. How does your body react? What kind of thoughts travel through your mind? What judgements do you make? How is your breathing? Let me take you on a journey of how I met yoga and how it has changed my life - and how it can also help you get closer to your truest path.
A perfect treat for any occasion (not you need an occasion to eat chocolate ;-) these raw vegan double chocolate brownies are not only yummy but will also fill your body with goodness of superfoods such as raw cacao, carob and coconut oil.
Opposite to highly processed conventional chocolate that offers you nothing more than excess sugar and fat, raw chocolate is a true powerhouse of health. It is packed with nutrients, vitamins, microelements and is a great energy and mood booster.
If eating chocolate and having glowing skin sounds too good to be true, you are really not dreaming. You CAN have your cake and eat it too! Chocolate made from raw cacao is a true superfood and the best natural source of antioxidants (for youthful skin), magnesium (for stress relief) and serotonin (for happy mood) as well as numerous trace minerals vital for that glowing look.
Lassi is one of my all-times favorite drinks. It is a traditional yogurt-based drink from India and originates from the Punjab. A classical Lassi is a blend of yogurt, sugar, water, spices and fruit. I love the creaminess of yogurt, sweetness of fruit and an explosion of spices, especially served ice cold on a hot day.
Chia pudding is one of the easiest, tastiest and healthiest breakfasts you can make. Full of protein and rich in omega-3 fatty acids (a superfood for your brain), it’s a favorite among adults and kids alike. I like to make a big batch and keep it in the refrigerator for a healthy snack at any time of the day.
In the madness of the festive season it is really easy to get stressed out and let the self-care routine to get out of the window completely, the one thing that actually can keep you sane during the drinking & present-buying holiday madness.
How about giving yourself a present of ME TIME for an hour to recharge & relax?
I love green smoothies for breakfast but on a colder day I often crave something warm and comforting.
This easy recipe fits the bill. It's made with steel-cut oats, which create longer-lasting energy compared to oat flakes. In combination with home-made creamy nut butter, sweet mulberries, raw cacao nibs and a ripe banana, it's one the best comfort breakfast recipes I've ever made!
