It is this time of the year when both adults and children have sweet treats more often. It is absolutely fine, but you can also have your sweet bites while sticking to healthy eating. We do not need the over-stimulation and weight gaining side effects of the conventional sugary/oily candies […]
Author: Nele Liivlaid
Tortilla Bowls Filled with Rice-Lentil-Veggie Stew
Usually when we eat lunch at home, I prefer to prepare something very quick, like steamed broccoli, boiled or oven-baked beetroot and some canned beans or red lentils. This Sunday when we got home, I discovered we had run out of the quick fixes and, as here in Barcelona all […]
How to Make Hearty Pumpkin-Lentil Risotto
This hearty pumpkin lentil risotto is a perfectly comforting dish in a cold autumn evening! Topped with vegan Parmesan, it is just perfect! I needed a nice hearty dish that would use some pumpkin for the next meal plan. As Iβve made so much pumpkin soup lately, I decided to […]
Beetroot Smoothie with Blueberries
I love unconventional smoothies and this beetroot smoothie with blueberries ain’t exception. Smoothie is a great healthy way to start off your day without overloading the digestive system. Morning is the one time at a day I can skip preparing food, as this is when my husband possesses the kitchen […]
How to Eat Plant-Based Diet While Travelling
Learn easy ways to continue eating plant-based diet while travelling. I’ll give you suggestions for travelling by car and by air as well as general tips for staying healthy during your journey. Download my practical FREE Guide to Transitioning to Whole Food Plant-Based Diet including 1-Day Meal Plan! Travelling is […]
Festive Potato-Leek Quiche
Like many other dishes, this quiche was born out of necessity β I had a big bunch of leek my mom had brought me in the fridge. So, I had to create a recipe that used a lot of potato-leek. I chose quiche as I hadnβt prepared one for a […]
Tips on How to Be Plant Based on a Budget
It doesn’t have to be difficult to be plant based on a budget. Learn 10 easy tips to save money while following a healthy lifestyle. I must admit that after I finish introducing my healthy eating and living habits to someone new, the assumption I get to hear very often […]
Autumn-Flavoured Plum-Cardamom Muffins
Try these Plum-Peanut Butter Muffins if you crave for something good, but want to keep your bites oil/sugar-free and healthy. I was supposed to pack this morning, as we are going away to Barcelona for the winter in less than a month. Instead I felt the urge to bake something […]
Spicy Peanut Butter Plum Brownie [Oil-Free and Sugar-Free]
Super moist and delicious peanut butter plum brownies that will fill your kitchen with fall flavours. It is an easy-to-make recipe that even beginners can manage with. Everyone craves for comfort food β some more than others. All of you know what happens when you munch on a conventional brownie […]
Fermented Buckwheat Bread with Hemp Seed Spread
I like bread a lot! Who doesnβt? However I do not want to eat gluten or yeast. I also know that one should eat fermented foods every day for gut health. Further, I am an absolute fermented buckwheat bread fan. So, there is no surprise that I started to look […]
Spinach Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
This spinach tomato pasta with chickpeas is a perfect quick and hearty meal. You’ll only need 9 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. Cook a bigger batch of this tomato sauce and your lunches for the week are covered! Pasta is one of my favourite meals these days. I […]
Chocolaty Muffins with Hemp Flour
One way of using hemp flour is to add it to chocolaty muffins giving them a full and hearty consistency. Please try this at home! As soon as itβs autumn I feel the urge to bake more often. I guess itβs the calming process of mixing the batter as well […]