I need your honest opinion please. How would you rate my food styling skills on a scale from 1-10? I promise I won’t take it offensively. 😁 ⠀ This picture was created and staged by me this morning from scratch. 🍑🍓 This is what I have pictured here. ⠀ Quick Breakfast Spread with Fruit Recipe: ⠀ 🥄2 tbs dairy-free Plainly Classic Vegan Cream Cheese from @miyokoscreamery 🥄1.5 tsp organic maple syrup 🥄Dash of cinnamon Directions: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined and creamy. ⠀ Toppings: 🍑 Organic peach slices with sprouted pumpkin seeds 🍓Organic strawberries sprinkled with fresh thyme Drizzle some maple syrup on top. Enjoy! ⠀ Bread @motzi.bread is the courtesy of my lovely friend @rdlucke . ⠀ Remember to rate my creativity from 1-10 😉. Your opinion really matters to me! ❤️🤗. ⠀ ##easybreakfast #easybreakfastideas #wellnesscoach #lifecoach #breakfastofchampions #healthybreakfast #eatclean #strawberries #healthy #stayathome #quarantinelife #summeriscoming #veganbreakfast #plantbasedrecipes

“DRINKING WATER IS BORING!” 😅 ⠀ Announced my 4 year old when I reminded him like 26th time today to drink his water. 🙈 ⠀ Do you also think drinking water is boring? It doesn’t have to be if you flavor your water naturally with ingredients you already have in your fridge! ⠀ Here are my favorite all natural water flavoring combos: ⠀ 💧H2O 1 liter (about 34oz) + 4-5 slices fresh lemon + 5-6 slices fresh cucumber + few fresh mint leaves ⠀ 💧H2O 1 liter + 4-5 slices fresh lemon + handful of fresh raspberries + few sprigs of fresh rosemary ⠀ 💧H2O 1 liter + 2 slices fresh grapefruit + 2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary + pinch of Himalayan salt (did you know that salt intensifies grapefruit sweetness? 😉) ⠀ 💧H2O 1 liter + ½ cup fresh or frozen pineapple + 3-4 sliced strawberries, few fresh basil leaves ⠀ 💧H2O 1 liter + 4-5 slices fresh lemon + 3-4 slices fresh ginger, dash of ground cinnamon, dash of ground nutmeg. ⠀ The last one is also my favorite to drink as a warm tea on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Just use 2-3 slices of lemon and 2 slices of ginger to make one cup (10-12oz) add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, pour hot water over it, let steep for 5 minutes. Enjoy while warm! ⠀ ❗️Remember we can go for a while without food, but we can’t survive without water. ⠀ Stay hydrated! 💧😉 ⠀ #water #drinkwater #drinkwaterdaily #healthydrinking #healthyhabit #befitfoods #stayfit #selflovefirst #loveyourselfmore #behealthybehappy #stayhomestaysafe #drinkwaterchallenge #stayhydrated

I have a hankering for tacos! 🌮🌮🌮 ⠀ It’s Saturday and you are about to make your favorite taco recipe when you realize you are out of taco seasoning. 😱 But instead of rushing to the supermarket just make a perfect seasoning blend at home! 😉👌 ⠀ Did you know that most commercial pre-mixed seasonings are: ⠀ 🚫high in sodium 🚫contain sugar or other sweeteners 🚫contain anti-caking agents, and flavor enhancers like MSG🤢 ⠀ 👉These additives may trigger hunger hormone, increase appetite and make you eat more than you actually need to! ⠀ I buy individual dry herbs in small batches at international markets or online and blend my own seasonings. Here’s one of my favorite seasoning recipes: ⠀ TACO SEASONING (SODIUM FREE) ⠀ 1 tbs. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. dried oregano ¾ tsp. onion powder ½ tsp. cayenne pepper ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper ⠀ DIRECTIONS: Process all spices in a coffee grinder by pulsing it a few times until well blended. Don’t have the coffee grinder? Mix all ingredients in a ziploc bag, gently remove all air from the bag and close it without letting any air back in, place the bag on a counter, cover with a kitchen towel and gently pound on the bag with a flat side of a meat tenderizing hammer. Shake the bag to blend. ⠀ ▶️ Swipe for more seasoning recipes!😃 ⠀ 🧂TIP: Keep all your spices in small glass jars with lids tightly closed to prevent caking and loss of flavor. ⠀ May all your meals be always full of flavor! 🤤 ⠀ #recipes #dinnerideas #easyrecipes #healthyrecipe #glutenfree #enjoylife #nutrition #eatclean #selflove #healthycooking #taconight

Did I confuse you? Let me clear the air. People have been asking whether I’m a vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or if I eat any dairy, eggs or meat 🤪? ⠀ At this point of my life I do not follow any dietary restrictions simply because I don’t like diets 🥴 and boundaries that come with them 🙅‍♀️. I also know that psychologically diets can have the opposite impact on some people. Let me explain. ⠀ Personally, I have tried it all! Yes, even raw vegan diet, which was a fun experiment I did one summer. But first I have to stay true to myself and admit that I’m a foodie who also loves to cook and has a great passion for travel. 🌎✈️⛵️ ⠀ I know I will be tempted to try something new on my travels! How can I say no to the Boulette d’Avesnes when in France (even though I have dairy sensitivity 🙈), red curry soup in Thailand (which I’m sure comes with some kind of meat), spatzle in Bavaria which, by the way, they make using beer instead of water 🍺, Shabu Shabu in Japan, beignets, gumbo or jambalaya in NOLA! 🤤🤤🤤 Life would be pretty boring, wouldn’t it? ⠀ Most of my cooking and recipes that I share are plant-based simply because I believe that plants should be the basis for any diet. Period! And my goal is to break the common belief that veggies are boring and you can’t make them taste good. I’m on a mission to prove those misbelievers wrong 😉! ⠀ That’s why I developed and teach my clients the Eat Without Guilt Method, of course in accordance with what works with their individual bodies, minds and souls! 🧘‍♀️🧠💫🌺 ⠀ Just curious do you follow any diets? ⠀ #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #nutrition #nutritioncoach #nutritionfacts #nodiet #wellness #loseweight #psychologyofeating

#throwbackthursdays to when traveling was such an easy and carefree thing! Oh the good ole’ days! ⠀ At the end of the day it’s not things that matter and I’m grateful for all the fun memories we have created on our awesome trips. 🌎✈️⛵️ ⠀ Until we can travel again and feel salt in our hair, sun on our faces and sand between our toes let our memories remind us that the best is yet to come! ⠀ Can your pig do this? 🐷Mine can!😜 ⠀ #bahamas #exumabahamas #itsbetterinthebahamas #swimmingwithpigs #sunshinestateofmind #summervibes #saltyhairdontcare

Those who know me closely also know that I’m obsessed with magic! And this is how health coaches, nutritionists and dietitians practice magic 😂. 💫 💫 💫 This is my first #tiktok (don’t judge 😆) ⠀ #nutritiousmagic #nutrition #magic #humpdayhumor #quarantinemagic #quarantinefun #firsttiktok

“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.” ~Oprah Winfrey ⠀ #liveinthemoment #makeeverymomentcount #breathe #letgo #everythingwillbegreat

To all the mothers out there HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Know that you are a true Superhero and whether you realize it or not you are also the essential worker for your family. With all the things you already do, these days you are also a teacher, personal assistant, hair stylist, private chef on demand, baker, arts and crafts wizard, entertainer, dance instructor, hand washing patrol, conflict resolution specialist and the list goes on... At the end of the day no matter how exhausted you feel you are still there to tuck your littles into bed, give them sweet kisses and read a bedtime story. What you do each and every day is absolutely incredible. ⠀ Take a moment to love, appreciate and celebrate you and realize how AMAZING you are, Mama! ⠀ #happymothersday #happymothersday2020 #momsaresuperheroes #momsareawesome #momsrock

Ladies, did you know that stress can offset our hormonal balance and worsen PMS symptoms? If you experience mood swings, irritability, bloating, cravings, brain fog and this happens around your cycle it’s time to revisit your diet. ⠀ I know first hand how challenging it is to resist those cravings when you want to reach for something crunchy (and I’m not talking about carrots or cucumbers 🙄). And others experience sugar cravings. While our cravings may be different we all know when that tsunami hits you just gotta have it! ⠀ The good news is that there are plenty of nutrient-dense foods that can help normalize our hormonal imbalances and even help fight cravings! Here are my picks: ⠀ 🥑Avocado. This fruit is a great source of potassium and healthy fatty acids. Some studies have shown a correlation between potassium deficiency and severity of your PMS symptoms. Add avocado to smoothies, salads or eat as is with a dash of hot sauce! ⠀ 🌰 Raw Walnuts. This amazing nut is rich in magnesium, a mineral known as a muscle relaxer and may help reduce cramping and ease muscle pain. Science Daily published a study linking walnuts to improving our gut health and making our heart stronger, too! That’s one mighty nut! 💪❤️ ⠀ 🍣 Wild Salmon. Besides being rich in ani-inflammatory Omega-3, salmon is a great source of vitamin B12, essential for blood and nervous system. Don’t like fish? Take high quality Omega-3 supplement from sustainably sourced mercury-free fish. Remember to check with your doctor first on dosage appropriate for you. I personally like liquid fish oil from @omega3_innovations . ⠀ 🥦Broccoli. Loaded with fiber, minerals and vitamins broccoli will help you stay satiated longer, be more regular and reduce bloating. Buy organic whenever you can. ⠀ 🍫Chocolate. And I’m talking about the real chocolate, containing at least 70% or more dark cocoa. Sorry, M&Ms won’t cut it 🤢. Natural dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants beneficial to your heart health. And studies showed that anandamide, a fatty acid found in dark chocolate, has positive effect on mood, stress and even anxiety! So enjoy without guilt! 😘 ⠀ #naturalcures #womenshealth

Note to self: You are capable of amazing things! ⠀ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ⠀ #sundayvibes #happysunday #sundayfunday #greatday #selfcaresunday #loveyourslef #yougotthisgirl

We made it through yet another week. I don’t even count anymore... It makes me think more and more about our future. Will things ever be normal again? Today we participated in a social distancing birthday car parade for one of our neighbor’s kids. A thought crossed my mind are we ever going to be able to celebrate birthdays surrounded by our friends and family? Are we ever going to be able to buy groceries without wearing masks and feeling awkward and weird if someone gets too close to us? How will we get back to work and send our children to school? Will children be able to do their favorite after school activities, attend camps or go to someone else’s house for sleepovers? Will we ever get to do fun things we used to do? Go to amusement parks, zoos, movie theaters, restaurants, beaches? Create new memories? Travel?! I don’t know the answers to these questions and I guess nobody knows for sure. ⠀ For now we just improvise while still adjusting to new normal for however long we have to do this and try to do whatever brings us some joy, peace and happiness! #smellingspringflowers ⠀ #greatfulforwhatihave #thankfulforwhatmatters #gratefulformyfamily #inthistogether #moretogether #bettertogether #stayhome #staysafe #archivethismomentdc