Just as your brain and nerve function can be negatively affected by trauma, you hold the power in your hands to consciously contribute to your brain's healing. You can positively influence your brain's structure through nutritional nourishment. Find out how and get my personal nut butter recipe.
Read MoreLearn why ginger (tea) is so helpful and soothing both for healing from chronic stress as in trauma and for balancing the impacts of stress on your immune system and get my ginger tea recipe here.
Read MoreMy favorite banana bread recipe and all the reasons why the yellow fruit helps us heal from stress and trauma.
Read MoreDuring periods of chronic or traumatic stress, your body is on high alert. Finding your equilibrium again is a process that takes time. The good news though: You can help by creating rituals for yourself and make them part of your every day. Treat yourself like something holy - your body is your temple, after all.
One of my favorite rituals is the slow preparation of my morning tea, Indian Chai. Read more and find the recipe here.
Read MoreWith spring’s first rays of sunshine and winter’s last cold evening breeze breathing life into the glorious time of the in-between, I created cookies that taste like sunshine and soothe the blues or cold of any afternoon. They are perfect for being dipped into a cup of tea and made for a moment with yourself or your loved ones.
Read MoreTo manage stress (and your blood sugar levels), a filling, satisfying, balanced breakfast and regular meals are key. This can determine how your blood sugar and energy levels are sustained throughout your day. As the days go colder, I enjoy balancing my energy levels with a warming breakfast. And one of my current favorites is this: A Warming Pumpkin Spice Porridge
Read MoreWith the change of the seasons, my appetite is shifting, too. I long for warming foods and soup creations are among my favorites these days.
Perfect for windy, rainy, stormy days and warming up indoors, this is one of my recent results of creative cooking: Sweet Potato Coconut Soup.
Read MoreI see that when stressed, we are often looking for an energy boost (therefore craving for sweets), but underestimate the effects refined sugars have on our blood sugar levels. The good news is that when choosing snacks more consciously, we can even support our bodies in moments and periods of stress. These cookies are a good example of that.
Read MoreThese Apricot Cashew Bliss Balls are a healthy snack and easy to make. Perfect for meal prepping on a Sunday (or any day), you can leave them in the fridge for up to 5 days! The great thing about this is, whenever you feel like having a treat, they are waiting for you and will surely give you an energy boost!
Read MoreTonight, on my walk home, I could smell fresh pizza. I haven't eaten actual Italian pizza in ages, but I really craved something pizza-ish. The summer heat had me longing for a refreshing dish, too. The consequence of this combined with what my fridge had in store is this in-between wraps and pizza and salad dish. Read this blog and you'll find my instructions, or rather a summary of what I did. My aim is not for you to recreate it and follow the recipe closely. Instead, I'm hoping to inspire you to go more with your gut, to play with your ingredients and to create dishes that you never had before. All it takes, is a little trust, a little confidence, and a little creativity in the kitchen.
Read MoreIt's been hot all over Europe for weeks now and the never ending summer calls for cooling ice cream treats. I felt inspired to make plant-based ice cream using coconut milk as the base, infused with raspberries, lavender and a hint of vanilla. Read this week’s blog to get the recipe!
Read MoreHappy Midsommar! It was Summer solstice on Thursday, June 21, 2018 - the official beginning of summer. I worked on a client's case on Thursday which inspired me to play in the kitchen and create this delicious apricot lavender tarte. I realized how perfectly it combines the nutrients that would be beneficial for my client's current condition. And as I know there are lots of people out there who are stressed and tend to have a sweet tooth, I decided to share this delicious summer recipe, as well as some of the nutritional benefits of the ingredients I chose.
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