Lifestyle
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Breakfast Mango Oats Porridge
I started 2017 with a promise to myself to eat cleaner (i.e. no processed foods and limit sugar and ‘bad’ carbs), while exercising on a regular basis. One of the ways to nourish body with goodness of healthy and natural ingredients is to have a good breakfast. So I found this super easy yet healthy, filling and yummy breakfast – mango oats porridge. It tastes more like a dessert so no complains here! INGRIDIENTS 4 tsp rolled oats 2 tsp chia seeds 1/2 ripe mango dash of soy or almond milk sprinkle of desiccated coconut METHOD In a small bowl mix oats with chia seeds, and pour boiling water to…
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Tuna Stuffed Peppers
It’s a new year and I have been trying really hard to adopt a new habit of eating clean (or as clean as possible!). With a kitchen cupboard full of tuna cans, tuna has become my best friend when it comes to quick and easy healthy recipes. Tuna is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein. So today, I am excited to share a great recipe – tuna stuffed peppers – for lean but filling dinner I made the other day. INGRIDIENTS 3 bell peppers, sliced in half and deseeded 2 cans of tuna (160gr per can) 1/2 can of red beans 2/3 can of sweet corn…
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Quick and Easy Red Lentil Soup
I am sucker for soups, especially around winter when it’s cold and dreary in London. One soup I recently discovered for myself is red lentil soup. Having ordered it several times from a nearby Turkish restaurant Hala, I decided to learn how to make one at home. And guess what, it’s so easy peasy that I had to share a recipe. You will thank me later! INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cup red lentils 1 large onion, finely diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 heaping tbsp tomato paste 5 cups (or 550 ml) boiling water 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tsp coconut or olive oil salt and…
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My Christmas Giveaway
If you have been following my blog, by now you would know that I love Christmas and shopping for Christmas gifts and decorations. So in the spirit of upcoming holidays, I decided to hold London-inspired giveaway for my most loyal readers. I picked a number of gifts from my favorite brands that I hope you will enjoy, they will put a smile on your face and some even grace your Christmas tree. UPDATE And the winner of my first giveaway is….drum rolls, please! It’s Cristian Cizmaș. Thanks to everyone who entered and congrats, Cristian!!! What is included Paperchase London bus foldaway bag Paperchase Royal Guard pen Paperchase London stickers Gisela…
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Crispy Rocky Road Energy Bites
As someone who has a terrible sweet tooth yet is trying to stay healthy and resist constant chocolate cravings, I decided to invent my own energy bites using really simple ingredients in my kitchen. From crispy rice cakes to sweet and juicy dates and raw cocoa – this recipe has everything you need to keep you going on a busy day. These can also be consumed as a dessert to help with sugar cravings! INGREDIENTS (for 5 cakes) 2 rice cakes ½ cup coconut oil ½ cup raw cocoa 4 big majore dates ½ cup walnuts ¼ cup raisins Stevia to taste METHOD Melt coconut oil in a microwave, add cocoa…
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How to Fix a Bad Hair Dye Job: Tried and Tested
This year I had a bit of a bad hair situation. Since I have my roots done on a regular basis, my hair stylist suggested that from time to time I should have full head hair colour to even out the colour from roots to ends, which normally get lighter, and give it extra shine. Usually, she would apply semi-permanent colour that would come out darker than my natural colour but after a couple of weeks, it would wash out leaving my hair looking healthy and shiny. However, this time things have gone somehow wrong. My hair was very dark and as the time went by, it wasn’t getting any…
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Healthy and Easy Banana Oat Muffins
When I used to live in America, I got hooked on Martha Stewart’s easy and tasty recipes. So when the time came for me to explore the joys of the banana bread, it was Martha who helped me out! I absolutely love her banana bread recipe that I used for years and all of my friends and colleagues loved it too. However, recently on my latest quest for healthy cooking and eating, I decided to transform Martha’s recipe into a healthier version (to show the changes I made I am keeping original ingredients in parenthesis!) Also rather than making a bread loaf, I decided to make muffins which are a…
