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Do a little more of what you want to do every day, until your idea becomes what's real.

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We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.

- Paulo Coelho

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

- Thomas A. Edison

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.

- Sean Patrick Flanery

Be the friend you wish you had.

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Don’t just sit there. Do something. The answers will follow.

- Mark Manson

Don’t give up. Remember, it’s always the last key on the key ring that opens the door.

- Paulo Coelho

If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.

- James Cameron

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Christmas truffles with a little bit of rum, anyone? These make a great addition for the ‘adult’ cookie plate :christmas_tree: The recipe is very easy and there’s no baking involved.

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Gluten-free, vegan, and somewhat healthy Christmas cookies! This last-minute recipe is delicious, easy and quick, so you can spend more time eating those little gingerbread men! You can also decorate them with some icing & sprinkles if you’d like.

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A recipe with video for an austrian Christmas treat! No baking required and easy :) Chocolate, dried fruits & nuts make a delicious addition to your cookie plate! :christmas_tree:

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Vegan Tiramisu, anyone? This one is especially delicious and christmas-y because I used spekulatius cookies (my favorite store-bought christmas cookies). I really like to prepare this dessert if we’re having guests over, or to bring to friends and family. I can also happily confirm that an italian friend enjoyed it, so that’s a big plus :)

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Fall is finally here and I am celebrating this first day of october with a delicious pumpkin risotto! Enjoy this upcoming cozy season everyone!

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A delicious, easy and nutritious breakfast for summer! Enjoy with a variety of fruits, nuts, nut butter, maple syrup, shredded coconut or your prefered toppings! This is a small serving, but feel free to double up the recipe if you need more :)

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Big thanks to my mum who always cooks up some delicious vegan food for us! This recipe is an all - time favorite (and the leftovers are very nice for lunch the next day!).

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No need for fancy kitchen appliances! You can make this cashew butter with a regular blender (I used my kenwood quadblade) and have a delicious spread, dip or (baking) ingredient ready in a short time! Enjoy!

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This is one of my favorite dishes for colder months (or the colder days in summer!) or whenever I’m craving something comforting. It’s easy to make and will nourish your body with many nutrients :) Enjoy!

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One of my childhood favorites is this austrian recipe! Once a year, my mum would whip this up and I’d be as happy as I could be. Take your chance to try it as long as the beautiful elderflowers are blooming!

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Easy and delicious! This is also a great recipe to meal prep or if you need some leftovers for lunch the next day! Tastes especially good with some arugula as a side salad and topped with hemp seeds :) If you like a lot of sauce on your pasta, just double up the sauce ingredients (or make less pasta - but I would always opt for doubling the sauce :grin:).

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This carrot-apple-orange juice is a perfect breakfast or brunch treat! You can also add some beetroot or ginger to it, use more veggies or more fruit - just try! Make sure to include a fat source when drinking it so your body can absorb all the nutrients! This is especially important for fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, E, D and K.

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A creamy filling for quesadillas, that’s tasty and nutritious! I love to have (homemade) fries and vegan mayonnaise with this meal! Enjoy :)

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A nutritious easter (or year round) treat to enjoy! The ingredients are pantry-friendly (useful during these corona-quarantine-times), I always have frozen bananas at home and used it for this recipe! I just defrost them on low heat in the microwave.

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A yummy easter treat to enjoy! This vegan eggnog recipe is very easy, quick to make and tastes delicious. Credits for this recipe to my mum! What’s your easter treat?

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This wild garlic pesto is a delicious pasta sauce, but it’s also amazing to enjoy with some risotto, tomatoes, bread or fried veggies! You can also use other greens to make this pesto, such as basil or arugula!

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Seeds are quite popular, but do you know how to get the most out of them? Some seeds need to be shredded to unfold their potential, their nutrients vary and - of course - depend on the serving size!

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I know you can buy ginger shot variations pretty much everywhere nowadays, but they are oftentimes quite expensive and not always fresh. Turning on the juicer for one (or just a few) shots seems like too much of a hassle, since it always involves quite some cleaning. That’s why I prefer this easy, blended version!

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I know you can buy ginger shots pretty much everywhere nowadays, but they are oftentimes quite expensive and not always fresh. Turning on the juicer for one (or just a few) shots seems like too much of a hassle, since it always involves quite some cleaning. That’s why I prefer this easy, blended version!

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This is a variation from the usual ginger shots, and I lvoe how the color turns out! No juicer needed, so less cleaning :) That’s why I prefer to make this easy, blended version most days!

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Oatmeal is a nutritionous breakfast, and so is this baked version! I added blueberries for flavor, but it works as well with other berries or without. Chocolate might be delicious, too :)

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I’m someone who loves Marzipan, but since it’s usually very sweet, I like to have this healthier version. You can add a little bit of salt if you like. This is also a delicious treat for christmas, if you’re looking for some healthier treats :christmas_tree:

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Hummus is a staple in a plant-based kitchen, so I thought I’d share a recipe that’s easy, but delicious! I prefer a spicy hummus compared to a ‘normal’ one - topped with hemp seeds and I’m ready to eat. It’s great for sandwiches, wraps, burritos, baked sweet potatoes, on rice cakes and with veggies.

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Especially in Summer I love to have a smoothie for breakfast - it’s quick, easy and refreshing :sun_with_face: I wrote a blogpost about the nutritional side of smoothies, the basics how to make them and what to be aware of. If you’re interested, have a look there.

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Smoothies are one of the foods that every so-called ‘healthy’ person consumes every day. Let’s take a look on how healthy they really are, how to get the most out of your smoothie and some aspects to keep in mind.

adventures

After spending the week on the campsite (read about this here) we spent the weekend (Friday to Monday) in Amsterdam, where we could stay with friends, who recently moved there. We had a great time, walking around many kilometers, sightseeing, eating and experiencing a little bit of the nightlife and coffeeshop culture.

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In June 2019, my boyfriend and I drove to the Netherlands for a little Surf & Camping Trip. We didn’t find any waves, but we still enjoyed our time. After spending the week on the campsite, we visited friends in Amsterdam for the weekend. All about this (and where we parked our van for free) will be in another blogpost.

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Calcium is the micronutrient that most of us will instantly connect with milk and milkproducts, since this is what everyone (and every ad) tells us. But in reality, there are other foods that contain calcium and eating dairy does not guarantee an optimum intake.

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This scrambled tofu is the veganized version of scrambled eggs. It has that creaminess and whipped feeling to it. This makes a perfect (meal prepped) breakfast and will keep you full until lunch. I enjoy it especially in the colder months of the year, or when I’m craving something savory for breakfast.

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I’m sure you’ve all heard of the famous Chia Pudding and most of you will have tried it at least once. I’ve tried a few Chia Puddings (both store-bought and homemade), but I never really got into it. Eating it once was fine, but a second time was not needed. Until I tried this Chia Pudding.

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Is there something better than fresh out of the oven, still warm Banana bread? I just love the texture and the sweet-ish taste. Just like cake, but in a healthier version, that actually fills you up! Perfect for those of you that have a sweet tooth 😉

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Hey there, I just started offering professional nutrition counseling in German. Check it out! Counseling in English will be coming soon. ~Melanie