Eat Smart Recipe – Creamy Leek & Celeriac Pie

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A hearty pie with a crisp crust and smooth, creamy filling – who would’ve thought this could be possible eating plant-based? Well, I’ve made it possible with this absolute showstopper of a main meal. Bring this to a table of hungry family members and they will not be disappointed. Get ahead by soaking your cashews overnight.

 

INGREDIENTS 

1 small celeriac, peeled and chopped

Olive oil

4 leeks, trimmed and sliced

1 whole broccoli, broken into small florets

 

SAUCE

150G (1 cup) unsalted raw cashew nuts, soaked overnight

300ml (2 1/4 cups) oat milk

1 tsp wholegrain mustard

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 garlic clove, peeled

A handful of fresh chives, chopped

Pink himalayan salt or sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

 

PASTRY

1 tbsp milled flaxseed

150g (1 cup) wholewheat flour

150g (1 cup) spelt flour

1/4 tsp salt

60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil

 

METHOD

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF/gas 4.
  1. Place the celeriac in a roasting tray, drizzle with olive oil and roast in the hot oven for 30 minute
  1. After the 30 minutes is up, add the leeks to the celeriac and roast for a further 15 minute
  1. Make the sauce by draining the cashews and blending in a food processor until broken apart and then add the remaining ingredients, apart from the chives, with a pinch of salt and black pepper and blend on full power for about 3 minutes until totally smooth.
  1. Stir in the chopped chives and set aside while you make the pastry.
  1. Mix together the flaxseed with 2 tablespoons water and set aside.
  1. In a large bowl, combine both the flours and the salt. Then add the olive oil and 90ml (1/3 cup) cold water, plus more if needed, and mix together. Once thickened, add the flaxseed mixture to the bowl and use your hands to fully combine the mixture, until it all comes together.
  1. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to 5mm thick and 6-7cm wider than the diameter of your pie dish.
  2. Combine the roasted vegetables with the broccoli and the sauce to make the filling. Spoon into the pie dish.
  1. Carefully drape the pastry over the pie dish. Use your thumb and forefinger to crimp the pastry edges around the rim to seal and, using a sharp knife, make a small cross in the centre of the pastry lid.
  2. Bake in the hot oven for 40-455 minutes until cooked through

 

You can now order your copy of Eat Smart here!

 

Check our our video interview with Niomi on Youtube!

Eating Smart, Working Out & Favourite Foods With Niomi Smart

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We had such a fun day shooting with you at Thyme in celebration for your new book, Eat Smart! What would you say are the best things about eating a wholesome, plant-based lifestyle?

I have really grown to love my fresh fruit and vegetables and have discovered so many new and exciting ingredients. I’ve managed to create easy and accessible recipes that I can easily incorporate into a busy schedule – I really love eating this way because the food is delicious and fulfilling yet healthy.

 

What are 3 positive side effects that people are likely to experience when they choose to Eat Smart?

After a couple of weeks of eating plant-based I couldn’t believe how different I felt. I had so much more energy, my skin looked clearer and brighter, my hair and nails were growing rapidly and I felt happier and more positive. Of course that’s just my experience – it’ll be different for everyone.

 

What advice would you give to people who want to Eat Smart but feel daunted by such a big lifestyle change? 

It’s best not to change the way you eat overnight and cut out lots of different foods straight away. Instead, you could start introducing plant-based food to your diet gradually, making a few meals throughout the week that are plant-based – if you’re anything like me you’ll be excited by all the new foods you’re eating and want to adopt plant-based more and more. I have to say though, the way you eat is subjective and you should listen to your body and find a healthy balance that works for you. Eating completely plant-based won’t work for everyone and that’s absolutely fine.

 

What are your store cupboard essentials that you are never without?

Brown rice, oats, cacao powder, and cinnamon – not necessarily put altogether though!

 

It’s National Fitness Day! What role does staying active play in your lifestyle?

Fitness plays a huge role in my life. I workout about 5 times a week and keep it really varied so that I never get bored and stay motivated. At the moment I tend to do one short and one long run a week, plus a group HIIT workout at the gym, yoga and a boxing class. I love it because it makes me feel amazing and ready for anything.

 

What are your favourite workout studios in London?

There are lots of great ones but at the moment I like Bodyism, Kobox and Core Collective. All of them are so different to each other but that’s why I like going to them – mix it up a bit to keep it exciting!

 

When people contemplate changing their diets to plant-based, eating out seems to be one of their biggest worries. What are your favourite restaurants to dine out in London? 

We are definitely spoilt for choice with all the amazing plant-based restaurants in London. Some of my favourites at the moment are Pharmacy, Wild Food Cafe and Mildreds.

 

Finally, what would you like to achieve with your Eat Smart empire?!

I have really enjoyed the process of creating my own cookbook so I would love to release another one in the near future and expand this into a bigger business – watch this space!

Pre-order Eat Smart here!

How To Eat Smart, Like Niomi!

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Want to Eat Smart, like Niomi? She reveals her journey towards a healthier lifestyle and what inspired her to create her first cook book, Eat Smart!

I went to university to study Law. As much as I loved studying the legal system, I realised near the end of my final year that this path wasn’t for me. After graduating I created a blog because I found I had so many different passions outside of my law degree that I needed to have my own outlet where I could express myself, focusing on beauty and fashion. After a few months I also started my YouTube channel, where I could connect with my audience that had grown on my blog.

 

It was around this time that I discovered the importance of eating well. A couple of people in my life were diagnosed with serious illnesses. It made me question the food we have become accustomed to eating now – fast and processed, pumped full of sugar, salt, additives and all kinds of chemicals that are difficult to digest and it made me wonder what sort of effects these foods have on our bodies. I started researching this and I couldn’t believe how detrimental it can be to your health to eat this way.

 

I realised how important it was to prepare nutritious, homemade meals using fresh ingredients, and how it could impact my overall wellbeing so I cut out processed foods and started cooking my own meals at home instead of buying ready meals. While doing my research the plant-based way of eating seemed to be a recurring topic.

 

Like others, I had hugely misinterpreted eating plant-based as being restricted to bland salads lacking in flavour or substance. However, healthy food doesn’t have to be bland, and can in fact be fun and creative. The more I looked into it the more appealing it sounded. I found it fascinating hearing how much of a positive impact plant-based eating was having on people around the world, from supposedly curing illnesses to simply having more energy. I had to try it myself, so that’s when I cut out all meat, fish, dairy and eggs.

 

I had no idea how long I would eat this way because I decided to listen to my body rather than limiting myself to a set time scale. After only a couple of weeks of eating plant-based, I had so much more energy, my skin looked clearer and brighter than ever, my hair and nails were growing at the speed of lightning and I felt happier and more positive.

 

I would often Instagram my food and people would ask for the recipes, and that’s when my ‘What I Eat in a Day’ videos on YouTube were born. These videos range from what I eat when I’m travelling in places such as Bali, to what I eat when I’m training for a marathon in London. Hearing from people how they have been inspired by these videos and that they have had such a huge impact is incredibly rewarding and gives the videos a real purpose. And in turn, this has inspired me to share my recipes with my first cookbook, Eat Smart.

Pre-order Eat Smart here!

30 Questions With Niomi Smart

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Get to know lifestyle blogger, Niomi Smart, with 30 questions! She talks about the foods she couldn’t live without and a sneaky insight in to her new cook book, Eat Smart!

Post-Workout Skincare Fitness Junkies Need!

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Taking care of your skin post-workout is just as important for your body as cooling down or stretching. Using specially designed products, created with active women in mind, will help to ease sore muscles, cleanse the skin of harmful toxins released through sweat and even prevent DOMS. It’s also a much nicer, and far less painful, alternative to foam rolling! Friction and excessive sweating is not kind to skin, so make sure you take time to give it a little bit of love. After all, it is our body’s biggest organ. We’ve picked our favourite post-workout skincare must-haves for the ultimate post-workout pamper session.

 

Shower Time

This works

If you’re an early riser that likes to get their workout done first thing, then ensure you have This Works Energy Bank Shower Gel packed in your gym bag for that post-workout shower. Designed to boost mental and physical alertness, it should help to prevent that mid-day slump and even get you over hump day! Thanks to the aromatherapeutic blend of Geranium, Ylang Ylang and Rosemary it will leave you feeling energised and revitalised. A natural way to combat fatigue, it’s the ideal shower gel to use after you hit the gym.

 

 

Bath Time

mio liquid yoga

There’s nothing like sliding into a soothing bath at the end of a long day, especially when you’ve put your body through its paces. So make it even more of a treat by pouring in Mio Liquid Yoga to help ease tense and tired muscles. It’s a perfect moisturising mix of essential oils, mineral salts and therapeutic herbs. Magnesium rich epsom salts are essential when it comes to battling the dreaded DOMS, so ensure you add this to your next bubble bath. Containing only skin-soothing, restorative ingredients and banishing any irritative nasties such as parabens and sulphates, you’ll feel as though you’ve just stepped out of a spa, rather then your own bathtub.

 

Exfoliation Time

origins lava scrub

Pores can easily become clogged when exercising regularly due to sweat sitting on the skin. Stay blemish free by using Origins Warm Down Lava Scrub to exfoliate the skin post-workout. The soothing essential oil blend of Wild Mint, Spearmint and Vanilla, will make skin feel much softer and ultra-clean. Volcanic Ash, the product’s key ingredient, warms on contact to soothe and purifying the skin of impurities. Not only is it the perfect way to avoid gym-skin, but the warming sensation on the skin makes you feel like your muscles are in the hands of a masseuse.

 

 

Aromatherapy Time

espa fitness oil

You’ve worked hard during your workout, so you deserve a little bit of indulgence, especially in the form of ESPA Fitness Body Oil. This luxurious blend of natures finest oils will relax the body, relieve tired muscles and soothe aching joints. Deeply warming and powerfully restorative, it will tend to sore muscles and speed up recovery. For an even more luxurious treatment, warm the oil up beforehand to unleash its full benefits.

 

 

Refresh

elemis refreshing gel

Using a moisturising cream post-workout can lead to breakouts, but a lightweight gel, such as Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel, will leave your skin feeling silky and blemish free. The soothing extracts of Arnica, Birch and Witch Hazel will keep skin looking clean and clear, whilst the properties of Camphor and Menthol will help to hydrate and soothe. Being multi-functional, it will instantly revitalise tired legs and muscle tension, especially in the shoulders and neck. You can even use it through tights, which is ideal if DOMS decides to kick in whilst you’re at work!

words by Beth Windsor

Healthy Zucchini Fettuccine Recipe

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 This healthy Zucchini Fettuccine recipe has been taken from ‘The Good Life Eatery Cookbook’ (2016, £20) by Shirin Kouros and Yasmine Larizadeh

 

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp coconut oil

300g Tenderstem broccoli, trimmed

4 – 5 courgettes

2 tbsp olive oil

130g sundried tomatoes, roughly chopped

80g edamame beans, podded

100g goat’s cheese

50g roasted and salted almonds

salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

EQUIPMENT:

A spiraliser or mandoline

 

METHOD:

  1. Heat a frying pan over a medium/high heat.

 

  1. When hot, add the coconut oil and allow it to melt. Add the broccoli and sauté for 4 – 5 minutes. Once you put the broccoli in the pan, don’t move the pan, to allow one side of the broccoli to char.

 

  1. Once slightly charred, continue to cook until it is still al dente (with a bit of a bite) and set aside.

 

  1. Push the courgettes through a spiraliser to make noodles or use a mandoline on the ‘teeth’ setting and put them into a large bowl. Add the oil and toss until the noodles are well coated.

 

  1. Add the sundried tomatoes with the charred broccoli, edamame beans, half of the goat’s cheese and half of the almonds and mix well.

 

  1. Transfer to a large serving bowl, season and garnish with the remaining goat’s cheese and roasted almonds.

 

You can purchase The Good Life Eatery Cook Book here!

Your Fast-Pass To Glowing Skin!

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Sometimes you can drink a gallon of water, slather on your thickest night cream and your skin still feels dehydrated. Luckily, REN has come to the rescue with their new Flash Hydro-Boost Instant Plumping Emulsion that instantly hydrates and plumps your skin!

 

REN’s luxurious combination of hi-tech formulations and the purest ingredients can be relied on to deliver results. Since its launch in 2000, the brand has become a cult favourite with beauty editors and customers alike. Its products avoid skin unfriendly ingredients and all of the actives are derived from plants and minerals. REN’s philosophy of Clean Skincare can be summed up in three words: performance, purity, pleasure – for healthier skin that looks younger for longer.

 

The Flash Hydro-Boost uses Hyaluronic acid and Xylitol to help draw and lock in moisture to your skin. Germ peptide helps facilitate water transport through the skin’s layers while ceramides prevent water loss. You will notice a difference instantly in the dewiness and plumpness of your skin and with continual use, you will notice a reduction in fine lines and an increase in the skin’s ability to hold moisture. Definitely a must-have, not only for the summer heat but also going into the cooler months when complexions tend to dry out a little with central heating blasting everywhere!

 

Keen to try this wonder product out? You’re in luck! With every order this month, you will receive a deluxe size sample so you can experience first hand, how awesome it is to have plump, dewy, hydrated skin!

Start shopping here!

If you want to purchase the full size, head to www.renskincare.com and use the code “HIP20” to redeem 20% off!

Reflections On Croatia’s Most Instagrammed Wellbeing Festival This Summer!

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Otok Obonjan is something special. An island about an hour off the coast of Šibenik and originally inhabited by snakes, and then cub scouts, it is now home to Obonjan festival, a six-week long wellbeing and music retreat at which guests are encouraged to stay for as long as they desire. No ordinary festival, Obonjan is for those who want to escape, soul-search, sunbathe, unwind, relax and party, in ultimate comfort. Tents are more akin to glamourous tepees and forest lodges are spacious and luxurious, kitted out with a bathroom, in-built USB ports and plug sockets, air-conditioning, a full length mirror, wardrobe space… you may as well be in a hotel, except that this hotel belongs to nature, and with it comes the sound of the cicadas that hum from the trees, sunlight that streams in through the canvas, and the view of the ocean through the olive trees as you unzip your tent in the morning. Happily helpless against the chilled-out island vibe that washes over you as soon as your foot touches Obonjan soil, you soon realise that there are very few more paradisiacal places in the Adriatic than Otok Obonjan. Every sunrise and sunset is a picture perfect painting, and no matter where you are on the island you are struck by stunning vistas of clear blue sea and other islands dotted far and wide in the distance.

 Obonjan room

The perfect day on Obonjan might go as follows: start with an early-morning yoga class, aptly billed as ‘Wakey Wakey Yoga’ or blow off the cobwebs with ‘Hangover Yoga’, which takes place on a wooden platform set among the trees by the Zen Den. With treatment rooms at the Zen Den itself looking out onto the ocean, it is the perfect setting to unwind with a massage, or venture out to the forest for some spiritually healing reiki. Stick around for some lunch at the Green Bar, with a selection of truly virtuous, truly tasty salads, smoothies, juices and protein snacks. In the afternoon, sunbathe around the pool or sea-side at the Drift Bar, where music plays and cocktails flow, or take advantage of the timetable of talks, workshops, films, music and comedy on offer from key and interesting industry players. At dinnertime, dine at Bok, with delicious, fresh fusion food that will both stir the palette and prepare you for an evening at the Amphitheatre. With a capacity of 1,000 and a stereo system that produces a sound that cuts across the island as clear as the cloudless sky above, it is the ultimate venue to listen to the stellar line-up of DJ sets that go on into the early hours of the morning.

 

Hit by infrastructure issues that delayed the opening by a week, Obonjan received some not-so-positive press before the first islanders had even stepped off the boat. Not to be deterred, this only made the organisers and staff even more determined to ensure the ultimate happiness of the visitors that came out to support the festival. Always accommodating, understanding and helpful, it felt like their sole mission was to ensure everyone was having the best time, regardless of circumstance. When a thunderstorm hit the island one night and quite literally rained on the parade of revellers at the Amphitheatre, they quickly created a make-shift venue complete with decks and a DJ at The Pavillion in the middle of the island – a large shelter with no walls, and happily, just steps from Pavillion Pizza (because Obonjan is all about the balance between being good and letting go), we danced for hours whilst the rain poured and bolts of lightening lit up the sky.

 Obonjan food

We left Obonjan feeling chilled, refreshed, happy and sun-kissed. Being some of the lucky few that visited in the first days of its inaugural year, we can only imagine what Obonjan will be when it realises its full potential, and we cannot wait to experience its second coming.

Island essentials:

  1. Earplugs. Being a small island, sound carries, and the Amphitheatre rarely has an early night.
  2. Spending money. It may be Croatia, but expect London prices.
  3. Sturdy footwear. The terrain is rocky, and can chew up flimsy flip-flops.
  4. BYOB. The lodges are kitted out with fridges to keep it cold and there’s nothing like a crisp glass of white whilst watching the sun go down from your deck before dinner.

Keep an eye out for next year’s dates by visiting their website here!

Words by Sophie Tye

How To Workout Without Even Realising!

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Have you ever had those days where you wake up feeling like you’ve just ran a marathon when you actually haven’t been to the gym in a few days? Us too. Whether you notice it or not, some little things in life can actually be considered exercise (in our opinion!). Thus, we present you:

“The Everyday Life Workout”.

 

The Sleepy Stretch

Any good workout starts with a warm up. In bed! Start with the glutes, then those hamstrings (ouch), on to the quads (double ouch!) and finally a few back twists to warm up the spine.

 

The Cardio Commute

Sprinting, ducking, and dodging are your go to fitness moves on the way into work and by the time you jump (plyometrics, anyone?) on the tube, you are out of breath and unfortunately, so is your hair.

Pro Tip: If you want to have a time trial, we suggest waking up 5 minutes past your alarm to test your speed!

 

The Stability Stance

Standing on the tube tests your stability and who knows, maybe your Apple Watch will stop buzzing to remind you that it’s “Time to stand!”

 

Grocery #Gainz

This part of the workout usually happens when you go in without a game plan (read: list). You pick up a hand basket and innocently think you’re going to pick up a few things for breaky the following morning. Before you know it, your bicep is on fire, and your obliques are working hard to counter the weight of your groceries. You check your items to make sure you grabbed eggs and bananas. This is probably what you see:

  • 2 cartons of almond milk
  • 5 avocados (because who buys just 1?)
  • Frozen fruit for smoothies (“Wait, do I even have a blender?”)
  • Butternut squash (surprisingly weighty!)
  • 3 different types of almond butters
  • And an organic roast chicken.
  • No eggs. No bananas. But you add them in for your last reps!

 

The Sidewalk Squat

Carrying the groceries home is where the challenge really starts. Who knew that carrying two bags full of groceries was so difficult? First, you try holding them by the top handles and you instantly picture the handles breaking and your groceries in the middle of the sidewalk. So you set down your groceries, readjust your purse and squat to pick them up. You manage to get in 15 squats before you get home because you need to give your arms a break every so often. Well done!

 

The Fifth Floor Flex

Whether you live on floor 1 or floor 5, you instantly regret choosing the flat you have. You get tunnel vision of those steps growing and you give your self a little pep talk, “C’mon, you got this. You can do anything for thirty seconds.” By the time you get to the top of the stairs, you’re completely spent. You may have even started on the stair master at the gym so you can glide up those steps with ease, really brings a whole new meaning to the saying “I’m training for life”.

 

Quinoa Calf Raises

Reaching for the quinoa on the top shelf wouldn’t normally be considered a workout, but think about it. You might have a similar dialogue running through your head as you start to reach:

 

“I (1 calf raise). Just (2). Can’t (3). Quite (4). Reach (5)!”

 

By the time you’ve reached five calf raises, you have pushed that box of quinoa all the way to the back of the shelf and it’s time to start climbing counter! A push up to get your self onto the counter. A big step up to get to standing. When you finally get the quinoa, it feels more like a gold medal with all of that effort you’ve put in and your kitchen counter is the podium!

 

 

Pilates Plaits

Learning how to French braid your own hair is your final exercise for the day. You decided you want beachy waves for tomorrow’s hair when you realize you have no idea how to French braid. You watch tutorial after tutorial and the only thing you manage to do is to burn out your triceps. But! Practice makes perfect so don’t give up!

 

In conclusion, there are so many different daily habits that can easily be turned into a mini workout… and they will certainly help keep your body ticking over until that next gym sesh!

 

Words by Nadia Liu

Hip & Healthy Guide To Berlin

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Berlin is a city that is steeped in polarizing history that continues to shape its identity to today. The city is known for its art, start-up culture, fashion and nightlife with the world’s best clubs. Yet it is constantly evolving and has an environment that encourages change and innovation. A recent addition to Berlin’s many faces is that of a growing health capitol. With its immense selection of healthy eating spots and the growing fitness trend, Berlin has joined the Hip & Healthy league of cities. Below are a few of our favourites that add to the fabric that is Berlin.

 

SLEEP

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Soho House

The modern rooms, ranging from modest to refined include free Wi-Fi. Some offer vintage record players, soaking tubs and dining tables. There are studios, as well as 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with full kitchens. The luxe 2- and 3-bedroom lofts also have floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs and private balconies, plus a 24-hour concierge service. The hotel has an Italian-American bistro, a hip bar with a fireplace, and a rooftop pool and terrace. There’s also a spa, fitness center and movie theater.

Gorki Apartments

Housed in a turn-of-the-century building located in Berlin-Mitte, the Gorki Apartments combines the style and hospitality of a boutique hotel with the privacy, generous living space and comfort of a fully appointed luxury residence. Their furnished apartments are conveniently located a stone’s throw away from some of Berlin’s premiere shopping and dining, as well as from most major tourist attractions, making the Gorki the ideal launch pad for discovering the city.

Amano Hotel 

This contemporary hotel in the fashionable neighbourhood of Mitte is 1.2 km from Alexanderplatz square and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Modern, subdued rooms with parquet flooring have free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Apartments add separate living and dining areas, plus fully equipped kitchens. Some offer balconies. Amenities include a chic bar and business center, plus an elegant lobby. There are also conference rooms surrounded by a roof terrace.

Stue Hotel

Set in a stately, 1930s neoclassical building on the edge of the Tiergarten park, this upscale boutique hotel is 13 minutes’ walk from Zoo Berlin and 2.7 km from the Brandenburg Gate. The sophisticated rooms and suites offer flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and rainfall showerheads. Some have balconies and/or park views. Suites add lounge areas, while upgraded suites feature separate living rooms, Nespresso machines, and complimentary breakfast and minibars. Dining options include an acclaimed Mediterranean eatery and a chic bar with live music. There’s also an indoor pool, a sauna and a spa, plus a gym and a business center.

SWEAT

ADIDAS BERLIN

Adidas RunBase
Targeting mainly runners. The Runbase is a place to meet other runners and train together. It offers functional training session to build muscles that are needed for long runs, as well as yoga. The Lab Kitchen completes the experience with great healthy food.

BECYCLE Berlin
Offering Berlin’s answer to SoulCycle, the 45 to 60-minute spinning classes are set to thumping hip-hop, house, and pure pop beats curated by local and international DJs, along with a pulsating light design to “merge the club experience with targeted cardio exercises that you can’t get on the dance floor.” explains Cöllen. Barre and power yoga classes developed specifically to strengthen and elongate muscles necessary for cycling act as a chill-out zone of sorts, while the lounge-like lobby invites Wi-Fi-seeking freelancers and the athletically inclined alike to linger and kick back over an organic plant-based smoothie bowl from the adjacent My Goodness Kitchen.

 

EAT

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My Goodness Cafe
On a mission to empower people to live life to their full potential through delicious and nutritious food. 100% plant based, organic and free from refined sugars. They use all whole food ingredients to prepare fresh breakfasts, healthy smoothies, delicious power snacks and two fresh lunch options every day. With its great location and positive vibes it’s the perfect place to hang out and refuel, making healthy food easily accessible and desirable in your day to day life so you can FEEL BETTER & LIVE WELL.

Buchholz
This is the newest project from the owners of Lokal and Kantine, two favorites in Mitte. Very much liked because they manage to combine good, local and seasonal food with great interior design and atmosphere. A concept that is done with a cosy and homey twist at Lokal, and pushed to the max in Kantine, where everything right up to the cutlery has been created by local Chipperfield architects.

Klub Kitchen
A great place for healthy bowls in a minimalist setting on one of Mitte’s boutique shopping streets – Mulackstrasse.

Daluma
One of the first healthy food cafés in Berlin Mitte offering cold pressed juices, green smoothies, healthy breakfast and hearty lunch – vegan, organic, superfood-filled and even raw, if you like.

The Store Kitchen
The store adjacent to Soho House offers great healthy food amongst beautiful clothes. It’s also a great place to hang out and work from. The food is all veggie with a great focus on seasonal, local produce. They have a section of beautiful salads that you can mix and match, lots of great juices, smoothies, almond milk lattes and snacks.

 

 

PAMPER

 cowshed berlin

Cowshed (Soho House)
Cowshed Relax (open to all) offers the perfect haven to meet friends, drink and shop as well as indulge in some much needed pampering. Home to four comfy manicure and pedicure chairs, private treatment rooms, relaxation pods, a sauna, steam room and a spacious Hamam, complete with basins and fountain, you can choose to experience a wide variety of Cowshed treatments tailored to your personal needs.

Wheadon
It offers beautiful unique cosmetic products as well as treatments for men and women. Next-door you can get your make-up done with UndGretel products, a Berlin brand.

 

How to get there

  • BA
  • AirBerlin
  • Easyjet
  • Ryanair
  • Best to fly to Tegel. It’s only a short taxi ride to Mitte (15min). Schoenefeld airport transfer is best done by train (30mins).

Healthy Rocky Road Recipe

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You know times are changing with the healthy food scene when you can find a healthy rocky road recipe!! This one from The Little Green Spoon is simply decadent and delicious – we just could keep it a secret! 

Little cubes of nutty, crumbly, chewy heaven. I had to get a bit creative to come up with textures that mirrored traditional rocky road, and although these might not be exactly the same, they taste even better! Grain-Free Maple Pecan Granola (page 25) replaces the biscuit, while toasted hazelnuts and pistachios are added for crunch and dates for yummy chewiness. You can sub or add in different nuts and dried fruit, if you like.

Makes 9 – 12 squares

INGREDIENTS

50g hazelnuts

50g pistachios

100g pitted dates

185ml melted coconut oil

35g cacao powder

75g Grain-Free Maple Pecan Granola (page 25) – Or any healthy granola recipe you like!

35g dried apricots or other dried fruit

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.

Dry roast the hazelnuts and pistachios for about 10 minutes, until toasted and delicious. Put the dates in a bowl and pour boiling water over them, leaving them to soak for about 10 minutes.

Add the drained dates to your food processor with the melted coconut oil and cacao powder. Blend on high until smooth (ish!) then transfer to a bowl.

Pour in the granola, apricots and nuts and mix well.

Spread the mixture into a 20 cm (8 in) baking tin lined with parchment paper and pop in the freezer to set. When set, chop into little squares.

Store in the fridge.

 

Extracted from The Little Green Spoon by Indy Power (Ebury Press, hardback £18.99)
Photography | Martin Poole

 

What To Do In London This Weekend

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London is notorious for always having events going on but here are some things we are looking forward to this weekend!

Duck and dry
Nothing like a Duck and Dry blow out! We are so excited that Duck & Dry has launched their own line of products and this month you can get a complementary blow dry when you purchase any 3x products! The offer is only available in store for the month of August so be sure to pay them a visit!

 

 

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Olympic Day
The Olympics might be over, but our Olympic fever is still running high! Thankfully, ITV and Team GB are giving us another reason to celebrate fitness! On Saturday, August 27th, ITV is shutting down all broadcasts for one hour to encourage us all to get out and get moving! Click here to check out events near you!

 

 

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Facegym
Feeling like a treatment? Head to Facegym in Selfridges for a 30 minute Yogaface treatment for only £50! Read our founder’s thoughts on Facegym for an in depth review if you’re skeptical!

 

 

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PlayerLayer
Fancy a bit of a shop after your Facegym treatment? PlayerLayer has launched an exclusive pop-up in Selfridges giving you the chance to customize a pair of your own leggings! Be sure to check them out for your one of a kind active wear fix!

 

 

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Sophie’s Fitness
What could be better than combining one one of your favourite workouts in the heart of one of your favourite cities? Yoga teacher and food & fitness blogger Sophie’s Fitness (sophiesfitnessuk) will be teaching yoga classes on Tuesday mornings at Madison’s rooftop in St. Pauls throughout August and September so be sure to sign up before spaces run out!

 

 

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Slice Urban Fitness
Sneak in those last summer workouts with a pal and Slice Urban Fitness with their end of summer specials! Slice Urban Fitness is hosting 3 full weeks of fitness classes for just £49 (normal price £89)! Use discount code SUMMERFIT by August 31st to get your fit fix in! Bonus! If you and your bestie want to try out a new class, use Slice’s 2 for 1 drop in Special for £14!

 

words Nadia Liu