Life-Enhancing Favorites | Aug 2024

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Hello, lovelies!
Welcome to a world of life-enhancing favourites! In this blog post, I’m excited to share some of the top additions to my daily routine that have brought value, convenience, and sustainability to my life. From nourishing bone broth to eco-friendly laundry options and personalized vitamins, these recommendations aim to inspire a healthier, more conscious lifestyle. Join me as we explore these exciting discoveries and embrace positive changes together.

One of my favourite additions to my diet is an old all-time favourite superfood that recently made its way back to popularity, bone broth. I buy it from Freja Foods. I chose it because it’s made from 100% natural ingredients, responsibly sourced and for all the information they provide, like the nutritional values. It’s easy to order, really delicious and offers quite a few options to choose from, different packages and subscriptions. Currently, you can get 20% off with the code SUMMERSALE20.
My go-to is the beef broth for its high protein and collagen content, providing great value for money. I usually enjoy it instead of tea or coffee, but it’s versatile for use in recipes and even smoothies.

Another fantastic find that has become a beauty favourite for me is Trust Deodorant. It offers long-lasting odour prevention that can last up to 3 to 6 days and is aluminium-free. This deodorant remains effective even after showering and swimming and is perfect for travel with its compact size. And it might seem that it’s a little pricey but it’s really not as it last 2-3 months!

Mixing in a home management topic, laundry, I would love to recommend trying out laundry detergent strip sheets as an eco-friendly and versatile option. They are convenient and great for travel too as they will not ruin your close like spilled detergent or popped detergent capsules. These strips are easy to use for both hand and machine washing, take much less space on the shelves, and eliminate the need for bulky plastic bottles, or gel pods, minimizing plastic use in your daily life. My favourites are these two:
Good Clean Stuff and The Lab Co.

When it comes to vitamins, it can be challenging to find trustworthy products. For a personalized approach, I highly recommend trying Vitl.com, a subscription service that tailors a set of vitamins based on your lifestyle and needs, and even offers blood and DNA Nutrition tests to determine a bit of more science-based advice. It’s convenient and packaged for each day so you don’t need to worry about drinking a double portion by accident.

In skincare, I would like to talk about something for travellers or anyone looking to hydrate and protect their skin on the go, a Hypochlorous spray. It can be a useful addition to your skincare routine. It helps hydrate and protect the skin from bacteria. For someone who gets spots quite regularly, this has been a big favourite to prevent them.

Lastly, a fun lifestyle recommendation is Too Good To Go app, a platform that allows you to rescue surplus food from local businesses at a discounted price. It’s a great way to try out new foods, reduce food waste and be more environmentally conscious. By using this service, you can explore various locations offering all kinds of foods from bread and pastries to health stores, and organic stores, or grab comfort foods like pizza or burritos, and contribute to reducing food waste in your community.

I hope you find these recommendations helpful! If you try any of them out please share your feedback, I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the comments. See you in the next post!

Mobu Vitamins

L E T’ S G L O W ! It’s so important to nurture our health and beauty from the inside. Healthy looks great on everyone! MOBU is a small family-run UK-based business that provides the highest quality health supplements.

Apple Cider Vinegar has been a must-have for me for a long time, and other vitamins – I think there is no need to say much, each of us should use them regularly – we all love to feel strong, energetic, have shiny and long hair, and flawless skin!

Let’s nurture our feminine beauty and health🤍

When @vitamobu reached out to try their gummies, I did not have to think twice (gummies for breakfast? what an idea! 🤭) I’ve been taking them for a while now and am so happy I said yes. The flavours of all three gummies are delicious, they have a natural taste and make taking supplements a pleasure!

They have been kind to send me some information on each product I am trying out so I thought I will share it with you too!

Hair, Skin and Nails (Biotin) Gummies:

  • Biotin contributes to the maintenance of the of normal hair and skin
  • Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails.
  • Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
  • Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
  • Free from Artificial Flavours, Colours and preservatives
  • Lactose Free
  • Suitable for vegetarians

Vitamin D3 Gummies

  • Supports healthy immune system
  • Supports muscle function and healthy bones
  • Delicious lemon flavour
  • Sugar Free
  • HALAL
  • Suitable for Vegetarian

Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies:

  • 1000mg of Apple Cider Vinegar per serving
  • Healthy weight management
  • Digestion support
  • Help improve energy
  • enriched with Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid which contribute to reduction of tiredness & fatigue.
  • HALAL
  • Suitable for vegans
  • No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives

Have you tried vitamin gummies yet?

13 Oh-So-Delicious Vegan Burger Recipes

These tasty burgers are quick, beautiful and total crowd pleasers.
Vegan, freezer-friendly and 100% delicious, bon appétit!

  1. Hemp & Beet Veggie Burger by trinityskitchen.com

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  2.  Black Bean Walnut Burgers with Saucy Sweet Onions by vanillaandbean.com

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  3. Sun Dried Tomato Chickpea Burgers by asaucykitchen.com

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  4. Vegan Quinoa and Kidney Bean Burgers by laurencariscooks.comQuinoa-and-Kidney-Bean-Burgers

  5. Mushroom and Lentils Sliders by tinnedtomatoes.com

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  6. BBQ Cauliflower & Chickpea Veggie by shelikesfood.comBBQ-Cauliflower-Chickpea-Veggie-Burgers-Recipe-0230

  7. Spicy Black Bean Burgers by theglowingfridge.com

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  8. Spicy Chickpea Burger with Coriander Mayo and Pickled Carrots by nutritionistmeetschef.com

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  9. Bean and Zucchini Patties by vegansandra.com

    Bean and zucchini cutlets

  10. Red Lentil Cauliflower Burger by veganricha.com

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  11.  Cajun Chickpea & Cauliflower Burger by wholeheartedeats.comcajun-burger-2

  12. Pulled BBQ carrots by veganosity.com

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  13.  Butternut Black Bean Burgers by peasandcrayons.com

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To find even more recipes visit my Pinterest page.

Love,
Hewnly

5 Vegan Ice Cream Recipes You’ll Want To Make This Summer

With summer fast approaching what could be more important than to be prepared for it with a list of most delicious and beautiful summer treats?

I picked 5 recipes I am definitely going to try!

1. Cotton Candy Ice Cream by Earthy Andy

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Image via earthyandy.com

“Cotton Candy Vegan Ice Cream
2 cups seeded watermelon
1 can full-fat coconut milk (freezing into cubes using an ice tray will make the process go way faster!)
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 packet pitaya (Optional) If you don’t use, add 1 cup more watermelon
1 dash vanilla or 1/2 tsp vanilla bean
3 frozen ripe bananas (optional)

Freeze coconut milk into ice cubes and use that. Blend all ingredients together and put into a freezer safe container and let sit for 2-4 hours. Use ice cream scoop and wala!!! that easy!!”
Cashew-based recipe and 2nd method

2. Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream by Emilie Eats

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Image via emilieeats.com

“Chunky Monkey Banana Ice Cream
1 cup pitted dates
ÂĽ cup oat flour*
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
Pinch of salt
4 frozen bananas
ÂĽ-1/2 cup non-dairy milk, plus more if needed
Dash of cinnamon
½ cup walnuts, chopped”

Full recipe & instructions

3.  Green Leaf Matcha Pistachio Ice Lollies by Goodness Is Gorgeous

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Image via goodnessisgorgeous.co.uk

Green Leaf Matcha Pistachio Ice Lollies Recipe
2 tsp. Green Leaf Matcha
1 can of full fat coconut milk
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
ÂĽ cup of liquid sweetener
TOPPING
40g crushed pistachios
50g melted dark chocolate”

Full recipe and instructions

4.  Sea Salt Caramel Coconut Ice Cream by Minimalist Baker

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Image via minimalistbaker.com

“Sea Salt Caramel Coconut Ice Cream Recipe
COCONUT ICE CREAM
1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 4-6 hours in cool water, or 1 hour in very hot water, then drained)
1 15-ounce can full fat coconut milk (sub light with less creamy results)
3 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar (sub up to half with cane sugar)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
pinch sea salt
SALTED DATE CARAMEL
14 dates pitted (if dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1-3 Tbsp warm water (optional – for thinning)
OPTIONAL: 1 Tbsp bourbon”

Full recipe & instructions

5.  Black Forest Ice Cream via The Healthy Family and Home

 

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Image via thehealthyfamilyandhome.com

 

Black Forest Ice Cream Recipe
ICE CREAM
1 can organic full-fat coconut milk (13.5 ounce can)
1/4 cup organic granular sweetener
BROWNIES
1 cup organic almond butter
1 cup Enjoy Life mini-chocolate chips
1/2 cup organic granular sweetener
2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 6 tablespoons water)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
ADD-IN
1 cup organic cherries”

Full recipe and instructions

To find even more recipes visit my Pinterest page.

Love,
Hewnly

Summer Berries Smoothie

Spring is here and days are getting warmer and warmer. That calls for a good, berry-rich smoothie full of summer flavors – to make the waiting for the best season of the year a little bit easier!

All you’ll need is some bananas, strawberries, raspberries, coconut sugar and I also recommend adding some concentrated goodies, like baobab powder or flax seeds, just to make it a super smoothie.

My smoothie for two, packs:
3 bananas,
500g strawberries,
150g raspberries,
2 tablespoons of coconut sugar,
2 teaspoons of baobab powder
and a couple of glasses of water (you can use coconut water or any of milk alternatives as well.

I usually make double portion smoothies, if my boyfriend is around, I share it with him, if I’m on my own, I make it a meal and drink it all by myself! In case it’s too much, just store it in the fridge or freeze it and later enjoy it as a sorbet/nicecream.

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Now, how about nutritional values? According to cronometer.com, a double portion (if you manage to drink it!) boosts your vitamin C levels through the top! As well as fiber, vitamin B6 and Manganese. Most vital vitamins and minerals are around 50% of your daily requirements, energy: 761.1kcal (44%), protein: 10.3g (24%) carbs: 190.3g (55%) and Fat: 3.8g  (20%).

Not bad, huh? More detailed breakdown and relation to daily requirements, click here. Please note, the parameters for daily requirements are based on vegan high-carb-low-fat diet*.

If you start your day with a smoothie like this, it will give you all the energy you need for the day and then some! I usually have a mono meal** for breakfast and then a smoothie for lunch, about an hour before going to the gym. But it is really your choice and you need to do what feels best for your body!

Love, Hewnly

*I follow this diet quite loosely but keep it as a reference. I’m planning on writing a whole post about plant-based diet/lifestyle soon!
**A meal consisting of 1 type of food, usually fruits like apples, bananas, oranges, etc.