When I was little, my mom baked us a cake almost every single Saturday. It was a highlight of our weekend. I loved that sweet smell of vanilla or chocolate that always filled the house. I’m not much of a baker myself, as I tell you time and time again, and it’s probably because most of my favorite childhood dessert recipes contain a lot of ingredients that I don’t reach for anymore- like eggs or cream. This is why lately I started experimenting a little with raw desserts- maybe I can even start my own tradition of making a cake, every  weekend? Raw desserts are a perfect addition to my plant-based diet, as they are easy to make, contain only unprocessed ingredients and… they don’t require an oven (and as you know, the only snack/dessert foods I like to bake are my banana breakfast bars and banana bread). You saw me make this cake on Snapchat (@Paula13t) and I promised to share the recipe, if it happens to work out and as you can see- it did (yay!). It actually came out much better than I thought it would; it’s smooth, creamy with a sweet and nutty crust and topped off with a rich layer of chocolate. […]

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I think I’ve told you guys countless times just how much my acne-prone skin has improved since cutting dairy out of my diet. I remember shopping for makeup a few years a go at a Chanel counter… The makeup artist took one look at my bare face and said “oh honey, you need to stop drinking soda, look at your poor skin!” My sister, who was standing next to me, gave him a dirty look because, hello, I’m a bit of a health freak when it comes to my diet and one thing you will never see me do, is drink soda. Having problematic skin is bad enough, but when you have to deal with strangers giving you unsolicited advice or assuming that you aren’t under care of a dermatologist is even worse. When I finally made the dairy-acne connection and eliminated it from diet, my skin transformed within a week. But there was one thing that I was very sad about…… …. pudding. Tapioca pudding was probably one of my favorite treats. I’d pick it over ice-cream, any day. I tried making plant-based versions of pudding, like the one with avocado, but it just wasn’t the same. Until I tried making […]

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It’s dairy free, gluten free, rich in fiber, protein, Omega 3 fatty acids, and, of course, it’s mighty tasty. What’s not to love? I already talked about chia seeds here on the blog. You probably know how much I like adding them to my smoothies, water, breakfast oatmeal and salads. You also probably know just how great chia seeds are for you: One tablespoon of chia seeds has more calcium than a glass of milk; it’s a great source of healthy Omega3 fats (they contain more Omega3s than Salmon, believe it or not), fiber, manganese, phosphorus and even protein. Pretty cool isn’t it? Who would’ve guessed that these tiny little seeds can be so powerful? Chia seed pudding is incredibly easy to make and so, so healthy. Because of their ability to absorb liquid and expand 9 times its original size, chia seeds turn into gel when in contact with liquid. To make my pudding I mixed chia seeds with coconut milk. You can also use almond milk if you’d like, but coconut milk is much more creamier (I’m talking abut coconut milk from the can here, not a carton). This will make two big, or four small portions. I […]

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