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21 Jan

The most delicious sugar-free hot cocoa

This is the recipe for the most delicious hot chocolate you have ever tasted. I do not know how to make lasagna, I don't quite get omelettes right, but I make the most delicious chocolate in the world. I can say it with confidence, courage and pride. And I will support this until someone says otherwise, or until I try a tastier chocolate than mine. However, the hot chocolate served in the best Chocolaterie in Zurich is definitely not better than mine. I suggest you make it too, because I'm very curious whether you'll tell me that it really is the...

20 Jan

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

After the avocado-and-turmeric-bread, I have another favorite breakfast! I especially enjoy it in during spring time! And it's a strawberry smoothie bowl of course! What is a smoothie bowl? Smoothie bowls consist of a mixture a little thicker than a smoothie, that we treat like cream! Just pour the mixture in a bowl, add various cereals and nuts and you're ready! It's super delicious and incredibly invigorating too! The backstory : Smoothie bowls are a fairly common breakfast abroad! I tried it a bit by accident. A few years ago, I made a strawberry and banana smoothie that turned out thicker than I would...

14 Jan

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Lotus and orange juice

Spring is all about juices and refreshing smoothies and this time, I tried making a juice with lotus and orange. The experiment was successful once again, and the juice was delicious! In this article, you won't ready anything crazy complicated, I just really wanted to share this idea with you. Have you ever eaten a fresh lotus? It's delicious. In juices, lotus gives a taste similar to peach. Ingredients : (for one person) 2 oranges A ripe lotus A pinch of cinnamon A pinch of ginger The beneficial properties of this juice : It's perfect for detoxing. All four ingredients of the juice have strong...

13 Jan

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Green power : Protein smoothie with spirulina (vegan)

It's delicious, I swear! In this article, I share with you the recipe for a very popular smoothie that will transform you into a strong superhero in no time. Okay, slight exaggeration, but you got the point. My partner loves this hyper-smoothie and drinks it every day after his workout, but it also works perfectly as breakfast since it's super invigorating and antioxidant. Why drink this smoothie? Because it's delicious and has a beautiful color Because it's rich in protein Why it has SO many vitamins (such as A, B and D) Because it has antioxidant properties Ingredients for 1 smoothie :...

11 Jan

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Raspberry and flaxseed smoothie

A significant element for a balanced diet are juices and healthy drinks. You may have already noticed that on A Shiny Day we love delicious smoothies. A healthy smoothie with the right ingredients can be refreshing, stimulating with nutrients and can also lift our spirits with its beautiful color. This week I tried an out-of-this-world raspberry and flaxseed smoothie. Flaxseed is essential for those who follow a vegan diet while raspberries help detoxify the body. Ingredients for a glass : 3 organic strawberries 1 tbsp frozen raspberries 3/4 of a glass of oat milk 1 seedless royal date 1/4 tsp....

29 Nov

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Hot turmeric latte (vegan)

It’s been 2 years since I started this blog and I still haven’t shared with you my trusty recipe for my favorite hot drink! Shame on me. In this article, I’m going to share with you the recipe for a hot drink that’s dear to my heart : turmeric latte or golden milk. It is a delicious, nutritious and super antioxidant drink that I enjoy when the temperature drops. And in the summer months, I switch to my tried and true ICED turmeric latte. Here’s the recipe! The secret to a perfect hot turmeric beverage is love. Yes, I said it. In...

24 Sep

LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION

Latte με παντζάρι και τζίντζερ

Εκτός από το ότι είναι ροζ -οπότε τα μάτια μας βγάζουν αυτόματα καρδούλες- αυτό το vegan ρόφημα με παντζάρι και τζίντζερ είναι ένας νοστιμότατος τρόπος να πάρουμε μερικά θρεπτικά συστατικά κατά τη διάρκεια της ημέρας. Όλα δείχνουν πως τα vegan lattes είναι η τελευταία λέξη της μόδας. Και το καλύτερο είναι ότι μπορούμε να κάνουμε πολλές μα πάρα πολλές παραλλαγές. Μπορούμε να φτιάξουμε lattes ενέργειας ή αντιοξειδωτικά, χαλαρωτικά ή αντιφλεγμονώδη. Μπορούμε να αυτοσχεδιάσουμε ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες μας και τις γευστικές μας προτιμήσεις. Σε αυτό το άρθρο είδαμε μαζί πόσο εύκολο είναι να φτιάξουμε latte με κουρκουμά ή αλλιώς golden...