How to use your intuition?

All of us have a sixth sense called intuition. But often do we use it?
Here is a video on what is intuition and how to trust it?

Enjoy!

Brigita

Yoga improves digestion!

This is a simple yet very effective reminder of how to improve digestion with Yoga!

Enjoy!

Brigita

Commonly asked questions for vegans

Hello, everyone!

In this post, I decided to write about veganism. I went vegan about a year ago. However, it’s been years of a journey towards it. I gradually gave up the dairy, red meat, white flour and sugar…. And I became more cautious about the quality of food products. I also realized that just not eating meat and everything that was once live doesn’t make sense health wise and that if you decide to do so, there is a whole another world of food choices.

I often find people asking me the same questions, and I wanted to print out here and give thorough explanations. My vegan experience so far has been a great discovery to myself, and I want to share it with others!

So, why no meat?

Well, I have no straight answer to that. As I wrote earlier, it was a gradual process, first towards health and wellbeing. Then one day, I just noticed that I do not need meat in my diet and I went on this experiment that worked wonderfully for me. 

What difference does it make to be vegan?

To me, it makes a huge difference. First, I have to admit, my choice to go vegan was purely selfish. I did it for my better health.  And I felt better, more energy, better sleep, improved digestion, clearer thoughts.

Later, I found myself being more relaxed and more in touch with nature. It is believed that the stress animals go through the process of killing is transferred to those who eat it.

Now, the whole idea of eating someone that was once alive does not appeal to me anymore.

Proteins, proteins, proteins!

This one makes me smile a lot. And that’s probably the biggest fear of every meat eater. Well, the average amount of protein needed is about 1g per 1 body kilogram.  So say, the average person needs about 70 g of protein a day. Lots of plant-based foods are full of proteins, e.g. beans, lentils, nuts, wild rice, flaxseed, chia seed, hemp seeds… the list goes on…. The variety is amazing! Just pick the ones you like.

How about calcium, iron, and vitamin B12?

For some reason, many people have a notion that milk is the only and best source of calcium. However, it’s been a long time already proven that cow milk acidifies the blood and creates a perfect environment for inflammation, cancer, and other illnesses. Again, let’s look at nature. How many adult mammals do we know who still consume milk? Mother nature provides with the whole package of calcium choices. Green leafy vegetables (like broccoli, kale, spinach, collard, green beans)  are wonderful source calcium. They contain more calcium than milk. Then,  comes all kinds of dried fruits like dates, apricots, raisins, cranberries.  And for milk lovers, there is always an option to drink almond, cashew or coconut milk.

Iron. No problem. Spinach, kale, broccoli, cashews, almonds, quinoa beans, chickpeas, beets contain more iron than pork or chicken.  Fruit like strawberries is great iron absorption enhancers due to a high amount of vitamin C.

And finally, vitamin B12! There is a lot of propaganda about vitamin B12. Yes, this vitamin is vital to normal nervous system functioning and cell growth. However, our liver stores a big amount of this vitamin. And the body needs it in small quantities often.  There are few vegan choices to meet vitamin B12 needs such as almond milk, coconut milk or cereal. If you do not consume these products every day or feel B12 deficiency, there is a variety of supplements in the market.

So what do you eat?

I love this question :)  It would take me a long time to explain. I just have to say that you have to be creative, being vegan is fun, and it’s worth your time and dedication. And in the age of information overload, there are tons of choices of vegan recipes and ideas. Once in a while, I keep posting them on my blog too.

Hope you have a great time reading about my vegan experience. I ALWAYS ALWAYS recommend everyone to start eating vegetarian and go vegan later. I don’t believe the concept: ” I can’t live without meat.” Being meat eater is a choice and so being vegan is.

Have a beautiful day!

Brigita

Coconut pineapple parfait

Here I want to share a light non diary dessert recipe. It is easy to make and tastes delicious. 

You will need:

1 cup of coconut cream or milk (if you choose milk, consider high fat (from 16% to 25 %), usually sold in cans (my preferred brands are "Organic Coconut milk" or "Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk")

1/3 cup of Muesli  or Granola

1/2 cup of fresh pineapple 

1 teaspoon of hemp seed

1/2 lemon

3 tablespoons of sweetener ( I used palm sugar, but it could also be maple syrup, agave syrup or coconut sugar)

5-7 drops of Vanilla/Almond extract

Use blender to make a whipped cream from coconut milk, sweetener,  lemon juice, and vanilla/almond extract.

Add muesli or granola on the bottom of the glass, pour coconut whipped cream, add pineapple peaces and sprinkle hemp seeds on top . 

Bon Appetite!

Brigita

Is Love underrated?

As the holiday season comes, we talk more about love, joy, and peace. But how truly we feel it and mean it when we say these words? How many times on a regular day we think about it and appreciate it?

Let's talk about love. Not romantic love, but LOVE that is the greatest power of all, love that flows in every living creature on Earth. Indeed, true love has NO opposite. I don’t believe that opposite of love is hate.

I see love in everything whether it is a tree, a river, a sky or the eyes of a human being. We are the reflections of each other and even under the skin of the angriness and hatred there is ONLY love.

Honestly, there isn't a lot of people out there who think like that. And If you are reading this post and forget about it right away, that's ok.

There is a time for everything.

It is not easy to put into words as simply as that. What is love?

Love is the reason, and love is the cause. Love is all there is and love is all there ever will be. It is eternal. Love is You and You are It.

Happy holidays!

Brigita

Yoga flow to help circulation

Hello everyone!

As we approach the coldest time of the year in the Northern Hemisphere some of you may find it really effective doing this yoga flow. In this video I demonstrate a yoga flow to improve a circulation. It is especially beneficial for those who have hold hands and feet in winter!

Enjoy and have fun!

Namaste
Brigita

What is meditation?

In this video I explain how to apply meditation in practice. Hope you enjoy and learn something new!

Always ask, if you have any questions!

Thank you for watching and reading my blog!

Namaste

Much Love

Brigita