A healthy mind in a healthy body!
The healthy kitchen trend starts right at home in our kitchen, where we are going to prepare homemade wholesome meals more often to improve our physical wellbeing. Well-being is no longer about simply wanting to look after oneself, instead, a holistic approach is becoming a key motivator. To get inspired we increasingly start decorating green. However, when we think of decorating green we rather think of indoor plants. But what about herbs, fruits, and veggies? We seldomly see them as a part of our interior decoration but we definitely should! They create a great atmosphere, the smell stimulates brain activity and influences us subconsciously to choose a more conscious lifestyle. A healthier lifestyle gives more energy, positivity and improves our sense of wellbeing.
Transform your kitchen
into a healthy haven
Decorate your kitchen abundantly with herbs, fruits and veggies. Not all fruits and veggies belong in the fridge and should be stored at room temperature. Many vegetables even lose their taste in the fridge and should be stored at room temperature. Tomatoes, cucumber and citrus fruits for example do better outside of the fridge. Big plus: Healthy foods are simply too beautiful to store out of sight. Displaying the greens will also inspire you to eat more healthy. So remove the healthy goods out of your refrigerator and display the bell peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, and egg plants in handwoven baskets or on wooden trays.
Create beautiful fruit
and veggie baskets
Play around with colours, shapes, and textures of various fruits and veggies to decorate a healthy basket for any space. The presence of healthy foods can influence our mental and physical well-being. Research shows that citrus fruits stimulate productivity and happiness while a cucumber makes us hungry for other veggies. Display them in a beautiful basket and it will be the eye-catcher of the room. You can either combine different fruits and veggies or stay with just one type of fruit such as lemons or apples for a more artsy look and feel.
Regrow
vegetables
There are many common vegetables that you can simply re-grow from scraps. This is not only a great money saver but good for the planet too! Big plus: regrowing veggies in water makes a great and easy decoration. Making full use of a plant’s ability to grow new roots and regenerate, is a great way to turn vegetable waste into new produce.
Vegetables you can regrow from scrap
Onions: place a small section of the bottom of a bulb or stem, with the roots attached, and place it in a shallow dish of water.
Celery: Cut off the celery, and leave about an inch or two from the base. Place in a glass or jar with a little warm water. Place the bowl in a sunny and warm spot.
Romaine Lettuce, Bok Choy, Cabbage: You can also re-grow head-forming lettuces and other leafy crops simply by retaining the rooting section, placing it in water, and waiting for a second flush of leaves to grow.
Carrots: Retaining the tops (where the leaves and stems join onto the root) from carrots, turnips, and other root crops will allow you to regrow them. Place the tops in a container of water and new, green tops should begin to grow in a matter of days.
Basil, Mint, and Cilantro: Place a stem of around 10 cm long into a glass of water and make sure the leaves are above water level. It will regrow in no time!
Choose vegan meals
more often
Cooking healthy meals is an important part of living a conscious lifestyle. Consider cooking as a way of self-care rather than a daily task. Not only do plants provide you with beneficial properties but eating plant-based will also reduce your environmental impact tremendously. And a big plus: Vegan meals are often lust for the eye! Discover endless vegan recipes and start right away with this delicious vegan recipe by zero-waste chef Max La Manna.
No waste sweet & spicy cauliflower
Sweet & Spicy Sauce:
150g soy sauce
80g maple syrup
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp chili sauce
1 thumb-size piece of ginger
2 tbsp sesame seeds
Cauliflower:
130g flour
200g water
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celcius.
Coat the cauliflower in the flour, water, and sesame seeds and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
Make the sauce and bring it to a boil on medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced.
Coat the cauliflower and leaves in the sauce and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
