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Black is the new Black – Activated Charcoal Ice Cream

May 20, 2017 By Lara 27 Comments

Have you ever tried black charcoal in ice cream?

It seems like the unicorn trend is ousted by the all black everything trend, and therefore I thought it would be nice to dig a little deeper into this dark and mysterious phenomena….

Can a computer really replace the contraceptive pill? – Ein Selbstversuch

April 23, 2017 By Lara 127 Comments

After years of searching for the right birth control for me, I can finally say, I found my flower in the dessert and the right method for me. My Daysy fertility computer works with no hormones at all, yet presents the same security as the pill or any other method I tried and failed….

Strong is the new beautiful – Under Armour Event in St.Moritz

February 17, 2017 By Lara Leave a Comment

Hello lovely readers,

Last week my sister and I, were invited to the Under Armour Event in beautiful snowy, sunny (but extremely cold) St. Moritz, where Lindsey Vonn inspired us with her fighting spirit when talking about her new book “Strong is the new beautiful”. I was looking forward to this event for a long time since I really like the brand Under Armour (I first learned about it during my year in the US). The brand itself stands for dedication (I WILL!), power, strength, and stamina….

Thailand Travel Diary Part II

December 5, 2016 By Lara 1 Comment

This is part 2 of my Thailand travel diary, where I take you an adventure of beautiful locations, healthy food and magical moments. You can read part 1 here, if you already haven’t.

Are you ready to dive in?…

Thailand Travel Diary Part I

November 20, 2016 By Lara 5 Comments

I’ve been in this “baking sucks, photography goes not well, I hate everything so I watch netflix all day” phase for some week when I realized I need to get out of this. Step outside, doing something completely crazy without thinking about it for too long. …

Breakfast in bed at KEMPINSKI GRAND HÔTEL DES BAINS – ST. MORITZ

September 20, 2016 By Lara 4 Comments

After spending my last three months in London I had this deep aspiration for silence, nature and relaxation. Yes, I think I am never going to be a “city-girl”, because I simply love fresh mountain air too much. So, the idea of taking the train to St. Moritz last Friday, made me forgot about all the noise and struggles from the city. I felt like heading to Hogwarts when passing long green fields of green , sparkling blue rivers and impressively high mountain walls soaring just a few feet away from the tracks where the train rushed through. Not less impressive was the view of the KEMPINSKI GRAND HÔTEL DES BAINS where I would spend my next two days….

Sweet pantry of a healthy Foodie – The essentials

August 21, 2016 By Lara 9 Comments

Hi reader of my blog.

Since starting this blog I always wanted to do a post telling you guys what I have in my pantry. Kind of a “sweet pantry of a healthy Foodie”. I knew it would be a lot of work and ~~a lot~~ A LOOOOOT of chaos in the kitchen!

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The best 5 places to eat vegan and healthy in London

August 9, 2016 By Lara 9 Comments

Whenever you think about London and their food, your thought might immediately jump to greasy fish and chips and beer. But actually, London has the most amazing vegan, plant-based restaurants and coffees, as I learned in my three months here.

You can find my favorite and best 5 places to eat vegan and healthy in London, including Acai bowls, salads, waffles and raw desserts….

First week in London – Every foodies dream

June 13, 2016 By Lara 7 Comments

This is post how I ate myself through the first week in London. Featuring the amazing good Roots Festival and me meeting one of the biggest food bloggers in the world. (the smoothie is from The Detox kitchen, looks like every princess dream and the place is so cute!)
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5 Places for Vegan Food in Bern

May 21, 2016 By Lara 1 Comment

As an ingrained Bern girl, I remember those days where Tibits at the main station was one of the only restaurants offering a lot or in this case only vegetarian/vegan alternatives.During the last years many things have changed and so did Bern with its culinary offerings.
Let me take you on a short preview of my favorite five places to get amazing vegan dishes in the capital.
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New evian Fruits & Plantes – The perfect spring day

March 15, 2016 By Lara 7 Comments

When last snow is gone and I have exchanged my winter boots with sneakers, you know spring has finally arrived! I can’t wait to spend more time outside, doing yoga, having picnics with friends and simply enjoying the sun.
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Google Zürich Workshop & Office Visit

February 25, 2016 By Lara 2 Comments

If you are working as a blogger or any other online business, you know it’s a dream to visit the office of a company like Google. Especially when you hear all the rumors about cool stuff such as massage rooms and other outstanding activity rooms. Along with other students, I was selected to take part of an official Google Workshop and office visit in Zürich.

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Where to eat in Hawaii – Vegan and Healthy

January 26, 2016 By Lara 4 Comments

“Want to know what I ate in Hawaii?”
Come and join me to the best vegan and healthy places.

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Win a Prince – Super Blender Give-Away Europe

December 1, 2015 By Lara 19 Comments

Dear readers and foodies

First thing: You can not win a real prince! But something better 😉

Do you belong to those people always looking for the perfect blender that can blend it all? Searching and analyzing a hundred different models, ending up stressed and still without the blender?

Well, I feel you! I don’t want you to be stressed before Christmas and therefore, I thought:

“Hey! A blender would be a pretty cool give-away!”

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A visit at the Swiss Pavillon at the Expo Milano 2015

July 28, 2015 By Lara 1 Comment

Last weekend I was lucky to be an official visitor of the Swiss Pavillon in Italy.
The topic of the exhibition is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life”. This is why I was particularly interested on how the different countries implement the topic. For those who are not familiar with the concept of the expo; there are several countries which are hosting a Pavillon and trying to raise awareness as well as to reflect upon the topic in a country specific way.
About 1.3 billion tons of foods are wasted every year, and we really should go insight ourselves and think about it and then TAKE ACTION!

EVERYDAY!
EVERYWHERE!
EVERYONE!

So far so good, and the concept sounds really promising! What I was wondering though was, why there is a Mc Donald place located within the exhibition. Well yeah, of course I know why. But I was wondering if it is supporting the idea of the exhibition. Just a thought.
Further many countries mainly promoted their country and tried to get you to their souvenir shops.

I am happy that Switzerland (as one of the few countries) actually picked up the concept and raises public awareness of the main challenges relating to sustainable development and responsible consumption.

Simple, modest Switzerland with a thought!

In keeping with the general aim of Expo 2015, Switzerland has built up 4 towers. The coffee, the salt, the apple and the water tower. They are all dealing with the issue of: What can be done to secure an adequate supply of safe and healthy food for the world’s population?
Switzerland’s intention is to invite visitors to reflect on their relationship with consumption through a visit to the pavilion towers. The social conscience of each visitor determines what’s left for those who come later. As a visitors you can take as much as you want, keeping in mind that nothing will be re-stocked for the entire life of the EXPO 2015. From the introduction tour, I learned that the walls of each tower are made from hundreds of cardboard boxes filled with produce and the floor is actually the base of a huge elevator, which lowers gradually as the boxes of produce empty.

you might ask what happens with the towers after the expo?
All four towers will be reused as urban greenhouses in several Swiss cities. According to the Swiss Pavillon homepage: “Seventy-five per cent of the materials used for the Swiss Pavilion and related infrastructures can be recycled after the event.”

Do you know how many water it needs to produce 1 kg of meat? — Do you know how many water it needs to produce 1 kg of beef?

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Talking about meat production. I was wondering why there is a Mc Donald on the exhibition area…I personally think that this does not emphasize the idea of the expo and is a huge No-Go.
There are so many great options like for example the “Green” Vegan Burger (“The Netherlands”) or a wonderful local corean rice dish at the Corean pavillon (Just for my friend Nadja from Switzerland, who is half corean – Hope you read this 🙂

WEED Burger (Netherlands) & Rice with Tofu (Corea)

all wood architecture at Chile's pavillon — all wood architecture at Chile’s pavillon

At the end of my journey I could participate in a chocolate workshop, where I explored from where the raw cacao beans are coming and what the cacao fruit looks (and smells! yummiiiii no words…passing out!) like. If you already haven’t, plan your visit to the expo (even if it is just for visiting the Swiss Pavillon, since they did a really great job!

Last but not least never forget:

Detox experience and the secret around a grey detox juice

June 22, 2015 By Lara Leave a Comment

With the first sun rays of spring I decided to do a little freshing up for my body and especially for my stomach

I had the juices from @privatdetoxbased. A company which is based in Geneva and has experienced friendly employees. Check out their homepage it is so nicely designed! You can also order there which is pretty convenient! The juices are then brought to your house and you can store them for the next three days.

I had some downs at afternoon the first day. I killed my head ache then with juice number 6 with almond milk vanilla and cinnamon. That juice is really the yummiest thing I have ever had!! Wish privatdetoxbox could just send me a present with white juices <3

After the second day I felt that my body is cleaning itself. I experienced short head aches that usually disappeared when I drank some herbal tea. On day 3 I woke up feeling really active and enthusiastic and had some food that was suggested from privatdetoxbox. I think part because I could do 2 days was because the juices really taste authentic and fresh. I also had a mental coach. Guess next time I would do the detox with a friend. My last fav was the green one with cucumber. What I really missed during these days were my sweets and homemade chocolates. But know what? They tasted even better after the detoxing. It seems like you taste and smell food way more intensive than before!

Now there is a new juice called Greytox! it looks so grey and I was wondering what causes the grey color. What is the ingredient activated charcoal?

Activated charcoal was used to stave off the infection from the open wounds. Since then healers used it to soak up poisons and improve the intestinal health through the process of adsorption. “Adsorption is a process in which molecules move from a liquid, gas or solid phase onto a solid or liquid surface”. Meaning the toxins and poisonous chemicals attach to the surface of the charcoal. The activated charcoal is composed of porous substances that are derived from a variety of materials containing natural organic carbon such as coal, charcoal, coconut charcoal and so on.

Detoxification

Toxins from the GMO processed foods, environmental pollution are the real problems of our everyday life. It is very important to help your body to eliminate toxins because they produce cellular damage, allergic reactions and rapid aging,
Adding the activated charcoal to your diet on regular basis can remove unwanted toxins leaving you feeling renewed. It also eliminates all the toxic heavy metals such as copper or mercury that are stored in our body –sometimes for years.

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