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Do you lack the time for a healthy diet and snack your way through the day? Do You invest time in more important things than in your own body and your health? But a healthy diet with balanced, fiber-rich, and fresh food is an investment in your health. Perhaps when you think of a healthy meal, you think of boring dishes lacking flavor. Yet there are so many delicious and healthy recipes that reduce stress, and make you happy. Like in the Good Mood Kitchen by Annelina Waller, where things go happily. So today, I have a vegan and gluten-free recipe for an oriental chickpea-couscous salad and a book review, “Ein Bauch voll Glück.”

THE COOKBOOK AND THE RECIPES „EIN BAUCH VOLL GLÜCK“

On the hardcover, you see Happy Annelina herself with a bowl of healthy, vegan food for “Ein Bauch voll Glück”* (A Belly Full of Happiness). Happy is her motto, which is used throughout the whole book. The cookbook has over 70 delicious recipes with appetizing photos by international photographer Domquichotte. The day begins in the Happy Morning chapter with many delicious recipes, such as a healthy French toast. The Happy Lunching chapter has quick lunch recipes, for example, an oriental chickpea couscous salad, which I present to you today. In the Happy Snacking chapter for In-Between Recipes, you can find for example, a quick fruit crumble with vanilla sauce.

For a perfect evening, check out the Happy Evening chapter, and you can find recipes such as a shaken pizza. Of course, celebrating happy moments is also part of it, and finally, in the Happy Celebrating chapter, you can find recipes that you can bring, for instance, for a BBQ evening with friends. The easy BBQ cauliflower wings speak to me personally. The book ends with basic healthy recipes for happy cooking in the Happy Creating chapter, and learn to make your Silken Tofu easily at home. The recipes are excellent, easily described, and also easy to cook. I like the cookbook* very much, and I will prepare most of the dishes.

HAPPY WAY OF LIVING 

For me the key to happiness and a fulfilled life is Happy Living. We do not need that much to be happy; we only need social contacts, exercise, nutrition, and a healthy mind. In the book “Ein Bauch voll Glück” you will find Happy Life Hacks, practical tips to apply yourself. Based on the motto “Let`s start the Day in a Happy Way” Annelina starts the day with Yoga Flow exercises. To help your metabolism kick in the morning and to spread positive feelings to all your cells. A few photos illustrate the yoga exercises.

For Annelina, taking a short break after lunch to breathe and move around is a must for relieving stress and releasing happiness hormones. In addition to a mindful walk, she recommends meditation, visualization, autogenic training, Qigong or mindfulness, and breathing techniques to increase serotonin levels. Also, listening to your gut is an important part of this. A restful sleep is the booster for happiness, and she adds tips for healthy sleep. She claims: “Balance is Key,” and having fun should not be missed out in the process.

THE AUTHOR

Annelina Waller is an author, blogger, podcaster, and expert in natural plant-based nutrition and has a master’s degree in event sports and health management. Her Yoga Teacher training has provided her with further insight into the relationship of body, mind, and nutrition. She grew up in a very health-conscious family. Her motto is “Love yourself and listen to your gut.” After a vacation trip, she caught a candida due to improper eating, which she managed with an extreme diet until she started finding her balance, paying attention to her gut feeling and finally filling it with happiness.

SUMMARY

The book “Ein Bauch voll Glück “* (A Belly Full of Happiness) by Ventil Verlag is a must-read for anyone looking for quick and healthy eating. I recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle and still needs inspiration or help. But it is not just an easy-going cookbook, bur you also find illustrated yoga exercises that support digestion. In the book, you will also learn the principles of intuitive eating, breathing, and mindfulness exercises for daily life. Furthermore, there are tips for a refreshing sleep, inspirations for more balance, and how to listen to your gut feeling. I recommend this book if you are looking for easy, delicious, and vegan recipes.

I received the book “Ein Bauch voll Glück”* from Ventil Verlag, many thanks in return. The review reflects my personal opinion.

INGREDIENTS ORIENTAL CHICKPEA-COUSCOUS SALAD

600 g cauliflower

100 g peas (frozen, defrosted)

4 tbsp tahini*

salt

200 g chickpea-couscous*

juice of 2 lemons

2 tbsp. sesame oil*

1 pinch of salt

4 tsp. black cumin*

2 tsp. cinnamon*

300 g cucumber

100 g dates, raisins or 2 Medjool dates*

1 bunch parsley

TOPPINGS

Pomegranate seeds

roasted pine nuts*

more parsley

PREPARATION ORIENTAL CHICKPEA-COUSCOUS SALAD

Preheat oven to 180°.

Wash cauliflower, dry well, remove the stalk and divide into small florets.

Defrost frozen peas.

Mix tahini with 12 tablespoons water and salt. Toss cauliflower florets and peas in the mixture and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Meanwhile, prepare chickpea couscous according to package directions and let cool. Place in a bowl and season with lemon juice, oil, salt, black cumin and cinnamon.

Wash, dry and finely dice the cucumber, also add.

Coarsely chop dates and add.

Wash parsley, dry well, chop coarsely and add.

Add oven-roasted vegetables to salad and mix well.

Garnish with pomegranate seeds, toasted pine nuts and more parsley.

BEFARMAYID!

Susan

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