Hello Lovelies, I really hope everyone had a good start into the new year! Do you have ever make resolutions? Do more sports, eat healthier or something else? I have to admit, I stopped making resolutions some time ago, because if I'm honest with myself, I don't have the willpower to stick to them, or maybe they are not realistic ones. Either way, I still think the new year is perfect to rethink some habits and to get back to a healthier lifestyle. Especially after xmas and all the celebrations and gatherings. I'm one of those people, that like to enjoy all the food over Christmas without stressing too much about what and how much I eat. If I have to decide between hitting the gym, or stay cozy at home with my loved ones - the last one always wins. I'm sure I would feel better if I would work out more over the holidays, but in the end I have to be honest with myself and I don't see a point in pretending. It will be the same each year - and don't get me wrong, it's not as if I would only eat junk food over Christmas, but there are more indulgences for sure. And the time with my family is also very important to me, so I don't think I will look back in 20 years, thinking about the extra pounds I may have gained, but the lovely time we spent as a family and the memories we made.
So thats my kind of self-reflection. What about you? Are you always sticking to your healthy habit, also over the holidays?
So in January I restock the fridge with all the healthy foods and greens and thats why I was happy when Madena Lifestyle contacted me and asked if I would want to test their products and also create a recipe for them. One of the products they offer is a supplement for better gut health, which I started to take this week. It's a mixture, which you put in water and is easy to drink, since it doesn't have a taste. It will help to supply your body with enough fibre and also can stimulate the lipometabolism for better results. I will keep you updated how I will feel while I take the supplement for the next weeks. A healthy gut is so important for our overall wellbeing and we often neglect it.
So now for the recipe, I wanted to create something light, seasonal and of course delicious. I'm a big fan of Kale, but I also know that lot of my friends and family find it too hard or don't know a good way to prepare it. So I wanted to show a good and yummy way to make it, so most people will like it as a salad. There is a trick to get soft and tasty kale: it's a massage. Yes the kale will have a spa treatment and as a result will be smooth and happily treat you with a special flavor - so easy isn't it? (I also heard this works with your wife as well :-).
You massage the kale with lemon juice, olive oil and some sea salt and this will do the trick. I also added some shaved fennel to the salad, since I really love it. As well as Pomelo, to get a special flavor and of course pomegranate arils - you already know how much I love them. Peeling the pomelo isn't so much fun, but it's so worth it.
