A vegan diet is packed with nutrition and offers you not only peace of mind but great health too. However, if your vegan diet is not planned, like any other diet, you may be prone to deficiencies. For vegans who want to stay healthy, consuming a nutrient-rich diet is very important. Here are 5 foods that must be part of every vegan diet to ensure you are getting optimum nutrition and are enjoying a lifestyle of abundance! 1. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Vegetables, especially leafy greens, are packed with vitamins and minerals, keep your calories in check and offer a lot of health benefits – other than good skin and healthier body. For example, veggies like celery and carrots are known to naturally whiten your teeth by acting as natural stain removers. These foods increase saliva production, which serves as the mouth's self-cleaning agent. If you have discolored teeth, teeth whitening will help, but you have to remember that a lot of cleaning your teeth is about stimulating

A delicious smoothie bowl that's packed with nutrients, is rich and creamy and tastes as decadent as a dessert. A perfect meal to start the day. I love smoothie bowls, as they are not only delicious and simple to put together, but with the right combination of toppings, it can be a nutrition powerhouse that everyone will enjoy. This Banana and Cacao Nibs Smoothie has become one of my favorites. Its made with organic frozen bananas, peaches, and berries. The added antioxidant-rich cacao nibs give this smoothie the taste of a chocolatey treat. I love playing around with various toppings with this smoothie, but the toppings I've used in this recipe are my favorite so far. Bananas are high in potassium and are a rich source of protein, calcium, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber. They have zero fat and cholesterol. Bananas make the best base for a creamy smoothie and make it naturally sweet without any added sugar or natural sweeteners. Make sure you use frozen bananas for the

When it comes to breakfast, we often get stuck in a rut and end up either eating cereals right out-of-the-box or something on the lines of peanut butter and sandwich that doesn't really qualify for healthy. Other times, we're confused what really to fix for breakfast that's healthy yet easy to prep. Honestly, I've been there but with time I have honed by breakfast skills. After a lot of research, advice from experts and trials and errors I exactly know what to eat for breakfast that's vegan, healthy, yummy and gets ready in no time. Breakfast is a great time of the day to pack in extra fiber, healthy fats, and protein that not only makes your gut happy but also keeps you satiated well until lunch. Scroll down for quick vegan breakfast ideas that are balanced, packed with nutrients and delicious too. The firsts........ As soon as I wake up, I either have hot water with lemon, one glass of ash gourd juice or celery juice on an empty stomach. These are great

Sometimes you need a breakfast that doesn't only taste good and is packed with nutrition but also looks beautiful. A bright colorful Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl completely meets the job description and is the perfect quick-and-easy breakfast. I was lucky to find pink dragon fruit at the supermarket and I had to get it for making my own delicious pitaya smoothie bowl. Lots of Pitaya Smoothie Bowl recipes on the internet use the frozen pink dragon fruit, but I don't use any packaged frozen fruits or veggies ever. If I am planning a creamy smoothie bowl in the morning, I freeze fresh fruit overnight. My recommendation for preparing your smoothies is to only use fresh and seasonal fruits. They are the best kind and deliver the most nutrition and health benefits! Dragon fruit on its own doesn't have any flavor or taste but it is packed with vitamins (high in Vitamin C), minerals and is high in protein. It also gives a gorgeous pink hue to the smoothie. A delicious flavorf

A look inside a luxury escape to Koh Samui (or Ko Samui). It was actually a bachelorette party for which we rented a beautiful villa overlooking the ocean and set on top of a mountain, with its own infinity pool making it the perfect luxury retreat. We were so lucky to have rented a private villa place instead of staying in a hotel because this beautiful ocean-view villa made all the difference in making this bachelorette party vacation a blast. We arrived at Koh Samui by flight and rented a car for travel within the island. Although arriving by a private jet would have added the whole luxury experience to this trip! For next time, it could be worth looking into this and asking how much does a private jet cost to buy , to know whether it's worth it. The villa was located in the quiet Bophut area, and driving to this place was quite a thrill - it was located on a steep mountain and you had to drive downhill to reach the place. The villa's infinity pool and the ma

A weekend at Qasr Al Sarab located in the middle of Liwa desert was more than I'd hoped for. An oasis in the middle-of-the-desert that allows you to disconnect from the muddied mind of modern lives and experience the luxury of pristine nature in the beautiful desert setting, where there is only the beauty of golden sands for as far as you can see, and beyond, beautiful sunset and sunrise to marvel at the nature yet understand the fragile nature of our existence and reflect about our life and its journey, and evenings under the beauty of stars. Our escape to this beautiful and majestic desert resort was one that definitely left me enchanted and an amazing service that made it a holiday worth its while!

This has become my go-to smoothie as I am trying to eat healthily, shed some weight and also need to do something about my hair (it's thinning and the hair fall is bad). It's also a great smoothie for those times when we are deprived of raw green food and need a lot of nutrition with minimum fuss. It has detoxifying benefits (excellent after travel fix) and perfect  when we need to balance an earlier indulgent meal. This smoothie is alkalizing, hydrating, helps in cleansing, aids in weight-loss, antioxidant-rich and easy to digest - all this with minimal prep time. I've moved to a new office and have very little time sometimes when I am running around for meetings. This green smoothie makes a convenient meal on days when I don't have much time to sit and chew and have to work long hours. It gives me all the nutrients I need and is packed with immunity boosting ingredients like ginger. Green veggies are packed with chlorophyll and are much needed to give you all

New York is hands-down one of the best cities for vegans (why not the most? I am still undecided between LA, Berlin, and NYC). I've spent a considerable time in New York this year when I was in the city for a vegan TV show styling project. New Yorkers are spoilt for choice when it comes to vegan foods - you can pretty much find whatever cuisine you are craving. Additionally, the city offers a host of vegan activities (other than food) for everything from shopping to beauty to vegan festivals, pop-up shops, and vegan cooking demos. And of course, there is Whole Foods and Westerly Natural Market with a large selection of vegan food, home cleaning, and personal care products. Here is a list of 6 must-have vegan places in New York that can't leave New York without. It includes the best vegan restaurants and vegan fashion stores (there are vegan shopping options for guys too).

Rebranded as Seva Table, formerly Life N One, this villa-style plant-based cafe nestled in a garden is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of Dubai. A wellness center and yoga studio that doubles up as a vegan-friendly cafe and concept store is brainchild of Eda, the Turkish owner of the place.  The moment you enter the place, you are transported to a zen-like atmosphere where you unplug with all the stress and worries and connect with your soul. The decor and positive quotes on the trees and walls definitely help. The place calls itself an urban retreat that connects body and soul - and I couldn't have put it in better words.  Being a wellness center, the food at this cafe is naturally inclined towards the healthy side; think raw, vegan and gluten-free. However, it has a few options for those who like to indulge too {yes, that chocolate ice-cream sandwich in the picture is an absolute delight}! Everything on the menu is dairy-free and gluten-free. What confused

Loathe the mundane coffees from the international chains? Can't find quality vegan coffee? Skip past the same ole 'bucks and 'osta and check out some fantastic cafes that serve the best organic and vegan coffee in Dubai and flaunt a kick-ass ambiance and concept. With new coffee bars opening up every month, the coffee craze in Dubai has spread all across the city, so you are never short of options, however finding a good cup of vegan coffee can still be a challenge. So I've done some research for you and picked some of my favorite places in Dubai for a great vegan cup of coffee. Run mostly by expats from America, Europe and Australia, some of these places take their coffee-making skills very seriously, paying attention to detail to every process right from sourcing the finest and freshest beans to serving them with finesse.  It's time to put pause on your Starbucks addiction and explore some great coffee shops in Dubai that serve artisan coffee crafted from t

Smoothies are the best way to kickstart a great day! But mornings are usually when we are pressed with time and eating healthily takes a long time. So if you are looking for a delicious creamy smoothie for breakfast or post workout then this is exactly what you need - The Smoothie Bombs! These raw smoothie balls come in two flavors - raw cacao and super greenie and are made from organic ingredients with no added sugar and super healthy ingredients including chia seeds, psyllium husk, black strap molasses. I discovered these recently and have been love with them. I just throw in a smoothie bomb with banana or avocado almonds and blend it with either freshly pressed orange juice or fresh coconut water and boom it turns into a delicious creamy smoothie. A glassful is nutrition powerhouse and keeps you nourished and satiated until lunch. I am in love with this beautiful drink! I N G R E D I E N T S  1 Smoothie Ball Freshly pressed juice of 2 oranges or coconut water 1 banana o

I am legitimately living in a suitcase since past 9 months. Mumbai, Dubai, Delhi, Scandinavia, Croatia, Milan, Dubai and back! Since I've been going to Dubai a lot lately recently, during these trips I discovered so many interesting new places in Dubai, met such amazing people from around the world and explored some really great places to eat {vegan}. While no place can beat my favorite shopping destination London, Dubai is also a heaven for shoppers with the mother of all malls "The Dubai Mall" and other many other unexplored places to shop. Banana Republic Skirt, My own designed Crop Top, Stella McCartney Bag,  Steve Madden Heels,  & other stories ring, Topshop necklace, Gold Bracelets Designed By Me By far I can unwaveringly say that Dubai Marina is my favorite place in the city. Of course it's near the sea but other than the view {that's so calming at any time of the day} this place offers so much more.   Chil