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*NEW BLOG POST* I decided to do my first restaurant review! Recently I went to this awesome Macrobiotic restaurant @lumacafe and I absolutely loved it! Everything is so carefully crafted, the ingredients are just perfect and the desserts... 🤤 Thank you @healthy.living.tess for the awesome photo! . . . #londonfoodie #london #londonrestaurants #londonfood #macrobioticfood #macrobiotic #healthyfood #healthylife #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #healthyliving #healthyrestaurant #healthylondon #mondaymood (at Lu-Ma)

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I am constantly on the search for healthy, different and yummy restaurants in London. A few months ago I decided to cut any processed sugars and processed foods from my diet. I have been changing my food habits for more than a 2 years now and it has been a very interesting and fun process.

During this personal search to become healthier and more conscious of what I eat and where things come from, I started to discover plenty of alternatives to substitute many of the foods I used to like and crave. Once you understand what it really means to be healthy, then it all becomes easier and you don’t struggle to find satisfying and healthy foods that make you happy.

When we moved to London I wanted a good and fun macrobiotic restaurant that had nice food, cool ambience and mouth watering desserts. It took me more than a year to find it, but a few weeks a go I went to Lu-Ma Cafe and it did not disappoint. 

Lu-Ma is located in Wimbledon, hidden in one of its streets. Its a small, cozy place that has fresh food, all kinds of beverages, a small and very thought out menu and most important of all: amazing desserts! Their chef Angela Agrati Prange is a macrobiotic expert, and has crafted the whole menu so that it is as healthy and appetising as possible. 

Entrance to restaurant

A birthday party was about to take place!

I went to Lu-Ma with my husband, which I must say has really been an ally during this process. He has been my partner when it comes to experimenting with food, ways of eating and he has gone to every weird and different restaurant I have set my eye on. That night we decided to order everything from the menu, there were 2 options for every course. This are a few of the photos I managed to take before devouring the whole menu! The textures and flavours were great, and the flaxseed crackers were perfectly crunchy.

Luma Cafe’s menu changes constantly

Marinated raw zucchini with cashew cheese

Beetroot carpaccio

Stuffed red pepper

Then we moved over to desserts, definitely my favourite part of the evening! I love desserts, but I am very picky on what I have for sweet treats. I avoid processed sugars and processed foods so this was a perfect place for me to indulge.  Of course, we tried both desserts, and since I LOVE chocolate, my preferred one without a doubt was the Chocolate and Hazelnut cheesecake. The texture was creamy and the taste yum! I still dream of it!!

“Snickers” bar and tahini brownie

Counter goodies!

Chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake

  After we finished the whole meal, we decided to take some sweet treats home for the following day. But I must admit that I ate most of it that same night… We took the tahini brownie and the “snickers” bar, and wow! They were just spot on. I really want to come back just to taste the rest of the desserts. They have quite a few to try and they all look incredible.

So, if you want to experience something different, or if you are macrobiotic or vegan, do visit Lu-Ma Cafe. I definitely recommend it. And make sure to have some space for dessert!! This is the best part of the whole evening!!

NOTE: If you want to know more about macrobiotic food, I wrote a post a few weeks back. Even though I am not macrobiotic, I have adapted a few of their ideals into my life and has really helped with my overall well being.

Featured image courtesy of Tessa Rios @healthy.living.tess

Restaurant review: Lu-Ma Cafe I am constantly on the search for healthy, different and yummy restaurants in London. A few months ago I decided to cut any processed sugars and processed foods from my diet.

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*NEW BLOG POST* On my most recent blog post I give you a small overview of what Macrobiotic Food is all about. It’s a lifestyle and adapting a few things from it to your lifestyle can promote a healthier life and can really improve your habits! But what you always need to remember is that you don’t need to make drastic changes in order to improve. You just need to insert new healthy habits and take out unhealthy ones. Small changes can go a long way! Photo by Taylor Kiser . . . #healthyfood #healthylife #healthyhabits #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #macrobiotic #macrobioticfood #healthfoodie #londonfoodie #london #healthylondon #habits #eatwell #nutrition #tuesdaythoughts #tuesdaymotivation #healthytuesday #smallchanges (at London, United Kingdom)

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Macrobiotic food promotes a healthy lifestyle

Macrobiotic food promotes a healthy lifestyle

According to the International Macrobiotic Conference held in 2017, the term macrobiotic comes from the ancient greek: Macro meaning large or long and Bios life or way of living. It is a way of life that guides one’s choices in nutrition, activity and lifestyle. It is also a system of principles and practices of harmony to benefit the body, mind, and planet. 

A macrobiotic diet promotes a healthy…

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Enjoying the bank holiday with this awesome vegan burger from @redemptionbar! We went to their Shoreditch location and it was so nice! The burger was super filling, the potatoes were spot on and the oat bun was just perfect. I love having a burger without feeling bloated and heavy! They also have a brunch menu that I will definitely be coming back for. . . . #veganfood #veganburger #healtylife #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healtyfoodie #londonfoodie #londonfood #london #shoreditch #mondaymood #bankholidayweekend #bankholiday #nutrition #eatwell #enjoylife (at Redemption, Shoreditch)

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Beetroot latte!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous color and delicious flavour! But you need to like beetroot in order to enjoy this latte. Will definitely add it to my likes 😋 . . . #healthyfoodie #healtylife #healthylifestyle #latte #beetroot #beetrootlatte #london #londonfoodie #shoreditch #saturdayfun (at Shoreditch Grind)

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Rest day breakfast! I exercise 5 or 6 times a week, and during those days I have a diet higher in complex carbohydrates. But during my rest says I like having a diet higher in protein and fats, that way my body can replenish and recover. This morning I had poached eggs, broccoli sprouts, tomato, mushrooms and 1/4 avocado. And of course, seaweed gomasio! For those of you who don’t know me, I eat a lot! And I love eating! The key is to have nourishing, whole foods. I don’t restrict myself, I’m just aware of what kind of foods I eat and try to have foods that are as natural and unprocessed as possible. . . . #healtylife #healthyfats #healthyfood #avocado #healthylifestyle #healthybreakfast #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #thursday #thursdaymotivation #sprouts #vegetables #eggs #organic #freerangeeggs #thursdaymorning #breakfast #restday #protein #carbohydrates #complexcarbs #carbs #paleodietrecipes #paleodietideas #seaweedgomasio #gomasio #london #londonfoodie (at London, United Kingdom)

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Whoever said you couldn’t be healthy at the office? This is a salad I made with sprouts, tempeh, a vegetable medley and steamed vegetables. I added some seaweed gomasio dressing and that’s it! Healthy and filling meal! . . . #eatwell #healthyfoodie #healthylifestyle #nutrition #healthyfood #healthysalad #healthyfats #lunchtime #officelunch #officelunchbox (at London, United Kingdom)

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#tbt for the weekend! We went to a great cozy place to have brunch on Saturday. The sun was shining, the weather was perfect and the food was amazing! . . . #weekend #weekendbrunch #brunch #healthyfood #healthylife #healthylifestyle #healthyfoodie #healthybreakfast #tuesdaymorning #tuesdaymood #eatwell #enjoylife (at Sunday)

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It was a busy Sunday night and Monday morning. I have prepared myself for this upcoming with a bit of batch cooking and cutting. I have made hummus, some Ied tofu polenta pie and a vegetable medley. How are you planning your meals this week? . . . #batchcooking #healthyfoodie #healtylife #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #mondaymood #mondaymotivation #mondaymorning #motivation #eatwell #nutrition #healthcoach (at London, United Kingdom)

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See you today and tomorrow at @the_grocery_shop! I’ll be giving a taste of the Seaweed Gomasio! Please come and join me!!! You’ll love it! And the store is amazing so it’ll give you the chance to do some weekend grocery restocking! . . . #seaweedgomasio #tasting #healtylife #healthyfood #healthyfats #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #organicfood #nutrition #healthyfoodie #eatwell #entrepeneur #entrepeneurlife #healthyingredients #organic (at The Grocery)

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I just discovered this amazing kombucha at @lumacafe! I had never tried it before but it has the perfect “bubblyness” and amazing taste. @remedydrinks will definitely keep an eye on you! (at Lu-Ma)

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Sprouts are a great way to introduce more nutrients into your diet. I use them to garnish soups, as part of a salad and I even eat them with hummus! You can sprout any seed, I usually use broccoli, alfalfa, lentils and mungo beans. It’s fun, easy and can be very yummy! . . . #sprouts #healtylife #healthyfood #snacks #snackideas #healthylifestyle #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #healthysalad #healthyfoodie #eatwell #nutrition #nutrients (at London, United Kingdom)

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Get yourself to @the_grocery_shop on Saturday and Sunday! I’ll be there with the Seaweed Gomasio! Come, try it and tell me what you think! 😋 . . . #seaweedgomasio #vegetables #healtylife #healthyfood #healthylife #healthylifestyle #healthyfoodie #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #healthysnacks (at The Grocery)

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I few months ago I visited @eatbychloe with a friend of mine and I must say I felt disappointed. I understand that it is vegan junk food (not my favourite kind of food), and that it is not supposed to be that healthy. I can live with that, but what turned me off was the amount of waste that they produce with each order. I asked to eat in, and still got bags and packaging for my food. But on the upside, the place is super cool, the menu is creative and the staff is really nice. I personally would not feel compelled to go back, but it was fun to experience it. . . . #veganjunkfood #vegetables #healthylife #healthyfood #healthyfoodie #veganfood #veganfoodshare #veganburger #tuesdaymorning #tuesdaythoughts #foodporn #veganfoodporn (at by CHLOE. UK)

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Busy week ahead and you’re worried you won’t have time to cook? Cutting up your vegetables and leaving them in your fridge in a closed container is the best way to save up some time and still manage to make some delicious food during the week. I love cooking at home, but sometimes it can be time consuming. But if you prepare your ingredients in advance you can enjoy quality time and still make sure you nourish yourself with good food! . . . #healthyfood #healthylife #healthyeating #healthyrecipes #healthylifestyle #healtylife #batchcooking #storagesolutions #healthyfoodie #batchcooking #cooking #lifehacks #cookinghacks #vegetables (at London, United Kingdom)

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GOMASIO TASTING! Come and join me on Saturday and Sunday at @the_grocery_shop in Shoreditch for a tasting of the Seaweed Gomasio! I would love to see you all there! (at The Grocery)