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Vanessa is a Nutritional Chef, Holistic Kitchen Coach & Yin yoga teacher. She creates therapeutic nutritional meal plans for various conditions from gut health, autoimmune to hormone balancing; guiding people to implement with tailor-made food tuition and one-one nutrition coaching. She also works as a fermenter creating gut healing probiotics & prebiotics. She is passionate about food as our medicine and traditional ways of eating seasonally and living symbiotically with nature. She is based in Lewes, Brighton and London where she runs cooking classes, workshops and retreats.

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  • Thanks for the shout out @vegan_wise I’m so excited to be developing our fermented artisan nut cheese range with the super talented @vegan_wise for @zucafe_ kitchen team. This ‘mature cheddar’ is part of our fermented board on our tapas menu Friday & Saturday evenings @zucafe_ in Lewes. ✨ . . #artisan #vegancheese #vegan #plantbaseddiet #healthylifestyle #veganlife #eatclean #eattherainbow #plantbased #whatveganseat #veganfoodporn #veganfoodlovers #vegansofig #foodblogger #foodblogfeed #foodiechats #foodblog #foodlover #foodart #fooddiary #foodography #liveauthentic #recipedevelopment #recipe #wholefoods #alkalinediet #avocado #nutritionfacts #healthyrecipes
  • I am excited to share my current work with you as the in-house fermenter for @zucafe_ Lewes where recently I have been creating ‘The Living Board’ for the dinner menu. ⠀⠀ This board is consists of two vegan cheeses made from cultured cashew and almond nuts, served with a selection of sweet seasonal preserves alongside pickled mushrooms and a pickled red cabbage slaw! This dish also comes with fermented beetroot crackers and gluten-free sourdough bread flavored with olives and cranberries! I am hosting a Christmas Fermenting workshop this Sunday between 3-6pm at Zu Cafe and have a few spaces left,
  • Join me on my next retreat 15 - 17 June for a 3 day Yoga & Seasonal Cooking retreat @indranilodge on a beautiful farm in the Belgian countryside (30min from Brussels). I’m so excited to be working with my dear friend and amazing teacher @ine_yogini who will be teaching yoga. I will be guiding people through hands-on cooking lessons where we will learn how to create balanced, seasonal. nutritious meals that are as delicious as they are good for you. Get your Early Bird prices as they end soon by the 1st of June. http://aliveandthrive.co.uk/2018/05/03/3-day-yoga-seasonal-cooking-1/
  • Friends have asked for this golden turmeric pie recipe. Check it out on my website!! This pie is not only delicious but amazingly healthy. Turmeric is arguably the most powerful herb on the planet. Turmeric benefits are incredibly well researched; may prevent blood clots, reduce depression, fight inflammation, boosts skin health, treat certain cancers, may work as a natural pain killer, aids in detoxification. Need I say more…enjoy #goldenteapie #tumeric #cinnamon #ginger #glutenfree #healthy #baking #yum #healing #medicinal #love #life #harmony @aliveandthrivekitchen
  • #Repost @indranilodge ・・・ Breakfast chia pots served on our yoga retreats. All the berries foraged in our garden. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and rich in antioxidants. Perfect post yoga breakfast to boost your energy. Thanks to @ine_yogini for the styling. @indranilodge #travelinluxury #luxurytravel #healthy #yoga #yogaretreats #retreats #chiaseeds #berries #breakfast #chiapot #glutenfree #natural #healthybreakfast #omega3 #antioxidants #madewithlove #breakfast
  • Fresh sourdough just out the oven @silo. If you
  • Join me at the Conscious Christmas market in Brighton today. I am selling a delicious variety of homemade cakes, brownies, bliss balls, raw chocolates, chocolate spreads and the centerpiece golden turmeric pie. All #healthy #lowglycemic #glutenfree #dairyfree #vegan #conciouschristmasmarket #christmas #gifts #chocolate #yum #clean #happy #livehealthy #livehappy #consciouschristmas
  • Excited to be co-hosting another rejuvenating delicious Ceremonial Cacoa Yin Yoga journey with @garden_of_alchemy and myself on 6th May 2-5pm. Ceremonial Cacao connects us to our heart wisdom helping us go deeper and more inward as we journey through a Yin yoga sequence setting intentions along the way. Bonus Cacoa is also really high in polyphenols(antioxidants) that provides so many health benefits. Super delicious brewed with intention combining many #sacred #herbs and #essentialoils...Link to event on my website #aliveandthrivekitchen
  • Kicking off the new year with some plant-based cheese making. This cashew cheese has been flavoured with truffle and cultured over 3 months creating a depth of flavour that can only happen with time & patience ✨✨ Want to learn how to create your own? Come join me for a fermenting workshop this Sunday the 19th 4pm @zucafe_ in lewes. Spaces are limited, booking is essential ☘️☘️☘️ . . #lacto-fermented #livingfoods #alivefoods #nutrition #guthealing #vegancheese #vegan #plantbaseddiet #healthylifestyle #veganlife #eatclean #eattherainbow #plantbased #whatveganseat #veganfoodporn #veganfoodlovers #vegansofig #foodlover #foodart #fooddiary #foodography #recipedevelopment #wholefoods #healthyrecipes
  • So excited to present a series of plant-based nutrition cooking classes in March at @zucafe_ with the mighty talented @vegan_wise We will cover how to make your own sauerkrauts, quick pickles, gluten-free sourdoughs and cultured nut cheeses and yoghurts...and soooo much more ☘️☘️☘️ . Dm me for more details...or visit the link in my bio to find out more... . #vegan #vegannutrition #vegancooking #vegancookingclass #cookingclass #cookingcourse #learntocook #plantbased #plantbasednutrition #plantbasedcookingclass #selflove #selfcare #vegansofinstagram #chef #everyonecancook #cooking #selflove #loveyourself #love
  • Fresh beetroot and radish salad served with a ginger kimchee and fermented cashew nut cheese. Our salad plated and ready to be served. #teamsalad It was a joy working with you amazing woman @thisishealth @healthyeating_estelzo . . . . . . #naturalchef #nutrition #salad #beetroot #fermentstion #ginger #grainfree #glutenfree #nutrientdense #goodquality #healthyfood #healingfood #livingfood #retreats #alive #thrive #wellness #lovenature #careforyourenviroment #reconnect #reawaken #revive #relive
  • Flowers are blooming in abundance all around me. Looking forward to enjoying what will become apples in September at #appletrees @indranilodge . . . . #eatseasonal #farmlife #seasonal #yogaretreats #healingfoods #healthyfood #naturalchef #lovefood #fresh #raw #asnatureintended #connectedinnature #naturelover #love #life #biglife #macrobiotic #aliveandthrive
  • Happy client #Batchcook “Hi Vanessa.... for the first time ever.... Yogi today said in my yoga class that my stamina has suddenly massively improved.... and how impressed he was. Must be your gut healing protocol! I am starting to feel how I used to feel which is fantastic.... touch wood!” #nutritionalchef #naturalchef #guthealth #healthfood #makeadifference #polyphenols #healingfood #foodasmedicine #kitchenwitch #kitchenalchemy #kitchenmeditation #naturalhealing #ceoliac #glutenfree #lovelife
  • Last week I made a Hawthorn berry jam to add into the ‘Living Board’ at @zucafe_ I foraged for the ‘berry of the heart’ which is my favourite autumn berry, for it’s wonderful medicinal qualities Loaded with antioxidants, Hawthorn berries are rich in polyphenols, which are very powerful antioxidants found in plants! This berry is rich in vitamin C and may have anti-inflammatory properties #foodasmedicine #healing #love #meditation #selflove #selfcare #wellness #health #yoga #energy #spiritual #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #peace #motivation #reiki #life #nature #inspiration #recovery #spiritualawakening #therapy #chakras #foraging #mushrooms #wildfood #nature #fungi #foraging
  • Thank you to the gorgeous amazing @missjessrad for the co-creative fermenting session #holistickitchentuition. I am looking forward to the unfolding of these ferments as they grow and expand over the next few weeks just in time for the opening of @zucafe_ #madewithlove #aliveandthrive . . * Oyster, Shitake, Chilli, Garlic & Black Pepper * Ginger, Turmeric, Daikon Radish, Cabbage & Chilli * Beetroot, Dulse & Golden Berries . . . . #lactofermented #fermenting #guthealing #goodforthegut #microbiome #guthealth #nutrientdense #living #alive #kimchee #sauerkraut #gutbrainconnection #foodie #shamanic #kitchenwitch
  • Gut healing Matcha & Lime Kuzu dessert. Topped with seasonal raspberries and toasted pistachios. New recipe on my website! Kuzu is a starch and comes in white chunks that you have to crush or dissolve in cool liquid before cooking. Kuzu root has been used medicinally in Asia for many years. Consuming kuzu can relieve many gut related symptoms and aid digestion. It is also very high in flavonoids (potent antioxidants). Enjoy . #kuzu #guthealing #healing #matcha #dessert #madewithlove #healthy #seasonal #berries #seasonal #glutenfree #baking #yum #naturalchef #medicinal #love #life #harmony #balance @aliveandthrivekitchen
  • Morning #silo looking forward to the next few months interning at this inspiring restaurant ☘️. . . . . . #zerowaste #inspiration #gratitude #naturalchefadventures #nutrition #grainfree #glutenfree #nutrientdense #goodquality #healthyfood #healingfood #livingfood #retreats #alive #thrive #wellness #lovenature #careforyourenviroment #reconnect #reawaken #revive #relive
  • Day 1 of four week ‘Nutrient Dense kitchen Tuition’ inspiring day with these ladies...#kitchentutorial #one2one #bespoke
  • Regram from @upperorganic "Eat more plants, do more yoga” if this resonates then come join me for a weekend of yoga, meditation, culinary nutrition, foraging and enjoy a delicious raw food menu. As retreat manager @indranilodge I am excited about collaborating with @upperorganic on a SPRING CLEANSE RAW FOOD YOGA RETREAT 27-29 April situated in countryside in Belgium, 25 km from Brussels. Get your Early Bird 10% off before 15 April. Prices INCLUDE: all activities, meals & accommodation - see our website www.indranilodge.com for details @indranilodge #yoga #yogaretreats #wellness #massage #thaimassage #reflexology #meditation #mindfulness #zen #healthy #fit #travelinluxury #boutiquehotel #guthealth
  • ✨ VEGAN TART ✨ I made this tart for my client today. Slowly integrating more and more plant-based recipes into my weekly meal plans for clients. It’s wonderful to see more plants and less meat on a plate. At least three-quarters of the plate vegetables and the rest protein. I don’t believe in going completely plant-based. After being vegetarian for 15 years I found myself extremely nutrient deficient so now I always include a little to stay in balance. The meat I choose is completely grass-fed organic. Grass-fed meat is so much higher in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. And

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