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chickpea omelette

Sweet, savory and kiddo-friendly: chickpeas for everyone

October 12, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailI’m back! For all the new mamas out there, I want to repeat what I shared on Instagram recently:  It does get better. In general. There is still sleep deprivation. The infamous separation anxiety. Plus, you probably won’t have much time for yourself until the little one starts college! It’s kind of a roller…

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two smoothie bowls

clean products for weight management

September 29, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailLet me tell you one thing: I had no idea what hunger and cravings meant until I started breastfeeding. I always had a big appetite (it’s a family thing). Then came the pregnancy hunger everyone was warning me about. But none of that can compare to the breastfeeding hunger. All of a sudden, this…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Recipes, Sources on plant-based living

healthy food, smoothies and granola in jars.

Kitchen supplies I can’t do without

September 23, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailOne of the questions I get a lot on Facebook and Instagram is what my essential tools are in the kitchen. Here is the deal: There are tons of great equipment out there and I am sure we will add to this list at some point, but with the little one attached to my…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Sources on plant-based living Tagged With: clean eating, kitchen supplies, kitchen tools

a cup of foamy drink

Want to quit coffee? Try these instead

September 9, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail      I loved coffee. Until I didn’t. I grew to like the taste, I liked that it woke me up, but more than anything, I loved the whole ritual in the morning. And I know there are health benefits to it. So if you are happy with it, please, be my guest….

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, Sources on plant-based living Tagged With: coffee, daily life, habits, plant based drinks

Dear partner: 4 things the stay-at-home-parent wants you to know

August 18, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailIt’s been a loooooong time. But I have two excuses, both so dear to my heart. 1) The baby. Omg, I had no time for anything. I always wanted a wild, energetic child, you know? And I’m blessed to have one now. But to be able to catch up with him, I stopped cooking…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, parenting Tagged With: lifestyle, mamahood, parenting

pink juice

tastiest skin food, Ready in minutes!

April 30, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailHindsight is a great thing, isn’t it? But it’s not much help at this point in my life. Hindsight, I should have prepared for the postpartum period as much as I did for the birthing process. I had a wonderful birthing experience, as I talk about here. But as I kiiiiind of touch on…

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: anti-aging, anti-oxidant, juicing

keyboard, two pens and a watch

open yourself to change! gratitude journal for self-compassion and awareness

April 1, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailThere are many benefits to keeping a gratitude journal. But I keep one* for two main reasons: Awareness (as in meditation and mindfulness, like a pause during a busy day) and self-compassion. If you too have a tendency to Get anxious and worried Lack self-compassion I strongly suggest keeping a gratitude journal. What’s a…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, self-care, self-help, self-image

a woman, alone, on the beach.

New parents: You are allowed to have mixed emotions

March 18, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailThis post is long overdue. Dear expecting as well as new parents, please read this, because I know that you will find something helpful in the following paragraphs. I will keep it as short as I can because, I mean, who has the time until the kids go to college?! Yes, I am ecstatic!…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, parenting Tagged With: everyday life, fourth trimester, motherhood, parenting, postpartum

the author with her baby in diapers

Five Life lessons from a newborn

January 13, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailMy little sidekick is one month old today. I cannot believe how much he’s grown already. It almost breaks my heart- I want to stop the time and make sure that I am capturing his every moment.  During this one month, I have not got any work done. No reading, except for baby and…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, parenting Tagged With: fourth trimester, life lessons, motherhood, newborn, newborn problems

a new born and the mum, in the hospital

My wonderful birthing experience: How was it possible?

January 3, 2019 by Ivy Chan

Share this…FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemailA Mother is Born Dear friends, I am writing these in between the feedings and the soothings and the cooings and the suckings and the cries of a newborn. Yes, our little ‘Blueberry’ is finally with us. He is already going through a growth spurt which is causing much-dreaded sleep-deprivation and complete lack of…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, parenting Tagged With: affirmations, birth, gentle birth, motherhood, parenting

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Welcome! My name is Ivy. I am an academic by training and a foodie at heart, in a small but mighty body. Classical with a twist, married to the love of my life, and a proud “furry-mum” of two little lions. We are currently living in New York. When I am not dreaming of warm weather and the Mediterranean, I work, bake, play with the cats and consume more chocolate than anyone I know.

Shakingmytofu aims to make plant-based life convenient, affordable and fashionable for everyone. I will be happy if I can bring a little more light, peace, wellness, and mindfulness to our daily lives. Feel free to spend time, have a look at the recipes, lists of plant-based sources (from snacks to clothing), images and articles. Contact us anytime with queries, suggestions, and collaboration ideas at shakingmytofu@gmail.com Look forward to hearing from you!

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chickpea omelette

Sweet, savory and kiddo-friendly: chickpeas for everyone

two smoothie bowls

clean products for weight management

healthy food, smoothies and granola in jars.

Kitchen supplies I can’t do without

a cup of foamy drink

Want to quit coffee? Try these instead

Dear partner: 4 things the stay-at-home-parent wants you to know

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