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Ivy Chan

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Pssst! The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Insecurity

March 10, 2018 by Ivy Chan

The more I observe people (including myself and my loved ones) the better I see that insecurity is the source of most, if not all, of our problems. To put it simply, we all have insecurities. And sometimes, these insecurities hurt us, destroy our relationships, and affect our wellbeing. This problem is so common that it…

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Delicious, healthy and Gluten-free cookies: something for everybody

March 5, 2018 by Ivy Chan

First of all, have you seen this cute piggy the cookie monster? I don’t usually send cute animal videos to my peeps, but I sent this to a few people, friends and family members, to put a smile on their face. Anyway. A couple of months ago one weekend I did not do anything but bake…

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6 adaptogenic, easy and delicious recipes

February 26, 2018 by Ivy Chan

What are adaptogens in the first place? Adaptogens are natural substances that may increase the body’s ability to resist the damaging effects of stress. They help us to adjust ourselves to change. I mention how much I have benefited from them here, especially to treat my insomnia and to balance hormones. There are different kinds,…

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How I cured my anxiety and what I learned from it

February 26, 2018 by Ivy Chan

Some of you know that I have a Ph.D. They say it is a big deal. I enjoy hearing that. But, for those who are not familiar with what it entails to get a Ph.D. in the US, let me summarize. A background to my anxiety In most cases, being a graduate student means years…

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5 Life-Changing Habits to Feel Better Everyday

February 24, 2018 by Ivy Chan

One of my resolutions for 2018 is to practice mindfulness. I want to make mindfulness a habit so I will practice it without having to condition myself. If you ask me, mindfulness is being aware- being aware of the conversation I am having at that moment, aware of what I am eating, how it tastes,…

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The easiest smoothie for instant energy and oomph

February 19, 2018 by Ivy Chan

How do your mornings look like? I will recommend to you an easy, quick, healthy, and a delicious breakfast smoothie. But before that: Hello to all parents out there! Greetings to those walking the dog, feeding the cat, playing with the kid; hello to those who are used to being stuck in traffic every morning….

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Easy and delicious “golden milk” recipe

February 17, 2018 by Ivy Chan

You might have heard of the health benefits of turmeric, the “mother of all herbs”. You might have read about its antioxidant capacity, that it has anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties, and that it might even help with depression. I know there are curcumin supplements these days, which is a chemical compound that is found in turmeric. But…

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37 Lessons Learned in 37 Years – Or, Life Can Be a Beach!

February 17, 2018 by Ivy Chan

What would you say to your younger self if you had the chance? What would be your words of wisdom? I recently celebrated my 37th birthday. For this occasion, I wanted to share the below list. It is something like “what I would advice my 20-year-old self”. Not that she would listen. Let me know…

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Sources On Plant-Based, Non-Toxic Living

February 17, 2018 by Ivy Chan

Okay, I became vegan for the animals, which is something I am proud of. But vegan does not necessarily mean healthy. Although I was eating healthy most of my life, there was a period of emotional hardship, which led to anxiety, which led to a horrible set of eating habits, which I managed to cure! Shortly…

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Who is This Blog For? Hint: Not Only For Vegans

February 17, 2018 by Ivy Chan

This health and wellness blog is for anyone who wants to find and maintain an emotional, physical and intellectual balance in their life. More specifically, if you belong to any one of the following groups, you will like what you see here: you are already following a plant-based diet, or you would like to learn…

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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, a proud mum of two little lions, and one little human. We have recently moved to the gorgeous state of Washington. I am back to a 4-year school to study Ayurvedic nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine. When I have time from school and our two-year-old, I like to read, write, bake, and consume more Medjool dates and dried figs than anyone I know.

Shakingmytofu aims to make plant-based life convenient, affordable, and adaptable for everyone. I will be happy if I can bring a little more light, health, and peace to the daily life. Feel free to spend time, have a look at the recipes, lists of plant-based sources (from snacks to clothing), images and articles. Contact me anytime with queries, suggestions, and collaboration ideas at shakingmytofu@gmail.com or simply by filling out the form below. Look forward to hearing from you!

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