7 Lessons I Learned From My No Grain, No Sugar Diet

Warm Salad With Harissa by Olga Irez of Delicious Istanbul

My first Ayurveda consultation was like the sound of the starter pistol. When I returned home, I took the slightly dusted jar of organic extra-virgin coconut oil (precious as gold in Istanbul, present of my friend) and turmeric, and made myself a most satisfying red lentil soup. Next morning I put on the sneakers and went for a walk along the sea. I had got all the ingredients I needed to kick off a healthier lifestyle. In fact, I was at the start line for a long time: I pitched a tent, made myself comfortable and forgot that I needed to get running. Until I heard the starter pistol.

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