Wellness Influencer Interview: Elenore Bendel Zahn

NAME: Elenore Bendel Zahn

OCCUPATION: Green food- lifestyle coach & writer & Organic Gardener.

Please tell us a little about your business, yourself and how you got to where you are now in the wellness industry…

I’m the health gal that hugs trees and runs a heart’n soul packed business called Earthsprout all while snacking on raw chocolate and sporting a pair of heels. Earthsprout is filled with the bold bounty coming straight from the earth weather it’s - what I call ‘Greenylicious’ - recipes, natural nutrition-wisdom or lifestyle inspiration. How I got here? Well, one day I decided to create a veggie garden, wherever that idea came from I’m not sure but from that day on I was hooked. Growing my own vegetables lead to a sparked interest in the superheroes that popped up in my garden and then came the delicious obsession of making wholesome and crazy amazing meals out of them. This was 6 years ago and those years have been filled with me exploring the green-hued world by travels and education within natural nutrition and gardening. The flavour explosions that I create for Earthsprout and all projects within (workshops, apps, products and articles) are inspired by the worlds of raw food, auyurveda and whole foods but most importantly, eating for You and for the Earth at the same time. I run Earthsprout from wherever I am in the world, at the moment that’s with my husband and our 6 month old prince Caspian in a house in the very south of Sweden. However.. I’m feeling wanderlust pulling me somewhere..

What does ‘living naturally’ mean to you?

For me living naturally is following and respecting the rhythm that flows within you (how to eat, dress, learn, explore, clean, exercise & make all sorts of choices). Doing this all while being connected to this sensational planet, taking loving care of both of you and having heaps of delicious fun – that’s living naturally á la Elenore! That’s the Greenylcious Life!

What does a typical day in the wellness world look like for you?

Ever since we had our little boy our world has of course been turned upside-down but to feel at best these are some of the things I like my days to include: A Golden Detox Drink upon rising, a meditation (still or during a walk in nature), a gorgeous breakfast  (preferably from the 30 Raw Breakfasts App), developing exciting projects & collaborations, writing articles, cooking + food styling + photoshooting + editing (ahem, and eating!). Playing with and nursing Caspian, connecting with my handsome husband and pausing what we do for some kissing-time, a crazy dance or a cup pf tea in the garden.  Journaling, yoga, running/walking in the woods, conscious eating and making time for fun keeps me sane. I’d love to say that I get 8 straight hours of sleep every day but someday soon maybe that’ll happen again!

What are your top 3 tips for staying fit and healthy?

Tuning in to my own inner GPS’s or gut-feeling which tells me what I need when it comes to food, exercise and all other aspects and decisions in life. My go-to’s are:

1. The Golden Detox Drink – put’s me on the right track ever day.
2. Wholesome organic food – for me and for the earth
3. Spending time in- and connecting with nature & the garden – grounds & heals me.

In a nutshell, what’s your food philosophy?

Choosing food, ways of cooking and enjoying the meals in a way that supports both you and the earth. ..and have tons of fun while doing so! 

Click here for Elenore's Medicinal Hot Chocolate recipe

What do you do to ‘reset’ the balance button when life gets a bit hectic?

Put my bare feet on the earth, dace to some crazy Shakira song, pick up my journal or sit back and reflect with a cup of medicinal hot chocolate for a while. I’ve heard sleeping helps too;)

We’re all about balance around here…What’s your biggest indulgence?

For me, to indulge is part of the balance. To revel in all awesomeness that this universe provides is to celebrate! Doing it mindfully is the way to do it! Sacred is Sexy! In my life indulgence can be both a fresh piece of organic sourdough bread with ghee, a yoga session or a night out with my man.

What healthy snacks might we find on your desk or in your handbag?

The Coconut Flapjacks from the 30 Raw Breakfast App are total lifesavers. Pure water, tons of herbal tea, green juices/smoothies and good quality raw chocolate.

Can you share with us your top two pieces of advice for people wanting to start a career in the wellness industry?

1. Be yourself and share your truth. No one else will do it exactly the way you do it and no one else can gift this world with exactly the things that you can.
2. Combining passions is ok! For me it’s food+nutrition+gardening but for you it might be something totally different like making herbal elixirs+artwork+cross fit. You can rock it, whatever it is!

Do you have a favourite affirmation or quote you remind yourself of when life throws you a few challenges?

“Where the needs of this world and your talents meet, therein lies your vocation”

I think it’s an Aristotles quote.. or a version of it. Anyhow, it always put’s me in back on faith-mode.

What are your goals and aspirations for the coming year?

1. Being a mom and learning about this new life as a family.
2. Developing and spreading the tasty and Greenylicous love that is the 30 Raw Breakfast App.
3. Connecting and chatting with the Earthsprouty tribe more.
4. Learning more about food photography+styling
5. Writing articles + share recipes + pics in gorgeous magazines.
6. Letting what is supposed to come through me, come and inspire.

Thank you dear Elenore. It's been a real treat connecting with you! x

Website: http://www.earthsprout.com
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