17/01/2026
Today I want to talk about so‑called “diets.” I say so‑called because, in reality, the way we eat should simply be a natural way of nourishing our bodies and supporting our lifestyle. I’ll use the word “diet” here just to keep things simple.
Some people assume that being a holistic health practitioner and herbalist automatically makes me vegan or at least vegetarian. But that’s not the case. I’m not vegan, I’m not vegetarian, and I’m not following a carnivore diet or any other strict plan. What I care about most is eating natural, unprocessed foods that provide the vitamins and minerals my body needs. For me, that’s a balanced way of eating that suits our location, climate, and daily life.
The truth is, choosing what to eat these days can be challenging. Last year was especially difficult when I had to care for my daughter after she broke her spine. Looking after myself naturally fell to the bottom of the list while I worked full‑time and supported her recovery. It didn’t take long to notice the impact of grabbing easy, processed foods—my weight, mood, and immune system all felt it.
Twelve months later, she is almost fully back to normal, and I finally feel like I’ve returned to my own routines too—especially when it comes to proper, healthy eating.
Around the same time, my husband decided he’d had enough of constant bloating, tiredness, and feeling low. I never pressured him to change his eating habits; I knew his moment would come when he was ready. It wasn’t a New Year’s resolution, but coincidentally he started just after New Year—and I can already see the positive changes: more energy, less stress, and a generally happier mood.
We’re not following any strict diet. We simply focus on food that nourishes us. Natural food.
Each morning we start with a glass of warm water with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. For breakfast, Mirek usually has fruit with kefir, while I prefer seeds and nuts. Sometimes we add free‑range eggs or a bit of cheese. No bread, cereals, processed milk, sugary yoghurts, granola, or muesli.
Our main meal varies—it’s not always extremely healthy, but it’s definitely not extremely unhealthy either. Just normal, homemade food. We usually eat around 2–3pm, depending on his shifts. Afterwards we might have some fruit or nuts, freshly pressed juice, water, or herbal tea. Sometimes we add a glass of kefir, sauerkraut, or fermented gherkins for probiotics. We both take nettle seeds daily, usually with breakfast, along with powdered rosehip.
Eating in a balanced way doesn’t mean avoiding everything “unhealthy.” We still enjoy a piece of cake when visiting friends, or a bit of bread or chocolate from time to time. What matters most is that the majority of what we eat is natural and nourishing. This mindset gives us flexibility and removes the pressure that often comes with the idea of “healthy eating.”
You can’t force anyone into changing their way of eating—this kind of shift has to come from within. But once that moment arrives, you act on it. And when you do, and you start to feel the difference in your energy, mood, and overall wellbeing, you simply don’t want to go back to your old habits. Your body finds its balance again, and life becomes easier. 🥰
