The Mindful Spoon by Anaïssa Ali

09/07/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐉𝐄𝐅2025 (𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧é𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮 𝐅é𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧 / 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐲) 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.

On Friday 27th of June 2025, together with 𝐇𝐚ï𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐌, Founder & CEO of Baobab Partners Global Advisory, we had the honour and pleasure to represent Mayotte and be part of the guest speakers at the 5th edition of the Journée Au organised by CCI Réunion .

In a panel and discussions smoothly led by 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, we exchanged on the challenges of entrepreneurship on international level.

I will remember this conference as a unique opportunity to shed light on female entrepreneurs from Mayotte and beyond the Indian Ocean that are willing to leave a positive imprint into the world, each of us with their own expertise.

On the stage with us:
- 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐡 𝐉𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐦 – Officer for Partnership and mobilization of Resources at
Cap Business Océan
- 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐀𝐖 - 𝐖𝐔𝐍, Vice-President of Export Réunion
(Mauritius Island)
- 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐆𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚, Managing Director of Ami Vision Agency (Dubai)
- 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐛𝐥é – Co-President of La French Tech Mauritius & Founder, IO
Corporate Development (Mauritius Island)
- 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧 – Coach & Leadership Trainer (La Réunion)

Such conferences give us a chance to establish synergies with other women entrepreneurs, gain visibility and ultimately attract and connect with possible investors.

I would like therefore to thank CCI Réunion for the professional organisation of this event that gave us the opportunity to intervene online and on-site.
My gratitude goes as well to 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞-𝐉𝐨𝐬é𝐞 𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐊𝐄, who behind the scenes advocated for both Hairia and me, thereby made this participation possible together with the support of 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐫𝐢𝐟 𝐁𝐀𝐌𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐎 (Delegate of Délégation de Mayotte à La Réunion), not to forget the unconditional support of Délégation Mayotte à Paris.

I am looking forward to seeing where the planted seeds will lead…"Alone you go faster, together we go further!"

Yours truly,
Anaïssa , Your Well-Being Partner in Zagreb and Beyond

22/10/2024

_REBIRTH REGENERATION RESET EDITION 2024 _ INTUITIVE EATING OR THE NATURAL PATH TO (PERIODIC) FASTING_

After fasting for 5.75 days, I consciously broke my fast to share this moment of conviviality of eating together with the company I was with and now I’m back on track for the past 36 hours.

Waking up with more vitality and inner peace gives me the motivation to continue through the week although some last-minute work assignments might result in stopping this fasting cycle earlier than planned.

I cannot emphasize enough how periodic fasting a holistic experience is, going way beyond physical well-being.

The week before I started fasting, I was extremely stressed and sick to my stomach from some low vibrating interactions and discussions.

About 8 days later, I feel the peace within me regenerated.

Reducing the noise within your body and surrounding is the best you can do for your mind/body/spirit harmony.

While introspection and talking with God is daily practice, I reach another level of clarity and awareness when fasting that I want to last as long as possible.

This is a time for me where what belongs together stays or finds back its way together and what not, naturally fades away.

As I have become an advocate of fasting throughout the years, I can guarantee that this practice naturally comes into place as you develop an habit of intuitive eating but that is another subject for another post.

07/01/2024

An easy, savoury nutbread to bake, full with nutrients essential for a wholesome diet.

See recipe in the comments.

[ ] Rolled oats provide: Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese, Biotin, Folate
[ ] Flaxseeds provide: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Niacin, Biotin, Folate

[ ] Sunflower seeds provide: Calcium,Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium

[ ] Hazelnuts provide: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese

[ ] Almonds provide: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Thiamin, Niacin, Biotin

[ ] Chia seeds provide: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, Selenium, Thiamin ( Vitamin B1), Niacin, Vitamin E

Sources: USDA, DEG (German Society for Nutrition)

23/12/2023

I had the opportunity to introduce my 1-to-1 Coaching in periodic fasting (Heilfasten / Jeûne thérapeutique) to the Women Entrepreneurs of Munich and would like to extend my Christmas Offer to all the souls out there called to be guided in this practice. Have a look at my video to have more insight on periodic fasting and my program.
The Christmas offer is valid until 10.01.24 (300 instead of 333EUR ):
https://calendly.com/.../wem-christmas-offer-periodic...
Further 10% Discount for group coaching (starting 3 people) contact me at office@themindfulspoon.com
The coaching itself takes place at a date of your choice between
01.12.2023 and 21.12.2024
Overview of my periodic fasting program: see flyer In French, English and German in the comments.
See also my website to learn more about me and my other nutrition services.
https://themindfulspoon.com/

21/10/2023

AUTUMN, MY FAVOURITE SEASON HAS ARRIVED, AND JUST LIKE TREES NATURALLY LOSE THEIR LEAVES, YOU NATURALLY LET GO OF PEOPLE, ( EATING) HABITS, (TOXIC) BEHAVIOURS THAT HAVE NO LONGER ANY REASON TO BE.

EMBRACE THE NEW EMPTY SPACE YOU NATURALLY CREATE FOR A NEW ERA OF YOUR LIFE

AUTUMN MEANS ALSO SOUP SEASON, AT LEAST FOR ME.

I LOVE SIMPLICITY, VIBRANT COLOURS AND IN THE SPIRIT OF HONORING MY SACRAL CHAKRA, I AM OPENING THIS SEASON WITH A PUMPKIN SOUP.

SEE RECIPE IN THE COMMENTS



BLADDER, KIDNEYS, HIPS, OVARIES/TESTES...CELLULAR REPLICATION, REPRODUCTION, WATER BALANCE...FATS AND OILS, FERMENTED FOODS, ORANGE-COLOURED FOODS...SACRAL CHAKRA AND ASSOCIATIONS...OR HOW TO BUILD A SACRED VESSEL FOR LIFE



MY BODY IS SACRED
MY MIND, A TEMPLE FOR CREATIVITY
MY SPIRIT, A GATE TO MY HIGHER SELF

23/07/2023

BONES, DNA, JOINTS, ADRENAL GLANDS...ENZYME ACTIVITY, GENE EXPRESSION...PROTEIN, RED FOODS, MINERALS...ROOT CHAKRA AND ASSOCIATIONS...OR HOW TO BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATIONS



I AM EXACTLY WHERE I NEED TO BE.
WHEN I FULLY EMBRACE THE PRESENT MOMENT, I REACH A STATE OF DEEP CONNECTION WITH MY INNER BEING.

31/03/2023

ONE WEEK HAS PASSED AND THIS SPONTANEOUS FASTING WEEK HAS GONE QUITE SMOOTHLY.
I FEEL TOUCHED BY GRACE AGAIN.
ALTHOUGH THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL WEEK I HAVE ENDURED ON SO MANY LEVELS, NOT A SECOND CAME INTO MY MIND THE IDEA TO GIVE IN AND USE MY INNER TURMOILS AS A PRETEXT TO SURRENDER.
HAVE I BEEN TEMPTED SOMETIMES TO EAT THE LEFTOVERS FROM MY SON'S PLATE? OF COURSE! BUT KEEPING IN MIND THE BENEFITS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF FASTING, THE FEELING OF TEMPTATION DID NOT LAST LONG.
ONE WEEK HAS PASSED AND THIS SPONTANEOUS FASTING WEEK HAS GONE QUITE SMOOTHLY, ALSO BECAUSE I HAVE PRACTICE AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE MATTER.
I TRULY ENJOY GUIDING PEOPLE THROUGH THIS PRACTICE AND IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE WHO WANT TO GIVE IT A TRY, FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT TO ME.

20/02/2023

A little bit about me and the Mindfulspoon 🥰!

Dobrobiti u smislu regeneracije stanica, zdravlja crijeva, unutarnjeg blagostanja i još mnogo toga

15/01/2023

2023 IS HERE! WHAT ARE YOUR INTENTIONS FOR THIS YEAR? WHAT IS YOUR VISION OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?

FOR ME IT COMES DOWN TO 4 CORE AREAS: NUTRITION, FITNESS, MINDSET AND FOOD FOR THE MIND, ENVIRONMENT IN TERMS OF PEOPLE WE ALLOW IN OUR LIFE.

I COULD CERTAINLY WROTE A WHOLE BOOK IF I WERE TO DISCUSS ALL 4 ASPECTS BUT TODAY'S POST IS ABOUT METHODOLOGY/GENERAL GUIDANCE TO FIND YOUR PATH TO HEALTHY NUTRITION HABITS.

JANUARY IS HERE! IT IS AN IDEAL TIME OF THE YEAR TO REFLECT ON THE PAST 12 MONTHS.

WHAT ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH?
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO IMPROVE AND/OR INTRODUCE IN YOUR LIFE?
HOW TO MAKE YOUR VISION OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE HAPPEN?

THE STRATEGY I WOULD ADVISE TO IS FIRST TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY IN THE EATING HABITS YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH.

IT IS FAIRLY EASY TO START SOMETHING NEW BUT DEVELOPING IT TO AN HABIT TO MAINTAIN THAT BECOME AS NATURAL AS BREATHING REQUIRES A GREAT DEAL OF DEDICATION.

ONCE YOU HAVE REACHED A LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH, YOU CAN START FOCUSING ON THE EATING HABITS YOU WANT TO IMPROVE AND/OR INTRODUCE IN YOUR DAILY LIFE.

I KNOW, WE ALL TEND TO BE HIGHLY PUMPED AT THE BEGINNING OF A NEW YEAR, FEELING UNSTOPPABLE TO COMPLETELY REINVENT ONESELF.

ASK YOURSELF NOW HONESTLY IF YOU ARE THE TYPE THAT CAN MAKE ALL THE CHANGES AT ONCE YOU SEEK AND SUSTAIN THEM. IF YES, GO FOR IT!

IF YOU KNOW HOWEVER THAT YOU ARE MORE LIKELY NOT THE "ALL IN" TYPE, CHOOSE A STEP-BY-STEP APPROACH, STARTING WITH THE CHANGE YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO EASILY IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN.THERE IS NO GREATER (MIND) BOOST THAN SMALL VICTORIES TO MOTIVATE YOU TO REACH HIGHER AND HIGHER.

ALL GOOD WHEN YOU HAVE A CLEAR VISION WHAT ARE THE AREAS WHERE YOU SHOULD IMPROVE BUT IN CASE YOU NEED A BIT OF INPUT AS WHERE TO GET STARTED, HERE SOME KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:

DO I EAT ENOUGH FIBER?
DO I EAT AT LEAST A PORTION OF VEGETABLES PER MEAL?
DO I TEND TO EAT MORE ACID PRODUCING FOOD (e.g., MEAT, EGG YOLK, FISH, MOST DIARY PRODUCTS, PASTRY...) OR IS IT BALANCED WITH ALKALINE FOOD (e.g., FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, SOME LEGUMES AND NUTS)?
DO I TEND TO OVER-INDULGE ON PROCESSED FOOD OR AM I MINDFUL?
DO I TEND TO OVER-INDULGED ON FOODS WITH ADDED SUGARS OR AM I MINDFUL?
DO I TEND TO OVER-INDULGED ON ALCOHOL OR AM I MINDFUL?
DO MY ENVIRONMENT (PERSONAL AND/OR WORK) SUPPORT BUILDING/MAINTAINING HEALTHY EATING HABITS?

IF THIS KIND OF GAP ANALYSIS SOUNDS OVERWHELMING TO YOU, THIS IS WHERE THE SUPPORT OF AN HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST COMES HANDY FOR AN ANAMNESIS OR INITIAL CONSULTATION.

THIS INVESTMENT WILL NOT ONLY HELP YOU FIGURE OUT THE AREAS TO IMPROVE BUT ALSO HELP YOU GAIN CONFIDENCE IN THE HOLISTIC NUTRITIONIST OF YOUR CHOICE AND DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT YOU WANT TO ENGAGE IN A LONGER-TERM COLLABORATION.

YOU HAVE IT IN YOUR POWER TO MAKE MINDFUL CHOICES, SO MAKE IT HAPPEN!

30/10/2022

🍂🍂🍂 AUTUMN VIBES IN A PLATE 🍂🍂🍂

🍂🍂INGREDIENTS FOR 2 SERVINGS 🍂🍂
1/2 CUP ( 90g) INTEGRAL BROWN RICE
1 PUMPKIN
1 PASTINAKE
90 g TOFU
1 TBSP DARK SESAME OIL
1 TBSP TAMARI
NORI
GOMASIO

🍂STEP 1:
1/2 RICE
3 CUPS WATER
BRING TO SIMMER ON MEDIUM HIGH
TURN DOWN TO LOWER, COVER WITH LID, COOK FOR 50-60 MINUTES

🍂STEP 2:
PEEL AND CUT PASTINAKE IN CUBE
CUT THE PUMPKIN IN HALF, SCOOP OUT THE SEEDS, FIBRES AND DISCARD
CUT ONE HALF OF THE PUMPKIN IN CUBES
ADD PASTINAKE AND PUMPKIN IN A CONTAINER
MARINATE VEGETABLES IN SESAME OIL AND TAMARI

🍂STEP 3:
CUT TOFU IN CUBES (ALTERNATIVES: TEMPEH, SEITAN)
ADD TOFU TO THE MARINATED VEGETABLES

🍂STEP 4
ADD TOFU AND SOME VEGETABLES IN THE OTHER EMPTIED PUMPKIN HALF
ADD THE REMAINING VEGETABLES IN A BALKNG TRAY
PLACE EVERYTHING IN A PRE-HEATED OVEN ( 18O°C)
ROAST FOR 20-30 MINUTES

🍂STEP 5

DIVIDE RICE , ROASTED VEGETABLES , "TOFU PUMPKIN VESSEL" AMONG SERVING PLATES
SPRINKLE WITH NORI AND GOMASIO TO SERVE

Recipe inspired by Tomislav Mađar from Rainbowgarden

26/08/2022

I AM HAPPY TO INTRODUCE YOU MY LATEST SERVICE ABOUT FASTING AND HOW I CAN GUIDE YOU IN THIS JOURNEY AND BEYOND.

OFFER CAN BE FOUND IN FRENCH (FRANÇAIS) AND GERMAN (DEUTSCH) ON MY WEBISTE

https://themindfulspoon.com/services-prix/?lang=fr

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