Back in 2011, Mills' health journey began when she was diagnosed at the age of 19 with rare illness postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which compromised her autonomic nervous system and left her with chronic fatigue and digestive issues. Seeking an alternative to medication for treatment, she eventually turned to a plant-based diet free of gluten, meat, sugar, and dairy. Inspired by the life-changing results, she launched her blog Deliciously Ella The One With The Halloween Party Unisex Shirt year, sharing delectable recipes with equally mouth-watering visuals. Since then, Mills has acquired a steadfast audience, written multiple cookbooks (including Deliciously Ella: The Plant-Based Cookbook), and launched restaurants in London—all while spreading the science-backed gospel of eating more plants and less processed foods.
Ingredients are only half The One With The Halloween Party Unisex Shirt battle. And while there's nothing like the blissful ease of unboxing takeout, these days there are a plethora of cutting-edge appliances designed to make life easy when cooking your own meals. Making enhancing simple ingredients a cinch, Mills' kitchen MVPS are a Nutribullet Blender and MagiMix Food Processer. "I use my blender for simple things, mostly speedy breakfast smoothies and quick soups," she explains. "And then my food processor helps me make everything from hummus, pesto, and dips to energy balls, banana bread, and a whole host of desserts. It's so versatile and really increases the number of things that you can make at home with fresh, natural ingredients." Tinned Legumes : When rounding out a plant-based dish, you can't go wrong with beans, lentils, and chickpeas, which add more protein and make it heartier, says Mills. "I love making homemade hummus with chickpeas, using the lentils for warming dahls, and beans for veggie curries and stews," she says, adding that sautéed black beans in lots of garlic is always a favorite when cooking for friends.
