Mariana Pessanha , a specialist in functional nutrition and holistic health, is passionate about helping people find the root causes of their symptoms by connecting body, mind, and emotions. This week, we delve into what inspires her and fuels her vision of well-being. Be inspired to transform your health.
TO BE
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Season: Spring
One color: blue
A book: everyone sees what they want in a bunch of cabbage.
A film: The Young Woman and the Sea
One song: Arlindo Cruz - The show must go on
A podcast: the life of a genius
An object: a Mikasa ball
Favorite place in the world: Rio de Janeiro
TO CREATE
Who and what inspires you? Sincere people with broad smiles and genuine eyes. People who have fun every day, care for others, and are there for their loved ones.
What else do you need to create? A book or a video with the lessons I've learned so far in the area of health and wellness.
How do I stay creative? Footvolley, daily dips in the sea, running. Hiking in the woods. Planting, harvesting, and cooking at home with my daughter.
TO LIVE
First thing to do when you wake up: Open the bedroom window and listen to the morning.
How to relax at the end of the day: A run on the beach.
A place to disconnect: Pedra da Gávea - Rio de Janeiro
Favorite physical exercise: Footvolley
How you relieve stress: In training and in nature.
A woman who inspires you: My best friend - Rafaela Veiga
NOURISH
Your ideal diet is… Papaya, lime, kiwi, strawberries, raspberries. Eggs, lots of leafy greens. Fresh fish from the market with plenty of cilantro, various types of rice. Classic dark chocolate and good olive oil.
What you always have in the refrigerator: Arugula, kale, papaya, limes, tangerines, kiwi, avocado, chicken, eggs, parmesan.
Dinner-saving recipe : Oven-roasted chicken with paprika and lime, served with basmati rice and steamed broccoli.
Favorite drink: Coconut water.
Favorite snack : Açaí with passion fruit.
Favorite restaurant: My house 😅
Favorite cookbooks: The Detox Kitchen Bible
TO CARE
Beauty icon: Sofia Vergara
An essential piece of clothing : a bikini.
Essential items in her beauty routine : Micellar water and serum.
Favorite MPL'beauty product: Anti-blemish serum
How do you feel most beautiful? After a day of footvolley, sea, sun and workshops until the clock strikes. 
Learn more about Mariana Pessanha's work here and visit her website here.
