Welcome!

My name is Mari Eline, and I’m the founder of Plant Kitchn, which I started in 2020. I share plant-based recipes and inspiring e-books. The business is growing fast, and I always have exciting projects going on! I love sharing my favorite hacks and everything I’ve learned on my journey toward better health — all available in both Norwegian and English.

About me and my health journey:

I’m a registered nurse (since 2012) and a certified nutrition coach (since 2020), and I’m deeply passionate about promoting health and preventing disease through nutrition. This passion began about ten years ago when I started experiencing some health challenges and annoying symptoms. It was a frustrating and I didn’t feel like myself at all anymore - I was constantly exhausted, and being socially, at work or with famil became a struggle.

I struggled with joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Sometimes I had to sleep for hours after a shower and would be exhausted for days after a workout. I used to be full of energy and life, so I knew something wasn’t right — but it took a long time to find answers.

Eventually, they found out I had two autoimmune conditions and IBS after many medical tests. It came as a shock. At that point, I decided to dive deep into research to find ways to heal and restore balance in my body. I was determined to fix the root cause of the chaos happening inside me.

My approach to nutrition:

Long story short, I discovered that gut health and the microbiome are key — that’s where I had to start. My gut needed to be repaired and strengthened. I spent years learning, researching, and experimenting — watching documentaries like What the Health,  Forks Over Knives and Blue Zone, and reading countless books about how to achieve optimal health, like How not to Die. All this research confirmed my belief that a plant-based lifestyle is one of the most powerful ways to restore and maintain good health.

I started Plant Kitchn for everyone who wants to eat healthier – no matter where you are on your journey. Maybe you, like me, are using food to help heal an autoimmune condition or maybe you just want to eat more plants. Plant Kitchn is here to help you make easy, quick, and delicious plant-based meals.

My mission: To make healthy food irresistible & fun! 🌱