MawiSpace, Flæsketorvet 28, Copenhagen (2026)

MawiSpace was founded in 2016. 'Mawi' is simply short for my name Marek Witkowski, and 'Space' refers both to the unlimited potential in human beings and also serves as an umbrella term to cover the content of this site, which I also like to view as a limitless source of inspiration relevant to anyone who is motivated to lead a healthier and better life.

23/06/2022

Smoking: we love quitters!!!
Smoking is one of the most health damaging habits that also negatively affects your / your family’s economy. Needless to say that it increases profoundly the risk of several chronic diseases, but it is also a habit of the lower classes of society. It doesn't matter where you come from or what your earnings are: treat yourself and your body the way they deserve to be treated and train yourself for success. Being a quitter can be your best decision!
Here’s some of our tips and tricks that can help you on your journey:

1. Acknowledge the addiction.
To***co companies have been pushing for decades the notion that smoking is a choice and a sign of self-expression. Reflect over your experience and feelings when you want to reach for a cigarette and you will soon realize that you are led by a physical need. The denial of your addiction makes you falsely believe that you can quit at any time, therefore there is no rush. You are a victim of the propaganda of the to***co industry. The sooner you realize it, the better you will understand what smoking does to you and you will feel empowered to quit.

2. Set goals and reward yourself
Set your goals, acknowledge some milestones such as 1, 2, 3 months smoke free etc. and reward your achievement with a nice dinner or just any form of celebration. Just be sure you don’t reward yourself with a cigarette and reflect on your urges and tendencies. Self-monitoring is key to awareness and successful following of your plan.

3. Take the journey on your own
You are on day one and you want to brag about it already. But quitting smoking is a process and you could have setbacks. Don’t rush to tell everyone, especially if you are surrounded by other smokers. They might try to bring you down, bring you ‘back to the club’. Moreover, in case of an occasional setback, the last thing you need is to hear the words ‘See, I told you you won’t be able to’. Just follow your own path, don’t draw attention to it and only present the results when you know you have overcome your addiction.

4. Build yourself smoke-free routines
Build new hobbies, activities and routines that don’t include smoking. Sometimes taking a completely different direction than the status quo can help you establish your new identity. Replace your old habits with new, ideally health inducing activities, such as running, yoga or just anything that makes you feel good.

07/06/2022

Be a good giver
In order to be productive professionally, or be a dedicated parent and partner, you should never forget one truth: YOU come first. You cannot possibly invest the energy you want for your job and relationships, if your own energy is barely holding together. You cannot give what you don’t have. Therefore, in order to be able to care for others, you first need to care for your own mental and physical wellbeing.
It all comes down to building and nurturing self-love, self-respect and giving yourself the care that you need. We have all heard the old preaching not to be selfish and we tend to perceive it very negatively, however caring for yourself and acknowledging your own needs is essential. Only through valuing yourself, you can begin to value others and build meaningful bridges from the self to the world. And you can only begin to build functioning relationships once you have grown a strong and positive relationship with yourself.
Do not forget to take a day off, a day for personal reflections, mindfulness and for relaxation of your own spirit. You need to nurture your energy and keep growing it, in order to be able to give to others.

29/05/2022

Evil carbs. Or are they?
As a health coach I dedicate a great deal of my focus on healthy and balanced nutrition. And there are many diet trends out there that often give very one sided, simplistic and even extreme views on food and diet. Some preach a diet based only on raw foods, others - high protein and many … and I mean many are ready to go witch hunting after those evil carbs. Being on a low carb or keto diet has for some reason become like the highschool cool club. But are carbohydrates really that bad? Here are 4 reasons why you should not exclude carbs from your shopping list:

1. Not all carbohydrates are the same
There is a vast difference between legumes or whole grains and a chocolate bar, namely complex carbohydrates vs simple carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are found in peas, beans, whole grains and vegetables. Their digestion and absorption is slower than that of processed foods rich in simple sugars, which helps maintain a stable blood sugar level. Moreover, dietary fiber are types of complex carbohydrates that have a beneficial effect on bowel health, blood cholesterol levels and aid achieving healthy weight. Many low carb diets are so poor on dietary fiber that they often lead to constipation and gut health problems.

2. Many carbohydrate rich foods are sources of important vitamins
Tomatoes, broccoli, sweet potato, carrots, strawberries, blueberries… Yes, they are all carbohydrate rich foods. If you have to exclude carbs from your diet, you risk depriving your body of a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

3. The brain runs on glucose
Glucose, the end product of carbohydrate metabolism, is the main fuel for the brain. When carbohydrates are not consumed, the brain uses fat as fuel, which is more complex in absorption and utilization by the brain. This results in feeling tired, drowsy and can make you irritable.
You don’t need to eat chocolate to get a pick me up. A nice whole grain pasta salad would give you the energy and nutrition you need.

4. Decreasing carbohydrate consumption leads to a proportional increase in fat and / or protein consumption.
This can be problematic for several reasons. On one hand, long-term high protein consumption can result in kidney damage, as the kidneys may have trouble eliminating the waste products of protein metabolism. On the other hand, many high fat diets include increased intake of red meat and full fat dairy products. This can increase your risk of developing atherosclerotic plaques, hypertension and heart disease.

25/05/2022

Lucuma
Going back to traditional remedies and folk medicine means learning from our ancestors and taking the best out of the nature of different geographical regions.
Have you heard of the gold of the Incas? Lucuma fruit is one of the valuable, delicious and nutrient dense gifts of nature. Here are 5 qualities of Lucuma that makes it worth being on your kitchen shelf:

1. Has a high antioxidant content
Lucuma is rich in polyphenols and carotenoids, which are known for their anti-inflammatory, cancer-fighting, and heart-health-promoting properties. Its carotenoid content is especially valuable for eye health and good vision, while its vitamin C content helps support the immune system.

2. It’s a nutritious sugar and sweetener substitute
Due to its dry texture, lucuma is commonly used dried and powdered as a supplement. While sugar and most sweeteners do not provide anything but empty calories and sweet taste, lucuma contains 75% less sugar than table sugar and is a good source of soluble and insoluble fibers, while still having sweet and delicious taste.

3. Can help controlling blood sugar
Thanks to its high fiber content, lucuma has a protective effect against diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and preventing blood sugar spikes after a meal. In research experiments it has even demonstrated effects similar to certain antidiabetic drugs.

4. Promotes heart health
Polyphenols in lucuma are known for their protective effect against high blood pressure and heart disease.

5. It’s delicious and easy to add to your diet
Lucuma has a sweet taste, often compared to butterscotch. As a powder it has a texture similar to granulated sugar and it is easy to add to pies, cakes, muffins, as well as ice-cream. Who says that you need to suffer and eat boring food in order to be healthy?

20/05/2022

I prayed for a soul mate
and realized I am the One.

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