Carla From Rio

Carla From Rio Young Vegans is an independent food manufacturer based in Camden Town, London. Trust us when we say, every sale we get makes us smile and feel grateful.

🌿 Vegan Eats & Finds in London
🏃🏾‍♀️ Runner
🔪 Chef & Co-Founder
🇧🇷 Brazil Made ➡️ London based 🇬🇧
💥 Use code CARLAFROMRIO for 2 weeks free on Runna and 15% off Enertor insoles Since we started in 2015 we have opened two restaurants in London (Young Vegans Pie Shop and Young Vegans Pizza Shop), sold food to hundreds of thousands of people at festivals across the UK, catered weddings

and been invited onto TV. Our online store "Young Vegans Superstore" is the culmination of all this experience and the next frontier in our journey. Now everyone can experience the same good honest vegan food in the comfort of their own home with our own brand of ready to cook meals including our famous vegan pies and pizzas. Buying direct from our store ensures you always get the freshest quality It is also better for the environment (your food gains less road miles and energy used for cold storage by cutting out the middleman) and ensures our business gets a fair deal and can remain independent.

My longest bike ride EVER! From a girl who hadn’t ridden a bike since childhood to cycling almost a marathon’s worth of ...
04/07/2026

My longest bike ride EVER! From a girl who hadn’t ridden a bike since childhood to cycling almost a marathon’s worth of distance… that’s kind of wild. Okay, yes, my shiny new e-bike definitely gave me a helping hand 😅, but the point is: you don’t have to do everything the hardest way. You just have to start.
I think it’s official guys… my duathlon era has begun 💅🏿

The day started with a big ol’ fry up! Shout out to Dr Will's the best buffalo sauce and THIS™ Plant-Based Food sausages. PENG!

Matching bikes? Obviously🤪 We got the Rockrider e-bikes from DecathlonUK and I’m not being dramatic, they’re SO good. They’re the most affordable e-bike in the range, and you can choose how much assistance you want (or go full leg day and turn the motor off completely 💀), which makes them perfect whether you’re just getting into cycling or trying to go a bit further. 10/10 🌟

Marco picked the route on komoot: Shenley Circuit and Dollis Valley Greenwalk Loop

hydrate kids 👍

Only in England you can find these little cute things

Why did we find a guy, under a motorway, in a random tunnel… just casually coding on his computer? 🤷🏿‍♀️

Had an soy iced coffee halfway through, SO GOOD

Of course I had to crash into a bramble bush 🤡

Always hydrating 💅🏿

Such a fun day. Doing this for the little girl who would’ve thought riding this far was impossible.

She’d be so proud 🥹 🇧🇷❤️

02/07/2026

41 never tasted so good 🥳 I skipped the birthday cake this year and made Birthday Cake Overnight Oats instead. Past me would’ve been celebrating very differently, but I genuinely love this version of me. Proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

✨ Birthday Overnight Oats✨

Base
🥣 ½ cup oats
🥣 2 tbsp chia seeds
🥣 1 cup plant milk
🥣 1 tsp maple syrup
🥣 Pinch of salt

Mix everything together and leave overnight in the fridge.

Berry Chia Jam
🫐 250g frozen berries
🍁 1 tsp maple syrup
🧂 Pinch of sea salt
🥄 3 tbsp chia seeds

Cook the berries until soft, stir in the maple syrup and salt, then mix in the chia seeds. Let it cool to thicken.

To serve
🤍 Vanilla soy yogurt (for the “icing”)
🌈 Unicorn Confetti Sprinkles (yes, they’re 100% vegan!)

Happy birthday to me! Here’s to another year of getting stronger, chasing big dreams, and eating cake for breakfast… well, oat cake anyway. 🎉

30/06/2026

I thought building a business, trading at street markets in the snow, managing a whole team, shutting it all down to start over, and moving to the UK alone made me a certified bad bitch. Then I ran my third ultra marathon… and now I’m signing up for even more. I eat bad days for breakfast, lunch and dinner

27/06/2026

Not sure why it took me 14 years of being vegan to finally visit 😭 I’ve clearly been sleeping on it. So many accidental vegan finds AND loads of vegan products. My basket didn’t stand a chance

Race to the King done and dusted 😭⛰️✨ back at RTTK for the second time, minus the heatwave. The weather was perfect, clo...
21/06/2026

Race to the King done and dusted 😭⛰️✨ back at RTTK for the second time, minus the heatwave. The weather was perfect, cloudy skies, mild wind and a bit of drizzle, honestly ideal conditions. Also a day before my period, so I got extra lucky yesterday.

Shoutout to the Threshold Trail Series team for keeping us so well fed and supported all day, honestly the best ultra in the country. Vegan sausage rolls, PB&J sandwiches, boiled potatoes (trust me this is the best running food ever!) and a huge post-race banquet that had me going back for seconds, absolutely spectacular. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about it.

This year I even ran faster than last RTTK on way more elevation, and that’s mostly because since ditching an AI plan that was pushing me way too hard and leaving me with fatigue and injury niggles, I’ve felt so much better, fit but actually relaxed is the vibe now ✨ this race I didn’t feel fear or stress, just stronger.

Also when I say every girl needs a girl coach, I’m not exaggerating 🫶 Aneeka. Online Coaching 🌺 fixed my routine and got me in the right mindset.

RACE TO THE KING 👑🏃‍♀️Back at RTTK tomorrow! Arrived in East Wittering early for some proper rest, sea air, and serious ...
19/06/2026

RACE TO THE KING 👑🏃‍♀️

Back at RTTK tomorrow! Arrived in East Wittering early for some proper rest, sea air, and serious carb loading.

Packed way less than last year (growth 😂), ate clean to avoid any race-day tummy drama, ate approximately 10000 bananas, and fully embraced beach life with Rex and Marco❤️

Swipe to the end to see Rex doing what he does best every single day 🐶😂

Threshold Trail Series

RACE TO THE KING FLAT LAY! Packed way less than last year. Character development 😂 Too little or just right for a 50K ul...
19/06/2026

RACE TO THE KING FLAT LAY! Packed way less than last year. Character development 😂 Too little or just right for a 50K ultra? 👀

Arrived at East Wittering Beach two days before the race to get some proper rest

Tofu steaks with soy sauce and maple syrup for lunch to get those vegan gains

It’s carb day every day anyway, but keeping it clean before tomorrow’s 50K because the last thing I need is a surprise tummy plot twist, so lunch was: Tofu steaks, basmati rice, soy & maple salad and Greek yogurt (plant-based obvs 🌱)

Granola tray bake and chocolate and hazelnut shorty from the local cafe was delicious

Soy latte forever and ever 🖤

Chocolate chia pudding for breakfast

Chippie but make it vegan: baked beans, thick chips, Richmond meat free sausages, curry sauce and ketchup

In love with this rocky beach Wittering

Rex loves the beach life

That’s my boy 🤭

19/06/2026

I literally ate my way to you Race to the King . Countless carbs later, I’m fcking ready. Here’s hoping the 50K goes smoothly

17/06/2026

Last long run before the Race to the Kings 50K ultramarathon with 🏃🏽‍♀️✨

I’ve been training with and honestly, I feel so ready for this one.

Last year, my training plan came from a very famous AI platform that everyone uses… and let’s just say I wasn’t in a great place. I’ve also noticed a few friends struggling with injuries while following similar AI-generated plans. Not naming names 👀

This is my first time working with a coach, and the biggest difference is that I’m not desperately chasing pace all the time. I’m focusing on consistency, showing up, and respecting my limits.

Turns out that listening to your body is actually a training strategy 😭

This year feels stronger, smarter, and a lot more sustainable. Now it’s time to trust the training and enjoy the ride.

Fingers crossed everything goes to plan 🤪🤞🏽

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