nutrition

Enjoy My 14-Day Clean Eating Program, Free

Enjoy My 14-Day Clean Eating Program, Free

With the start of each new year, I always get an influx of health coaching clients. We’re all in this together! If you have goals of eating better, losing weight and shifting gears to an overall, cleaner lifestyle then I have something for you. Nourish, my 14-day clean eating program is a jumpstart to all of the above. Through an elimination diet, it concentrates on everything you can eat and sets you up for long term success. This year, I’m giving it away for free in hopes to help! You can download the program here. Let me know how you’re doing and good luck!

Top 3 Benefits of Drinking Chlorophyll Water

Top 3 Benefits of Drinking Chlorophyll Water

Chlorophyll is the the pigment found in plants that makes them green and has only recently become trendy. However, we found that many say their grandmothers would swear by the green water to help heal ailments. Stomach ache? Chlorophyll. Headache? Chlorophyll.  We recently tried the Sakara Life Detox Water Concentrate with infused chlorophyll and found ourselves wondering, whether or not it really works and how.  We spoke with Whitney Tingle, the Co-Founder of Sakara Life, to get the breakdown behind this magical green water and here’s what you need to know.

These Are the Vegan Items I Buy At Trader Joe's Every Single Time

These Are the Vegan Items I Buy At Trader Joe's Every Single Time

Each time I go to Trader Joe's I find new thing I must try.  As a gluten-free, vegan, they have so many options for me at great prices.  I've been posting my hauls on InstaStories and have many of you asking about my shopping list so here's info on what I buy every single time.  

Why Mushrooms Should Be Part of Your Diet & Skincare Regimen

Why Mushrooms Should Be Part of Your Diet & Skincare Regimen

A month or so ago, I attended a summit by the Global Wellness Institute where the medicinal properties of mushrooms was a super hot topic.  Turns out, research is being done to prove that magic mushrooms could be “better than existing treatments” for anxiety, depression and addiction.  Today, we’re seeing mushroom infused coffees, chocolates and skincare products.  Here, I investigated their benefits when ingested and applied topically. 

I Tried Sakara Life's Food Delivery Service and Am Obsessed

I Tried Sakara Life's Food Delivery Service and Am Obsessed

If you haven't heard of Sakara Life yet, let me introduce you.  The vegan meal delivery service encourages a lifestyle that goes way beyond food – think physical, mental and spiritual enhancement.  After trying the service out for a few weeks, I have to tell you, I can't contain my excitement each time it shows up at my doorstep.  And when I finish a meal, I legit get upset that it's gone.  The food is that good.  

How to Eat for Your Dosha Type

How to Eat for Your Dosha Type

Last week, I wrote about my experience of learning to eat for my dosha type and how the practice changed my life.  Many of you were intrigued by the idea and wanted to learn more about the dosha types and ayurveda so here, I talk to Judy Deutsch, MS, RD, LDN, who helps to further break down the concept.  Once you find out your dosha type, I'd encourage you to take her up on her advice!

I Started Eating According to My Dosha Type and Here's What Happened

I Started Eating According to My Dosha Type and Here's What Happened

This summer during a visit to Canyon Ranch, I met with a nutritionist who introduced me to the idea of eating for your dosha type.  As a yogi, I was famliar with my dosha type (Vata-Pitta) and the chacteristics, but never really looked into lifestyle decisions I should be making because of it.  Now, I practice living according to the needs of my dosha type in order to feel my best.  Here's why.

Recipe: A De-Bloating Juice

Recipe: A De-Bloating Juice

The holidays are clearly the hardest time of year to eat clean.  Dinner parties often don't provide a ton of healthy options (Finger foods? I'll pass.) and martinis tend to go down like water (for me, anyway).  Here's a juice recipe that I've tried by Dr. Taz that'll help to quickly reduce bloating so you can continue to party on without feeling gross.