I was so excited to have the opportunity to host a field segment with NBC’s New York Live this month. Did you catch it? Featuring Daily Harvest, I interviewed the Founder, Rachel Drori all about the brand and fell in love with it myself! The food is convenient and delicious! Check it out.

For June’s JM Approved on NBC New York Live, I had the opportunity to showcase my favorite summer travel items. From easy grab-and-go meals to baby carriers, I covered a range of items. Check out the segment here!

When it comes to wellness, there’s always something new and trendy popping up. Today, I shared my top skincare, travel, yoga and food picks with Sara Gore and Jacquie Reid of NBC’s New York Live. Check out the segment here.

When I first learned of YO1, an Ayurveda-inspired holistic wellness center nestled on 1,300 acres of property in the Catskills, I couldn’t wait to see what it was all about. As a yogi I know a bit about Ayurveda, an Indian system of medicine focusing on using nature to heal oneself, but was excited to learn more and dive in. Joe and I were invited to experience all the center has to offer over a weekend and were beyond impressed by the service, practitioners, meals, programming and property. I knew as soon as we walked in that I was in the right place when the front desk concierge greeted us by saying, “Namaste.”

Today was a big day! I launched my new branded content segment, JM Approved, with NBC’s New York Live TV. I’m over the moon about this opportunity and will be hosting these segments the first Wednesday of every month to start. Here’s my first segment, “Winter Skincare Tips.”

When looking at all of the trend predictions for the new year and analyzing the products that come across my desk and emails that that flood my inbox, I honed in on trends that I personally think will explode. Here are the top five wellness trends to get excited for this year.

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!

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.

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.  

As a holistic health coach and someone who's super conscious about what I eat (hello, gluten free and vegan, a restaurants nightmare), my biggest downfall is portion control.  The thing is, I know better, but often times, can't help it.  No matter what your eating habits or weight loss goals are, here are eight tips for better portion control.

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. 

When I coach clients into healthier lifestyles, I always emphasize eating clean – minimal processed foods that offer maximum nutrition.  It's not a diet, but a lifestyle. Personally, when I decided to go vegan over ten years ago, it's because I wanted to eat as clean as possible.  Here's what that really means and how eating clean will help you jumpstart weight loss, clear up your skin, increase energy and get better sleep.  It's a sustainable lifestyle shift and once you reap the benefits, you'll never go back.

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 do you guys feel about eating your skincare?  Into it or pass?  As with most nutraceuticals, the ingestible collagen trend has me skeptical of its efficacy, yet intrigued.  I've been receiving pitches from publicists about the hot topic for a while now and after getting hooked on Sakara Life's Beauty Chocolates, decided it was time to dig in and find out they really work.  Here, Dr. Mona Gohara gives an honest answer.  

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!

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.

When we think of aloe vera, the first thing that comes to mind is the plant’s power to soothe our skin after we’ve spent too much in the sun. That is just one of many health benefits our body gets from the medical plant.

SOLE, salt water made with super concentrated HIMALAYAN PINK SALt, IS know for it's detoxing properties. However, drinking it daily can also HELP WITH DIGESTION and SLEEP DEPRIVATION. Here's why you should get involved.

Just as the leaves on the trees are about to change, it's time for our palettes to adjust as well. Fall is here! And that means it's time to try something new. With the help of some of our favorite food bloggers, we're rounding up the most delicious vegan dishes to whip up at home. 

If you're anything like us, you have a sweet tooth and baked goods are hard to pass up!  Martha Stewart shows us how replacing the gluten in wheat flour for cornstarch will still give you the same irresistible taste.

For the past two weeks, Joe and I ate our way through Italy.  Literally.  We visited Sorrento, Capri, Florence, Rome and everywhere in between – eating.  As a gluten-free vegan, eating in Italy is always challenging.   My coveted smoothies, acaí bowls and salads are nowhere to be found abroad.  Here, I share the challenges I faced when flirting with gluten and some go-to Italian meals that I put together off of restaurant menus.  While it's not easy for me to eat anywhere but in NYC or LA (they just get me!), it's doable.  If I can do it in Italy, you can do it anywhere.

Turmeric is more than a flavorful cooking spice. It's also a powerful nutritional supplement, containing bioactive compounds with effective medicinal benefits. For starters, Curcumin, the most desirable extract of turmeric, has major anti-inflammatory benefits.  Here are seven health benefits of turmeric. Get ready to sprinkle.

Summer is in full swing! The days are longer and there's an abundance of sunshine, which makes the perfect recipe for summer adventures. Whether you're lounging in the sand, hiking some trails or just taking a walk on your lunch break, make sure you're setting yourself up for success in the snack department.  After all, we work hard for our summer bodies!  These five vegan-friendly snacks have been our go-tos.

Pair this with gluten free bread and it's a dream appetizer for us.  Full of vegetables and flavor, this white bean hummus and mushroom bruschetta is easy to make and a healthy appetizer for any summer bar-b-ques.

Piná Coladas are a summertime fan favorite and we've found an even better and healthier way to enjoy them.  Condensing what would normally be a 425 calorie drink down to just 115 calories by the substitution of coconut water.  And we think they taste even better this way!  Here's the how-to:

Since receiving my health coaching certification, friends and family are constantly asking me about healthy breakfast ideas.  It seems all anyone eats are eggs!  If you follow me on Insta, you already know that I love making bowls and smoothies that are full of nothing but nutrition.  Here are five well-balanced breakfast ideas (including my yogurt bowl and chocolate, banana smoothie) to begin incorporating into your mornings.  

Teaching people how to navigate the grocery store in order to eat their healthiest is one of the most rewarding parts of being a health coach.  Once you show someone once, they'll never look at the food store the same again.  In honor of National Nutrition Month, here are 5 simple tips for success at the grocery store.

In need of a re-energizing, midday snack or a morning pick me up? You're going to want to try these bite sized protein balls. Delicious, healthy and great for on-the-go!

Here in NYC, we don't exactly have "margarita weather" today, but the sun is shining somewhere, so to celebrate National Margarita Day, here's my favorite recipe.  And yes, of course it's healthy!  Haven't you ever heard of the tequila diet?

Quick, flavorful and super healthy. This chili is our spin on the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's delectable recipe and perfect for cold winter nights.