It wasn't until I studied nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and became a Holistic Health Coach that I realized the importance of probiotics. It's the one supplement I recommend all of my clients take as I truly believe that it's beneficial for balancing gut bacteria and keeping your digestive system healthy amongst other things. As a health coach and yoga teacher, my lifestyle is dedicated to finding balance, health and internal peace and helping others do the same. When it comes to taking probiotics, that part of my regimen just got easier. Enter: The morning routine.
5 Trader Joe's Snacks You Need In Your Life
Ingredient Spotlight: Kombucha
I know, you've been seeing kombucha everywhere lately; so here's what all the hype's all about. Health benefits such as detoxification, joint health, digestion and immune boosting properties are helping to fuel the Kombucha trend and popularity. According to Alex Galindez, General Manager of BluePrint®, the carbonated alternative to soda has been in high demand.
Recipe: Black Bean Brownies
Healthy Fall Recipes
Kimberly Snyder, Nutritionist & Author
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending a media launch party for Deepak Chopra and Kimberly Snyder's new book, Radical Beauty. As an avid follower of both, the spiritual leader and nutritionist, I was excited to hear what they had to say and cannot get enough of the book. It's by far the most scientifically comprehensive beauty book that's landed on my desk (and trust me, I've seen a ton). Here, Kimberly dishes on her inspiration behind the book, food diary and finding balance.
Recipe: Healthy Guacamole
Whenever Joe and I attend a party, I always bring guac. One, because it's healthy and two, because it's the only app I know how to make. I've been playing with different recipes and used to blend it in my Ninja, but have been smashing it instead and like the consistency better. Here's my super healthy guac recipe. Enjoy!
Top 10 Sources of Vegan Protein
The number one question I'm asked as a vegan throughout the past 10 years is, "What do you eat for protein?" Putting that one to rest with this new post for Self.com. Check it out.