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.
Top 10 Sources of Vegan Protein
New Yoga Teaching Gigs!
I'm excited to announce that starting next week, I'm joining the Pavana Yoga team in Hoboken and will be teaching on Mondays at 9:30am weekly. The studio is brand new, downtown and gorgeous. If you're into a Vinyasa flow class with intelligent alignment instruction and some light rock and roll (Kings of Leon, Pearl Jam, DMB, John Mayer...), then this one's for you. Hope to see you on the mat!
New Wellness Loot Worth Buying
Lately, I've been noticing that more and more lifestyle brands are taking a wellness approach targeting how they can become part of a healthy lifestyle and it makes me so happy. Beauty brands caught onto this a while back and began creating cleaner products and marketing them towards health enthusiasts like myself, but recent mailings I received proved that this wellness thing is way more than just "trendy." It's a lifestyle that's not going anywhere... Here are some of my favorite new products that are completely on brand.
Recipe: Guacamole Deviled Eggs
Eat This for Better Skin
You know how they say you are what you eat? Well, your health and skin are proof. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), eating more fruits and vegetables adds nutrients to our diets, and reduces the risks of heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and helps manage body weight. Despite the many health benefits that eating them provide us, they report that 76 percent of the U.S. population doesn’t meet the requirements for fruit intake, while 87 percent don’t meet the requirements for daily vegetable intake. Those missing nutrients often lead to poor health, as well as leave us with skin conditions that could be helped by eating better foods. Here are some of the fruits and vegetables to reach for in order to achieve healthy skin:
4 Acai Recipes You Need to Try
Acai berries contain antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. They've been dubbed as a superfood for their anti-aging and weight loss properties. You can't go wrong with a traditional acai bowl packed with fruit and granola, however, there are other healthy, delicious recipes that contain acai. Here are some of our favorites:
4 Must-See Food Documentaries
Documentaries are underrated. There are so many informative and intriguing documentaries on a plenitude of subject matters that appeal to different interests. If you're interested in the food industry and about healthy eating, there are plenty of important documentaries that you must see. Here are some of our favorites:
How to Live Beyond Constraints
"Nothing in the past defines your future," explains Cynthia James, MA, during a lecture I listened to. She had us ask ourselves, What are you doing in the moment to stand true to who you are?, which I found to be a fascinating question. Here are seven steps to help heal and move beyond constraints so you can put your best self forward and create a future worth being excited about. Now, that's freedom.
