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.
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.
A Guide to Food Labels
Food labels are not only confusing, but they're also misleading. I find this particularly annoying when looking at the words "natural" and "organic." Instead of trying to guide us into a healthier way of eating, they're purely marketing terms without regulation. Good news is, the FDA is going to start cracking down so stricter guidelines will be in place for labels. I found this article from National Geographic super helpful and eye opening. It breaks down exactly what these terms mean (and more) and how to navigate them in the grocery store.
How to Banish Bloating
30 Days to A Healthier You
According to RetailMeNot, close to one in two Americans will be focused on exercising more (47%) in the New Year, while nearly the same amount (44%) will be focused on losing weight. Sound familiar? Now, how many times have you made that resolution? How'd it work out for you?
What is A Health Coach?
In one of my recent posts, How I Came Into My Most Authentic Self and Finally Found Peace, I spoke about how I was going to start a Health Coaching practice. Since March, I've been studying nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and am at the point in the program now where I can begin taking on clients. Woo hoo! I'm excited and eager to help people lead a more balanced, healthier lifestyle. You're probably asking, 'what is a health coach anyway?' Allow me to explain...