Detox Salad Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, soy-free and raw. Packed with nutrients and full of fiber, this salad provides lasting energy. Broccoli tends to be heavy on my digestive system and this salad is light and easy to digest. I have a few fitness shoots coming up and I need to detox from the processed sweets I’ve had recently. The natural fiber found in broccoli,...
On a daily basis, our bodies are detoxifying naturally, to eliminate and neutralize toxins that are caused from exposure to pollutions in the air, water and food we eat. Kidneys are among the vital organs that help our bodies get rid of these toxins. They help process food, medications, alcohol and so much more. Overall, their job is to keep our bodies healthy, which is...
Think back, for just a belly-aching moment, at all the sugars you consumed yesterday for Thanksgiving, such as cookies, cakes, alcohol and SO much more. Your liver is one of the main organs responsible for processing these sugars, as well as hormones, pesticides and other substances that need to be flushed from the system. If you suffer from mood swings, depression, skin problems such as psoriasis...
This is a refreshing, colorful holiday salad. It’s the perfect side dish you can throw together and bring to your Thanksgiving gathering. For a more glamorous presentation, lay each ingredient out side by side on a long oval shaped serving dish. The colors are exquisite! Holiday Harvest Chopped Salad Ingredients 6 ounces green beans, trimmed 3 stalks celery or 1 bulb fennel, diced 1 cup pomegranate seeds (about 1...
Papaya holds a rich nutritional profile containing vitamins A, B, C, folate and provides good amounts of fiber and potassium. Papaya also contains 212 amino acids, as well as several digestive enzymes including papain. Papain has been known to have ant-inflammatory effects on the stomach, especially by helping proteins digest faster. Ingredients: 5 Cherry Tomatoes 2 chili peppers 1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium tamari sauce 1 clove garlic 6...
Q: Is diet or fitness more important when trying to reach your fitness goal? A: Fitness is 30% and Diet is 70%. You can work very hard with strength conditioning and cardio, but if you are eating the wrong foods and too many calories you will never achieve your weight-loss or athletic goal. Period. While I was in Malaysia filming for Fit For Fashion TV, I...
Ingredients 1 Banana 1 tablespoon Spirulina 1 teaspoon bee pollen 1 travle spoon almond butter Dash of cinnamon Water and ice Directions 1. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smoothe and enjoy! Benefits of Spirulina: Spirulina is 65% protein and amino acids including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which has gotten a lot of attention for its anti-inflammatory properties, especially when taken with other quality Omega-3 supplements...
It's hard to find smart snacks and meals when traveling, so I always make sure to pack nutritious options. 1. Stay hydrated with fresh @smartwater for your skin and to reduce the cravings to chow down on airplane snacks. 2. Pick up any fresh fruit you can find like bananas or apples. They have lower sugar than most protein bars and include fiber to slow the...
Have you ever heard of Vertical Maple Water? If not, that’s okay because I didn’t either until I stumbled across it at a little market near my home a couple of days ago! It is seriously my new, GO-TO beverage of choice! I know, I know…a couple of weeks ago I was reaping the benefits of coconut water and don’t get me wrong, I...
Want a healthy, vegan, gluten-free dessert bar recipe that’s SUPER easy? Try this recipe that I made for Lorna Jane Active’s Move Nourish Believe blog! This recipe ONLY takes 15 minutes to make too! They’re sooo good! Try it and let me know what you think! For the complete recipe head over to this link --------> MoveNourishBelieve #lornajaneactive #healthyfood #veganandglutenfree #dessertmadehealthy #christinebullock...