by laurel on September 1, 2010
For the past two weeks I’ve been taking YogaEarth’s Balance Pre-Practice nutritional supplements. They are powdered drink packets developed by a group of 250 yoga teachers and are designed to “remov[e] obstacles…such as digestive issues, muscle fatigue and cramping, and mental clarity and focus.” I’ve been taking the packets about an hour and a half [...]
by laurel on August 29, 2010
I did a long cardio workout at the gym on Friday, and I left with a huge craving for…burgers and fries. Haha! Funny when that happens, huh? Well, I decided to fulfill my craving, but to do it my way with a healthy twist. It’s fun to get to indulge in “junk” foods once in [...]
by laurel on August 27, 2010
Happy Friday everyone! The weather is gorgeous in New York today with clear sunny skies and a high of 79. I have my home office windows open, but I’m hoping I can finish up work early so I can go for a stroll outside. It is soooo nice out there. I was looking at my [...]
by laurel on August 23, 2010
Were you worried when the news broke about the egg recall? I checked the brand I bought, but I was pretty sure there wasn’t any organic eggs on the list. Sure enough, the infected chickens were living in a typical factory farm in tiny cages. Since organic chickens are able to roam free and are [...]
by laurel on August 9, 2010
One of my best buddies Rose came to visit this weekend, and on Friday night we went to the raw/vegan/organic restaurant, Pure Food & Wine in NYC. Since the food was pretty pricey, we shared a few dishes and kept it light. We loved their sweet corn polenta appetizer with chanterelle mushrooms and the raw [...]
by laurel on August 6, 2010
I went out to eat at a Mexican restaurant with some girlfriends last week and my shrimp and vegetable enchiladas came with a delicious carrot salad on the side. I loved how fresh, summery, and crunchy it was. Plus it was super healthy and light. I re-created my own carrot salad today and used some [...]
by laurel on August 4, 2010
The foods you eat have a huge impact on the way you feel every day, but taking supplements can help boost your mood too. Dr. Christiane Northrup recently wrote a great article on the Huffington Post about the limitations of antidepressant medications, and gave her suggestions for a natural approach to boosting your mood and [...]
by laurel on August 2, 2010
Ever since I moved to New York, I’ve been blazing through books. I have lots of spare reading time when I take the subway to dance class, the gym, or my favorite health food stores. So, the latest book I read is called Women, Food, and God by Geneen Roth. I had the opportunity to [...]
by laurel on July 23, 2010
I’ve been very active this summer with dance classes and cardio workouts at the gym, so naturally my appetite has increased. Man, sometimes I feel like I’m snacking all day long! I often have eggs for breakfast because they fill me up and have lots of protein, vitamin D, selenium, and carotenoids (the antioxidants that [...]
by laurel on July 21, 2010
Avocados are a staple for me. I use them almost every day in salads, shakes, sandwiches, or to eat plain as a side dish. I love avocados because they’re filling and versatile. Plus they have a wonderfully creamy quality that makes them a perfect substitute for mayonnaise. I love having mashed up avocado spread on [...]