I get made fun of a lot by my friends (and my boyfriend!), because I don’t drink much, prefer going to bed early, and rarely if ever sleep any later than 9am. I keep thinking about something Russell Simmons told Ellen Degeneres which was basically that he rather do yoga in the morning than get … Continue reading “Stephanie Levinson’s Workout DVDs”
What to wear? No…What to EAT! That’s my big concern for a trip I’m taking at the end of next week to India! My boyfriend and I are going to a 5-day wedding in Bombay and then traveling around for a bit and the last thing I want to be is holed up in bathroom … Continue reading “What to Eat in India?? The Raw Food Solution”
Gwyneth Paltrow may have Tracy Anderson, but I have someone I would venture to bet is way better – Loi Jordon. She is the most motivating trainer and group fitness instructor that I’ve ever met and is completely invested in everyone she works with (check her out on the TODAY Show!). She gives 110% – … Continue reading “Fitness Expert Loi Jordon’s Workout Tips”
Want a guilt-free slice of heaven? Head to raw/vegan restaurant Pure Food and Wine! I can’t stress enough how truly delicious everything at Pure Food is – and I’m not even a vegetarian. I’ve gone with female, male, vegetarian, non-vegetarian, even my meat-loving boyfriend and all have raved about how in awe they are that … Continue reading “Living Raw Food: Get the Glow with Recipes from Pure Food and Wine”
For those on vegan or even a vegetarian diet it’s not always easy to get a variety of good sources of healthy fats (yes, there is such a thing!). A great alternative to fish-sourced omega-3 fatty acids, nuts, and soy, is hemp, which has amazing nutritional value. Shelled hempseed have 33% pure digestible protein and … Continue reading “Good Fat: Hemp”
If you’re a regular health food store shopper like myself you’re probably familiar with agave nectar. It’s often used as a replacement for honey, maple syrup, artificial sweeteners, and sugar as it’s considered to be a more healthful option – but is it?? While nutrition-wise both sugar and agave are fairly similar (in terms of … Continue reading “Agave Nectar: Yay or Nay?”