Recipe: Two Great Summer Cocktails (with and without alcohol)-Minty Avocado Margarita and Pomegranate Tarragon Daiquiri
All this talk of summer, bikinis, and alcohol has us yearning for a poolside beverage. Yet, all this talk of gardening makes us want something fresh and green. What's a thirsty health nut to do?
Mother's Day 2.0: Making Mom Happy in 3 Easy Steps
It's not surprising that, until recently, your hardworking mom has looked at Mother's Day as little more than a day offâa time for lazing in bed and eating a big, rich meal or two. But something weird happened this year. Last July, she got a copy of TurboFire®. And she changed. She's lost weight, her energy's up, she's eating greatâso sitting around and eating junk food are the last things on her mind. What do you do for this new, improved Mom 2.0?
7 Colors of the Phytonutrient Rainbow: How Eating a Variety of Colors Can Keep You Healthy
Why is it that advice on healthy eating usually seems to center on what not to put in our mouths? Rather than focusing on what you shouldn't eat, let's take some time to focus on a few beautiful, flavorful, health-building foods you should eat—specifically, foods rich in phytonutrients, the naturally occurring pigments that lend color and chemical protection to the plant kingdom, while also offering astounding health benefits.
Arban Gardening Part One: Your Own, Private Eden
A year ago, Lauren and her husband, Jeff, didn't know a rutabaga from a rototiller. Today, these enterprising urbanites have a thriving veggie garden, where they've found peace, tranquility, and low-priced, fresh organic produce by the plateful. How'd they accomplish this?
Mother's Day 2.0: Making Mom Happy in 3 Easy Steps
It's not surprising that, until recently, your hardworking mom has looked at Mother's Day as little more than a day off—a time for lazing in bed and eating a big, rich meal or two. But something weird happened this year. Last July, she got a copy of TurboFire®. And she changed. She's lost weight, her energy's up, she's eating great—so sitting around and eating junk food are the last things on her mind. What do you do for this new, improved Mom 2.0?
7 Colors of the Phytonutrient Rainbow: How Eating a Variety of Colors Can Keep You Healthy
Why is it that advice on healthy eating usually seems to center on what not to put in our mouths? Rather than focusing on what you shouldn't eat, let's take some time to focus on a few beautiful, flavorful, health-building foods you should eatâspecifically, foods rich in phytonutrients, the naturally occurring pigments that lend color and chemical protection to the plant kingdom, while also offering astounding health benefits.
Spring Cleansing: 5 Great Reasons to Do a Detox
Okay, spring cleaning may not be the idyllic aspect of the season, but it makes you feel better in the long run, right?So this year, why not dial it up a notch? While cleaning out your closets and cabinets, try cleaning out something even more important—your body. We're not talking of some weird, faddish cleanse cocktail of cayenne, citrus, and that maple syrup promises detoxing and weight loss, but leaves you hungry and somewhat grossed out. There are smarter—and more palatable—ways to cleanse your body and clear out the toxins.
Namaste A-Okay: 3 Surprising Ways Yoga Benefits You (Including Weight Loss!)
The economy is a mess, unemployment is at an all-time sustainable high, and people are feeling more insecure than ever. It's no surprise that the popularity of yoga is on the rise. Yes, this may be partly due to celebrity fads or the popularity of yoga pants and the resulting need to fit into them, but it may also be that people feel out of control in their outer worlds, so they're seeking the internal balance only a consistent yoga practice can bring.At any rate, this rise in popularity has researchers buzzing.
Recipe: Baked Lemon and Herb White Fish
Let's say that you just completed the Ultimate Reset. It's been 21 days of cleansing, light foods, and you feel fabulous. That said, you're ready for a substantial meal! Well, be careful. Your digestive system isn't the same place it was 3 weeks ago. If you overload it with a heavy meal, you're probably going to feel bad. So instead of goin' all meat-and-potatoes on your gut, try this delicious recipe to transition back into a healthy, long term eating pattern.
Spring Cleansing: 5 Great Reasons to Do a Detox
Okay, spring cleaning may not be the idyllic aspect of the season, but it makes you feel better in the long run, right?So this year, why not dial it up a notch? While cleaning out your closets and cabinets, try cleaning out something even more importantâyour body. We're not talking of some weird, faddish cleanse cocktail of cayenne, citrus, and that maple syrup promises detoxing and weight loss, but leaves you hungry and somewhat grossed out. There are smarterâand more palatableâways to cleanse your body and clear out the toxins.
The Shakeology® Breakdown: Adaptogens
If you're reading this, you probably know that the stuff in the new Tropical Strawberry Shakeology is good for you and vegan. If you've looked at the back of its shiny white bag, you might even be aware that it's a tour de force of super healthy ingredients. But here's the tricky part: Do you know exactly what all those ingredients do? Welcome to the first in a series here in the newsletter featuring the different proprietary blends in this wonder shake. This week, we tackle Shakeology's vegan proprietary adaptogen herb blend.
Recipe: Coffee Spiced Rub
If you thought coffee was just for pepping people up, think again. It turns out that it's also a great way to wake up your meat! Admittedly, that sounds a bit weird, but it's true. This flavorful rub is perfect for lean beef, chicken, or fish. So ditch those chemically, sugary, overly-salty packaged rubs and read on to learn more!