READ: Healthy, Local and Vegan Eats in Ojai, California by Carolyn Scott-Hamilton
March 20, 2012 by Carolyn
Filed under •-Headline, Food and Recipes, Travel, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ah Ojai, just a hop, skip and a jump from Los Angeles, this quaint and cute town, tucked in the valley of Ventura county is a hot spot for spa goers, golfers, celebrities and all around relaxation seeking folks. With wineries and olive oil tasting outlets as well as great hikes and shopping, you’ll definitely [...]
READ: Yoga Body Beautiful – Smart Before and After Class Snacks
November 20, 2011 by Adrienne
Filed under •-Feature, Food and Recipes, Health & Well-being, Holistic Living, Yoga, Yoga
The solution to our pre and post yoga hunger pangs is simple…keep smart healthy snacks available in your yoga bag or in the car. An easy option is a piece of fruit like an organic apple, pear or even a banana. Nuts or trailmix is also a great choice that will provide energy and the healthy fats help to reduce hunger and cravings. Other great options include protein shakes, raw veggie sticks like celery, peppers and carrots or brown rice crackers with hummus. When you have these healthy foods on hand, you will be less likely to stop at a local fast-food restaurant, and less likely to eat a large meal when you get home.
The Weight Loss Warrior that Lives Within You
April 19, 2011 by Janice Taylor
Filed under •-Feature, Health & Well-being, Weight Management
Will you live your best life, or will you remain in bondage to food, emotional eating, and the circumstances that life throws in your path?
Building Yourself BodyPROUD
April 1, 2011 by BodyProud
Filed under •-Feature, Health & Well-being, Weight Management
Everyone, regardless of starting point or past history, IS bodyPROUD. Yes, that means you, your loved ones and/or whoever just came to mind. There are those who are aware of it. They are the individuals who set the intention to make – and enjoy — healthy choices for both their body and/or their mind.
15 Tips: How to Escape to Sleep
December 16, 2010 by Janice Taylor
Filed under •-Feature, Weight Management
Still – wired, overworked or not, we need to sleep. Requirements vary from person to person. According to national sleep studies, most healthy adults need at least 8 hours of sleep to function best. Sleep studies indicate, in addition to the aforementioned ‘bad’ things that can happen to sleep deprived people, those who average less than 5 hours sleep per night are 73% more likely to be obese. Lack of sleep impacts the balance of hormones (ghrelin and leptin) in the body that affect appetite.
