Health
"Healthy" Smoothies that are Actually as Bad as Junkfood
If you’re even the teeniest bit familiar with the Beauty Detox lifestyle, then you know I love smoothies. Smoothies are perhaps the best way to fuel your body with the powerful nutrients it needs from whole plant foods (think of grapefruit seed extract uses) to create...
9 Foods that Cause Inflammation and 9 Ways to Fight it
What you eat affects more than your weight. We talk a lot in The Beauty Detox Solution about how certain foods can affect your health and beauty. Foods that promote inflammation are among the worst offenders, robbing you of your vitality and vibrancy, and making you...
Getting to the Root Cause of Acne, Once and For All
Acne can be the bane of your existence. It's just the worst, isn't it? Even when it’s mild, it can keep you from looking and feeling your best, that’s for sure. I’ve had my own struggles with acne in the past, something I discuss in The Beauty Detox Solution....
Are You Deficient of this Important Immune Nutrient
The time has come again for inevitable shift to come up upon us. As summer draws to a close, so does the time you spend in the sun. This is particularly true for women in northern locations where the days are quite short and the sun doesn’t shine much in the winter. A...
Update on Organics Study: Truth or Flawed?
Hi everyone! If you’ve been following the news about the organics study I discussed in Saturday’s blog that deemed organic foods no more nutritious than conventional, then you may have noticed that the blogosphere has blown up over the controversy study over the past...
How Slowing Down Actually Speeds You Up
This past Saturday, I made it home to New York. I had been working on a film shooting in Atlanta for a few months. I use the word “made” as in how I arrived at home deliberately. Not: skipped, bounced, bounded, or any other sort of super energetic verb. I was feeling...
This Will Make You Change Your Mind About Not Buying Organic Every Time
I’ve been getting a ton of questions about a recent study suggesting organic produce and meats are no more nutritious – and no better for you – than non-organics. Is this true, and does it matter if you choose organic foods over non-organic foods, or are you just...
The Dangerous Effects of this Toxin You Might Be Consuming Daily
Fluoride: you've probably seen it labeled in certain toothpastes as an add-on "bonus", and proponents of fluoride will tell you it is a good thing that is saving us all from tooth decay. But is it? And who is really the source spreading the notion that fluoride is a...
Quinoa, Avocado, and Corn Salad Recipe
With Labor Day around the corner, I thought it would be awesome to supply you with a yummy and super healthy dish that is also easy to pack. And after you master this salad, try out my tabouli salad recipe, another crowd pleaser! The only pre-prep with this dish is to...
Have A College Body You Can Be Proud Of
If you’re headed off to college or have already started, you’ve probably heard of the notorious “Freshman 15.” While a recent Ohio State University study showed this to be a myth, the study also showed that the average student gains about 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds during...
