Nutrition
Going Gluten-Free: Fad Diet, Myth, or Actually Healthy?
Over the last few years, we have heard an awful lot about gluten, with stores, restaurants and products actually highlighting their ‘gluten-free’ offerings in their advertising. I talk about eliminating gluten in my Beauty Detox books, because of the fact that many...
6 Common Spices That Make You More Beautiful
I’ve been learning about lots of specific foods, including spices, lately in my Ayurvedic classes this semester. I’m amazed at how spices can be used like medicine- to help balance your body and mind, and help rectify a lot of bodily imbalances that can deplete beauty...
Tea vs. Coffee: My Perspective from a Beauty Standpoint
I’ve felt incredibly inspired and introspective in every way from my trip to Sri Lanka, including thinking deeply about tea versus coffee. Coffee seems to be more popular in the Western world, but in reality, tea dominates worldwide, with about three cups of tea for...
5 Reasons Why Hot Water Can Make YOU Hotter
I feel especially motivated to write this blog after being in Sri Lanka the last few weeks, where hot water with wedges of small fresh limes squeezed in (they don’t have lemons over there) were a daily staple for me, and I believe this practice made a huge difference...
The Mighty Cinnamon Tree and All Its Benefits (Video)
Hello from Sri Lanka! I've been traveling over here in this amazing island country for the last few weeks, and have been astounded at how many amazing natural medicinal and healing plants there are! We've been exploring the spice gardens, the vegetable markets, some...
Why Bulletproof Coffee Might Not Be for Everyone
Many people really enjoy a hot cup of coffee with breakfast for their morning pick me up. These days there’s a new slant on this morning ritual that has some people scratching their heads. Even though I actually think there are much better things you can use to...
The Top 5 Reasons to Fuel Your Brain with Omega-3 Fatty Acids
It's been really important to consume healthy fats. We have discussed the important role that healthy fats play in helping us keep our skin and hair soft, supple and youthful, and also how healthy fats can contribute to our continuing cardiovascular health. Fats are...
10 Must Eat Beauty Foods For Pregnancy (and How to Deal with Some of the Cravings!)
Your diet may be one of the first things you think of once you get a positive pregnancy test (well, after the initial excitement wears off!). Pregnancy is truly a magical and sacred time. I've been fortunate enough to have helped guide multiple clients through this...
The Beauty Food Pairing Cheat Sheet! (INFOGRAPHIC)
I am so excited to talk more with you about this staple in the Beauty Detox Lifestyle. I know many of you have asked me questions about Beauty Food Pairing which I first introduced in The Beauty Detox Solution. I created this lovely infographic for you so you can keep...
Bone Broth: Mystical Elixir or Just another Food Fad?
Have you ever noticed how there is always some new food that is being ‘discovered’ for its mystical healing properties? Every year it seems like there is another fad food that people will flock to for a little while before they go back to eating the way they have all...
