When I first heard about
YogaEarth, a new line of supplements created exclusively for yogis, I was skeptical. There are so many "health" products in the market that make false claims and use low-quality ingredients like cheap chemical fillers, that I've pretty much given up on supplements and instead eat for nutrition to stay healthy.
But YogaEarth was different. The products caught my eye when I found out that
Elena Brower, the New York
anusara yoga instructor known for taking no-BS in her classes and most recently, as the face of the
Adidas Yatra yoga line, represented them.
She wouldn't just take any old chemical-laden supps, would she?
The Ejuva Cleanse kit.
I love spring because it's a chance to revamp your yoga practice or workout and do some serious internal spring cleaning. In its most simple form, a detox is an opportunity to give your body a break and clear out some of the old gunk, bad food and environmental stressors of the past few months. Spring is thought to be the best time to detox because it's the season for renewal. I've always been fascinated by detoxing because my health is important to me and I wasn't always so kind to my body in my youth. But while I was quick to try a detox, what I didn't know what that not all cleanses and detoxes are created equal and most importantly, detoxing didn't give you an excuse to go back and start eating like crap again.
Some of the healthy products I always keep in my kitchen.
When it comes to buying groceries, I'm a perimeter shopper. Most of my shopping is done on the outskirts of the store where the produce, grains and non-processed foods are normally kept. I'm weary of a lot of products on the market that claim to do this or that and I don't buy things with strange manmade ingredients I can't pronounce, so when I find a product that's natural, healthy and delicious, I just have to tell everyone about it. Here are a few of my absolute favorite products that keep me energized, healthy and thriving.
Got a fitness fanatic on your holiday shopping list this year? If you're looking for the perfect gift for the person who never misses their weekly yoga classes, freaks out if they can't make it to the gym or is committing to a healthier lifestyle in 2010, check out my picks for functional, unique and fun healthy holiday gifts for 2009.
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Last week, I wrote about being vegan and why I decided to do the
Thrive in 30 Challenge with a few friends. Now it's time to hear from them. First up is acupuncturist
Lisa Reichert. I asked Lisa to participate because I knew she could provide a Traditional Chinese Medicine take on Brazier's
The Thrive Diet.
I love October. As the month comes to a close, I'm finally finding the structure and balance in my workout and diet that colder temps bring.
I'm doing the
lululemon and CorePower yoga challenge, taking fun classes at
H.E.R.O. Fitness and trying new studios all around town. Needless to say, I'm a very active person and I need a lot of energy to keep going. Most people are surprised to find out I don't eat meat or drink caffeine, but to me it just makes sense. See I'm a really active person and I need a lot of energy, so I don't eat foods that will slow me down.
