We’re going to say it: whoever invented the smoothie is basically a genius, right? These yummy blends are the perfect healthy breakfast on the go, a liquefied lunchtime checklist of vitamin-rich fruits, veg and supplements to boost your energy mid-day, and even a mineral/protein-spiked post-workout sip. No matter what you’re looking for, smoothies have your back. While smoothies can be the answer for an easy way to stay on top of a healthy diet, not every smoothie is created equal….
Monthly Archives
July 2018
Swedish Bitters Summer Cocktails
July 26, 2018Celebrating a blood sugar friendly, digestion aiding cocktail for the weekend! This one is perfect for sweltering summer evenings after a big meal. It incorporates Flora Swedish Bitters (US/CA) which stimulate bile flow, stomach acid secretion, and aid in peristalsis of digestion! Spoiled this week in the presence of my beautiful and loving extended family, gathering around the kitchen collaborating on dinners and chatting until late. My two favorites for good digestion: good company, and bitters! Lindsey Young is a registered…
Your Health & Wellness Routine Might Get You a Tesla
July 25, 2018Flora Inc. is pleased to announce that living a healthy life might just win you a Tesla, thanks to the Win Thomas’ Tesla Sweepstakes (US/CA) presented by Flora, running now until December 31, 2018 With the aim to inspire people to view health and wellness as more than a collection of trends but rather a maintainable lifestyle spanning all facets of your daily life, the Win Thomas’ Tesla Sweepstakes presented by Flora encourages people to reflect on their daily health routines…
Detox Your Summer Indulgences Away with Flor-Essence
July 24, 2018Summer is that time of the year we spend vacationing and indulging, which doesn’t always mean we’re living our healthiest lives. Get back to that life of balance and detox some of that excess “summer living” with the help of our light and easy herbal detox, Flor-Essence. Combining tradition, history, and time-tested results, Flor-Essence (US/CA) offers a natural way to flush the body of toxins and waste. Inspired by a traditional Ojibwa formula, the 8-herb formula was developed and perfected through…
Morning Detox Granola with Gandalf Organic Chlorella
July 19, 2018If you’ve never tried Gandalf Organic Chlorella (CA), I’m giving you two very good reasons to do so now! Number one, it covers so many of the bases when it comes to gentle detoxification (see my previous Instagram post or my blog post). Number two, I’ve gone through the trial and error of creating this chlorella detox granola so you can make it this weekend. Here’s the recipe: Lindsey Young is a registered holistic nutritionist, advocate for intuitive eating, and functional…
Muscles, Bones & Traditional European Formulas
July 17, 2018Are you calcium or magnesium deficient? These vital minerals are the building blocks of keeping your muscles and bones healthy and strong. Go traditional and strengthen the liquid way for a calcium and magnesium that is 98-percent absorbable with traditional European Salus Cal-Mag, Calcium, and Magnesium. Have you been noticing that you’re low in energy or your muscles have been twitchy? Who among us hasn’t suffered from the dreaded eye-twitch when we’re overworked? Chances are you could be lacking in…
Sleep Matters – The Impact Sleep Has on Our General Health
July 15, 2018I recently listened to a podcast that featured Dr. Matthew Walker, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, whose work I’ve been following for some time now. Dr. Walker is the Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science and the author of “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams”. When it comes to taking care of and tending to my personal health, I see four facets that play together. Sleep, obviously,…
The Dangers of Eating Too Clean
July 5, 2018I recently enjoyed a farm-to-table meal in the Malibu hills. We nibbled garden-fresh veggies and berries straight from the bush. After all, what’s a bit of dirt? A lot, apparently. A hypothesis suggests that microbes that co-evolved with us are our ‘old friends’; they protect against a wide spectrum of immune-related disorders. Some of these are present in soil and can be inhaled when out in nature. This might be why spending childhood on a farm is good for our…
Iron Deficient? Reclaim Your Energy with Floradix
July 3, 2018Our natural iron supplement has got it going on. In fact, Floradix (US/CA) is the best-selling natural liquid iron supplement in North America. It helps fight iron deficiency by promoting the formation of healthy red blood cells. Plus, this safe, low-dose supplement is formulated for easy absorption and is gentle on the digestive tract. If that’s not a win-win situation, what is? Our plant-based pride and joy is here to help everyone from athletes to pregnant women build up their iron…