Today over on my YouTube Channel I’m sharing how you can open a young Thai coconut. Coconut water is living water and it contains vitamins, minerals and is the ultimate source of electrolytes. It also helps to cleanse the blood and stands above the rest with regard to its nutritional value. Due to the cooling effect that coconut water has on the body it is the perfect drink to enjoy after a strenuous workout to help restore internal balance. Click on the video link below to join me inside of my kitchen and get the inside scoop on cracking the coconut code. Oh…..if you know someone who could benefit from this superior drink, please feel free to share this video with them. I hope you enjoy it!!!

Today over on my YouTube Channel I’m sharing how you can make your own almond milk from scratch. Click on the video link below to join me inside of my kitchen and get the inside scoop and see just how quick and easy it is to do it yourself. Oh…..if you know someone who is lactose intolerant or suffers terribly from gas, bloating and allergies, please feel free to share this video with them as a healthier alternative that they can get started with right away. I hope you enjoy it!!!

Today over on my YouTube Channel I’m sharing one of my absolutely favorite quick, easy and energizing breakfast ideas. I mean it’s got it all – fresh fruits, nourishing super foods, healthy fats and protein to keep you feeling full until lunch. Plus this breakfast is low in sugar and loaded with tons of antioxidants and nutritional value. Learn how to combine some of my absolutely favorite ingredients into a very nourishing breakfast bowl. Click on the video link below to join me inside of my kitchen and get the inside scoop. Oh and if you know someone who needs some inspiration on healthy breakfast ideas, please feel free to share this video with them. I hope you enjoy it!!!

I’m been having so much fun lately making videos. I just wanted to share the love on my blog today. In today’s video, I’m sharing with you how to make one of my absolutely favorite green smoothies. Click on the video link below to join me inside of my kitchen and get the inside scoop on how to make the BEST GREEN SMOOTHIE EVER. Oh and if you know someone who would love to start making green smoothies, please feel free to share this video with them. I hope you enjoy it!!!!

Regularly cleansing and detoxifying the body is critical for minimizing the toxic overload on the body since we are constantly bombarded with chemicals from the food supply, the products that we put onto our skin and in our hair and the chemicals found in the air that we breathe.

By incorporating seasonal cleansing into my own wellness regimen it has helped to change my life in that it helps me to not only feel better but to effortlessly maintain my weight. It has also equipped me with a way to reset my body and taste buds after traveling or when life gets in the way and with each cleanse it helps me to refocus and go just a little bit deeper with trying new foods and getting clear on why I have chosen to live a healthier lifestyle.

When most people think of a cleanse they think of some type of product, pill or potion or get quick skinny regimen. However, when it comes to cleansing the body I like to shift the focus from taking a pill or a product to a much more healthier and long term solution and that was my goal when I created and developed The Waist Management Cleanse. However, when trying to
find a cleanse that works best for you. Here are the top 5 things that you want to ask and look for.

The Top 5 Things To Look For In A Cleanse

1. Does this cleanse nourish and hydrate the body – A great cleanse will provide nourishment to the body and hydrate the body especially at the cellular level either in the form of clean foods and/or fresh juices. A great cleanse will also shift the body from an acidic state to a more alkaline state due to the hydrating and healing nature of the foods and drinks that are being consumed.

2. Is this cleanse safe – A great cleanse should be safe and free of chemicals. A great cleanse is safe in that it is not too harsh on the body causing the body to go into shock. A great cleanse should allow for you to ease into it and not be too extreme or drastic of a change. While some cleanses help to achieve weight loss very quickly most are very harsh on the body and actually deplete the body.

3. Does this cleanse help me to eliminate waste – A great cleanse should help to move waste out of the body through all of the primary elimination channels but especially through the bowel in the form of a regular bowel movement and this is where people will start to experience the weight loss that they are seeking. Excess waste in the body often manifests itself as excess weight. Eliminating waste build up in the body will help the pounds to drop off almost effortlessly.

4. Does this cleanse reset the taste buds – a great cleanse will reboot your body and reset your taste buds so in return you will start craving healthier alternatives. The proper education around cleansing and detoxing the body properly has to occur for this reboot to occur. Cravings for unhealthy foods is the bodies way of communicating to you that it needs more nourishment. A great cleanse will help to address this challenge. Participants of the Waist Management Cleanse report having fewer craving for sugar and being able to avoid the late afternoon slump as result of the cleansing principles shared during the program.

5. Does this cleanse allow me to incorporate some of its principles as a part of my everyday lifestyle - A great cleanse will definitely have principles that you can use over and over again and incorporate daily into your existing lifestyle in order to continue to experience ongoing benefits. The end goal of a great cleanse should be for participants to experience ongoing benefits for optimal health and vitality.

These are the things that you want to look for when you are seeking to cleanse and detoxify your body temple. For more information on my cleansing programs be sure to check out The Waist Management Cleanse for your cleansing support needs.

What if I told you that we need fat in our diet and that some fat is actually GOOD for you?
However, not all oils and fats are created equal.

There are 4 types of fats

Saturated Fats
Polyunsaturated Fats
Monosaturated Fats
Trans Fats

However, certain fats are in fact detrimental to our health and should definitely be avoided. Saturated fats and trans fats are typically categorized as bad fats. Saturated fats are typically found in animal products and excessive consumption of saturated fats can contribute towards weight gain, obesity, skin breakouts, and high cholesterol. Trans fats also considered a bad fat are heavily processed oils and are typically found in margarine’s and other hardened oil substances. Studies have shown that trans fats can also negatively impact cholesterol levels as well. Be sure to read food labels and choose the best option possible for optimal health.

Now on to the good fats typically identified as polyunsaturated fats and monosaturated fats. Monosaturated fats are typically found in plants and are high quality fats. They are known to improve bad cholesterol levels. However they should still be consumed in moderation.

Here are the top 5 reasons why we should eat more HIGH QUALITY FAT:

Increased Energy
Beautiful glowing skin
Hormonal balance
Helps to balance insulin levels
Anti inflammatory properties

Incorporating healthy fats into your diet is not very difficult at all. Here are some of the healthy fats that I like to consume and how I easily incorporate them into my diet on a weekly basis.

Avocado – My favorite way to use avocado is in smoothies or desserts and as a base for salads to create a creamy dressing.

Coconut Oil – My favorite way to use coconut oil is in smoothies, desserts, nut mylks and when cooking using high temperatures

Walnuts – I absolutely love them chopped and tossed on my favorite salad.

Olive Oil – I typically use it for cooking and also as the base for salad dressings

Fresh Coconut Meat – This actually saved me from dairy desserts. Its the best. I like to use it for desserts, dessert drinks, raw ice creams or when creating creamy raw vegan sauces

Kalamata olives – I love tossing them in with kelp noodles along with my favorite Italian dressing.

Here are a few of my favorite recipes that you can start using right away to start incorporating some more healthy fat into your diet starting right now!!!!

Green Pina Colada
3 cups of organic pineapple juice or fresh pressed pineapple juice
2 cups of pineapple
1/2 to 1 avocado
1/2 vanilla bean or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 cup spinach
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice

Berry and Coconut Cream Parfait (2 to 3 servings)

2 cups fresh mixed berries

Add the following ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth
1 to 2 tbsp coconut oil
2 cups fresh coconut meat (from young Thai coconut)
3 cups fresh coconut water
1 vanilla bean
1/4 to 1/2 cup coconut nectar

Using your favorite 6oz or 8oz glass layer the coconut cream and berries for a really yummy treat.

If you are a chocolate lover. Be sure to check out an older FEATURE RECIPE.

ENJOY!!!!!