November 2014 - YummeYou

Holistic Healthies Handles the Holidays!

November 27, 2014December 2, 2014 by admin

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Not only does this "healthie" hold a degree in Psychoneuroimmunology, she is is a fellow graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and works as a Dula and Yoga teacher. Oh, did I mention she created Tomorrows Roundtable, a documentary series that creates community campaigns addressing social and environmental issues using ideas imagined by…

These Healthies Double Up to Handle the Holidays!

November 25, 2014November 25, 2014 by admin

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Pilates classes can be all over the mat ... I mean MAP! I used to think of Pilates as a good stretch, but that's about it, and I wasn't looking forward to the next class. Then I met Abey and the Pilates reformer machines. Wow, what I difference! Now Pilates…

This Healthie Stylishly Handles the Holidays!

November 24, 2014November 25, 2014 by admin

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As students living together in NYC, I learned fashion and food all from Judith Jones, who is still today one of the greatest gals and friends I am blessed to have! Having Judith in my life has expanded my palate to new flavors and combinations, sparked my fascination with the customs and…

This Healthie Handles the Holidays with Love and Sweat!

November 23, 2014November 25, 2014 by admin

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Check it out. I'm that girl dancing every single song at weddings. I'm also that girl who'll drive for miles to take an exceptional yoga class. Finding the combination of the two at YogaHop felt like I had been given a lifetime supply of chocolate (raw of course)—aka the biggest…

How this Healthy Handles the Holidays!

November 21, 2014 by admin

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This gal, Katie Rayle, was a professional dancer and now has opened her own pilates studio, 1617Lab, in Santa Monica, CA. She is an innovator and gives 100% to all of her clients. Every time I talk to her she is trying something new and outside the box to…

How Healthies Handle the Holidays

November 20, 2014November 21, 2014 by admin

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Thanksgiving Day is upon us, that joyous binge day when we let our guard down and loosen our belts to make room for a years worth of deprivation-because Hell, its only ONE day and everyone eles is doing it! Except it isnt just ONE day. Goodies keep appearing on a…

Kale Smoothie in a New York Minute

November 18, 2014November 20, 2014 by admin

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Maybe it's 'cause I'm from New York and know the value of a minute. In New York, if something takes longer than 5 minutes, you're obviously from "outta town," and I'm "outta here." What I learned from NYC is that moving at that rapid pace all day from the…

Why This is the Perfect Salad to Bring to Parties

November 11, 2014December 9, 2014 by admin

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I don't know about you, but this time of year there are more holiday parties on my calendar than actual days in the week! ALARM!! This is where the holiday weight gain happens. Yes, these social gatherings decorated with snowmen and blinking lights are also full of cheese plates, too-many glasses…

Why is Kale the #1 Health Food?!!

November 4, 2014November 5, 2014 by admin

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Ok, every time people break into healthy-diet small talk, whether it's "vegan all the way," "raw is better," or just generally about losing weight and eating pure, kale is always the first food mentioned. It's as if everyone wants to immediately prove, "I got this, I got kale," talking…

Thai Cucumber and Spiced Chickpea Salad

November 4, 2014November 4, 2014 by admin

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 3-4 cups mixed greens 1 cup of cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cup baked and sliced sweet potato (purple is nice) 1 inch cubes 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup raw peanuts…