Picked up dinner and dessert at Chelsea market this evening. My go to dinner (when I’m exhausted) is always avocado and whatever else I got. Today happened to be yellow grape tomatoes, broccoli, walnuts, and raisins. Topped with my favorite mustard dressing (consists of olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and garlic salt). And raw chocolate chip cookies from One Lucky Duck for after…. yum!

Today’s walk in the park was pure happiness and truly a reminder to always live in the moment.

Want more guidance on this? Read Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now.

My best friend Sofia visited me this weekend from Sweden, and of course we had to get manicures and pedicures… duh girl’s weekend… and well-deserved after all the walking… 😉 Chose Wicked from Essie – one of my favorite colors for this time of year.

Ah damn, One Lucky Duck was closed this morning, but we (my dearest friend Sofia who is visiting me from Sweden) picked up two freshly squeezed juices and shared a fruit salad instead. Great way to start the day!

Homemade Raw Crackers

Mix the following in a blender: 7 cups of water, 4-5 carrots, 1 bunch celery, 8 large garlic cloves, 1 onion, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 2 tbsp. sea salt, 1 1/2 cup raisins, 7 cups flax seeds, 1 tbsp. caraway seeds, and 1 tbsp. coriander seeds. (or eliminate the garlic and onion and add cinnamon like we did in the pics). Spread out on dehydrator trays and add sesame seeds. Let dry…. Eat with various nut butters.

I’m on my way to being a certified health coach! Received my package from the Institution of Integrative Nutrition today… woohoo. Raw food and health have always been a hobby of mine, but making it official now 😉

Did you eat fresh organic fruit today? If so what? This is what I munched on… Papaya with lime and pineapple. And my fav, banana with almond butter.

• Vitamin A – This vitamin is an antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp. Food sources: spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches.  
• Vitamin C – It is an antioxidant that helps maintain skin & hair health. Food sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables.
• Vitamin E – This vitamin is an antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables.
• Biotin – This vitamin produces keratin that prevents hair loss and hair graying. Food sources: Almonds, peanut butter, banana, papaya, carrots, avocado, tomato sauce, and sweet potato.
• Inositol – This vitamin keeps hair follicles healthy at the cellular level. Food sources: Whole grains, brewer’s yeast, citrus fruits (oranges), nuts, and cantaloupe.
• Niacin (Vitamin B3) – This vitamin allows scalp blood circulation. Food sources: Peanut butter and lentils
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – This prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: Celery, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, mushrooms, avocado, and cauliflower.
• Vitamin B6 – It prevents hair loss and helps create melanin that gives hair its color. Food sources: Spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, squash, banana, eggplant, onion, grapes, and ginger root.
• Vitamin B12 – It prevents hair loss. Food sources: Dulse.

(Source: http://www.worldofhair.com/geo/vitamins.htm)

Yeah we had a REALLY good time this week 🙂

It’s important that we all get a break from our crazy lives, release some stress, relax, and recharge. I’m so ready to take on 2012! Bring it…

On our way to a river rafting tour through the rain forest in Costa Rica, we stopped by this organic fruit stand for coconut water! So refreshing….

Coconut water is a awesome drink to take as preventative medicine. It contains lauric acid the same as in mother’s milk. This lauric acid is antimicrobial, anti bacterial, anti fungal and anti protozoal.