Healthy Baking: Blueberry, Coconut & Almond Loaf Recipe
Some mornings call for a warm, nourishing slice of a yummy loaf. And yes, there IS a way to keep... Read More
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Happy National Watermelon Day + 8 Fun Facts
Guys, Happy National Watermelon Day! Watermelon is a traditional summer thirst quencher in Russia. My parents used to send me... Read More
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6 Natural Ways To Kick Start Your Digestion & Get A Flat Belly
Gut could be the most important organ in your body – after the heart! Poor digestion can be a major bump on your way to your best, most radiant you, while great digestion leads to healthy weight, glowing skin, high... Read More
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RETOX Criminals: Lauren Imparato’s 3 Rules To Eat Your Way To Success
Lauren Imparato is one of those people who is utterly, unapologetically real in everything she does. That “everything” includes packed yoga... Read More
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How Glossier HQ Got Breakfast Criminalized
‘Twas a hectic morning at the SoHo HQ of New York’s coolest beauty startup, Glossier. The company was about to launch three... Read More
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Upgrade Your Coffee: Wake Up Spice Coconut Latte
Confession: I’ve never been a coffee drinker. I’d always be the one sipping on green tea while everyone around me seemed to be having coffee meetings, buying espresso machines, and discovering new (healthy) ways to drink coffee. Outside of an... Read More
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Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes Recipe (Gluten Free!)
A warm, nourishing stack of pancakes with fresh berries, drizzle of honey and creamy tahini. How’s that for a breakfast? While... Read More
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Breakfast Criminals Superfood Porridge Bar Launches At Beaming
A little over a year ago, I got an email inviting me to visit a new superfood cafe in LA,... Read More
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Spring Clean Your Breakfast: Farmers Market Vegetable And Mushroom Frittata
Spring cleaning. They talk about it in terms of wardrobe organization and home cleaning. How about spring cleaning your recipe arsenal? We all have our go-to recipes that we’ve made so many times, we could (almost) make them with our... Read More
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3 Things To Pack When You Don’t Have Time For Breakfast
Let’s get real: while in the perfect world I’m all about a mindful, slow, leisurely mornings, in reality on a... Read More
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Lemon Raspberry Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Chia seed pudding is one of my go-to breakfasts. It’s portable, easy to make, and has countless flavor options. Inspired... Read More
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Cooking For Wellness: Strawberry Milkshake Recipe
Growing up in Russia, I didn’t know what a smoothie was until my late teens. The closest that to a smoothie that I got was what we called a “strawberry milkshake”. Did an image of an American drive through pop up on your... Read More
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Breakfast Bowl Upgrade: Make Your Own Cashew & Almond Milk
Let’s talk about nut milk. Fresh, creamy, served with the the right cereal and a handful of fresh berries –... Read More
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Wildly Inspiring: Interview with Latham Thomas, Founder of Mama Glow
I met Latham Thomas in September 2012, at the press room of Social Good Summit, which I wrote about here. She... Read More
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Cook With A Purpose: Green Dream Breakfast Pizza
Who said pizza is bad for you? A homemade pizza cooked with a purpose using high quality, fairly sourced ingredients and eaten mindfully is nothing but wonderful. That’s the thing: when it comes to food philosophy and health, we tend to... Read More
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5 Delicious TigerNut Drinks & Bowls We Made In Brazil (Recipes)
There were many reasons I was excited to lead yoga, dance & acai bowl retreat in Brazil with Jaycee Gossett.... Read More
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11 Ways To Upgrade Your Sleep & Morning Routine (Life-changing!)
Do you feel like there’s never enough time to get enough sleep or make a proper breakfast? Let’s talk about upgrading your sleep... Read More
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Not All Shakes Are Equal: 4 Steps To A Perfect Protein Smoothie
For a long time I’d have a smoothie and be hungry within two hours… Until I realized that I was doing it all wrong, and loading my smoothie on sugars (sugars in fruit still count) instead of protein and healthy fats that... Read More
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Hearty Vegetable Coconut Dhal Soup Recipe by Anna Speaks
Remember when Anna Speaks of Windy City Organics shared that eating superfoods is like getting a software upgrade for your body? In... Read More
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How To Create A Self-Love Menu, Open Face Egg Sandwich & Cacao Smoothie
Brooklyn brunch in my dear friend Sasha Nelson’s kitchen is becoming a series. It started with upgrading your toast with... Read More
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