A VIBRANT LIFE STARTS HERE

Peppermint is a staple for us in the winter, and this chocolate peppermint smoothie by Monique Sourinho has our sweet tooth swooning! Not only does is provide 10 grams of protein (20 grams if you use two scoops), it also covers your daily multivitamin, and gives your body a dose a healthy dose of probiotics - because at this point in the year, our immune system can use all the...

By: Katie Myers, certified Barre & Yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner This smoothie is festive, fresh and delicious! The Chocolate Coconut Vibrance tastes great with a little high quality, food grade peppermint oil. Peppermint oil helps soothe the tummy, fight off colds and bring balance to energy levels with its uplifting qualities, making it an incredible herbal supplement to incorporate at this time of year. This blend is a great way...

This little smoothie, by Monique Sourinho, can help pick you up out of your afternoon slump, or wake you up first thing in the morning. There's just something about mango and lime that screams summer, and right now, in the dead of winter, that's all we want. Curl up on the couch and think warm thoughts while you sip this antioxidant packed green smoothie. Find the recipe below.    ...

By: Jeanne Ricks, CHC   When looking at a fruit like amla, or Indian Gooseberry, you first have to get past that quirky name. There's a reason that it's so widely used in the Ayurvedic medicine system of India - and that's because it provides some significant medicinal benefits. So much so in fact that it's difficult to know where to start. But, let us begin by really understanding why...

This smoothie by Monique Sourinho combines two of our favorite flavors, peanut butter and blueberries (surprisingly delicious, I promise). We prefer to use peanut butter powder in our smoothies, both for consistency and reduced fat and oil content. The addition of chia seeds to this pretty basic smoothie recipe provides a wealth of health benefits, including antioxidants, protein, fiber and Omega-3 fatty acids. Find the full recipe below:    ...

Raise your hand if you‚d like a ‚òHappy Tummy.‚ Eating is one of life‚s fundamental pleasures, and when you don‚t have a happy tummy, everything else falls off as well. Well, fiber gets some well-deserved credit for keeping your digestive system in a good mood, but it does plenty more.Fiberis acarbohydratethat you get in plant foods:beans, fruit,grains, nuts, and vegetables. Arecent reportby the World Cancer Research Fund International/American Institute for...