3 Ways to Control Your Portions!
health + fitness
June 24, 2012
Ashley
portion control. It's great to eat clean, but if you're eating portions that are way too large, you undermine your diet! So here are 3 three ways to eyeball your portions to know if what's on your plate is just right or too much: 1. Protein The Size of an iPhone The traditional way to…
3 Ways to Battle Emotional Eating
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
Even though I consider myself to be pretty health-conscious when it comes to diet, I still have a complex emotional relationship with food. Last Monday, I had a really rough day at work (Strike 1!) and came home to a messy apartment (Strike 2!). Then I logged into my bank account online and remembered that…
3 Things Her Body Says About You
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
A few weeks ago, I was at a birthday party at a small club in NYC. The spot was packed and hot. My gold strappy shoes were pinching my feet, but the DJ was spinning some great hip-hop/R&B music so I didn't mind. And, just as the bass dropped on "Hypnotize", I was startled…
ChicFitChef’s Top 10 Summer Workout Playlist
- health + fitness
- June 24, 2012
- Ashley
Music can really take you there when you're pushing through a workout. The rhythm, the build, the bass- everything can really work together to take you to new heights! Also, studies show that people who work out to music burn more calories on average than those who don't. [1] [2] The pacing of the song, measured in…
5 Daily Rituals to Reconnect
- health + fitness
- June 23, 2012
- Ashley
Living such busy lives can really detract from the ability to reconnect with oneself, with others and with the earth on a spiritual level. No matter how spiritual or religious you may be and no matter how busy, it’s always a good idea dedicate some time to awareness, thanks, and balance. Try some of these…
Back to basics: Causes for hair loss and their solutions
- hair + beauty
- June 20, 2012
- Ashley
This post is for our new Thank God I’m Natural readers. Our vets can learn a thing or two from this as well, but this one is for our newly transitioned babies. Once you decide to go natural, you’re going to have to figure out your own hair regimen, go through a plethora of products…
Natural Chic of the Week: Tamara Natalie Madden
- life + style
- June 18, 2012
- Ashley
She’s a Leo. She’s no nonsense, and being natural is literally, in her roots. Growing up on the tiny island of Jamaica, 34-year-old Tamara Natalie Madden was raised around family who embraced all things organic. But her road to naturaldom incurred a few bumps and even Jheri Curls, but hey, we all fall. But successfully…
Food Inc.: A Must See Movie
- health + fitness
- June 15, 2012
- Ashley
Directed by Robert Kenner, Food, Inc. is a brilliantly put together documentary film about the United States food industry. The film goes behind the scenes to provide an inside look at how food gets from the farm into our supermarkets and restaurants. You will be surprised and shocked by some of the captured footage provided…
Cracked Wheat Salad with Dijon Brussel Sprouts
- health + fitness
- June 15, 2012
- Ashley
Ingredients (a meal for 2 – if you’re alone, call a friend, and tell them you’ll cook tonight): 2 uncooked chicken breasts 1 can of mandarin oranges 1 cup of sliced almonds 1 cup cracked wheat 6oz of spinach (about 3 or 4 handfuls) Mango-Coconut Dressing (I recommend the following brand featured in the picture…
Top 7 Foods for Healthy Hair Growth
- hair + beauty, health + fitness
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Seafood Some seafood like salmon and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and B12. Omega 3s help prevent dry scalp, promoting healthy hair growth. Spinach and leafy greens Dark greens contain high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C which help produce sebum. Sebum helps shield the hair and lock in moisture.…
Green Smoothie Recipe: Spinach Coco-berry Smoothie
- health + fitness
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Ingredients: 1.5 C. coconut milk 1.5 C. water 1.5 C. blueberries (frozen or fresh) 1.5 C. raspberries (frozen or fresh) 1.5 C. baby spinach (washed) 4 raw egg yolks 2-3 Tbs. honey or sweetener to taste Directions: Combine ingredients into a blender. Blend until smoothened to desired consistency. Add honey or sweetener to taste. Enjoy!…
Summer Trends: Orange Lips
- hair + beauty
- June 14, 2012
- Ashley
Try out some of these orange hues from affordable brands: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Siren Moon Drop Lipstick in Orange Mood Drop Lipstick in Orange Flip Cover Girl Blast Flipstick Lip Color in Stunner Queen Collection Lip Color in Into the Red Mac Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Good to Go L’Oreal Colour Caresse…