Detox Smoothie

This recipe is delicious and energizing. After seeing it on wellangooodnyc.com (one of my favorite websites) I tried it and had to post. For those of you who want to have greens in your smoothie but don't want to taste them, this is the smoothie for you. It is also an amazing antioxidant punch to have before you indulge in all of those V-Day treats. It's packed with 11 grams of complete protein and omega 3s and maca is known to have numerous health benefits like tons of B vitmains for energy. Enjoy!

P.S. if you don't have a blender, I highly recommend the nutribullet. It's small and powerful.

(Photo: Jennifer Kass for Well+Good)

The Heart Chakra Smoothie

1 or 2 kale leaves

1 cup fresh organic strawberries

1 frozen banana

1 Tbsp maca

1 Tbsp hemp seeds (blend first with water to make homemade milk)

1 cup filtered water

Top with Goji berries and sweetened cacao nibs to taste

(Recipe from wellandgoodnyc.com)

Natural Skin Care

Don't new skin care products make you so excited?? This year I'm dedicated to using more organic and natural products so that I can feel good about everything I'm putting on my skin. If I'm going to worry about what chemicals I put in my body, (2014 I am dedicated to being more health conscious!), I should also pay attention to what chemicals I put on my sensitive skin. A couple of my favorite natural brands include Tammy Fender, Tracie Martyn and Tata Harper. Do you use natural/organic products? Below are some that I've either personally tried and loved or have heard great things about. 

Farmaesthetics 

Favorite Product: Facial to Go Kit

Dr. Haushka

Favorite Product:  Soothing Mask MI

Tammy Fender* (My favorite natural brand)

Favorite Product: Tie between Intensive Repair Balm (some people think it's better than La Mer) and the Sensitive Skin Travel Kit (so you can try out six products)

Tracie Martyn

Favorite Product: Enzyme Exfoliant (gentle yet effective - love love this exfoliant)

Tata Harper 

Favorite Product: Rejuvenating Serum (makes skin so soft)

Korres

Favorite Product: Tie between Greek Yoghurt Advanced Nourishing Sleeping Facial and the Quince Lip Butter (one of my all time faves)

Caudalie

Favorite Product: Premier Cru Eye Cream (makes you look like you've had 12 hours of sleep)