There can be two food related responses to stress and upset emotions – over eating, or not eating at all. Which is healthier? Should we avoid food at all costs when unhappy to avoid binging or should we be grounding ourselves with food at emotional times?
Don’t Forget the Prebiotics, too.
We’ve heard that probiotics are amazing for the gut. These live bacteria can work wonders on the digestive system, and they have been proven to contribute to a healthy immune system and a lower risk of urinary infections. But like all living things, probiotics need food! Which is why if you haven’t heard of prebiotics yet, it’s about time you …
The Rose Remedy + A Sweet Summer Lime-ade Recipe
Summer heat makes us feel a little fiery. On a physical level we can get dehydrated, sweaty and a little cranky from all those late nights. Because our physical bodies are so inextricably connected to our minds and emotions, we tend to get heated on the inside too; we can easily get irritable, angry, resistant, aggressive and polemic. That’s OK. …
Peas: The Perfect Protein
Want to know the secret to a high energy, super-powered body this summer? It’s nothing fancy. And you’ll now find it in all Love Grace smoothies. Pea Protein. It’s one of those rare ingredients that is perfect for all of us, whether you’re about that vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free lifestyle or you just love trying new, healthy protein alternatives. …
Berries, Berries, Berries… And The Perfect Berry Bowl!
April is here and it’s all about BERRIES. Ripeness. Juiciness. Fertility. Colors. Sweetness. Creation. So here’s a recipe that involves all of the above – a superfood berry, nutrient-packed and love-filled acai bowl that’s a perfect start to your day alongside your green juice. Feel your body wake UP to spring! This time of year we start to wake up …
Ultimate Alkalizing (and delicious!) Green Smoothie Recipe
Spring is in the air! We have the most delicious, nourishing green smoothie recipe to give you that fresh start to your day! Packed with nutrients and goodness like alkalizing greens, detoxifying aloe vera, anti-inflammatory + metabolism-boosting ginger, nutrient dense + high fiber chia seeds, this smoothie will have you feeling vibrant, radiant and revitalized – literally sunlight in a bottle! Recipe: …
The Danger in Playing it Safe
“The only security possible is to start enjoying insecurity. Maybe paradoxical but all that is true in life is paradoxical. Truth is a paradox. Love insecurity and it disappears… One becomes thrilled and open.” – Osho Every moment comes with a huge amount of ambiguity. Ambiguity leaves us with choice, and this can scare us, alot. Choice makes us face …
5 Tips to Find Lightness in Kapha Season
Sometimes the transition from winter doesn’t leave us feeling as light and sweet as springtime should. We can feel darker and heavier, physically and energetically. This is KAPHA season. Kapha season in Ayurveda runs from late winter into spring. Ayurveda is India’s traditional, holistic ‘life science’ that teaches how to balance the three ‘doshas’, (vata, pitta, kapha), that form our …
Boost Your Mind and Spirit With These 10 Life Hacks
In a time of nation-wide polar vortexes, minimal daylight and pre-holiday shopping stress, we know it’s hard to stay positive ALL the time. When you’re down in the dumps, not even a swig of green sunshine could possibly lift that glum energy! Trust me, we’ve tried. If you’re starting to show signs of low energy this holiday season, see if …
A Love Note From the Love Grace Founders (Plus a Healthy Fall Vegan Chai Smoothie Recipe!)
Hello Gorgeous spirits! We’re so excited to launch our healthy lifestyle blog! Love Grace IS a lifestyle. We are committed to people feeling inspired. Lit up and in love. The goal is to have humanity fully self-expressed and loving life. Who we are: Yogis. Dreamers. Leaders. Wanderers. Seekers. Creators. Families. Lovers. Athletes. We are you. You may have first …