Confessions Of A Makeup Hoarder

Happy October!!!  Though it is already the 3rd.  If you go into any store, website or even watch TV you will see the Pink Ribbon everywhere.  We are in full Breast Cancer Awareness month.  We all know someone who has bravely battled and it’s quite the heavy topic.  So let’s make this fun!!!

I haven’t shared with you all but I worked for a very fast paced, high fashion makeup company for 8 years.  It became a real passion of mine and I enjoyed it for many, many years.  Since I’ve become more health conscious only on the latter part of my life, makeup has been the hardest area to change.  

I’m sure many of you can relate.  You walk into a beautiful department store and are bombarded left and right with different cosmetics lines, the latest colors, the promise of youth, etc.  We all get mesmerized by the beautiful packaging, the stunning makeup artists and the overall experience of sitting down and getting a one-on-one consultation.

I’ve SLOWLY have been adding products here and there but I hadn’t gotten rid of any.  Keep in mind 8 years of receiving makeup for free plus EVERY collection I just had to have = A LOT of MAKEUP!!!  Plus I have a thing with throwing things out.  You know the term... “waste not, want not”  Yup, that’s me!

Yesterday, I finally yanked the bandaid off and started from scratch.  And yes I did get rid (not throw out) all of my not so healthy makeup. So for this month I want to share with you all my must have beauty finds.  Now before you all ask me how is this relative to health and wellness let me answer you.  Your skin is the largest organ in your body.  It protects you but it still absorbs any products on your skin and therefore travels to your blood stream.  And if it’s not the healthiest it’s probably a good idea to stay away.  

So let’s have fun and I hope this brings a bit of awareness to what you are putting on your body.  Also, a special extra thanks to my sister who gave me a very generous gift card to give the me extra push and finally get rid of my makeup.  Otherwise, I’d probably would keep pushing it off.  

Peace & Health

J-

Vegetarian Potato Leek Soup

It's funny how I will have a plan in my mind of what to make for dinner and then something catches my eye and everything changes. I woke up this morning to a beautifully cool, crisp fall morning. Fall = pumpkins to me.

I was all set with my shopping list. I walk into Trader Joe's when I spot a large bag of organic russet potatoes. How could I pass on them?!? Right away I thought potato-leek soup! I love the fall! There is nothing than a hot bowl of soup to warm you right up.

And what's great is Mondays mom and I typically cook together and try to get a few meals out for the week. So here is our version of Potato-Leek Soup.

2 liters of vegetable stock
2 chopped leeks
1 large chopped onion
5 cubed medium russet potatoes
3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 Rapunzel vegetable bouillon (herb & sea salt)
1 cup of finely chopped chives
pepper to taste

In a large pot add oil, leeks and onions. Once lightly caramelized add garlic and Rapunzel followed by potatoes and vegetable stock. Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Depending on your liking added filtered water if it is too thick.

Once cooked plate and top with some fresh cracked pepper and chives.

What's great about our version is not only is it vegan but you are cutting a considerable amount of calories by not adding heavy cream in compared to a more traditional version.

Hope you enjoy it!

Peace & Health
J-

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Thank you all so much!

Peace & Health
J-

Juicing, Painting & Motherhood

Hi everyone!  Hope everyone is having a fab week!  I just wanted to fill you all in on what is going on my neck of the woods this past week.  Hubs is on vacation and our home is in full facelift mode.  As exciting as the end result will be it has been chaotic.  Between the mess and kids not being able to access all their favorite toys I am ready for next week to be here already when this will all be a distant memory.

On top of that on Monday was my birthday.  I decided I wanted to do another juice fast and though the last one I did was 7 days back in April I found a 2 day juice detox from a peer at Integrative Institute For Nutrition.  It’s not bad at all but I think I should have planned this on a week I had less going on.  I wound up caving in around dinner time and had a hearty portion of my homemade lentil soup and half an avocado.

I haven’t been hungry or tired and I think that my biggest challenge is that I love dinner time.  I love it not only because of the food but of what it entails.  It’s the only time of the day the entire family sits down.  We take our time (for the most part), enjoy our meal and talk about what happened during the day.  Sure I could have sat there with my mason jar of juice but I didn’t.  And I don’t feel guilty either.  I figure I eat really well all the time and this is just a little tune up to my system.

Friday will be my second and last day.  I’ll let you know how it goes On my next post and I will share recipe.  I won’t be posting till next week.  This weekend I am very excited to be a part of IIN’s Conference on Saturday and Sunday.  I’m sure after two days of information from nutrition experts I will have endless posts to share with you all.

Peace & Health
J-

Non-GMO Project App

As if food shopping wasn’t enough of a headache!  as conscious consumers we now have to worry which foods are genetically modified.  Well The The Non-GMO Project has now made it easier for us.  Just download their free App for your IPhone and with just the touch of your finger tips food shopping nightmares will be a thing of the past.

The app has brands that have enrolled and are verified non-GMO.  And if you already didn’t know The Non-GMO Project is a third party verification program in the U.S. So there is no need to worry about misleading information.

The App is very easy to navigate and product searching can be done based on type, brand name, product name and key words.  Plus can find local retailers that carry non-GMO products.  Another feature is that the App contains tips on how to avoid GMOs.  

For me and my family this one is a no brainer.  Quick, free, informative and honest!

Peace & Health

J-

Taking The Weekend Off

Hi friends!  I hope you all had a wonderful week!  I know I did!  Today I spent the day with my two closest girlfriends.  We started with breakfast, a little home shopping and they even came to Feng Shui my bedroom and my kids room.

Today I had a couple of emails asking me for information to possibly collaborate with me.  There are ALOT of exciting things coming our way.  It won’t be for a while but nevertheless still VERY EXCITING!!!

I decided to take the weekend off and focus on my studies so my posting will be very limited.  Any emails I will answer but there will be a bit of a delay.

Thank you all for being dedicated followers.

Peace & Health,
J-


I almost forgot!  In case you didn’t see my facebook post last night tomorrow is the last night you can watch Genetic Roulette  for free!

Broccoli Sprouts

I am huge fan of pea sprouts.  I have them everyday in my green juice but I am very excited to share that while studying I have found two other types of AMAZING sprouts.  Yesterday, I was at Whole Foods and finally got a chance to look for these magical little greens.

I had eaten them in the past in wraps and salads but I had never gone out of my way to buy them.  What I learned was that broccoli sprouts are 50 times more powerful in fighting cancer than the standard broccoli we find just about anywhere.  In 2011, The University of Illinois found that when combining broccoli and broccoli sprouts you nearly double the anti-cancer effects.  The  inside lid of the container states the following, “While studying broccoli and broccoli sprouts at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine, scientists identified a natural compound, sulforaphane GS( SGS), which supports long-lasting antioxidant and essential cellular function.  A fat-free food, broccoli sprouts are a good source of Vitamin C.  Diets low in fat and rich in vegetables (like broccoli sprouts) and fruit may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease of many factors.”

I know the holistic and more natural approach is still very new and often with newness there is doubt (rightfully so.  After all it is our lives) But to have one of the countries top medical universities such as John Hopkins conduct a study and make such a statement to me is groundbreaking.  Plus for me it is absolutely delicious!  And very easy to incorporate.  I just added it to my daily green juice but it is just as delicious in a sandwich or wrap.  Just keep in mind to keep it alive!  No cooking these little green guys.  You want them a alive as possible to gain the most benefits.

As mentioned I found mine at Whole Foods.  If you have a green thumb you can easily grow them out of a mason jar or purchase a kit to grow your own.  It only takes about 6 days for them to be ready.  I lack the green thumb and I am very fortunate to have a husband that truly enjoys gardening in the summer (that is how we have such an extensive variety of produce).  So for the mean time I’ll be purchasing until I get the courage to sprout my own.  Find your local BroccoSprouts retailer at http://broccosprouts.com/

With everything that I write about I just want to emphasize to look into further research and make sure you are comfortable with what you are eating and doing.  My goal is to perk your ears and share as much valuable information that comes along my way.  Always remember to be your own active advocate in your life.

Peace & Health
J-