Must Watch: Forks Over Knives
Friday I bussed North of the city to sunny green Santa Rosa to stay, learn and get my yearly thorough check up with some of the top doctors in the country. True North Wellness Center is an absolute gem in a world of sterile drug pushing Western med treatment. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/must-watch#sthash.4rP1RB3l.dpuf
Hold On
Life got in the way. My sincere apologies for going underground for the last month! I wanted to catch you up with my current projects and plans.
Fit and Raw Travel Series: London
If you've been following my journey for at least a year you know that I've been waiting to launch an adventure in Europe. I still have a few posts I'd like to publish wrapping up Rancho la Puerta and my Lake Tahoe Pilates Raw Detox Weekend, but I just have to share what's going down in London town.
Feed Me Green Fest
Last weekend I had a blast exploring my favorite event of the year, The San Francisco Green Festival! Each Green Festival event features more than 125 speakers and 300 Green Marketplace exhibitors, as well as live music, hands-on workshops, family activities, local vegetarian cuisine and organic beer and wine.
5 Easy Ways To Add More Raw Food Into Your Life
Curious to give raw foods a try, but don't know where to begin?
Super Bowl Super Food Munchies
Super Bowl Sunday is a snacking extravaganza! Hot dogs, nachos, burgers, chips and dip- a truly "American" event. I like to think that's how we used to define "American." - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/super-bowl-super-food-munchies#sthash.O8BZddQo.dpuf
My Year On Raw
Today is my one year anniversary going raw! Exactly a year ago I tossed all animal products, wheat, processed sugar, alcohol and most caffeine from my "healthy" diet and embarked on a journey to supreme living.
Raw Food Nutrition with Celebrity Chef Jason Wrobel
Two weeks ago I took a whirl wind culinary tour of Santa Monica and Venice Beach in Los Angeles. As I continually add more and more raw whole foods to my diet I've under gone a complete re-education in "cooking." - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/raw-food-nutrition-with-celebrity-chef-jason-wrobel#sthash.xqti8UPT.dpuf
It Is Cool To Be Epic and Be Meat Free
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of meeting Jeff Golfman from www.thecoolvegetarian.com at San Francisco's Green Festival. His energy and presence immediately shook me to my core. We instantly connecting over our passion for raw food, positivity and well rounded mind, body, spirit, balance. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/its-cool-to-be-epic#sthash.hI0VzgpN.dpuf
Top 5 Gluten Free Snacks
Are you a snacker? While some people can exist on two to three large meals per day, I always find my blood sugar dips too low without a mid morning and afternoon snack. I literally feel my thoughts slow, speech jumble and body drag. Instead of reaching for gluten rich wheat bread or crackers, try my top 5 gluten-free purifying snacks for endless energy. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/top-5-gluten-free-snacks#sthash.rxWn0Ois.dpuf
Eating Healthy Shouldn’t Bore You To Tears
Do you eat the same thing everyday? Time to become a mad scientist and experiment!
How’s Your Bacteria?
750 trillion single cell bacteria sit in your gut. While it might sound like a nightmare, the little guys help your immune system ward off more-dangerous bugs, break down nutrients, and even manipulate how the body stores fat. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/hows-your-bacteria#sthash.SpYaMo0p.dpuf
Welcome To My Kitchen!!
Lately, I've been posting a lot of nutrient dense raw food recipes since I've been on a raw vegan kick, but this time I want to welcome you into my galley kitchen for a little "uncooking" demo.
Top 5 Filling Raw Smoothies For Breakfast
For the last 8 years I've experimented with and maintained a 100% raw vegan diet. I've learned so much about my inborn potential. Nourishing my [...]
Sun Food Super Food GiveAway Winners!
Last week was an exciting week of connecting with new readers and discussing super foods! As most of you know Sun Food generously donated hundreds of dollars worth of raw organic super foods to Epic Self to give away to 5 lucky readers. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/sun-food-super-food-giveaway-winners#sthash.68Q3hnJ8.dpuf
Morning Elixirs For Clarity And Energy
After a deep night sleep there's nothing better than opening those sleepy lids and stumbling into the kitchen with floppy slippers to quench a dry mouth and empty tummy. Morning elixirs are a simple way to add delight and energy to any morning. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/morning-elixirs-for-clarity-and-energy#sthash.jd3dcIJm.dpuf
Detox Spa Day
Taking the time every week to do something sensational for your mind and body is necessary in our stressful lives.
I’m Still High…GreenFest
Good vibrations doused my soul this weekend as I meandered around the booths at the largest green festival in the nation. Every year San Francisco beckons the eco summit into it's open arms for a weekend full of world renowned speakers and green business eager to spread their ideas, wares and community consciousness. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/im-still-high#sthash.EI0kb5YR.dpuf
Budget Friendly Guide To The Farmers Market
Eat local, eat organic, eat cheap, by delving into my top 16 tips for getting the most from your local farmers market.
The Gen Y Way To Watch What You Eat
Tracking your eating habits is a fantastic way to stay on track with your weight loss or maintenance goals, manage portion control and clean up your diet for the long haul. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/the-gen-y-way-to-watch-what-you-eat#sthash.eTDzOi0V.dpuf
The Most Important Message About Food You’ll Ever Hear
Enough said...
Superfoods: The Root, The Grass, And The Blob
As a super food junkie I am constantly adding new magical fruits and veggies into my daily nutrition. From the top ten detox foods, to acai berries, to kombucha elixirs, I have found some new nutrient dense power houses to share with you. - See more at: https://amberleesky.com/wellness-library/the-root-the-grass-and-the-blob#sthash.jgvIK2nM.dpuf
How Do You Treat Your Food?
When you begin the process of making a meal, check in with your intention. Is it to quickly cut up what you can, throw it together and gobble it down, while speed walking to your next appointment? Sometimes we can't help this situation, but ideally you'd make and eat your food mindfully. This means aligning your awareness and positive intent on your food.
Going Green With A Catch All Smoothie
I simply can't get enough of this smoothie idea. Beyond the trillion of varieties you can mix up, the blender acts like a garbage disposal or compost bin. Just toss in the last carrot, some mixed greens, a beet, the sky is the limit.
Mob Pillow Fight and Coconut Chocolate Balls
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