Yoga classes are fun! They allow you to meet new people, spend time with your friends, and be social all while taking care of your mind, body, and spirit. Though public yoga classes are great, private yoga sessions have additional benefits compared to a public yoga class. Most private yoga sessions are one to three people, allowing for more attention from the instructor. Below are some great benefits to having…
Sustainable wellness is achieved through coinciding lifestyle choices. Meaning, addressing only one portion of your well-being mutually exclusively will most likely not lead you to sustainable wellness. Sustainable wellness is by nature sustainable because we address ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically concurrently to find cohesion. Just as in yoga, the mind, body, and spirit are connected when it comes to sustainable wellness. That being said, the physical activity I choose…
Carrots and beets are two of my favorite grounding foods. They are loaded with nutrients and are great any time of year. This recipe is an easy way to switch up your typical salad and you can make so many different variations of this salad. Ingredients Salad Ingredients: One package of shredded organic carrots One package of organic beets cut julienne style (you can add more if you like more…
As a “super food for your gut”, plantains are a staple food in my diet. This resistant starch is packed with nutrients and loaded with health benefits. As a resistant starch, plantains don’t get digested in the small intestine. Instead, they ferment in the large intestine and feed beneficial gut bacteria. This improves gut health, encourages high levels of insulin sensitivity, and helps keep the colon healthy (thank you too,…
Holidays can be a stressful time for those who are following specific dietary protocols. There may be influence to veer off track or pressure of having to explain why we can’t (or choose not to) consume certain foods. The holidays don’t need to be stressful. We can always find ways to indulge AND stay on our sustainable wellness protocol. Yes, there have been times when I have had to eat…
Majority of us know what it’s like to be inspired by someone or something. That inspiration motivates us to do something that we don’t currently do or to “level-up.” Majority of us also know what it’s like to be inspired for only a short amount of time. Whether it be a fad or a diet that only lasts 30-90 days before we give it up. Well, sustainable wellness requires more…
Ever have those nights where you realllyyyy want something sweet, but you don’t feel like making a full recipe or whole batch? I do! That is why I created this quick and easy low yield recipe. These cookies are vegan and paleo with an abundance of flavor. You can eat them raw as cookie dough or bake them in the oven. Ingredients 1/4 cup Base Culture cinnamon almond butter 2…
The biggest contributor to my sustainable wellness with Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism has been changing my dietary habits. Coming from an Italian household where pasta, cheese, and cured meat is life this was a BIG change. Since I battled with an upset stomach and bloating after eating pasta and cheese pretty much for as long as I can remember, I am not really sure when my dairy and gluten intolerances started. Since…
Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Dominique and my life passion is health and wellness. Health and wellness is a lifestyle for me. It is the determinant of my daily choices, my top priority, and the essence of who I am. Throughout my journey I have studied many topics and tried many different lifestyle choices. Along the way I was introduced to yoga. At first yoga was…
