Body Love Insiders

Take a look at your calendar and if you have plans to travel or eat out, spend a little time looking for vegan-based restaurants or those that offer a variety of plant-based menu items. Pull up the menus and make your choice ahead of time. This way you’ll feel good knowing there are a variety of choices to keep you on track with your plant-focused lifestyle.

If you love book club, why not start a healthy recipe club with family and friends. Create a calendar of recipes (that, of course, include a helping of fiber, fat, proteins and greens), and for one day each week, members make the same recipe. It’s a great way to stay inspired to eat clean with your community.

I host a few 21 day #fab4smoothie challenges each year in the Spar app. If you are looking for a little motivation, download the app and join me, or any of the other community-based challenges. Any smoothie can be made plant-friendly with plant-based protein sources such as vegan protein powders, and even chia, flax and hemp seeds!

Start fresh in the New Year by picking a cabinet and cleaning out the chemicals. Swap in green alternatives to lower your exposure to endocrinedisrupting chemicals. Start with your cleaning supplies, and make your way through your home from the bathroom vanity to the kitchen pantry, cleaning up your body care products, makeup, and supplements.

Treat your body to some plant-based self-care by making your own spa day at home. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil and magnesium flakes to a warm bath, cleanse and exfoliate your face with a charcoal detox mask, and nourish your skin with a comforting massage oil.

Turn off the TV, leave your phone on the charger away from easy reach and head to bed to read an actual book. Choose a nonfiction, motivational or transformative story that sparks joy. This small habit change decreases your exposure to blue light, mindless late-night snacking and scrolling stress.

Almond Oil is a natural oil derived from pressed almonds that's perfect for nourishing any skin type. It’s easily absorbed and won't clog pores, promoting clear, soft, healthy-looking skin. Use almond oil as a natural makeup remover to leave your face feeling soft and revived.

Get your natural glow on and support your skin from within, with a suite of skin health supplements, including biotin, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and more.* A great choice is NOW^® Solutions Vegan Hair, Skin and Nails, since it combines many of these nutrients, including antioxidant vitamins C and E, to protect the skin from free radicals and support healthy, youthful skin.*

Vitamin B-12 is vital for energy production, DNA synthesis, development of the brain and nerve cells and is integral to cell reproduction.* NOW^® offers high-quality Vitamin B-12 in a variety of forms. As a reminder, keep Methyl-B 12 Lozenges in your purse or car so they’re easily accessible and you can take one or two each day.

Plan for a workout date with a friend or family member, and head to the trails for a long hike, leisurely walk, or casual jog. This type of workout encourages dialogue and in-person engagement.

A 20-minute workout is better than missing a sweat. Squeeze it in early morning and get it done! Roll out your mat and give it all you have got. Need a little motivation? Consider joining a streaming fitness service where you can find a ton of quick daily workouts on demand to suit your mood.

It’s time for some serious self-care. Make your own facial mask to restore your glow. And, take a little extra time for your teeth. Start by oil pulling 1 Tbsp of Organic Coconut Oil through your teeth and gums for 10 minutes. Spit out, then floss and brush with an SLS-free toothpaste, like Xyliwhite™ Coconut Oil Toothpaste Gel.