Food Is Beautiful (And So Are You)

Photo via Olivia Rae James.

Good morning, hungry readers. I hope you're having a beautiful day so far!

What have you been eating lately?

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I'm realizing more and more how much it matters to fuel your body with healthy foods and pure nutrients. As my workout schedule has become highly active this summer, I find I need more food to satisfy my appetite and keep up with my metabolism.

I'm also in the middle of a detox: no alcohol, extra hydration, green clay, green juice when I can, and all natural, non-GMO foods whenever possible.

I recommend consuming natural ingredients, avoiding boxed foods as much as possible, and cooking simply. When I can, I steam veggies instead of frying them. I'm moving toward vegetarianism (and welcome your advice in the comments below on how to go "cold turkey" on meats!).

Photo via Sprouted Kitchen. 

I also allow myself to indulge now and then, so that I don't feel starved. (Like the bagel and cream cheese and coffee with almond milk I'm having this morning for breakfast. Yum.)

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Food is a joyful endeavor of life; it's meant to be enjoyed. Keep this in mind as part of your path toward enlightenment!

PS Some of my favorite food blogs: Sprouted Kitchen, Olivia Rae James, The Fitnessista, and Miss Fit Bliss. Also, check out YogaEarth if you need some healthy pre- and post-yoga snacks.