A recipe from the “Gourmet Grilling” feature in our newly released Purely Summer Magazine. This gluten-free flatbread is light, yet incredibly flavorful and satisfying–thanks to the juicy blackberries and drizzle of honey. It makes a wonderful summer appetizer, especially when paired with a sparkling glass of champagne.

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Grilled Fig Flatbread with Blackberry, Goat Cheese, Pistachio + Honey

Summer is in full swing and our Purely Summer Magazine has arrived!

A peek at what you’ll find inside: 

 – Over 25 seasonal recipes

– Venus Williams, American tennis superstar dishes on her on diet and workout routine

– Popsicles 3 Ways

– A Make-Your-Own Mojito Bar

– 3 Giveaways

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Our Purely Summer Magazine Has Arrived!

We just released our beautiful Purely Summer Magazine, packed with over 25 delicious seasonal recipes, cocktails, entertaining ideas, shopping guides + much more. One of the best parts about our magazine is getting to team up with amazing companies, bloggers and contributors.

Since we love our fans, we’re hosting three different giveaways throughout the next few months to introduce you to two of these fab companies and one of our favorite healthy food bloggers. Plus, let you win some awesome goodies of course : )

Here’s what’s coming up…

Meet Sambazon.

Here’s how it all started on the beaches of Brazil: http://sambazon.com/meet-us/our-story/. Our founders are still managing the company today!
SAMBAZON stands for SustAinable Management of the Brazilian AmaZON. Here’s an infographic  about some of things we do to do our part http://sambazon.com/blog/sustainability-infographic/
Some of many recipes: http://sambazon.com/recipes/
Search for Sambazon near you: http://sambazon.com/locator/

Giveaway: 7/21-7/25 we will be hosting a giveaway for one lucky winner to win a case of Sambazon Smoothie Packs + a Sambazon Recipe Book!

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Website, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus

Meet EleVen by Venus. 

Venus Williams started EleVen by Venus in an effort to expand the options of active wear that could be both stylish and practical. After arming herself with a degree in fashion, she began a company that would allow consumers to express their individuality, while cultivating strength and confidence.

Giveaway: 7/28-8/1 we will be hosting a giveaway for one lucky winner to win the EleVen by Venus activewear outfit above!

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Website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram

Meet Angela Liddon, author of “The Oh She Glows Cookbook”  

Angela, a self-trained chef and photographer started the beautiful, drool-worthy blog, Oh She Glows, where we first discovered her. Oh She Glows is a gorgeous food blog–free of meat and dairy and for the most part, gluten, soy and processed foods. Angela takes healthy foods and makes them interesting, decadent and utterly satisfying.

Angela just recently published “The Oh She Glows Cookbook“, a collection of over 100 wholesome recipes–revamped classics that anyone will love, including not-so-healthy eaters.

Giveaway: 8/18-8/22 we will be hosting a giveaway for one lucky winner to win a copy of “The Oh She Glows Cookbook”, so stay tuned!

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As fun as traveling to a new place is, the mad dash through airports can be incredibly stressful. While many airports are doing a much better job about offering healthy food options and some that cater to food allergies/sensitivities, trying to track these options down is usually harder than trying to figure out where your terminal is and sometimes you just won’t have the time to get over to the other side of the airport. I’ve spent many late nights in airports, desperate for anything to eat, and found myself making some not so smart choices. I learned my lesson and started planning ahead so I’d stay fueled both at the airport and once I arrived at my destination.

Carry-on snacks or future meals can be tricky because of TSA rules, but think about some of your favorite treats and how you can repackage them.  Here’s my go-to list for snacks and small meals that I might need.

WATER BOTTLE – This seems like common sense but can easily slip your mind when packing. Most airports now have water fountains with a spigot for water bottles once you get through security. Both the altitude and pressurized cabin make you more dehydrated, which can sometimes feel like hunger. Take a full water bottle on the plane so you stay hydrated. Choose beverages that are low in sugar and caffeine on the flight as well. I stick with seltzer and a lemon or hot tea.
FRESH FRUIT + VEGGIES – Save yourself at least $2 and pack fruit like apples or clementines. Pick firm apples, such as Granny Smith, to avoid bruising. Clementines are also a great option because they are easy to peel and make less mess than oranges. Cut up veggies like carrots, celery, or broccoli and bring them along in a sandwich bag (just make sure you pick something that will stay at room temperature and doesn’t have a high water content like cherry tomatoes or cucumbers).
BABY FOOD POUCHES– I know this sounds strange, but these little pouches can be lifesavers. Ella’s Kitchen has many varieties in 3.5 ounce packages that can be back in a carry-on if you’re flying. The “Red One” and “Green One” smoothies are my two favorites. Think of it as a small smoothie and a great way to get in a serving of fruit. Bonus points if you find one that includes vegetables.
PRE-MEASURED OATMEAL PACKS – This is one of my favorite tricks. Measure out your normal serving of quick cooking oats and any mix-ins like nuts, flax seed, spices or dried fruit into sandwich bags. I do this for every breakfast while I’m away. This is much more cost efficient than buying individual servings and definitely cheaper than anything served at a restaurant. Once you get into the terminal go to a coffee shop or kiosk and just ask for a small cup of hot water. Grab a spoon, mix in your oats and let sit for a few minutes. You can even pop a lid on the cup and take it on the plane until you’re ready to eat. Not in the mood for hot cereal? Grab a cup with a little cool water (find a water fountain) and mix in the oats and one of the baby food pouches. This will have to sit a little longer, but the oats will still become soft and you’ll have an awesome combo of whole grains and fruit.
KNOW YOUR PORTION SIZE – Grabbing a bag of trail mix or a few granola bars to throw in your carryon before heading out is an easy choice, but it is just as easy to graze on a big bag of food throughout the day without realizing how much you’ve had to eat. If you have a long flight or want a higher protein snack, pre-portion any trail mix. Aim for 1/4 to 1/3 cup serving sizes to keep calories and fat in control. Nuts are a great source of protein and healthy fat, but handful after handful will add up when most of the day is spent sitting. Purely Elizabeth’s 2oz bags of granola are also a great option to keep portion sizes in control while getting plenty of whole grains to keep you full!

Alex London-Gross, MPH, CHES spends her day managing childhood obesity prevention programs with the Virginia Alliance of YMCAs. She became interested in public health, and specifically obesity prevention, after living in Philadelphia and witnessing how the environment shapes our food choices. Alex has a B.S. in Biology from Drexel University and a Masters of Public Health from the George Washington University. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist and volunteers time by teaching cooking classes for local youth. She is passionate about helping people achieve their full potential by staying healthy. In her free time, Alex is a Pure Barre teacher, an avid half-marathoner, and a gluten-free baker. She write the blog Quarter Life Cupcake, which chronicles her life as a 20-something and features many gluten-free and often vegan recipes. You can follow Alex on Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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Coming SOON–our Purely Summer Magazine! This issue features over 25 seasonal recipes, a juice roundup from The Chalkboard Mag, 3 giveaways, a guide to crafting acai bowls + much much more : )

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Celebrate the 4th with our gourmet cookout menu–complete with Blueberry Sparklers, a Watermelon + Feta Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad, homemade Veggie Burgers and a Berry Crisp a la Mode. Have a wonderful sun-filled holiday! 

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4th of July Entertaining In Style

Purely Summer Mag sneak preview! A simple Pea Hummus that will make a delicious + refreshing 4th of July appetizer. Stay tuned for more sneak previews and the full magazine coming soon…

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Summer Mag Sneak Preview!

A sneak peek from our Purely Summer Magazine! Coming soon… stay tuned for Grilled Polenta Bites, Crafting the Ultimate Acai Bowl, 6 Napa-Inspired Recipes, Make-Your-Own Mojito Bar, 3 giveaways + a surprise interview with an inspiring professional athlete.

To hold you over for now, check out our Purely Spring Magazine.

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By Julie Peláez and Jo Schaalman

It’s hard to believe that people change the oil in their cars more than they cleanse their bodies to keep them running better and longer. Your everyday aches and pains, sluggishness, allergies, breakouts, digestive woes, and anxiety bouts are all “check engine” lights going off and signaling it’s time for a tune-up.

Cleansing will help you feel better, sleep better, look better, and have more energy to perform better. The good news is that you don’t have to follow a fasting cleanse to benefit from a detox. Our bodies are designed to “always be cleansing.” At the Conscious Cleanse, we call this “doing your ABCs,” which means tuning into how food makes you feel so you eat in a way that supports your body’s well-oiled toxin-flushing, detoxifying machine.

Here are 4 easy tips for detoxing daily—without following a strict regimen or completely boring food existence. Just by following these healthy, sustainable habits, you’ll see a difference in how you feel immediately. And there will be a compound effect over time if you stick with it.

1. BE A GREEN MACHINE: Dark leafy greens are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. They’re alkalizing so they help our bodies balance acidic conditions caused by poor food choices and environmental toxins. Leafy greens improve our circulation and are high in fiber, which increases elimination, aka moving toxins out of the body. They also help keep our immune system strong. Try ‘em all: kale, arugula, romaine, Swiss chard, collard greens, and spinach in salads, lightly steamed, or in a green smoothie.

If you’re thinking “yuck,” hold on a sec. If you haven’t tried a green smoothie yet, it’s time to bust out your blender and discover how delicious they can be. Your favorite fruit like bananas, apples, pears, peaches, mangoes, or blueberries will add sweetness, fiber, and nutrients. Check out our green smoothie guide today and start experimenting yourself.

2. PASS ON NOT-SO-GOOD FOOD: Eat less sugar, processed foods, and alcohol, which create an acidic environment, compromise immunity, and lead to inflammation, which in turn, leads to many health problems. We know this can sound hard to do, but try keeping these foods off your plate for two weeks and see if you don’t notice a difference in how you feel after you add these foods back in. You may be surprised at how tired and moody sugar makes you feel.

3. DRINK MORE WATER WITH A TWIST. This is your secret weapon for daily detoxing and vibrant health. Your body needs water—half your body weight in ounces daily—to move toxins out and to thrive. Start the day withwarm lemon water (juice half a lemon into a quart of almost boiled warm water). Drinking warm lemon water first thing in the morning will gently wake up your digestive and lymphatic systems, which helps flush out toxins and improve elimination.

4. DITCH ALLERGENS: Did you know that many health challenges—weight gain, mood swings, PMS, depression, anxiety, irritability, headaches, skin issues, pain, brain fog, asthma … the list goes on—can be linked to the food you’re eating? To identify potential food sensitivities, eliminate the most common allergens: dairy, gluten, soy, and eggs. Look at foods that you crave and eat the most—they just might be the foods you’re most sensitive to. Keep these foods out of your diet for at least five days and then one by one slowly reintroduce them and watch for any of your common symptoms to re-appear.

You might be thinking, “If I don’t eat fill in the blank (cheese, bread, pasta), what will I eat?” Take one item at a time and focus on what you can add to your diet in place of these foods. Try homemade hummus with celery instead of cheese and crackers. Use a collard green to make a wrap instead of a tortilla. Find more detoxifying dishes in our book The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days. Or sign up for our weekly email updates and get our free e-cookbook for 10 fresh and fabulously simple detox recipes.

Nutrition Therapist Jo Schaalman and Certified Health Coach Julie Peláez are coauthors of The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to feeling vibrant with a 14-daywhole foods-based cleanse that teaches you how to tune into your body. Learn more at consciouscleanse.com.

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Why Cleanse? 4 Tips for Daily Detox