Heart Healthy Foods with Beauty Benefits

8 Heart Healthy Foods with Beauty Benefits

See how these foods affect your beauty from the inside out

This is a TotalBeauty.com health and beauty article To get the full scoop on precisely which beauty bonuses we can expect from eating the top 8 heart healthy foods (February is heart health month, FYI), we talked to three experts in the field. Find out what they had to say … See foods

Slimware your way this Thanksgiving!

Can you believe Thanksgiving is just a few days away? I have been waiting for this since the summer because I love spending time with family & a turkey! The holidays usually mean feasts galore and so to prevent myself from going overboard this year, I will be using Slimware. Slimware are beautifully decorated plates that remind you to portion-control your serving! It's a hidden reminder to let you know about "portion consciousness...disguised in the design."

The Urban Safari pattern, with a leopard print with orange hibiscus' is such a loud pattern that you can't help but notice it on your dinner table. The three hibiscus vary in sizes to showcase how much of your meal should be in what serving size. The largest is the vegetables on the left. The top right is a medium size flower for the carbs, and the smallest size is the protein.

A set of 4 plates normally cost ~$36.50 but for a limited time, you can save 50% of these sets (up to 6 sets) for holiday gifts! Use code: SAFARI2010VIP at www.slimware.com

(Disclaimer: I received this product from this company to test, try and share my thoughts with my readers.)

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World of Grains Cookie Haul

I was first introduced to the delicious snacks of World of Grains at the Vital Juice's Pop-up Wellness Retreat back in June. I tried their snacks and crackers and remember thinking they were really delicious. Knowing that 6 cookies in each little bag contains 15 grams of whole grains, made me feel healthy just eating them.

I wasn't convinced at that time that I would be purchasing them. (They are available at select Whole Foods locations across the US.) After reading a Vital Juice newsletter saying they would be on sale I decided that I would go to the Whole Foods and check it out. They were on sale for 2 boxes (4 packets in each box) for $7. They are still more expensive than your average cookie but I figured I need more healthy snacks and they are just really good! The only available flavors left were Cranberry, Blueberry and Oatmeal Raisin. So I decided to get
2 boxes each, so I could share with my family. In 4 days, I already ate 3 packs, so I don't see these munchies lasting too long.

If you get the chance, I would recommend you getting yourself a box or two or even six. :)


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Product Review: Bossa Nova

I tried Bossa Nova - Superfruit Juice (Acerola Juice with Mango) this weekend and I am hooked! It's a small petite bottle but each sip is so flavorful and packed with vitamin C. (Reminds me of the Ausome Fruit Nuggets I had earlier this summer) I absolutely love this drink and I can't wait to taste the other flavors. They have Acai juice and Goji Berry juice in all yummy flavors including Red Peach and Passionfruit. Mmmm!!

If you're interested in finding out where you can buy this drink..

GNC Freebie- Until Nov. 30

Get a FREE drink or energy bar from GNC by giving them this coupon:



To get the coupon..

Go here: GNC Good for a Free Drink or Bar coupon

Beautify your Smile with Dentyne Ice

Source: www.drfresh.com

Get $1.00 off Dentyne Ice Mouth Rinse in Shiver Mint or Arctic Chill flavors.


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SOYJOY coupons

If you've noticed the ads in magazines lately for SOYJOY, you have to admit they're pretty neat. Their bunny is endearing and adorable and the many flavors of SOYJOY is rather enticing. Mango Coconut, anyone? These all natural fruit and soy bars are good for you too!




They have a special offer to take $3 off your next purchase of at least 5 SOYJOY bars. (That's almost a week's worth)


To find out how to get your coupon..

Go to this site: http://www.soyjoy.com/specialoffers.aspx

Godiva Friends & Family sale

Hello, Friends & Family! It's the end of the summer and what better way to celebrate than with chocolate? Godiva chocolate, that is. Get 20% on your online purchase with SAVE20 - Starts Today!



Have a happy Labor Day weekend!
To go to the website,
Check out: http://www.godiva.com

YogaWorks Free Classes in August

New to Yoga? Want to try it out? What better way than to take a FREE beginner class with YogaWorks? They are one of the sponsors for Health Mag's Here Comes the Sun event in September, by the way.

On August 16, 2008, there are free classes at their Westchester location at 50 South buckhout street in Irvington.
Their schedule is as follows:
1) Intro to Yoga, Marjorie Rosenfield, 9:00 - 10:15 am
2) Vinyasa Flow 2/3, Donna Boss, 10:30 -11:45 am
3) Intro to Yoga,Freddie Wyndham,12:00 - 1:15 pm
4) Iyengar 1/2,Adam Vitolo,1:30 - 2:45 pm
5) Family Yoga,Erica Halliwell,3:00 - 4:15 pm
6) Ishta Level 1 and Restorative,Darcy Bowman,4:30 - 6:15 pm



If you're unable to attend this Saturday, you can take a free, trial class anytime. Also, they offer two weeks of unlimited yoga for $30. For more details..

Check out their site: http://www.yogaworks.com/new_students/trial_size.aspx

Health Magazine's Here Comes the Sun Yoga event

I am super excited to announce another great health event in New York City (Central Park's Wollman Rink to be exact). Just in case you missed my previous posts about upcoming fitness events in New York City: Pilates for Pink and Fitness Mag's Spirit Games will take place this September as well.

The Health Magazine's Here Comes the Sun Yoga event takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 11am to 4pm.



According to the website:
Activities to enjoy at our outdoor festival include:

* Yoga classes for all levels featuring Sara Ivanhoe and expert instructors from YogaWorks®. Experience Vinyasa Flow, Yoga for Beginners, Detox Flow, Mat Pilates, and much more!
* Beauty consultations, delicious tastings, sponsor samples and fun giveaways!
* Live musical performance!

This event is sponsored by L'oreal Paris ( so there will probably be some nice freebies from them) and WiiFit and many others!

Cost for this event is $25 which includes a year subscription to Health Magazine. A Great deal!
If you want to purchase tickets to this event..
Go to: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1596339

fitness® magazine's Mind, Body, Spirit Games in NYC

Are you a runner in New York City? If so, you might want to participate in this year's fitness® Mind, Body, Spirit Games on Saturday, September 6, 2008.
It consists of three parts so everyone can participate!:
1) 4-mile men’s run: 8:30 a.m.
2) 4-mile women’s run: 9:30 a.m.
3) Kids Races: 10:45 a.m.

Where is all this fun taking place? Central Park, New York / S, Q +(M/W)



Even if you're not a runner, supporters of the event are still welcome to visit the
fitness Magazine Mind, Body, Spirit Lounge located on Center Road before and after the event for free samples, WNBA clinics, classes and demonstrations, exciting giveaways, free gift bags, and more!

Mind, Body, Spirit Superstar Maria Menounos will kick off the Women’s 4M Race and help with the post-race awards ceremony.


For more information on this event,

Check out the website to register: http://www.nyrr.org/races/2008/r0906x00.asp This event is part of the New York Road Runner's club, so they also have a lot of other great running events in New York City!

If you're interested in pilates, check out Shape Magazine's Pilates for Pink

Pilates for Pink 2008

This year's event will take place on Sunday, September 28 from 9-AM to 5PM at Union Square Park (North) in New York City! I went there last year and it was a blast! For each ticket purchased, you get to take a 40-minute Pilates class, a pink Pilates mat to use during the class, and to keep for your use at home! and a Pilates for Pink Swag Bag stuffed with goodies from our sponsors!

Also, there are booths set up around the area for free samples, games, and other fun activities!

Ticket sales goes toward The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®!

To get tickets,
Check out their website at
http://www.pilatesforpink.com/park.html .

Au'some Candies- Fruit Nuggets

Are you looking for an all natural, healthy, and YUMMY snack? During my trip to Tahoe, I was introduced to this wonderful snack, Ausome Fruit Nuggets.

Look at all these benefits! The fact that it is gluten-free and has no preservatives is simply Au'some!




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Read more!

Luckily I was able to try all three flavors, Strawberry, Blueberry and Orange.





So if you're looking for a great snack filled with fruity juice flavor, try these out! They're available at your local Target, which is where I got mine.

It also comes in Fruit Stiks and Sour String!

Solstice Yoga in Times Square

It's time to celebrate the start of the summer with Solstice Yoga in Times Square, New York City!
How? By waking up early in the morning and reserving your spot in the center of New York City. It's a yoga-fest so you will be healthy and happy by the end of the day :)

REASONS to go:
1) Participants will also receive free SOYJOY eco-friendly bags filled with gifts from SOYJOY, Snapple Antioxidant Water, Yoga Journal, Danskin, Body Shop and coupons from yoga studios located throughout the New York City area. The first 300 arrivals will also receive a free Danskin Yoga Mat.
2) health




You can still register here but it looks like the only time slot left is at 3-4pm or 5-6pm.


SCHEDULE for the open classes left:
3PM - 4PM (JUST ADDED! Open to All Levels)

Learn the traditional Hatha Yoga postures in a given sequence allowing you to stretch and strengthen your body to maximize your real potential. You will learn how to revitalize your yoga practice using the same sequence on a daily basis. We will continue to expand our awareness of breathing throughout the session and end the session with a brief meditation.

INSTRUCTOR: Nishit Patel

5PM - 6:15PM (Open to All Levels)

If you are looking for a more energetic and athletic yoga experience, oflow yoga is the perfect high-intensity vinyasa flow for you. The dynamic sequences combine power with creativity and core conditioning with energy work to get your body moving. Fueled by sexy, body-rocking music, oflow will conquer mind over madness in the middle of Times Square.

INSTRUCTOR: Joschi Schwarz



All pictures/information courtesy of TimesSquareNYC.org