My Summer Plan

Beauty starts from the inside out! Follow long with my journey to health and happiness. Here are a few things I eat to achieve a glow...

Every morning....

Beauty Blueberry Smoothie:

• 2 Kale Leafs
• 1 Scoop of Chocolate Rice Protein
• 1 Tbsp Flax Seed, or Chi Seed
• 1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
• 1 Banana
• Water and Ice

Blend and drink up! Alternate between this recipe and this spinach one. Some type of plant based protein powder is essential!

Along with one serving of fresh omega flax bread. Whole wheat or oats will do just perfectly! Remember to have some nut butter of some kind for a best healthy fat. Your hair will thank you. Here's a great example.

Mid morning...

Whole grain snack a Chewy Chocolate PB Granola Bar straight from the freezer. A great balance of oats, protein and nut butter. And where your on the go just keep in a bag!

Lunch...

A big egg white omelet of avocado, salsa and cheese with whole wheat toast. Or go a whole different route of Mexican salad of black beans and corn with lots of avocado. Again the healthy kind of fats is most important for that natural glow! Lately I've been in love with tuna fish sammies of olive oil mayo, organic pickles on omega flax bread.

Afternoon Snacks....

These are key to keeping your body nourished. Anything from another beauty smoothie, green protein bar or these little guys will do. I'm big on snack plates as well! I can't say it enough..you must have snacks with protein..very important!

Dinner....

Of course you must try and taste the foods you prepare..resisting is ridiculous and takes a toll on you happiness! The best dinner is one with your favorite foods. Try making your mother's comforts just with a healthy twist. Exchange white flour for brown rice or whole wheat! Right now I live for the grill! Such things like zucchini (antioxidants,beta-carotene, vitamin C, folic acid and calcium), yellow sweet potatoes (Vitamin A) and broccoli (Vitamin K) always live on my plate. Protein is important as well...I enjoy red kidney beans and salmon (omega-3 fatty acids) lately.

Night Snack...

Not necessary if your too full but try to incorporate some type of protein before bed. Here is something I have been eating..

Dark Chocolate Protein Whip

• 1 Ripe Banana
• 2 Scoops of Brown Rice Chocolate Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Hemp Milk

Mash banana with protein until thick creamy consistency. Then add milk and serve with some cinnamon!

This is also a great time to enjoy some raw desserts full of healthy fats and fruits! Dark chocolate, walnuts and goji berry trail mix is awesome too!

Extras...

If you already are on a special meal plan please take care* to follow this meal plan loosely- add what you love and just enjoy it! If you aren't already you should be on a multi vitamin and/or skin hair and nails vitamin. There are many different kinds out there but look for a vegetarian based one with whole foods and herbs. Along with that, these are the top best things for healthy skin and nails..

• Omega 3- Fatty Acids -Salmon and Flax Seed
• Zinc & Protein -Beans, Nuts, Walnuts
• Vitamin A & C - Dark Green Veggies, Carrots
• Biotin & Vitamin B-6 - Eggs
• Whole Grains, Yogurt

Don't forget to do some fun exercise- dance, pilates, walk -my favorites! Whether your vegan, vegetarian or eat meat enjoy what you eat and make good choices that will make you beautiful inside out! Follow my twitter for daily tips and advice..also a little fashion thrown in!

*All statements have been made out of personal experience. I'm not a doctor or dietitian by any means so all statements have not been tested or approved. Take care of yourself first and foremost!