(Clickable Link) Swell
And if your not a fan of stainless steel here are some glass
(Clickable Link) BKR
(Clickable Link) Takeya
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Oh yea, I forget to add this in the last post (water)
Some great bottles I have and love for when I am out and about are:
Water (update)
So awhile ago I did a post on water, bottled, filtered, tap, ect... and thought I would give you an update.
Since then I have purchased a distiller and have been bottling (in glass bottles) my own water. It's the purest and most cost effective way I have found. Distilling water removes EVERYTHING from the water even the good stuff (minerals) which is why some people might not think that distilled water is the best. Well that's why it's best to add the good minerals back to the water after you have distilled it which is what I do.
I'm not going to get into the importance of drinking good water in this post because I'm pretty sure I already have and in case I wasn't very clear IT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!
Not all water is created equal. Back when I was taking a Living Foods course here in Ft. Lauderdale we had a whole class on water, the teacher said that when all different bottled water companies were tested that Zephryhills was the worst, it is actually acidic. The best water is alkaline and if it's acidic you got problems, not to mention Zephryhills has the thinnest cheapest plastic bottle which is a whole other problem. They try and get you on the bottle by saying "Ecobottle" so you think they are doing something good for the environment by using less plastic, well not the case. Then a few months ago I was at a talk with David Wolfe and he mentioned that he had visited the Fuji bottling water plant and that they fill there bottles with water before they are even completely cooled which is also a bad bad idea. If the plastic hasn't cooled completely more opportunity for the plastic chemicals (BPA, ect..) to leak in the water. And let's just mention it's NOT from Fuji LOL.
Point being if you are drinking bottled water stay away from Zephryhills and Fuji and more importantly buy water that comes in glass bottles OR best yet distill your own and bottle it yourself like I do, saves you money, saves the environment and good for you!!
I have the distiller by H20Labs, it's stainless steel and has a glass carafe, it's Model 300SS, it cost $219 which if you think of the money you pay for all those plastic bottles it will pay for itself within a few months. This is what it looks like.
It's really easy to use. All you do is fill up the canister with tap water, like so....
Put the lid back on, put glass canister underneath the spout and hit reset. Within a few hours (approx 5-6) you have a gallon of the cleanest drinking water.
I then add minerals to it and pour it into glass bottles
You have to rinse out the stainless steel canister after each use because it gets funky in there from all the gunk it has pulled out of the water but nothing crazy, just a few rinses with water and a wipe with a paper towel and it's good to go. Every 3rd or 4th use it's good to clean with the cleaning salts it comes with, again this is really easy and takes maybe all of 15 minutes.
Here is the link to the distiller I have Distiller - Model 300SS
The link to the minerals I add ConcenTrace Minerals a bottle will last atleast 6 months but really depends on how much water you make, I'm pretty much making water constantly since I drink alot and use it to cook with.
Here is a video to watch on The Story of Bottled Water which I think I've posted before but either way here it is again :)
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
Since then I have purchased a distiller and have been bottling (in glass bottles) my own water. It's the purest and most cost effective way I have found. Distilling water removes EVERYTHING from the water even the good stuff (minerals) which is why some people might not think that distilled water is the best. Well that's why it's best to add the good minerals back to the water after you have distilled it which is what I do.
I'm not going to get into the importance of drinking good water in this post because I'm pretty sure I already have and in case I wasn't very clear IT IS VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!
Not all water is created equal. Back when I was taking a Living Foods course here in Ft. Lauderdale we had a whole class on water, the teacher said that when all different bottled water companies were tested that Zephryhills was the worst, it is actually acidic. The best water is alkaline and if it's acidic you got problems, not to mention Zephryhills has the thinnest cheapest plastic bottle which is a whole other problem. They try and get you on the bottle by saying "Ecobottle" so you think they are doing something good for the environment by using less plastic, well not the case. Then a few months ago I was at a talk with David Wolfe and he mentioned that he had visited the Fuji bottling water plant and that they fill there bottles with water before they are even completely cooled which is also a bad bad idea. If the plastic hasn't cooled completely more opportunity for the plastic chemicals (BPA, ect..) to leak in the water. And let's just mention it's NOT from Fuji LOL.
Point being if you are drinking bottled water stay away from Zephryhills and Fuji and more importantly buy water that comes in glass bottles OR best yet distill your own and bottle it yourself like I do, saves you money, saves the environment and good for you!!
I have the distiller by H20Labs, it's stainless steel and has a glass carafe, it's Model 300SS, it cost $219 which if you think of the money you pay for all those plastic bottles it will pay for itself within a few months. This is what it looks like.
It's really easy to use. All you do is fill up the canister with tap water, like so....
Put the lid back on, put glass canister underneath the spout and hit reset. Within a few hours (approx 5-6) you have a gallon of the cleanest drinking water.
I then add minerals to it and pour it into glass bottles
You have to rinse out the stainless steel canister after each use because it gets funky in there from all the gunk it has pulled out of the water but nothing crazy, just a few rinses with water and a wipe with a paper towel and it's good to go. Every 3rd or 4th use it's good to clean with the cleaning salts it comes with, again this is really easy and takes maybe all of 15 minutes.
Here is the link to the distiller I have Distiller - Model 300SS
The link to the minerals I add ConcenTrace Minerals a bottle will last atleast 6 months but really depends on how much water you make, I'm pretty much making water constantly since I drink alot and use it to cook with.
Here is a video to watch on The Story of Bottled Water which I think I've posted before but either way here it is again :)
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Snack Attack!
Yummy snack that also makes for a good lunch/dinner. Avocado open face sandwich - healthy, vegan, gluten free and mine is of course organic :)
Ingredients:
Gluten free bread
Avocado
Sunflower sprouts OR Arugula OR both!
Dijon mustard
Lemon
Cayenne pepper
Celtic sea salt
My bread of choice is by Deland Bakery, a local bakery if you live in FL, and can be found at Whole Foods in the freezer section. I get the millet zuchini one.
If I can't get that my next choice would be Udi's Gluten Free Whole Grain
Lightly toast your bread of choice.
Then mash the avocado with a little bit of lemon and cayenne pepper, like so
Spread a little bit of dijon mustard on your toast then top with the avocado mash.
Then top with baby arugula or sunflower sprouts or both and a dash of celtic sea salt.
Wah lah! YUM!
Enjoy!
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Cleanse hair WITHOUT shampoo!!
So most shampoos strip your hair of your natural oils which is why we need to condition after shampooing. Not to mention all the chemicals in shampoos that we are exposing ourselves to. Well I saw a commercial for this new product WEN by Chaz Dean which is a cleansing conditioner and on the more natural side which I love. I bought it and used it this morning for the first time. I LOVE IT! Happy to report my hair is clean and silky smooth :)
I bought the 30 day supply for $29.95 it comes with the cleansing conditioner, styling creme, a re-moist intensive hair treatment, texture balm and a wide tooth comb.
Here is the link WEN Hair Care
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
I bought the 30 day supply for $29.95 it comes with the cleansing conditioner, styling creme, a re-moist intensive hair treatment, texture balm and a wide tooth comb.
Here is the link WEN Hair Care
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Shower Caps!!
So I'm pretty sure by now most of you know I love me a good shower cap. And once again I have found the BEST ONE YET!! No ruffle lacy trim that gets in the way and best yet it has a really nice thick band that fits really snug along the hair line so I find it, by far, the most comfortable one I have tried yet, not to mention it's pretty cute too!
I got mine from UrbanOutfitters.com but here the link to buy them direct. They cost $25 and have 7 different color/pattern choices to pick from. I know $25 might sound like a lot to some of you but if your a shower cap girl like me they are well worth the cost.
LINK - Jane Shower Caps
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
Thursday, November 3, 2011
16 weeks and counting!
Yes...it's true, I'm pregnant!!
16 weeks!
Due date is 4-20-12
(yes you are seeing this correctly 4-20) LOL
Anyway that is a big part of why I have been not posting as much as I would like to, besides school of course. And I am not gonna sugar coat it, it hasn't been what I call fun. I've been super lazy, super nauseous, thrown up a fair share and just blah! They say the second trimester you get back to yourself but so far it hasn't happened for me. Today I went to see my midwife and she tried to see if she could found out the sex but was unable to. I am pretty sure I saw a wiener though so I'll find out in a few weeks if I was correct or not. Odds are its going to be a boy!
I'd also like to mention that an abnormal amount of people I know (mostly FB peeps) are pregnant as well. I feel like I've come across 20 or more. I don't know if something is in the water or what but congrats to all of the pregnant mamas out there.
Peace, love and babies!
Jamie xx
Monday, September 26, 2011
60 second homemade vanilla (banana) ice cream!!!
I just made homemade vanilla ice cream in 60 seconds. Best of all, low fat, low calorie, vegan, gluten free!! Ok well technically it's banana ice cream but taste like vanilla ice cream to me.
Here is what you need for 1 serving:
1 banana, frozen (cut into quarters is best)
2-3 Tbsp Mimiccreme Sweetened Creme Substitute
(they make an un-sweetened one too)
1 packet of stevia - OPTIONAL
Process all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth and enjoy! If you don't have a food processor a good blender will work.
I found the Mimiccreme Sweetened Creme Substitute at WholeFoods by all the nut milks in the dry grocery aisle not where the cold nut milks are.
Anyway PLEASE do yourself a favor and make this, I promise it won't disappoint!
My husband loved it too and had a great idea, make some No Pudge! Fudge Brownies to go with it. I make my No Pudge! brownies with applesauce so those are dairy free as well.
YUMMY!!
I did a post on No Pudge! Fudge Brownie mix a while back, if you don't recall check it out HERE
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
*Note: I made 2 servings!!
Here is what you need for 1 serving:
1 banana, frozen (cut into quarters is best)
2-3 Tbsp Mimiccreme Sweetened Creme Substitute
(they make an un-sweetened one too)
1 packet of stevia - OPTIONAL
Process all ingredients together in a food processor until smooth and enjoy! If you don't have a food processor a good blender will work.
I found the Mimiccreme Sweetened Creme Substitute at WholeFoods by all the nut milks in the dry grocery aisle not where the cold nut milks are.
Anyway PLEASE do yourself a favor and make this, I promise it won't disappoint!
My husband loved it too and had a great idea, make some No Pudge! Fudge Brownies to go with it. I make my No Pudge! brownies with applesauce so those are dairy free as well.
YUMMY!!
I did a post on No Pudge! Fudge Brownie mix a while back, if you don't recall check it out HERE
Peace and Love,
Jamie xx
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