PLANT POWERED PERFORMANCE
4 ways that going big on greens, grains and beans really impacts your overall wellbeing. Plant-power is taking center stage these days and rightly so! Here’s why: Reduced inflammation Inflammation at its core is a good thing. It is the body’s way of calling the cavalry (aka white blood cells) to come to the rescue, repairing tissue, fighting viruses and bacteria. However, when we eat foods like sugar and refined grains, that provoke an adverse reaction, we are keeping our white blood cells on amber alert which over time causes pain, fatigue and is the pre-cursor to chronic disease. A plant-based diet, heavy in whole grains and loaded with anti-oxidant properties from vegetables, fruits and legumes reduces inflammation,
PITAYA BOWL RECIPE
Move over, açaí! These gorgeous bright pink pitaya bowls are packed with nutrients — and they’re oh, so Instagram-worthy. What’s a Pitaya? If you’re wondering what pitaya is, it’s just another name for dragon fruit. This pretty superfood is packed with glow-inducing antioxidants, immunity-boosting vitamins, and a host of health benefits. It naturally detoxes the body, aids digestion, and destroys free radicals to keep your hair and skin youthful and glowing. Where to find Pitaya Puree You can usually find pre-made pitaya puree packs in the freezer aisle at your local grocery store. (We used Pitaya Plus.) INGREDIENTS
AMELIA’S MAY CYCLE PLAYLIST
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5 WAYS TO ADD WELLBEING TO YOUR LIVING SPACE
It happens too often: we leave exhale after a class or spa therapy feeling the good vibes, then come home to clutter and the good vibes vanish. Here are 5 easy ways to add wellbeing to your space and take those good vibes home with you: 1. Think: mood lighting. The easiest way to bring exhale’s spa vibes home with you?
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PINEAPPLE RECIPE ROUNDUP
From pineapple guac to dairy-free pineapple ice cream, enjoy these healthy, refreshing and easy-to-make pineapple recipes. Pineapple Guacamole 3 Avocados, ripe 1/4 cup Cilantro, fresh leaves 1 Jalapeno 1 1/2 cups Pineapple, fresh 1/2 cup Red onion 1 tbsp Lime juice, fresh 1/2 tsp Sea salt, coarse 1/4 cup diced tomato Throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mash everything together with a fork to your desired level of chunky-ness.
4 ANYTIME MEDITATIONS
By: Dr. Robert MacDonald, National Director of Healing 1. SIMPLE MEDITATIONUse this quick mindfulness technique to help focus (or refocus), and notice how your energy shifts towards empowered positivity. Take ten seconds to close your eyes. Inhale and exhale. Visualize a color (or a mantra of your choice) – picture it in your mind’s eye. Let it fill you. Then open your eyes. 2. AFTER-WORK RESET: Perfect for your after-work commute, this super-simple meditation helps you reset from the work day.
THE ROAD TO REWARDS
As we mark the one-year anniversary of Exhale’s integration into the World of Hyatt Program, we are giving you a set-by-step breakdown of what being a part of this program means for our guests, and how becoming part of it effortlessly maximizes the value of your day-to-day wellbeing. The simplicity and seamlessness of the earning/redeeming process makes it not only easy to earn, but seriously
WELL-BEING 4TH OF JULY PARTY
From healthy patriotic cocktails to fun wellbeing activities, we’ve planned the perfect, exhale-approved July 4th party (so you don’t have to.) SNACKS PATRIOTIC POPS – Fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries – use any combo of these red, white, and blue beauties!) – Fresh strawberries, sliced – 1 cup coconut water (Lemonade also works) – Vanilla Greek yogurt – Popsicle molds or small paper cups + sticks How to Make Them: 1. Combine coconut water and Greek yogurt 2. Mix in berries 3. Pour into popscicle molds 4. Freeze WATERMELON CAKE – 1 large seedless watermelon – 2 cans full fat coconut milk (left in fridge for 6 hours or more) – 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract – 1 Tbsp. raw honey – Mixed berries – Flax seeds How to Make It: 1. Open the can of coconut milk and scrape out the cream into a medium sized bowl.
