HO HO HO! Day Fifth is Here! On the Fifth day of Christmas Santa Athenas and Natures Fare Market are gifting you.. the gift of wellness with a $300 GIFTCARD!!! You guys know that Health and Wellness is a big topic for me and my blog, and I’ve been buying all of my wellness stuff …
Hello all! Athenas here! I kinda feel weird because this is the first time I’m writing about an MLM company, but I love an honest review so here is mine from Arbonne!
Just to clarify, I’m not a distributor of this company. I was contacted by Kelsy, a local mom who was starting her business and wanted me to try them out. Usually when people contact me to promote MLM’s my immediate answer is NO. However, there was something particular about this company:
1- Has all the certifications I like to see, including the vegan society and PETA.
2-Their products are botanicals, vegan,cruelty-free recyclable product packaging and shipping boxes. Gluten-free non-GMO.
3- It was a local mom who contacted me.
When she sent me the link to the website, and I started reading about the whole thing, I decided to give these a try. Kelsy sent me different products, a vanilla protein, Digestion plus, fibre boost, herbal tea and energy fizz sticks.
We have been drinking their vanilla protein and digestion plus every morning for 3 weeks in our smoothies and truly like it! I have to say that the flavour is extremely similar to their competitors, however, why I will go for this one instead, is as mentioned, the 4 points above.
Another reason why I like Arbonne is that I feel not scared to give it to my kids. After reading their “top 20 not allowed” ingredients, everything seems pretty safe, and usually, I don’t feel like this with MLM’s products.
I’m very curious about trying their make up line and their shampoo, as I’ve heard great things about them.
If you are looking to support a local business and this mom, you can visit her website to see all the selection!
There you have it loves! If you give them a try, let me know!
XO,
Athenas
Happy Saturday my friends! The recipe I’ve got for you today was a big success for my no vegetarian family. I’ve been following Erin Ireland for months now, and I truly enjoy her recipes and tips! I had to steal her picture too because the one I took was sooo bad! so here it is:
1- Cut the onions in small cubes and put them in a pan with oil, add the garlic, “beef” and cook for 5 minutes.
2- In a bowl mix the soy sauce, sugar, toasted sesame oil, ginger, black pepper and chilli flakes.
3-Add the sauce to the beef and mix well.
4- Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with Basmati rice.
That’s it my friends! Easy peasy! If you want to watch the video go to Erin’s IG! Enjoy!
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4 years ago I decided to reduce my animal consumption. My reason was not health-related, but it was more about helping the environment as much as I could. My family is not vegan or vegetarian, however, my kids animal consumption on their diet is 30% and mine around 40% ( damn doritos lol! )
Our lives have been like this, and we just got used to it. A couple of months ago, I was trying hard to lose weight so I wanted to come back to the diet that has always worked for me, which is Atkins, but after a week of eating meat and tons of dairy every day, I was feeling bad, not sick bad but it just not felt right, and at that moment I realize that it doesn’t go with who I am anymore. I tried to do a vegetarian version of it, and I was basically leaving by their shakes until I just gave up.
With this I don’t mean that I think people are bad for eating animal products, I don’t think either than vegans are healthier than people that eat animals, it’s just different lifestyles. I’m a huge believer in finding the right balance and do what is best and feels best for you, not the society.
Friends usually asked me what my kids eat, they do eat regular yogurt and cheese, but they drink cashew or almond milk. Their favourite breakfast are smoothies so it so easy for me to add veggies! For lunch, they eat lots of pasta, cuscus, lentils, and beans, it’s been like this since Mia was born, and so far I have happy and healthy kids.
Even tho I tried to breastfeed as much as I could, I used cow milk with both of my kids on their first year ( formula ). I also gave Mia cow milk when she was 1 to 2 years old, after that I slowly switched to almond and now cashew milk.
I don’t want to restrict my kids on anything, I also don’t want my friends having to worry about preparing a special meal for me when they invite me to dinner, so I don’t think we are becoming 100% vegan’s anytime soon, however, with all the new options coming to the market every day, is getting easier and easier to consume less animal products.
Whenever I’m looking for a new vegan/vegetarian recipe, I would usually go and check it out Erin Ireland or youtube. I was so excited to meet her at the Vegan Appreciation day today at Spend Grounds! Can’t wait to share more about this journey with you!
Xo,
Athenas
My hometown is famous for the Seafood! You cannot find that taste anywhere in Mexico! This is my dad’s recipe that I get to enjoy when they come to visit in the summer, hope you enjoy!
1-Shrimps
2-Limes
3-Cilantro
4-Onions
5-Cucumber ( optional, take all the seeds out )
6- Tomato
7-Orange
8-Clamato Juice
9- Tamari or any soy sauce
1- Wash all of the ingredients and cut the veggies in small cubes.
2- Add the shrimps to a container, then add enough lime to almost cover them. Let them marinate for an hour.
3-Take all the lime out and add the onions, cucumber, tomato, and cilantro. Mix well and add salt and pepper.
4-Add 1/2 cup of orange juice and 1/2 of clamato juice. Add 1 tbps of tamari gluten free.
5- If you like it spicy, add some Valentina or Huichol.
6-Serve with Avocado, tostadas or whatever you want!
Xo,
Athenas
It’s official.. I’m quitting Atkins! I try.. I really try.. but it doesn’t go with who I am anymore! Atkins was my diet to go whenever I wanted to lose weight, but I just can’t handle eating animal all day long! And I tried to do a vegetarian Atkins, but it didn’t work.. and hey, everyone eat wherever they want, but myself I made the decision of consuming LESS animal products since before Mia was born, and so far it’s been like that, so with that being said: Meatless Monday’s are back! And probably, I’ll stay at this weight for the next couple of years lol!
I got this recipe from one of my favourite local Instagrammers: @thepurelife_ and it’s been a complete success with the whole family!! And I had to say, that I had my doubts because Mia just to like her pasta with NO sauce, but she truly loves this recipe!
1- In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic cloves in the olive oil for 1-2 min. until translucent.
2- Add the vegetables and saute for about 5 min, until almost browned, to add flavor.
3- Reduce to a low heat. Add the herbs, salt, pepper and saute some more. Add the passata and mix some more.
4- Bring to high heat, add the veggie stock and then let it simmer for another 20 min. or so until the vegetables are soft. Taste and add salt, pepper or herbs accordingly. I like mine with lots of dried herbs so I always add extra, but this is optional!
5- In a high- speed blender, blend the sauce until really smooth. Be mindful of the heat and let the sauce cool before blending. Pour into a glass container and let cool even more with the lid off for about 30 min. Close and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can alternatively freeze this sauce in plastic bags once it has cooled.
6- Serve with your favourite pasta.
Happy Monday everyone!
Xo,
Athenas
