Vietnamese Christmas Eve Dinner

Christmas Eve dinner at Γ‚u LαΊ‘c, which is known for delicious plant-based creations with Vietnamese roots and fusion flavors. 🀀🌱

πŸ’šSalt & Peppered Shrimp
πŸ’šGreen Pyramid
πŸ’šBBQ Pork Rolls
πŸ’šEggplant Hot Pot
πŸ’šFresh Coconut Water
πŸ’šCurried Rice
πŸ’šChoconut Xtasy

Have you had vegan Vietnamese food? πŸ˜‹
Which one of these dishes would you try first? 😍

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! πŸŽ„πŸŽ…β˜ƒοΈ

Festive Mocktail Recipes ❀️

Mocktails are typically a healthier option than cocktails, without the potential risk of negative effects from alcohol consumption.

Sparkling Wild Blueberry Mocktail 🫐
πŸ’™Wild blueberry juice
πŸ’§Sparkling water
πŸ’šLime juice

Orange & Wild Blueberry Mocktail 🍊
πŸ’™Wild blueberry juice 
🧑Fresh orange juice
🍁Maple syrup
🧊Ice cube with orange slice, cranberries & rosemary

πŸŽ‰What is your favorite Mocktail?

Irvine Spectrum Christmas

Christmas time is truly magical in Southern California ✨It’s my favorite time to look at mesmerizing lights and decorations. 🀩

This month, I have been getting most of my exercise by walking around and enjoying the festive illuminations and adornments.πŸŽ„πŸŽ…β„οΈ

What outdoor activity do you enjoy the most during the holiday season? β˜ƒοΈ

Dana Point Harbor Holiday Lights

The festive glow of Christmas lights and the warmth of decorations have a magical way of spreading joy and creating a festive atmosphere. πŸ˜€ What’s your favorite part of the holiday decorations? β€οΈπŸ’š

TURF x VEA Newport Beach Fall Bash

Last month, I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful event which consisted of a variety of outdoor workout classes organized by @turf_nb at the beautiful @veanewportbeach. 😎

The best workout of all, according to experts, is simply whichever one you enjoyβ€”because that’s the one you’ll actually do. πŸ™Œ

Any consistent workout is better than none. Doing what you like will promote consistency. People tend to do consistently what they enjoy. 😌

The key is figuring out which exercise you’ll actually do. Try something else, something fun, something you’ve always wanted to do or maybe once did but for various reasons stopped doing. πŸ€”

When it comes to fitness, working out in group settings can boost motivation, burn more calories and make exercise fun. Group fitness classes are my favorite, that’s why I love @turf_nb. πŸ’ͺ🏼

#turf_nb
#veahotel
#veanewportbeach
#outdoorworkouts
#outdoorfitnessclasses
#exerciseconsistently

THE HEALTHIEST DIETΒ 

The healthiest diet is a Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Diet πŸ’šπŸŒ±

WFPB diet includes:
whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, and small quantities of nuts and seeds.

It excludes refined foods, like added sugars, white flour, and processed oils. Emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods and avoids animal products.

The more whole plant foods consumed, the less heart disease and cancer.

WFPB Diet protects against:
Heart disease
Diabetes
Hypertension
Obesity
Cancer

A WFPB diet is healthier than eating a standard vegan or vegetarian diet. However, it is far healthier
than the American Standard Diet.

#wfpb
#thehealthiestdiet
#plabrbasedlifestyle
#avoiddisease
#avoidillness

Americans Gain Weight Starting On Halloween

Halloween 2023 was a lot of fun. I had many events to go to and dressed up in 3 costumes. In the US, Halloween really symbolizes the start of the holiday season.

Did you know many people tend to gain some weight during the period between Halloween πŸŽƒ and Christmas πŸŽ…, often referred to as the β€œholiday season”? This can be attributed to various factors, including the abundance of festive πŸŽ‰ and indulgent food πŸ˜‹, reduced physical activity due to colder weather πŸ₯Ά, and the increased number of social gatherings and parties. πŸ₯‚

To prevent excessive weight gain during this time, consider the following tips:

1. Maintain a consistent exercise routine.
2. Make healthy food choices at holiday gatherings.
3. Practice portion control and mindful eating.
4. Limit excessive consumption of sugary and high-calorie treats.
5. Stay hydrated and drink water between alcoholic or sugary beverages.
6. Prioritize quality sleep to support your metabolism.
7. Manage stress, as it can lead to emotional eating.
8. Set realistic goals for maintaining your weight during the holidays.

By adopting these habits, you can better manage your weight and enjoy the holiday season without significant weight gain. βœ…

Are you one of those people who tends to gain weight during the holiday season? 🎊 Do you have a plan this time around to avoid those extra pounds? πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

πŸ₯‘Avocado BowlπŸ₯‘

Avocados contain 25 essential nutrients. Avocados increase the body’s ability to assimilate nutrients, which make them a great addition to green leafy salads to ensure proper absorption of all the vitamins and minerals. πŸ₯‘πŸ₯‘πŸ₯‘

I use leafy greens as the base for most of my salads because they have the most bioavailable protein available for humans. Not only that, but leafy greens help reverse all protein related diseases (gout, kidney disease, gallstones etc), which are caused from animal protein sources not breaking down or assimilating to the body. πŸ₯¬πŸ₯¬πŸ₯¬

Purity Woods Organic Skin Care

πŸ’šI am so excited to partner up with Purity Woods! 🌱I am always been asked what skin care and beauty products I use and I have finally found one that I am able to recommend to everyone. πŸŽ‰

πŸ’šWhat I love about @puritywoodsinc is that all products are formulated with USDA certified organic ingredients. I don’t know about you, but I have been looking for a very long time and haven’t been able to find another certified organic cream. πŸ‘€

πŸ’šJust like with food, to carry the USDA certified organic label, products must meet the USDA’s strict standards and undergo rigorous inspections by authorized certifying agents. βœ…

πŸ’šThe skin is the biggest organ in our body and it is important to apply the right ingredients to stay healthy.🧴

πŸ’šI am currently using the Age-Defying Dream Cream which is the best anti-aging, anti-wrinkle cream for sensitive skin that helps with the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, saggy skin, dark spots, and uneven tone. Let me know if you would like to learn more about this product and its specific ingredients. πŸ’πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

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