food

I listened in on a lecture this week hosted by Tribeca Beauty Spa, along with holistic nutritional counselor Rebecca Sadek, and the insightful presentation was an impressive reminder of the amazing events (many of them free!) are taking place as we celebrate this national week of wellness.

The chefs and nutritionists at Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach work together to make sure guests are eating healthy and satisfying cuisine. Also, the renowned hotel and spa recently created a new menu focused on seasonal dishes sourced with local organic and biodynamic ingredients. Along with this new focus came the hotel […]

Miraval Arizona has got it all, offering a wide range of activities, classes, retreats, and workshops, combined with an array of spa services, and of course, healthy seasonal and local spa cuisine. Executive Chef Chad Luethje (right) is dedicated to helping guests and residents live and feel better through eating, which means attempting to seek […]

Today’s menu of recipes comes from AAA Five-Diamond Resort Hotel award recipient, Kohler Waters Spa at The American Club in the village of Kohler, Wisconsin. Chef Ulrich Koberstein, group director of the culinary arts for The American Club Resort  in St. Andrews, Scotland, shares his healthy recipes for a low-calorie, heart-healthy, and low-sodium. Some sample items […]

It’s finally Wellness Week™ and we’re mixing things up this year by offering you loyal readers and spa enthusiasts a week of menus from our premier getaway spas. In honor of Meatless Mondays, here’s a menu of meatless breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes from The Standard Spa Miami Beach, which is offering discounted treatments all […]

Indulge your senses with these unique food-inspired products from four great bath and beauty lines. The innovative mixtures of ingredients take food and drink products that we already love and give us a new way to savor the scents, flavors, and benefits of glorious food! LUSH Big Shampoo: Scoop it out with this jar of […]

Survivor and spiritual seeker, the dynamic Vaishali has harnessed her years of learning and well-earned wisdom to become an international health and wellness speaker. Here, Vaishali offers 4 simple Ayurvedic tips to improve digestion.

Vegetarian, vegan, Atkins, the raw food movement…right when we’re learning about one diet, it seems another takes center stage. From the brown rice of macrobiotic to the high protein-regimen of Atkins, here’s a quick breakdown of the different types of eating plans out there. Which one works for you?

When it comes to dining, it’s hard not to opt for dessert first. Now spas are making it even more tempting, with delicacy-inspired treatments listed on their menus for Wellness Week™. Whether it’s the Chocolate Truffle Body Wrap at Channing’s Day Spa in Chicago or the Blueberry Slimming Wrap at Om Spa Chiropractic & Wellness […]

Let’s face it – there’s a lot of information floating out there in internet land about super foods, which makes it difficult to tell sometimes which are legit and which are hype. First things first: what makes a food a super food? Super foods are foods derived straight from nature, meaning nothing processed, which have […]

Granola is full of beneficial vitamins and nutrients that your body will thank you for while you’re working out. And, since it’s a great on-the-go snack, no more excuses for not eating before working out! When making or buying granola, make sure to check the ingredients – you want granola with oats and other grains […]

We talked to Junelle Lupiani, RD, Mirval Arizona’s nutritionist, who answered all our questions surrounding eating and working out.

With all this wishy-washy weather, we think a good bowl of soup is in order to get grounded and feel nourished. This low-calorie, low-fat, hearty, and wholesome soup recipe from Miraval Arizona is as easy as it is delicious. We love sneaking barley in wherever we can – nutty, chewy, and pasta-like, this cereal grain […]

As much as the day’s activities, your stress level, and other lifestyle factors affect how well you sleep at night, various foods can also help you get a good night’s rest. Jennifer Ferdinand, CMT, CHHC, at Wellness Week™ participant Serendipity Wellness Studio in Fairfax, Virginia, gave us a basic breakdown of what our bodies need […]

Chamomile, a flower in the daisy family and one of the most popular herbs used in tea, has a long history of being everything from a cold fighter, an anti-inflammatory for aches and pains, a stress reducer, and last but not least, a gentle sleep aid. Said to relax muscles in your body and your […]

Drinking water is the obvious way to stay hydrated, but eating your fruits and veggies is also an effective and tasty way to quench your thirst. This hydrating Tropical Fruit Salad recipe, from SiSpa at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa, comprises fruits containing at least 80% water − and an […]

Can you keep a secret? We never could either, which might just be a good thing, because this is a secret worth revealing! Skincare guru Dr. Howard Murad’s book The Water Secret: The Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) divulges the principles to leading a healthy, sustainable […]

Besides the pampering treatments, one of my favorite things about going to the spa is seeing what kinds of snacks and beverages it offers. Snacks are usually the same at most – nuts, dried fruits, a piece of chocolate after a treatment, and so on, but beverages? The possibilities with spa beverages are endless, and […]

While various functional beverages have seen makeovers and new ones have been invented, water additives have reared a new head and created a health and beauty beverage market. Instead of additives to supplement your water with when you’re sick or not feeling up to par, these additives offer an alternative to pills, taking on the […]

If you’re like me, the act of cooking itself can help de-stress, but to unwind even more, cook up some cuisine rich in omega-3s and folic acid. Directly related to brain cell function, a diet rich in omega-3s can improve brain function, and keep stress hormones under control, while also regulating adrenaline. What better way […]