Hey lovelies! I’m baaaaack! Last week was my birthday, and I went out of town to London for the British Film Institute Film Festival, and and some much needed exploration time. Traveling is my favorite thing to do, and it was amazing to visit London 10 years later and see how much more veggie friendly options are available. I ate well, found some awesome supplements, and got schooled on some #Ageless tips by my aunt who is 48 and looks like she is in her early thirties. Black don’t crack! And also putting in place healthy rituals long term can seriously go a very long way.
This week I’ll be posting a quick list of some of the amazing veg spots I’ve found that you can check out if you are ever in London Town. I’m starting the series with a few products recommended to me by my aunt – who focuses on staying sugar-free, eating to optimize her digestion, moved out of the city to a more quiet location, and engages in regular self-care. I’ll elaborate on all of these points soon, but believe me I was taking serious notes! We had lunch at Planet Organic which is my new world favorite one-stop shop health food store. Featuring a hot and cold food bar, juice and smoothie bar, groceries and healthy meals to go, and a vitamin section that made my jaw drop, I was sure that I would be in this store every day if I lived in London. Below are some of the amazing products I picked up at Planet Organic and around London during my stay.
Udo’s Choice – Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics – Another recommendation from my aunt, who credits some of her youthfulness to maximizing her digestion was this brand Udo’s Choice. She takes the probiotic and the enzymes. The enzymes are completely plant-based, and gluten and dairy-free. You can take 1 tablet before meals to enhance your digestion or sprinkle the contents of a capsule directly over cold food only; as hot food will damage the enzymes.
Argiletz Laboratorie Green Clay Soap – This soap has no artificial preservatives, no irradiation, not been tested on animals, has no synthetic perfumes, artificial colors or petrochemicals. Essentially, it is a dream come true that can nourish the skin and suck the impurities out and gently exfoliate. LOVE it already.
Beautifully Scrumptious Foot Pack – Self care lovers this one is for you! These foot packs are awesome, and some have essential oils added. In the package are two booties that you put your feet in and leave on for 20 minutes. Great for a long day on your feet or a pre-pedicure treatment to soften your skin.
Sun Chlorella (Tablets) – This was a recommendation from my aunt as a product that boosts natural glow 100%. It comes in small tablets that you can take up to 15 at a time daily, or in a satchet in powder form. I chose the tablets and will report back. It seems like an amazing way to get a good dose of chlorophyll in, especially in the winter when I am less likely to make smoothies and add spirulina or chlorella.
Keep it Raw…Ombar – This chocolate is to die for! Vegan, no preservatives, no refined sugar, and potent. They have chocolate with a center filling like pistachio, with nuts like the almond chocolate I tried, or just plain. All will give you a legit chocolate fix with absolutely none of the guilt.