Hey everyone, today’s post is a roundup of new nutritional science and articles along with a sneak peak into a few of my favorite natural beauty brands! Nutrition is such a growing field, and I’ve collected all of the most relevant articles so you can stay up to date on the latest!

I hope you’re having a great week so far…I know mines been busy working on some exciting things for you guys coming to the blog SO soon to make it easier for your guys to live well, along with a fun giveaway featuring some of my favorite healthy products. I’ve also been brainstorming and recipe testing some light and refreshing spring / summer recipes for you guys as it gets warmer here in the Northeast. I love to hear your thoughts too, so don’t hesitate to reach out with requests or ideas! I’m really getting back to basics with simple, easy recipes that will fit easily into your busy schedule. 

Now, for the nutrition roundup: 

• 6 reasons to quit sugar in a mini video – a little extra inspiration to steer clear of the office donuts
• What are consumers splurging on? 
• French models will need this to walk the cat walk
• Carrot Salad with a skin loving Turmeric Dressing 
• Saturated fat isn’t your enemy but it’s also not your bestie
• Fermented foods are the new black
• Kids’ inactivity is not good news for future of healthcare
• Reservatrol and Diabetes (sip that red wine)

I also wanted to share some of my FAVORITE natural beauty products with you guys, as you can see from these photos! S.W. Basics is a non-toxic natural beauty company based in Brooklyn, NY. I love their philosophy of using real, whole ingredients to create glowing and beautiful skin – based on the concepts of simplicity and sustainability. Each of these products began in the founder Adina Grigori’s home kitchen!

NON-TOXIC + NOURISHING = WIN WIN.

Some of  their amazing products pictured here include: french clay hibiscus face mask, cinnamon lip balm, essential oil fragrances, and facial cleanser made with rose water (smells SO good!) Healthy living isn’t just about what you eat, but what you decide to put on your body every day. Lathering yourself with chemicals = nasty stuff entering quickly into your bloodstream. Using non-toxic, nourishing ingredients such as organic oils, natural sugar scrubs, lavender, french clay, and rosewater feed your skin what it’s truly craving. Check out S.W. Basics today and see for yourself!

I’ve also been loving Native Deodorant, in which their slogan is “Deodorant that isn’t a Chemistry Experiment.” Nuff said. It’s made in the U.S. and is aluminum and paraben free. Some of the main ingredients include coconut oil, arrowroot powder, shea butter, and even includes L. acidophilus (beneficial bacteria). A+. The Cucumber Mint is SO refreshing!

What are some of your favorite natural beauty products? If this type of thing hasn’t been on your radar, I hope I can inspire to you to begin paying attention to what’s in your makeup and face/body products. Hope you all have a great rest of the week!