NYC, what are you doing Saturday?

Join the beat on Saturday, June 15th, 12-6p at Pine Box Rock Shop!

Here are the details: Ice Pops + Seitan Gyros + Nut Butters + Iced Chai + Fresh Salsas + Raw Chocolate + Gluten-Free Cakes + Soul Food + Ice Cream + Paninis + Skin Care + Jewelry + Bug Repellent + Cat Toys + Cookbooks. And miles more!

Saturday, June 15th
12- 6pm
Pine Box Rock Shop
12 Grattan St.
Bushwich, Bk
FREE!

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I’ll see you there! -Kelly

Hellgate Farm Stand at The Queens Kickshaw. You can find clean, local vegetables straight from the farm located in Astoria, Queens. This is the urban/eco farm where I live and I know first hand how the veggies here are grown with so much LOVE.

There will be way more greens this year, especially kale! Also mustard greens, mizuna, lettuce, spinach, collard greens, cauliflower, broccoli, swiss chard, beans, peas, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, basil, lavender, rosemary, mint, figs of course, cucumbers, squash, and sweet potatoes.

I’ll be at the stand, helping sell these beautiful gems. Come by, say hi and get your veg on : )

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Be well,

Kelly xx

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Traveling vegan and staying healthy can be challenging at times. Most airports, train stations, and bus deports are still serving the most unhealthy foods that you can get your hands on. Thankfully, there has been a noticeable shift towards providing more health, vegan options however there is still a lot of progress needed to be made.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is not leaving healthy, vegan eating up to chance. With some easy prep-work and following my simple guidelines, your travel experience can be healthy and 100% plant-based powered.

Here are my insider tips!

The Prep-Work

Usually we know at least a week or even months in advance to traveling, especially when flying. Use the time before your trip to prepare your health for traveling.

2-3 days before your trip, load up on:

1. Start your mornings with a raw, vegan, organic, green juice or smoothie

2. Eat water dense organic fruits for breakfast and afternoon snacks

3. Drink raw coconut water (if not available, try Smart Water) for electrolytes

4. Lower intake of seeds, nuts, and plant-based fats

5. Eat a raw, organic nutrient dense green salad for lunch

6. Lower intake of beans and cooked foods

7. Drink ginger tea or raw ginger kombucha to help aid digestion

WHY: The intent is to keep your body extra hydrated, highly nourished with vitamins and minerals, and eating foods and drinks that are easy to digest for a clean colon before traveling.

Day of Traveling

Start your morning with a green juice or smoothie. Then pack your favorite small cooler with the following essentials:

1. Organic fruits that are easy to travel with

2. Raw snacks

3. Raw, vegan sweet treat  (it helps if your stuck at the airport and need a ‘pick me up’!)

4. Gluten-free oat cereal that’s easy to travel with

5. Organic veggies that are easy to travel with

6. Green powder mix single sticks

7. Stay clear of processed vegan foods, especially ones with gluten

IDEAS + FAVORITES:

1. Go Raw Live Pumpkin bar and Carrot Cake Super Cookies (seriously, SO GOOD!)

2. Emmy’s Coconut Vanilla macaroons

3. Hail Merry

4. Vigilant Eats

5. Organic bananas

6. Organic avocado

7. Organic carrot sticks

8. Raw almonds

9. Organic lemons

10. Amazing Greens powder single sticks

What to Keep in Mind During Trip

 1. Stay as organic as possible

 2. Load up on fiber filled organic vegetables from all colors of the rainbow

3. Make sure you are eliminating and digesting regularly. Usually during traveling we get backed up. If this happens, try drinking raw, pear juice in the morning or 6oz of black coffee with cinnamon.

4. Drink your green powder juices

5. Drink lots of lemon water

6. Enjoy local food finds in moderation, especially if they have processed vegan ingredients (like fake cheese and fake meats) or gluten

7. Share about your vegan food finds with friends, family, and community (not really a healthy living tip but an opportunity for yummy outreach)

Recovery After Travels

1. Eat similar to ‘Prep-Work’

2. Take a morning shot of wheatgrass to give rich chlrophyll into your body

3. Load up on ginger to re-boot your immune system and kick-start digestion

4. Drinking carrot juice is great for a liver flush, especially if our travels included nights out on the town

Remember these three key tips: prepare, eat mostly raw, find as much organic veggies as possible.

An interview I did with the The Huffington Post went live. I shared about my journey, the creation of VeganConsultant.com, and goals for the future to grow consciousness through business. Check it out! INTERVIEW

Be well,

Kelly xx

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In January, I moved to the first residential eco/urban farm in New York City.

When I moved in it was winter with not much greens growing. There was one piece of kale that survived growing on the roof and a green house that had seen better days. Now, Spring is here and the farm is blooming!

The other day I was just gifted the first piece of kale from summer harvest. I’ve already enjoyed farm-fresh salad with the greens growing here and soon I’ll be able to shop for organic, local produce by going on the roof. Super cool. Here’s a picture of the kale. So beautiful, almost don’t want to eat it : )

SNEAK PEEK!

I’ll be creating simple, delicious, and nutritious (mostly raw) seasonal recipes using local organic fruits and vegetables from Hellgate Farm and Hellgate CSA to share on VeganConsultant.com. With each recipe you’ll learn about the power of the plants for your health and their medicinal benefits. And each time you choose a plant-based meal, you are helping save an animals life and the planet. It’s a win-win for all. More to come soon!

Be well,

Kelly xx

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Dr. Neal Barnard will be discussing plant-based foods for brain health will be featured on Ellen this Friday, May 24th.

Ellen has invited Dr. Neal Barnard back on her show on Friday to talk about brain health and his new book, Power Foods for the Brain.

To celebrate, PCRM (the non-profit Dr. Neal Barnard founded that promotes preventive medicine through innovative programs) will be hosting a twitter party for the show. Follow @PCRM and @DrNealBarnard for a live Twitter chat in anticipation of Dr. Barnard’s appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The Twitter chat will start at 3 p.m. ET with the hashtag #PowerFoodsonEllen. To join the chat, follow #PowerFoodsOnEllen. They will be giving away a book and answering questions. Sounds fun to me!

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Barnard when we were featured on The Doctors during a vegan segment last year. He is so kind and does an excellent job educating the masses about the healing benefits of plant-based eating for common illnesses. I highly recommend tuning in and sharing this information with your family, especially the ones who are not yet shifting to a plant-based diet. This information can save their lives!

Today MFA, shared about a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shares, researchers believe choline, a naturally occurring compound found predominantly in animal products, accelerates the progression of cancer cells.

‘The men who consumed the most eggs in the Harvard study more than doubled their risk of dying from prostate cancer, increasing their chances by 70%.’

In my eyes, that is alarming… Arm yourself and your family is knowledge for a happier, healthier life! xx

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I’ll be speaking at The Seed: Positively Plant Based on Sunday (tomorrow) at 4pm in the South Room. My talk is about how-to ‘SPARK your vision, live your dreams, and spread plant-based living in your own unique style‘.

The event will be include showcases companies that provide cruelty-free products and services, well-known speakers, professional athletes, vegan celebs, film screenings, food tastings, cooking demos, and yoga sessions.

Hope to see you there!! xo

Be well,

Kelly xx

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Spring is in full swing with my chlorophyll nail polish by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics!

I visited their shop in SoHo. Very simple, low energy, but it gives you a space to explore their selection offline which is fun.

SoHo store front

PEACE from Brooklyn.

Be well,

Kelly xx

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During a stroll in the East Village, a girlfriend and I stumbled upon a super cute boutique called Apt. 141, a women’s clothing boutique featuring local and independent designers.

I found the CUTEST temporary non-toxic soy-based ink vegetable tattoos created by Tattly and HAD to buy it! What good Vegan Consultant would I be without vegetable tats?! : )

Today I’m rocking my carrot tattoo for Earth Day!!

So go out, make the earth day, and spread the veg love in style!! ; )

Be well,

Kelly xx

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According to the New York Times, on Monday the European Union announced a new ban on the import and sales animal-tested cosmetics. This is fantastic news to save more animals from needless suffering.

This is the second ban the E.U. created since 2004 when they banned animal testing of finished cosmetic products. The newest ban took awhile to happen because of the billion dollar cosmetic industry lobbying including cosmetic giant L’Oréal.

L’Oréal said they would respect the ban and “no longer sell in Europe any finished product with an ingredient that was tested on animals”.

From the article, it sounds like Europe’s intent includes a huge push to stop animal testing in international markets such as China. Currently, China requires animal testing for cosmetics sold in the country. This ban will attempt to push alternatives for cosmetic safety.

Colin Mackay, a spokesman for Cosmetics Europe, a trade association said “Europe’s idea is to put more pressure on other parts of the world to end animal testing, but the science doesn’t match that political timetable,” and that consumers won’t have access to new products as fast because they can’t ensure that some ingredients will be safe without access to suitable and adequate testing.

I have a feeling consumers will be open to waiting for cruelty-free cosmetics. Hopefully the United States will follow the E.U.’s lead and create a similar ban.

Cheers to those who made this possible!

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Be well,

Kelly xx

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From the conscious, dynamic mind of Andrew McFarlane, comes ‘Chi Thang’. It’s a creative, powerful, and catchy rap about healthy living that NEEDS to be bumping everywhere.

I’ve been playing it on loop and I bet you will be too!

Be well,

Kelly xx

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AWESOME sketch on SNL called ‘Bring It On Down To Veganville’. It’s super funny and actually gets the point across about going meat free ; ) Nice one JT xo

Newest morning ritual, a shot of chlorophyll. What is chlorophyll you ask? It’s what makes plants green. Usually alfalfa based, it helps builds blood and brings oxygen to your cells. Great for the skin too! Has a slight mint taste that will grow on you. I can honestly see a difference already in two weeks.

Keep in mind this will make your teeth GREEN. Take your shot before you brush your teeth NOT before going out to a hot date ; )

I found it at a local healthy living shop in NYC. Also, here is a link I found to buy on Amazon.

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I love finding soulful places in Manhattan. The city can be extremely hectic if you allow it to be. I am very mindful to always stay connected to the deeper truth and keep the energy of the city at a healthy balance. When used correctly, the energy can propel you to new amazing heights beyond your wildest dreams. My evening at Mahayana Temple followed by eating at Wild Ginger was a perfect example of type of soulful experiences I seek.

When I lived in China, I visited many temples. So it was a real treat for me to speak some Chinese and enjoy the beauty at Mahayana Temple.  The temple was experiencing some construction but it still offered a peaceful break in my day. The happiness of Buddha was inspiring… I had been feeling ‘stuck’ in my own mind and this was a reminder to just breathe. And for a dollar donation, you get a good fortune : )

 After some mindful quite time, I was starving… After realizing how close I was to Wild Ginger it was a MUST I had dinner there! I’ve heard rave reviews about this Pan-Asian vegan delight.

The ambiance was very cool. Low lighting, quite, intimate seating, calming music and good energy. There was a glowing pregnant woman sitting next to me. Her passion for mindful eating and the experience of sharing that with your growing baby was so beautiful.

As for the food, I’d say 99% of the menu is vegan with a vegan exceptions of whey protein in a few dishes. Don’t worry though, they are clearly marked on the menu which is always helpful. The waiter was so kind and answered all questions thoughtfully. I went with their rose tea and Chinese noodle dish with lots of great spice. Needless to say, I ate the WHOLE dish up!

Overall, if you’re looking for peace and soul in Manhattan, check out Wild Ginger and Mahayana Temple! 

Kelly xx

LOCATION

Wild Ginger

380 Broome St
New York, NY
(212) 966-1883

Mahayana Temple

133 Canal Street

New York, NY

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I was totally in the mood for a special treat … Picked up Coco -Roons cacao nibs. Raw, vegan, organic, and gluten -free with great flavor.

Here’s a tip! Put them in the fridge for about an hour and it taste like raw cookie dough. So good. Enjoy : )

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When you’re looking for a vegan organic, gluten-free YUMMY breakfast on the go, VIGILANT EATS‘s organic superfood oat-based cereal is PERFECT! Just add cold water and enjoy ; )

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FUN NEWS! The The Institute for the Psychology of Eating named Vegan Consultant #25 for the TOP 50 vegan blogs. Such an honor to be listed withVegNews Magazine, Post Punk Kitchen, and so many more! Check out the list to discover some more amazing blogs : )

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Now heart attack survivor and fellow New Yorker, Rosie O’Donell is going plant-based diet. From the looks and sounds of it Rosie is feeling much better. My thoughts and love go out to her and her family as she heals her mind, body and spirit with plants. VERY excited for her AND her family to have a healthy mommy again : ) Good for you!! xoxo

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Kelly xx

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As I blog my journey about living my authentic truth and building my vegan empire… I have been facing MANY fears, blockages and stress. These feelings are common when spreading your wings to new heights however if not treated properly, they can have so much power over my mind, body and spirit.

With my life coaching work, I empower my clients to free their inner spirit because I know too well how it feels to be ‘trapped’. I am thankful for all my experiences even the shitty ones because they helped create who I am today. With that said, as I continue to grow, stretch to new heights and vibrations the fears from my past still creep up on me.

I use to do yoga a lot in New York when I was in collage and the last night I lived in New York City, I’d go to yoga every Sunday with friends. Over the past year and a half of re-building my self and being in Las Vegas, I totally feel off the yoga train.

Thankfully, over the last couple of months I have been co-working on The Reset Project. We developing programs and events to create a vibrant community that makes conscious living fun, simple and convenient with the help of Las Vegas’ top health, wellness and community leaders. Our mission is to build a connected community focused on a healthy mind, body and soul lifestyle. One aspect of the project is having a yoga session during our monthly Sunday Reset Project events.

Since doing a simple yoga session once a month as inspired me to get back on the yoga train to give my fears a hard kick to the curb. This week I signed up for two classes with one of my girlfriends and my goal is to attend 2-3 classes per week. In one class, I feel so much more focused! Today I had a great breakdown and BREAKTHROUGH. Honestly, this was actually want I needed to add back into my life to ramp up my flow. Also many of yoga’s principals are aligned with veganism which I love!

Just after class I got cooking on writing which I have been putting off and got some wonderful fear busting practice in action. (I’ll post this week what how to bust fears). So if you have fallen off the yoga train as well, I really suggest hopping back on at your own pace. Let me know how you feel in the morning : )

Question for my yoga lovers out there, what is your favorite type of yoga? Looking for more ideas!

Be well,

Kelly xx

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