Stress. It impacts everything we do these days. And it has never been more important to de-stress, to find ways to relax and enjoy the good things in life. How do I keep my cool during these times? I treat myself – and you should treat yourself too. And the treat that makes me happiest this time of year is to get outdoors.
Chef V’s Organic Green Drink, which I’ve come to believe is keeping me strong and healthy. It’s the first thing I try (to remember) to drink upon waking up and ok, so maybe it hasn’t kept me safe from illness... it sure as heck increased the amount of living greens I consume, which is a good thing, especially as I … ahem ... age.
In the sizzlin’ summer, it’s tempting to eat foods that can sabotage your health. Think: ice cream, barbecues, cocktails, and late-night dinners out. Here are my tips for doing a summer detox while still living it up….
Next Time You Get a Boo-Boo, Thank This Underappreciated Nutrient. You already know vitamins A & C are important for health and what they do (they’re antioxidants). But can you name one thing about vitamin K? Getting enough phylloquinone in your diet? Although deficiencies are rare, if you’re not getting enough of it, your heart, bones and blood clotting can suffer.
Before I share my yummy salad recipe with you, let me give you a little tip about preparing salads. When I feature kale as the main green in the salad, I’ll squeeze fresh lemon juice on it and let it sit a few minutes.
Veronica Wheat and Brandon Kress, founders of Chef V, did exactly that, shifting from an unscalable cooking business to becoming the creators and suppliers of a nutrient-filled green drink. By adapting their passion and making that leap, not only did they expand their business exponentially, but they changed lives. This is Chef V’s Story of Transformation.
Chef V, Veronica Wheat, interviewed for by Good Morning LALALAND in September 2019
You know it’s time for a detox. You haven’t been eating healthy. Your belly is chronically bloated. It takes you a couple cups of coffee in the morning to wake up from the dead. And when the caffeine eventually wears off, your mental clarity and energy are foggy and sluggish, respectively.
Feeling foggy brained lately? Socially distanced, locked down people are finding themselves fuzzy brained and distracted. Did you forget where you put your phone -- for the tenth time this week? Are you forgetting names more often? Now is the time to get serious about brain health.
Hands down, a delivery of the health-supporting nutrients in my Green Drink is way easier and more nutritious than the medicically-dubious and messy enterprise that is the celery juicing fad.
Coronavirus! It has changed everything. I’m finding it harder to stay centered. Are you stressed out too? To stay centered and calm, my go-to is Green Drink - plus daily yoga.
From acid reflux to Alzheimer’s and anxiety, to vertigo and vitiligo, the Medical Medium says celery juice is an “unparalleled healing weapon.”
How do I keep my cool? I treat myself - and you should treat yourself too, because it makes healthier easier! Thankfully, I know how to treat myself when I'm stressed out. Here's how I keep my sh*! together....
Chef V Success Story: Ambika is feeling healthy! -She says: "Check out the @ChefVlife Cleanse!
Chef V, Veronica Wheat, interviewed for by Good Morning LALALAND in September 2019
To fight Coronavirus, building immunity and eating healthy is vital. Here's what to eat.
Now that your Green Drink has arrived, what do you do with it? Should you chug the whole thing in one sitting like you’re at a frat party? Or do you daintily sip it like Mary Poppins drinking a cuppa tea?
Glycemic index and Glycemic load: understanding will help you choose the healthiest foods and avoid the traps of false advertising. Chef V explains.
A plant-based fast-food burger with a bloody-red chewy texture that tastes just like a regular hamburger? Sound “Impossible” to you?
Sipping on Green Drink is the easiest way to get your daily dose of health-boosting veggies. In fact, 16 ounces of Green Drink is the equivalent of 3 servings of fresh vegetables. Studies show that green, leafy veggies offer numerous positive outcomes for health. Here are my top 5 Green Drink health benefits:
There’s a group of toxic substances called “PFAS.” PFAS is found in fire-resistant household items. What’s the connection to fast food? The toxic compounds are prevalent in fast food packaging. The PFAS substances leach into the burgers and nuggets.
When I first started Chef V, I was asked the question so many times, “Hey Veronica, what should I eat?” But I can’t believe that in all this time, I haven’t really addressed the more specific question, “What should I eat if I’m always in a hurry?” I’ll provide you with some healthy on-the-go eating tips.
As a certified nutritional therapist, my mission is to help people reach their health goals as quickly as possible. And it’s for that reason, I still think butter and eggs, along with all dairy and most, animal products should be avoided. Not forever, mind you. But at least when you’re embarking on a new health goal.
Trying to lose weight? Obviously, diet plays a huge role, along with exercise. But did you know that how much you sleep and the quality of your sleep also plays a crucial part in weight management?
Chef V, Veronica Wheat, interviewed for by Good Morning LALALAND in September 2019
