The Thrive Diet

Everyone's always talking about how athletes need protein - animal protein - but Brendan Brazier sets the record straight in his new book The Thrive Diet. The almost-raw, totally vegan Olympic Triathlete lays out a comprehensive guide to achieving a top level of health, including what to eat before and after each type of workout, a 12-week plan, and hundreds of delicious, animal-free recipes. If you're a healthy, athletic person who wants to take diet and fitness to the next level, this will be your bible. Check it out in Barnes and Noble or our fave raw cafe Pure Food and Juice Takeaway and let us know what you think! If Brendan's testimony isn't enough for you, our friend and raw chef Cosmo Meens fed the men's Canadian Olympic Triathlon team in Beijing this summer. Learn more about it in this Vancouver Sun article.

Details:
The Thrive Diet, by Brendan Brazier
But it on Amazon for $22.94

NewLife Expo

In case you missed the NewLife Expo in June, this weekend you can catch up on the latest health and wellness news from around the world. The 3-day extravaganza - only $30!! - includes hundreds of lectures, exhibits, and demos from a slew of superheroes such as raw food pioneer Victor Kulvinskas and 2012 prophet Sean David Morton. Don't worry about getting bored; topics range from vitamins and minerals to light body activation and tantric healing practices. You'll be inspired to stay bright and energized as the days grow colder and shorter. . .

Details:
Newlife Raw Food and Yoga Expo
When:
10/17 - 10/19
Where:
Hotel New Yorker
481 8th Avenue at 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Tel:(516) 897-0900
Map
Get Tickets:
NewLifeExpoTickets

Jill Pettijohn's Nutritional Cleanse: 5 Day Journey

Since Chloe already gave you most of the finer details (below) of what you get in this beautifully fresh raw juice & soup cleanse, I will simply share my experience. First, let me just say, Jill's Cafe rocks! It's a gem with the most delicious meals, snacks & treats a girl can ask for. In fact I recently had them cater my birthday in August & everyone was blown away as they devoured healthy delights and decadent deserts...a highly recommended way to start off a new year while inspiring your guests with mouth watering health!

The 5 Day Cleanse:
I went for the five day nutritional cleanse. You get six a day (fresh juice, blended soups, & nut milk) which definitely leaves you satiated until it was time for the next. It was a great feeling to have this bounty of colorful bottles for the day & a relief not to think about what I had to drink next. I'm a big label reader so I appreciated having all the ingredients clearly written making the experience insightful. I was able to identify which beverages worked best for my body & which ones didn't agree. My favorites were the deliciously refreshing morning Green Juice & Lemonades. And the final nut milk was a treat - something to look forward to at the end of the day. There were a few soups however that either felt too complex or didn't have the most pleasing taste. I would have preferred an extra fresh juice & one less soup per day.

Overall the cleanse was a great experience. I felt nourished, lighter (mentally & physically), & re-inspired to make more of my own live food & juices. Most importantly my energy levels were good, allowing me to keep up with my busy teaching schedule. I did have some food cravings (this went through waves), so walking into the cafe to pick up my juices while salivating over the array of dishes behind the glass was a challenge! At any rate it's always a good thing to simplify our habits around consumption. Jill's Cleanse gave me more space to do, feel, & think about other things while being highly nourished.

Tip: Get a colonic at the beginning and end of a cleanse. It's essential to reap the full benefits & you really feel the difference!

Details
Jill Pettijohn's Nutritional Cleanse
Sign up online for a 3 day or a 5 day cleanse anytime!
Jill is also available for personal consultations.

Jill Pettijohn's Nutritional Cleanse: 3 Day Journey

After frequenting Jill's Cafe in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, I decided to try out Jill's three day nutritional cleanse. Cafe owner and cleanse creator Jill Pettijohn guided me - and it was a great experience! Read below for the full rundown, and stay tuned for Aarona's 5-day review as well.

Menu 3/5

Juice! You get six (that's a lot, trust me) unique juices to drink throughout the day, from a delicious green juice in the morning to a squash soup-juice for lunch, to a bedtime nut milk. Each bottle's label lists a concocton of veggies, fruit, and special herbs. The soup-juices are no joke, though - if you're new to juicing you may find the new tastes and textures hard to swallow!

Energy 5/5

I had a boost of energy while on the cleanse! I ride my bike every day, work, go to the gym, and practice yoga (when i have time!), and I felt great while juicing. This cleanse seems to support a city girl like myself, which is hard to find in a most fasts/cleanses. At no point did I feel weak - every time i got hungry, i knew it was time for the next juice (Jill advises to drink one every two hours), and the days just flew by! But don't forget to drink plenty of water inbetween juices - it's easy to get dehydrated and not receive the full cleanse benefits.

Arrangements 5/5

Jill's does deliver for a cost, but you can also pick up your juices each morning or the night before each day. I rode my bike to pick up the juices each morning, and as they were securely packaged in an adorable little case, I had no trouble transporting them!

Coming off the cleanse 5/5

After the third day, I followed Jill's guidelines to come of off the juice fast. Her comprehensive menu of simple, plant-based meals made it easy to integrate solid foods back into my diet. In the past, this has been the hardest part of the cleanse for me, so it was a relief not to experience the severity of returning to a normal food plan.

Overall Rating: 9/10

Details
Jill Pettijohn's Nutritional Cleanse
Sign up online for a 3 day or a 5 day cleanse anytime!
Jill is also available for personal consultations.

Newlife Raw Food and Yoga Expo

Just in time for the summer, Newlife hosts their annual Yoga and Raw Food expo this weekend. The health-centered 3-day wellness extravaganza offers lectures from premier New York raw-foodists, panels discussing how to make positive changes in your diet and lifestyle, and gourmet meals courtesy of veg spots Raw Soul and Kazuko's. When you get tired of talking about living food, you can learn about chakra healing and tantric practices, and take advantage of all-day yoga classes with local veteran teachers. Be sure to make it for the Saturday-night trance dance with Parashakti, blissing out to the most rawesome New York weekend ever!
Details:
Newlife Raw Food and Yoga Expo
When:
06/6 - 06/8
Where:
Hotel New Yorker
481 8th Avenue at 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
Tel:(516) 897-0900
Map
Get Tickets:
NewLifeExpoTickets

Integrative Nutrition Blog

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition is one of New York's best resources for wellness education, and now you can check out all the cutting-edge IIN news on their new blog! The institute teaches students how to take care of themselves and certifies them as holistic health counselors, bringing together the most eminent speakers in the fields of nutritional science, natural healing, and global change. We love the socially-conscious, urban-centered fodder from head honcho Joshua Rosenthal, from the benefits of eating greens to the current American health crisis. And if you are interested in attending IIN, contact us about info and discounts - we're both graduates!

Vital Juice: Liquiteria

Whether you're a die-hard raw foodist or just looking for some healthy breakfast, you can get your juice on (and more!) at Liquiteria, the East Village's most convenient cafe for those on the go. Ask for a custom juice or a soy-fruit smoothie to start your day; they also serve heartier fare like sandwiches, oatmeal, and vegan snacks to take with you. Best of all, you can grab a variety of fresh-pressed juices from the to-go fridge, from the energy boosting All Greens (romaine, kale, celery, parsley and cucumber) to the sweet refresher Royal Flush (pineapple, pear, ginger and aloe-vera). The juices stay fresh for two days tops, and are a great travel snack. Liquiteria also delivers, so you can stock your home or office with tasty delights!
Details:
Liquiteria: Smoothies, Juices and Snacks
170 2nd Ave, New York 10003
At 11th St
212-358-0300
Average juice cost:
$7