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Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

May 28, 2019

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

Happy Memorial Day to all! Next weekend is the hubs’ and my wedding anniversary so we decided to use the extended holiday weekend as an early celebration and road trip to Palm Springs. We only stayed one night there last year for Coachella and didn’t really get to check out the city, so I was excited to get my tan on and explore the desert lifestyle.

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

Palm Springs is great because it’s so accessible to Los Angelinos, being only an hour and 45 minute or so drive from the city (in the lucky circumstances you don’t hit traffic). Our drive was super easy, leaving Saturday morning and heading back Monday morning. We even brought our little maltese (as I jokingly like to call him, Pup On the Loose) and we found the city to be super dog friendly, which made for such a hassle free trip with a pet.

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

STAY

We stayed at Arrive hotel and were super impressed with the open-air, low-rise build. The hotel is pretty small, only 2 stories, featuring modern rooms and a scenic pool area complete with fire pits, cabanas, and ping pong tables. This hotel was a nice mix of 21+ tourists like ourselves and not too ragey. We were there to relax ya know, not party like we were back in college (although I’m never really too opposed to that ;))

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

EAT

Ok, so I’ll caveat this section and let you know I did find it a bit tough to be fully plant-based in this city. Surprising there are very little vegan restaurants to choose from, mostly a lot of menus with seafood. I hope this post helps a future tourist who is vegan because there was not much info out there for me and I really had to do my homework!

At the Hotel

The hotel we stayed at, Arrive, has a restaurant and coffee bar on site- Wexler’s Deli and Cartel Coffee Lab, great for a bite by the pool or quick caffeine break. And- Cartel’s is ORGANIC coffee, so you know that made me a happy camper.

Snacks

We stopped to grab a smoothie or two at Raw Remedy Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar. I am such a sucker for a local juice bar I can’t even tell ya. Definitely check this place out for a healthy bite!

Brunch

We brunched at the super fancy and fabulous Parker hotel restaurant, Norma’s, which I had heard people rave about. This spot is so worth going to check out the environment and people watch, even if you just grab a drink at the hotel bar. I felt like I was in Mad Men surrounded by 60’s glamour. It was bougie and the vibes were right up my alley ha.

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

Dinner & Dessert

For dinner, we hit up two spots I had read numerous 5-star reviews about- Birba and Workshop, also both of which I had seen vegan options on the menus! I’m always someone who likes to have nice, wine dinners. It’s one of my favorite parts about vaca!

Birba is an open, garden style Italian restaurant. Their pizza dough is all vegan and so is their pesto. So I had them customize a pizza for me and use the pesto rather than any cheese. The staff was super accommodating and my dish was divine.

Workshop has such cool design elements that really make for a great atmosphere and the menu didn’t disappoint either. I had the cauliflower “steak” appetizer and the Farmer’s Market Veggie dish.

For dessert, we popped in Native Cafe, one of the only fully vegan restaurants in Palm Springs. It’s a very casual environment and had a typical menu where they try to make vegan versions of American food staples like “chicken nuggets” etc. I’m usually not a fan of this type of vegan food, to be honest. I’d rather try to enhance plant-based dishes rather than eat a “fake” hamburger or something like that. But, I will say the peanut butter parfait we got was pretty divine. Overall, the spot is definitely worth checking out depending on how into the menu you are.

Next time I plan to try out Nature’s Health Food Market, Palm Greens Cafe, King’s Highway, and Lulu’s California Bistro, all of which I read have vegan-friendly options as well!

Vegan-Friendly Guide for 48 Hours in Palm Springs

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THINGS TO DO

Since it was such a short trip, we mostly spent all of the first day at the pool. The next day we toured the Moorten Botanical Gardens (also dog friendly!) and window shopped downtown. Our next trip we plan to check out the aerial tramway and visit a local organic spa.

This town truly is a fabulous place to get some r&r and such a great weekend getaway! If you’re looking for more recommendations, check out the tour guides from, Hundred Blog or The Blonde Abroad, both of which I found really helpful! And for specifically vegan shiz, check out Veg News’ list of Palm Springs Vegan Things To Do.

moorten botanical garden

Have you been to Palm Springs? Let me know if you have any favorite places I missed! I’ll have to start a list for my next stay. And don’t forget to check out my other travel guides here for LA, Vegas, and more.

Have a great rest of your Memorial Day peeps. Until next time.

XOXO,

Dani

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It seems everywhere we turn these days there are m It seems everywhere we turn these days there are more and more options for “paraben free” shampoo and “natural” toothpaste, but when you turn over a product and read the ingredient label, what shit should you actually avoid? You might see certain words and have no idea what the f*ck they mean, let alone how they react in your body when they are absorbed into your bloodstream through the skin. 

This is why I created a CHEAT SHEET FOR YOU BETCHES. New post at daniontheloose.com with 12 common chemical ingredients to watch out for in your personal care products. You might be shocked to find out that this crap is way more deadly than you’d expect and hidden in SO many popular brands. SAVE THIS POST TO COME BACK TO.

1. Fragrance/”Parfum”
2. Parabens
3. Sulfates
4. Phthalates
5. PEG/Ceteareth
6. Triclosan & Triclocarbon
7. Toluene
8. Formaldehyde
9. Talc
10. Petroleum/Mineral Oil
11. Coal Tar
12. Heavy Metals

Get all the details for deciphering ingredient labels on my blog (link in bio).

 Feeling freaked out after reading this? Need help getting started making the switch to a less toxic lifestyle? Shoot me a DM and I’ll send you my Clean Beauty Guide e-book for FREE today! 

📷 Pictured: one of my fave clean, non-toxic makeup brands @100percentpure 

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The Best Plant-based Podcasts to Listen To in 2021 The Best Plant-based Podcasts to Listen To in 2021:

🌱 @plantbasednotperfect by my girl @hautehealthy (ps go listen to my episode with her! #61)
🌱 The Plantbased News Podcast @plantbasednews 
🌱 Plant Proof @plant_proof 
🌱 The Sakara Life Podcast @sakaralife 
🌱 The Exam Room by The Physician’s Committee @physicianscommittee 
🌱 The Balanced Blonde Soul On Fire @thebalancedblonde @tbbpodcast 
🌱 The Disclosure Podcast by @earthlinged 
🌱 PlantStrong by @ripesselstyn of @goplantstrong 
🌱 Chris Beat Cancer @chrisbeatcancer 
🌱 Food, Sex, & Money @foodsexandmoney by @kenzieburke 
🌱 Plant Powered People Podcast by @vegan abs @plantbasedonabudget 
 
Full list on my blog at daniontheloose.com (link in bio).

Tag any other health/wellness podcasts that you love!
😷Check in post- First month of the new year dow 😷Check in post- First month of the new year down. how we feelin peeps?! Did you start a new routine? Try a plant based meal? How are you focusing on getting healthier this year? Physically and mentally. I wanna know. 

Share any workout companies, meditations, apps, products, podcasts, or Instagram accounts you’ve been loving so far in 2021. Xo, Dani
OILS: WHAT’S BEST FOR COOKING VS CONSUMING & WHI OILS: WHAT’S BEST FOR COOKING VS CONSUMING & WHICH ONES TO AVOID! The last week in my 6 part series for ya on Clean Grocery Brands. 

FOR COOKING (AKA HIGH HEAT):
1. Avocado 
2. Coconut 
3. Red Palm

FOR CONSUMING (AKA IN SALAD DRESSINGS, DRIZZLED ON FINISHED DISHES, ETC.)
1. Flax
2. Grapeseed
3. Sesame
4. Walnut
5. Sunflower

TO AVOID:
1. Vegetable
2. Corn
3. Soybean
4. Safflower
5. Canola

Be sure to check out the other posts in my feed that are part of this series: chips & snacks, grains & legumes, plant-based milks, breakfast foods, and dressings & condiments. 

Which category in this series did you find the most helpful?! XO, Dani
My personal before & after transformations. I was My personal before & after transformations. I was inspired to share this after seeing @mimibouchard and @thebalancedblonde post similar ones earlier this week. 

What changed when I discovered whole food plant-based diet and a holistic approach to health? So much more than what you see in these photos!

BEFORE: broken out, heavier, anxious, overwhelmingly stressed, frequent migraines, sinus infections and bronchitis.

AFTER: clearer skin, leaner, less “puffy” feeling, less anxious, managed stress, rarely ever sick, etc.

If you’re interested in transitioning over to a more plant-based lifestyle, I’d love to chat. Shoot me a DM! XO, Dani
CLEAN GROCERY BRANDS- WEEK 5 of 6! Some of my top CLEAN GROCERY BRANDS- WEEK 5 of 6! Some of my top recommendations for 100% plant-based AND gluten-free shelf stable snacks. These products have some of the best and healthiest ingredient labels on the market….

@sietefoods for chips. Try swapping highly processed potato chips for these instead. They have multiple flavors like nacho that resemble Doritos.

@lesserevil snacks “no cheese” puffs are the perfect Cheetos replacement. Not all products by this brand are completely plant based but I especially love to recommend this “no cheese” one to clients as a fun snack to stock the pantry with. 

@arrowheadmills organic popcorn- just pop these plain kernels in the microwave and then toss on some @Lilys_sweets vegan dark chocolate chips, Celtic sea salt, or @Bragg Nutritional yeast for a cheesy consistency. This way you get that popcorn snack without the added sugar, processed oils, or tons iodized salt. 

@sietefoods again but this time we’re talking the TORTILLAS- any flavor! If you’re nut free, opt for the cassava or chickpea ones. You can use some plant-based cheese with these for quesadillas or add hummus or guacamole to it. The perfect in between meals snack.

When it comes to crackers two of my favorites to suggest are @flackerscrackers (made by a Doctor!) and @hukitchen (especially their pizza flavor!)

Last but not least @lundbergfarms rice cakes are a pantry must- spread on avocado, almond butter, or top with banana.

Next week is the last post in this series and I’ll be doing cooking oils so keep a lookout! What other questions do you have about clean grocery brands? 
XO, Dani
🕯 Are candles toxic? Let’s talk about clean c 🕯 Are candles toxic? Let’s talk about clean candles 101. I have to admit, I actually got the idea to do this post when I was researching which candles to buy for myself this past pandemic-y year! I looove the ambiance a nice candle creates. So cozy! 

But after being at home all day everyday, it became even more clear to me that making sure our homes are clean and chemical free, and that we are supporting our immunity, is of utmost importance. Afterall, we breathe the air in our homes almost 24/7 and our indoor environment is one of the biggest factors in overall health. 

Why Conventional Scented Candles Are Toxic:
You might be shocked to hear that they contain all this nasty shit...

-PHTHALATES THAT DISRUPT HORMONES
-ASTHMAGENS THAT CAUSE ASTHMA
-CARCINOGENS THAT CAUSE CANCER
-OBESOGENS THAT CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN
-NEUROTOXINS THAT AFFECT MOOD AND BRAIN FUNCTION

Peep my insta stories today for some great alternative CLEAN and SAFE candle options!!

And read the full post at DANIONTHELOOSE.COM.

PS if you’re someone who is trying to switch to a less toxic lifestyle this year, I would LOVE to connect with you. I know it can be sooo overwhelming so would love to support you in this journey! It’s effing a lot to take in but also so fun. Shoot me a DM! 

XO, Dani
CLEAN GROCERY BRANDS WEEK 4! It’s all about brea CLEAN GROCERY BRANDS WEEK 4! It’s all about breakfast foods in this one. Here we go:

@onedegreeorganics is my go to-to cereal and oats brand. I have the HARDEST time finding a cereal that does not have cane sugar and other added crap AND that is also gluten free. But One Degree fits the bill. Their grains and oats are sprouted too which is key for optimal digestion.

@sakaralife Superfood Granolas- not technically a brand you can find in the grocery store but you can order on their site! I wanted to include because I looove recommending their granolas with almond milk to the women I health coach. You truly will not find higher quality ingredients! (ps code “XODANIELLE” gets ya 20% off).

Wildwood Organic tofu in place of scrambled eggs. Now look I know tofu freaks people the fuck out. And I get it. I avoided in the first like 3 years I was plantbased because I just didn’t know how I felt about it or how to cook it. But boy has that changed. DM for some recipe ideas if you want to give this a try!

@hilaryseatwell organic veggie sausages. I am obsessed with these things and have a real addiction. I like that they are made with legumes like lentils instead of any soy or imitation meats. I also feature them in my Green Girl At Home vegan newbies e-book for a “sausage biscuit” type recipe. 

@simplemills pancake and muffin mixes have such clean ingredients and are gluten free so def give them a try for a healthier try at baked goods for breakfast. Also in my recipe e-book for “pancake muffins.” so good.

Last but certainly not least is @foodforlifebaking gluten free and vegan breads and english muffins. Don’t know what I would do without this brand. For avo toast breakfasts and so many other things! DM me for a tip on the english muffins though because they can be super hard to unfreeze and figure out when you first buy them ha!

Which one of these is your fave? XO, Dani
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