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On The Loose in Cali: A Travel Diary feat. Venice, Vegan Eats, & Coachella

April 29, 2018

Guess who’s back, back, back, – back again… it’s me and I’m home from my California wonder week of adventure. The hubby and I jetted off to Lala land to stay a few days in the Los Angeles area before we headed to Palm Springs for Coachella!
Let me just start by saying Coachella has been on my adulthood bucket list for quite some time and it definitely did NOT disappoint. But, unfortunately the whole camping in the desert thing caught up with me and I’ve had a nasty little sinus infection since getting home earlier this week. Needless to say, I’m still recovering. But, I wanted to hop on and share a little recap about the amazing plant-based restaurants we ate at during the festival and in the other parts of LA! Here we go…

Venice

We started off the trip by staying in an adorable little loft-style Airbnb in Venice! Most of these places were walking distance from our spot close to Rose Avenue.

• Plant Food + Wine

Wow, we had an awesome dinner here. This restaurant has a more upscale atmosphere and is located on the famous Abott Kinney street- where hipster truly meets the meaning of chic. It has a beautiful outdoor area in the back with lush greenery and heaters for the chilly evenings (if you know me, you know I’m almost always cold so this was heaven!) Additionally, there is a private cooking school attached where people can learn plant-based dishes to whip up at home. Plus, I attended with two meat-loving young men (my husband and one of our dear college friends), and they loved the food just as much as me! All organic and completely plant-based, this place is a must in my book for a dressier night out.

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• Moon Juice

I absolutely love this place that has a few spots in the LA area! The backstory about how founder & fine dining chef Amanda Chantal Bacon used holistic living and medicinal foods to heal her hypothyroid condition makes me fall in love with this company even more. Moon Juice features organic pressed juices, nut-based “Moon Milks,” that can be turned into a smoothie meal on the go, and adaptogens (hormone balancing herb blends) or “Moon Dust” that can be added to any order as well!

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• Café Gratitude

Another winner with 100% organic and plant-based cuisine. Located right across the street from Moon Juice, this restaurant also has a few locations throughout CA. This place really puts a delicious vegan twist on classic dishes. For example, I had the Caesar salad with added blackened tempeh complete with homemade croutons! We visited for dinner when we landed in Cali on Tuesday evening and they even had their own version of a Taco Tuesday available!]

• Whole Foods

I know- this may not seem as special since I live in Dallas where Whole Foods stores are abundantly available, but, I gotta throw it in! We grabbed coffee and a quick breakfast here one day just to see what the location was like. I’m a huge Whole Foods Tourist fan, so anywhere I see one, I always HAVE to check it out. I love exploring varying Whole Foods locations. They tend to stock the shelves with more locally manufactured goods that aren’t available in the Texas stores I’m so familiar with. Yes, I’m a weirdo and I don’t care. PS- I talk all about the top items to buy each week at Whole Foods HERE. Oh and it’s definitely on my list of local Dallas eats that I reference HERE, just in case you want to check those out!

LA

While we didn’t catch any celebrity sightings, we did manage to have a few amazing meals in West Hollywood and Century City.
• Real Food Daily

Located in West Hollywood, I’ll admit, I had this spot on my list of places to try after seeing vegetarian Bravo-lebrity TV star from one of my favorite shows ever (Vanderpump Rules) eat here on camera with her BF. I honestly didn’t even realize it was vegan until we pulled up! Also, totally organic which always earns extra points in my book. We had a huge lunch here starting with the best nachos ever, then the Mediterranean salad, and finishing off with the “burger”. I also loved the environment. They have live trees inside the café that extend all the way through the ceiling- super cool.

• Sage Organic Vegan Bistro

This Century City spot was recommended to me by one of my favorite Vegan mega-influencers @rawmanda! Definitely another win with the mouthwatering walnut “meat” and lettuce wrap tacos I had (seriously stuffed myself into sporting a food baby the rest of the day). I was also so excited to see they had a booth for V eats at Coachella later on during our trip!

*Bonus: We tried to get dinner at Gracias Madre because I’ve heard from meat eaters and vegans alike that it’s to die for plant-based Mexican cuisine but we failed to make reservations in time so it’s still on my list! I’ve also heard Sadtha, Sun Café LA, & Falabar are awesome recommendations but we ran out of time- and room in our stomachs!

Coachella

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Ok, so I feel like this could be a whole separate post all about what you need to survive camping at Coachella (aka in the Indio, California desert for 3 long, very hot days.) But, I’ll just say the number one thing is definitely good food. Luckily, I was extremely impressed with the plant-based and organic eats available all throughout the fest! Not only that but the official Coachella app is super vegan user-friendly. The restaurants are mapped out and labeled by type of diet. I mean, there was even a raw kombucha bar! As The Lizzie McGuire movie used to say, “hey now, hey now- THIS is what dreams are made of.” Below are a few of the spots I made sure to take note of eating at but to be honest, between all the dancing and other festival activities, I lost track of a number of others! For now, I wanted to give a shoutout to…

Strictly Vegan Authentic Jamaican
Southern Fried Vegan
Cena Vegan
SAGE
Seabirds

So, there you have it! I hope this is helpful for your next trip to the LA area. Or, if you’re just a plant-based gal like me considering hitting up Coachella 2019! Questions? I have so much more to share but want to make sure I get you all the answers you want. Hit me up below in the comments.

For now, cheers!
XOXO- Dani

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6 FOODS TO KEEP HANDY IN THE FRIDGE FOR CLEAR SKIN 6 FOODS TO KEEP HANDY IN THE FRIDGE FOR CLEAR SKIN:

BERRIES: (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries): Eat your water! Yes, eat! Cellular hydrating fruits & veggies high in water content like berries (that are also low in natural sugars) are beauty boosting for the skin and moisturize from the inside out. 

BROCCOLI: Cruciferous veggies that contain sulfur like broccoli are super detoxifying for the body and when the body is detoxified, it has less inflammation and stays clear. 

COCONUT YOGURT: Gut boosting foods rich in probiotics like coconut yogurt are a great plant-based snack or breakfast option that feed the good bacteria bugs for a healthy gut which is the control center to literally everythinggg else in the body- nervous system, hormones, sleep, etc etc etc. It controls it all. Gut health absolutely has to be fixed to heal skin for good.

KALE: Love love love me some kale. Dark leafy greens like kale that contain vitamin A & are superfoods for clearing skin bc of being anti-inflammatory. It also promotes cell turnover, therefore reduces clogged pores!

AVOCADO: for a beauty boosting healthy fat that fights chronic inflammation! Most often skin issues are a direct reflection of internal inflammation in the body. Eat avocado to reduce skin redness and more.

GINGER ROOT:: Immunity supporting & skin inflammation fighting. I love to make homemade ginger root tea with this. Let me know if you want to see the process and I’ll put it on my insta stories for ya!

And there you have. Want more tips for healing skin from the inside out? 

DM ME and let me know what you need! Xo, dani
My approach to WEEKEND FREEDOM that I teach my cli My approach to WEEKEND FREEDOM that I teach my clients...

Everyone is always looking for BALANCE, 80/20 lifestyle, whatever the F you want to call it. One of the greatest things about a whole foods plant-based diet is that it is SUSTAINABLE and effing DELICIOUS. When it comes to eating a plant-rich diet, I’m all about the meal prep during the week and then freedom to play on the weekend…

So many of us want a meal plan to follow during the week so that we don’t have to think twice about what’s for dinner after the end of a long Monday. But when it comes to Friday - Sunday, I say HAVE FUN. 

Joy is a nutrient too & if you need that glass of red wine or those french fries to feel like you are living your best life, go for it gurl. It’s all MINDSET.

HERE IS MY APPROACH TO WEEKEND FREEDOM 101:

It’s simple. Live your life & indulge on occasion while also respecting your body to help you get where you are going, &, to feel your best for all the exciting stuff to come the next day & in the future. Does it totally slow me down the next day? Does it make me feel super crappy? Does it cause disease? 

Then I don’t want it in my life. 

Get it out of here & I don’t miss it AT ALL. I get to say byeee to the anxiety & stress it would’ve caused me if I did consume it in the first place. HOWEVER, if I decide to indulge, I don’t JUDGE. That also causes stress which hurts you just as much in the long run.

Once I realized I have so much sh*t I wanted to accomplish, whether that’s getting in a workout the next day or preventing cancer when I’m older, I changed every decision when it came to my health. i shifted my mindset from “lack of” something to “gaining” something better instead. 

Do I still get tipsy on organic vodka martinis every once in a while? Guilty as charged. But am I motivated to detox the next day? DUH. (shoutout to coffee enemas lolz!)

Do I enjoy those organic salt & vinegar Kettle chips occasionally on a Saturday afternoon? TOTALLY. They are like crack! But do I balance it out w/ eating nutrient dense, plant-based dinner? 100%.

Do what makes u feel good while also working toward a better version of yourself. 

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IF YOU’RE NEW TO MY PAGE…. First off, Holy sh IF YOU’RE NEW TO MY PAGE….

First off, Holy sh*t- thank you. I’m so glad you found me and I’d love to know how you got here! So that you feel you know me a bit better here’s some fun tidbits.

🤍I am a holistic health coach super into helping busy b*itches (like myself) avoid burnout and get their body back into balance through a nutrient dense, plant-based diet and switching over to a less toxic lifestyle. I promise it can be cool you guys. I could talk about this stuff all day because I’m so in awe of how these tools changed my own life.

🤍My Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2011 and has treated the disease 100% holistically to this day using alternative medicine, plant-based diet, and so much more.

🤍Thanks to the power of plants and holistic healing I’ve been able to get my lifelong struggle with acne under control, along with sinusitis, gut imbalances, and an array of other symptoms. Food truly is medicine.🌱

🤍I am a Texan born & raised but have spent time living on both the East and West Coasts. Love LA & NY and both hold special places in my heart.

🤍I met my husband wasted at a frat party freshman year of college (lol oops) and we have been together ever since. We live in Austin, TX now with our maltese who i like to call #PupOnTheLoose

🤍I turn 30 this year. Yikes… botox isn’t really on brand for me but might have to consider it now…

🤍In addition to health coaching, I have worked for @dearmediastudio for the past few years & truly have the absolute best boss (shoutout @michaelbosstick ) and team. I only mention this bc I think it’s important to share that when I was in health coaching school, they taught us how if other areas of your life, like your career, are causing you to feel out of balance with who you are, it can hold you back from becoming your healthiest, most thriving self. I finally understood that when I started working for a company that aligns with my values and is something I truly enjoy everyday.

Ok I think that’s enough about me. Now tell me about YOU. 

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Clean Beauty & Non-toxic Products w/ @switch.natur Clean Beauty & Non-toxic Products w/ @switch.natural. I had so much fun chatting with my friend Andrea at @switch.natural ! We cover: 

-acne and plant-based eating
-clean beauty at Target
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And so much more!

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Tune in today, Tuesday 4/6 at 1pm CT for an Instag Tune in today, Tuesday 4/6 at 1pm CT for an Instagram LIVE chat with my friend @switch.natural ! We will talk all things clean beauty, non-toxic products, skin health, plant-rich diet, and more! 🌱 💄 

Leave any questions for us below so we can be sure to answer them!!! Xo, Dani
QUICK HIT LIST OF ACNE SAFE NON-TOXIC MAKE-UP RECO QUICK HIT LIST OF ACNE SAFE NON-TOXIC MAKE-UP RECOMMENDATIONS:

Foundation: 
-Fitglow Vita Active Foundation (lighter/BB cream type coverage)
-Crunchi (medium, matte coverage)
-Lawless Woke Up Like This Flawless foundation (full coverage)
-Ilia (light serum for daily wear)

Powder/concealer: 
-Vapour Perfecting Powder
-100% Pure Bamboo Powder
-Priia Loose Mineral Powder foundation (this one is good for powder concealer or all over face application)

Bronzer: 100% Pure Cocoa Pigmented bronzer

Blush & Highlighter: 100% Pure Naked Palette

These are just a few staples I keep in my own makeup bag and I know I can trust to recommend to acne prone clients. 

Do you trust clean beauty when you have broken out skin? 

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One of the biggest “A-HA!” moments for me when One of the biggest “A-HA!” moments for me when it came to overall health was that skin issues are a symptom of something going on internally! Healing starts from within with food as medicine.

Here are 5 WHOLE FOOD PLANT-BASED PANTRY STAPLES FOR CLEAR SKIN:

FLAXSEED: Contains fiber which helps the body with digestion, elimination, and keeping the gut balanced! (which we talked about in my recent IGTV) Plus these little babies have omega 3s that fight inflammation. Chronic acne or any skin irritation is a direct correlation to inflammation in the body.

MATCHA OR GREEN TEA: Helps keep stress hormones in check thanks to 2 little hawties called L-Theanine and ECGC- antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties! This is why green tea is a common ingredient in skincare for reducing redness, etc.

AVOCADO OIL: Toss the processed vegetable oils away and stock up on avocado oil that is first cold-pressed, organic, and unrefined. It’s anti-inflammatory, a healthy fat, and safe for cooking at high heat temps.

BEANS: Protein + fiber powerhouses. Keeps blood sugar balanced since it is a low-glycemic food group and aids in digestion!

GLUTEN FREE OATS: Giving the body a major break from common inflammatory foods that wreak havoc on the gut (like gluten) are key for skin success. Oats are a pantry staple that again, aid in digestion and balance blood sugar. When the gut is balanced, the whole body is balanced!

Keep a lookout next week for a post on refrigerated foods to eat for clear skin! 
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