Collaboration
Sweat The Style x For All To Envy “The Locker Room” Vintage Curation Featuring Aleali May

SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web_1SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web-4SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web-2SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web-3SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web-5SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web-7SweatTheStyle_TheLockerRoom_AlealiMay_Web-6Spring is finally here and it couldn’t have come sooner! We hooked up with the amazing image consultant and blogger Aleali May on the eastside of L.A. to show off some of our new selection of unisex vintage apparel courtesy of For All To Envy. Aleali reps for the west in one-of-a-kind throwback pieces ranging from active Christian Dior to super rare rap tees available exclusively in The Locker Room. Aleali is the embodiment of the Sweat The Style girl, beautiful, strong, healthy, creative, and very stylish.

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Health & Wellness
Acai Power

SweatTheStyle_AcaiPowder Thousands of years ago, Brazilian natives worshiped the healing properties of a dark purple berry indigenous to the rain forests of the Amazon. That berry is the hard-to-pronounce acai (ah-sah-EE) berry which grows on the acai palm trees found throughout northern South America. Thousands of year later, the rest of the world has finally caught on to this superfood superfruit and now it’s everywhere—in health drinks, in protein bars and most popularly as a powder formed from ground freeze-dried berries.
But what is it about acai berries that has the nutrition world in such a frenzy?
Acai berries are one of the richest sources of antioxidants in the world – even beating out the highly acclaimed blueberry! Among acai’s many antioxidants is one particular nutritional powerhouse called anthocyanin. Commonly found in fruits rich in red and purple colors, anthocyanins have been shown to strengthen cardiovascular heath, boost immunity, rev energy and prevent premature aging (the Brazilians consider the Acai berry a “beauty berry”). And acai berries have more anthocyanins than any other food! In fact, acai’s ORAC level (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) is over 3500—hundreds of times higher than your average berry.
Beyond antioxidants, acai berries also pack more protein per weight than almost any other fruit with nearly 8% of it’s weight coming from amino acids (or 8 grams per 100 gram serving). Acai berries are also rich in Omega fats with nearly 50% of its weight being fat, most of which coming from healthy unsaturated fats such as Omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. This makes acai berries an excellent food for improving the look and texture of hair, skin and nails.
I like adding a tsp or two of acai powder into my morning smoothies and juices. If you’re purchasing acai juice, be sure to read the label as many companies have jumped on the acai train and produce acai products with excess sugar and additives (or juices that are mostly water or made from other fruits). Overall I consider this superfood a super add-on to any diet, especially those of you wanting to take your health—and beauty—to the next level.

By: Beata Rydyger BSc RHN, She Lives Clean

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Fitness
Juice Like Jessi

SweatTheStyle_JessiMBengue-8 Jessi sweats in the early morning with an hour hike through the hills of Griffith Park in Los Angeles. She ends her hike with a series of yoga poses to stretch out her muscles and cool down before starting her day. Get the juice like Jessi with her Sweat The Mix V. 7 that’s a blend of Afro-beat, Afro-pop, and Afro-house that motivates her to finish strong.

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Sweat The Crew
Ana Tanaka

SweatTheStyle_AnnaTanaka_4SweatTheStyle_AnnaTanaka_7 SweatTheStyle_AnnaTanaka_2 Sweat The Style girl model Ana Tanaka is all west coast vibes in Venice Beach. She wears a red vintage Adidas tank top from the Locker Room and ripped denim shorts. To stay warm from the cool ocean air she throws on a Sweat beanie, trench over her shoulders, and customizes her look with a 90’s tattoo choker.

Who do you sweat?
My higher self.
What do you sweat?
I release negativity and stress.
Where do you sweat?
Yoga studio, On the move, the dance floor.
When do you sweat?
When I have the most energy.
How do you sweat?
When I’m working out or dancing 😉
Why do you sweat?
To express myself.
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Nancy Gomez

Kick it with Anna on her instagram and twitter.

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Beauty
Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask

SweatTheStyle_Tatcha_Mask Tatcha Luminous Deep Hydration Lifting Mask is made with a red algae blend and their specially formulated HADASEI-3™ Bioactive Complex. The mask smooths, hydrates, and tightens skin. Instead of paper this mask is made with a coconut derived biocellulose material that was originally formulated to help speed the recovery time of the skin of burn victims. It’s a fast and easy way to stay fresh. Simply fold the mask and place on skin for 15 minutes. Remove the mask and massage the remaining serum into the skin. Be prepared to look your best and have fresh glowing skin for the next 24 hours. Feel good knowing that this product is made without mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, PEGs, PPGs, urea, DEA, TEA or phthalates.

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Health & Wellness
Turmeric

SweatTheStyle_turmericThose who cook with turmeric don’t need to be told the benefits of being caught yellow-handed. But for those who aren’t familiar, a refresher is in order. A common ingredient in curry, this stain-inducing golden spice has been a culinary staple of many cultures for thousands of years, and for good reason.

Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric — and the culprit behind its yellowy pigment — boasts a number of medicinal benefits. In fact, it is considered the wonder spice for combating inflammation. But let’s not give away all its benefits just in this little introduction.

Here are 10 health benefits of turmeric that’ll have you seeing yellow in no time.

1. As mentioned above, turmeric’s anti-inflammatory properties are out of this world, working as well as some anti-inflammatory drugs. Those with rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease have noticed significant improvements when including the spice in their diet.
2. Studies have shown that extracts of turmeric contain a number of natural agents that block the formation of neural plaque associated with Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
3. Turmeric is a natural antibacterial agent and antiseptic, useful in disinfecting cuts, scrapes and even bug bites.
4. When combined with cauliflower, turmeric can lower risk of prostate cancer.
5. Regular intake of turmeric may slow signs of ageing and actually extend the average lifespan.
6. Turmeric may delay liver damage and boost detoxification.
7. A powerful anti-fungal and anti-parasitic agent, turmeric can be used to treat yeast and parasite overgrowth.
8. Turmeric paste is an excellent home remedy for sunburn (it’s actually an active ingredient in many commercial sunscreens).
9. A strong antioxidant, turmeric combats free radical attacks to strengthen the immune system.
10. Turmeric is an insulin moderator and thus may have a positive influence on diabetes control.

So there you have it, 10 health benefits of turmeric. As for the best way to consume turmeric to ensure complete absorption in the digestive tract combine with an oil (such as olive oil) and black pepper. Supplementation may also be beneficial.

By: Beata Rydyger BSc RHN, She Lives Clean

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