Sweat The Crew
Rima Vaidila

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Who do you sweat?
Myself.
What do you sweat?
A long day.
Where do you sweat?
Equinox and the beach.
When do you sweat?
Evenings, 6 days a week.
How do you sweat?
Run and row with the occasional Pilates/Yoga class thrown in.
Why do you sweat?
To run farther than the day before.

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Nicholas Maggio

Run with Rima on her site Fire On The Head and instagram.

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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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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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Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash

SweatTheStyle_Aesop_ReverenceHandWash Another great reason to wash your hands 10 x a day! Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Wash has an added fine grainy texture of finely milled pumice that softly exfoliates your hands leaving them feeling soft and clean. The blend of botanical extracts leaves the scent of earth, wood, and citrus on skin shortly after washing. The simple classic design of every bottle looks great anywhere!

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Beauty
Neal’s Yard Beauty Sleep Concentrate

AdrianneHo_RTH_2 What if there was a way to power through your beauty sleep and make it more effective.

SweatTheStyle_NealsYard_BeautySleepConcentrate Neal’s Yard Beauty Sleep Concentrate does just that. With the use of ingredients like naturally regenerating narcissus tazetta bulb extract, smoothing tri-peptide, and antioxidant-rich nourishing grape seed oil; you will wake up with skin that looks and feels replenished and recharged. The special combination of essential oils supports skins nighttime regeneration while working to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Plus you can sleep well knowing it’s all organic, cruelty-free, and doesn’t contain harmful artificial additives like synthetic fragrances, silicones, parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, and DEA.

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Beauty
MD Solar Sciences Mineral Beauty Balm

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Jake Rosenberg for The Coveteur

Put your best face forward… Even when you sweat!
SweatTheStyle_MDSolarSciencesMineralBeautyBalm MD Solar Sciences Mineral Beauty Balm is a tinted SPF 50 UVA-UBA sunscreen that has a lot more to offer than just sun protection. It’s formulated with caffeine to reduce redness as well as powerful antioxidants, this multi-purpose tinted beauty balm provides a matte finish and works to even out skin tone. Whether you’re looking for all day coverage or a pre-workout primp this light-weight formulate goes the extra mile even if you sweat. It’s the perfect addition to your makeup and workout routine since it’s waterproof up to 80 minutes. Feel good knowing that is product is made without parabens, sulphates, allergens, fragrances, animal testing, and many other harmful chemicals traditionally used in foundation and sunscreen.

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