Danielle Janay

I posted this on Facebook a few hours ago, but I figured I would put it out there for everyone to see. I see people all over social media claiming to promote healthy living whilst still consuming and purchasing animal products. Dead animals are not healthy. We need to change the way we think about all of the beautiful animals on this planet, they deserve to live just as much as we do!  The following is my own personal opinion, but I think that it is true for everyone. I have done countless hours of research for myself and I would never say anything that I didn't truly believe.  Enjoy :) People who promote healthy living and environmental causes while still consuming meat and animal products....... ‪#‎ judgingyou‬  Go vegan! It's better for the earth and for your body. I don't remember the last time I took over the counter medicine or had a cold, and I believe that is because I only consume food that is nutritious, and not full of fat and cholesterol, which most ani...

As I grow up and start to realize that my body is my most important tool, I have been looking for ways to better take care of myself. Both internally and externally. I feel that beauty comes from the inside---literally. I believe that your beauty reflects what you feed yourself. If you're eating unhealthy, processed, fatty foods, you're going to look and feel groggy, tired, and malnourished. If you want to feel alive and radiant, eat live and radiant fruits and veggies! One of the things I have been doing recently to incorporate more raw fruits and veggies into my diet is to make a smoothie in the morning. By making a smoothie in the morning, I am guaranteeing that my body digests all the nutrients from the fruit and gets sustainable energy from it. My favorite recipe is as follows: Morning Sunrise Smoothie 5-7 fresh strawberries (greens still on top) 5-7 frozen strawberries (depending on size) 1 banana 2 tbsp Hemp seeds 1tbsp Chia seeds 1/4cup coconut water 1/4...

Honestly, I stress out a lot. Like every day. About the littlest things. But, I am not a fan of anxiety medication because I believe "medication" should be natural, and I have a fear of dependency on drugs. So I discovered the next best thing: Essential Oils. Now, I know I am late to hop on the bandwagon, but really essential oils are useful for everything! I recently bought a Now brand diffuser from Whole Foods (~$20), and a few essential oils from Whole Foods and Target. I don't know the specifics of the diffuser, whether it is hot or cold diffusion, but with mine, even though it says warm water, I usually use cold to keep the nutrients that are naturally found in the oils. This diffuser lasts 4-6 hours (sometimes more), and I usually put it on when I am studying or trying to sleep to help relieve my stress. I created a few relaxation blends you can use if you need a little pick me up: Stress Be Gone: 10 drops lavender essential oil, 10 drops peppermint essen...

One of my favorite things to do when I'm stressed is to go outside and breathe some fresh air! Being inside all day makes me feel like I'm stuck, so just stepping outside and taking a deep breath instantly calms me down. Recently, I bought a bike with my boyfriend and we try and go ride on the trail by my apartment as much as our schedule allows! It's not really a rigorous trail, so it's enough of workout, without leaving me feeling drained.  My advice to all of you who own a bike (especially if it's stored away collecting dust), is to go out and ride! Even if it's just for 20 minutes. I would avoid going on streets and stick to a trail though, if you get stressed about getting hit by a car (which I definitely do).  Anyways it's always nice to get out and enjoy the beautiful earth we live in, so spend some time in nature today :) Danielle Janay