Thoughts On Fruit

If you follow me, you know that I love fruit. And it makes me so so sad that fruit’s gotten a bad rap over the years because of people saying that fruit makes you fat or there’s too much sugar in fruit. I think that, like all things, too much of a good thing is never a good thing but all I ask it that you don’t fear it!

*General* Daily Vitamin Protocol for Women

Obviously vitamins are sooo subjective but I wanted to give you a protocol that could be good for most women, especially those who are plant-based. What I really recommend is doing a full micronutrient panel so you can supplement whatever you are deficient in. But, of course, I know that that might not be available […]

All About Peptides

Peptides are old science that have finally made their way to the US, after having been used for years in Europe. In this blog I want to outline some things I’ve learned from peer-reviewed research and my good friend Darshan @ Next|Health :) What is a peptide? A peptide is a chain of amino acids […]

Vegan Protein Powders

I talk about protein powder a lot. I have at least one protein smoothie a day, if not two! Here are my favorites.

Meet the Pharmacist Rurned Entrepreneur Who Wants to Help Make the World Healthier

Mona Vand thought she found her calling when she decided to be a pharmacist. Once she started practicing, though, she was underwhelmed by the ho-hum of having a 9-to-5 job. When a friend suggested she become the type of medical professional that appears on TV segments, Vand began building her brand and her eponymous website, Dr. […]

Why practicing wellness isn’t just for celebrities anymore

From hashtags to celebrity-recommended routines, the term “wellness” seems inescapable. “I think wellness, if I had to overall define it I’d say [it’s] self-care and I think that’s the shift that people are making,” Dr. Mona Vand recently told Page Six. “Before, it wasn’t necessarily a good thing to care so much about yourself.” “You’re […]

How to Grow Thicker Brows

I’ve gotten so many questions on my Insta about my eyebrows recently. Mainly because they’ve gotten a little wild, LOL, but there’s a method to my madness… I’ve been going to @striiike … and they have a very specific theory on eyebrows. The theory here is that your hair grows on an 8 week cycle, […]

Recipe: Vegan Gluten-Free Paleo Banana Bread

If you’re not the best baker or you’re just looking for something quick to make, I wanted to share a super easy, do-able recipe for vegan, gluten-free paleo banana bread :)