• Reusable Sandwich Bags
  

  WASTE NOT, WANT NOT Ziploc bags and similar single use plastic bags for sandwiches and snacks have become the American norm, but it’s time to replace them with something that’s healthier for you and the planet. After all, these things … Continue reading →




• Homemade Hemp Milk, Vegan Recipe
  

  RECIPES FOR VITALITY + Featured Foods For best results, use as many organic ingredients as possible. Homemade Hemp Milk Recipe Hemp milk is incredibly healthy. I knew that for years, but still avoided it most of the time because I … Continue reading →




• Superfood Spread, Vegan Recipe
  

  RECIPES FOR VITALITY For best results, use as many organic ingredients as possible. Superfood Spread Blended foods and spreads are easier on the digestive system, which make them great while you’re doing a detox like the Avalon Cleanse. Hummus is … Continue reading →




• You are beautiful, inside and out
  

  Remember how beautiful you truly are, inside and out. Cultivate that beauty with positive self-talk, a natural, plant-based diet, plus an eco, nontoxic lifestyle. My mission: As a Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Eco Expert, I’m dedicated to leading you straight … Continue reading →




• Eco Gift Wrapping for the Holidays
  

  Oh how I love beautiful gift wrapping, but this fun tradition doesn’t have to be nearly as wasteful as we’ve let it become. Here’s what you can do. Collect ribbons, tags, paper, and such throughout the year(s) and stash them … Continue reading →




• Recipes for Vitality + Featured Foods: Celery Root
  

  Celery root. It may look strange, but don’t be afraid! It’s crispy when raw and creamy when cooked. High in Vitamin C, minerals, plus thiamin and B6; it tastes similar to celery, but with a mild nutty flavor. Celery root … Continue reading →




• Vegan is Love Book Review & Cultural Examination
  

  Vegan is Love, by Ruby Roth, will undoubtedly make some parents and their children feel uncomfortable, but then again so have beloved classics such as The Lorax and The Giving Tree. These types of books often stand the test of … Continue reading →




• Nontoxic Baby Products: Top 10 Healthy Ideas
  

  We all want to keep babies safe and healthy. Pregnant women, in particular, are encouraged to adopt a plethora of dietary and lifestyle precautions while their baby is developing in order to do just that. However, once their newborn arrives … Continue reading →




• How to Make a Healthy Salad that’s Delicious
  

  Salads are often seen as the pinnacle of health, detox, and diet foods. They can be loaded with nutrients and flavor, or they can be boring and despondent. At restaurants hidden calories, sugar, saturated or hydrogenated fats, plus cholesterol can derail your best efforts for a healthy meal (especially if meat and dairy are involved). So, what do your salads embody– fast-food, cafeteria style or works of art?  Regardless, sometimes all you need is a reminder of the incredible choices out there and the motivation to experiment. Continue reading →




• Raw, Cinnamon Cacoa Truffles Recipe
  

  
  Raw, Cinnamon Cacoa Truffles(Rachel Avalon original)
  Prep time: 10 minutes
  Makes: 15 truffles Continue reading →




• Recipe: Sesame Ginger Kale Chips
  

  
  Do you ever struggle with your willpower when it comes to eating chips or crackers? It’s so easy to eat a whole bag of chips and then feel guilty because we know that most of that stuff is junk food. Continue reading →




• Thin Mints Gone Wrong – A Closer Look at Girl Scout Cookies
  

  For a brief stint I was in Girl Scouts and I managed to eat more Thin Mints and Samoas than I ever sold. Like many parents today, my mom thought she was helping to enrich my life by getting me involved. Although the intentions may be good and other facets of the organization may be truly empowering, I’ve really come to question why any of us keep buying and eating those infamous cookies. Continue reading →




• Dark Chocolate with Green Tea&Your Health
  

  Do you love chocolate? Just the word itself sounds delicious, but it’s been known to throw a lot of people aimed at weight loss off course. Culturally, we tend to hear two extremes. Chocolate is either a guilty pleasure that goes straight to your hips or it’s the antioxidant, heart-healthy miracle we always hoped it to be. Continue reading →




• Detox Teas
  

  I love tea! So, I’m thrilled I found Pukka at Natural Products Expo West. Not only do they offer unique, organic herbal blends, but they offer some delicious teas specifically for cleansing and detoxing. Continue reading →




• 5 Healthy Tips for Protecting Yourself from Nuclear Radiation
  

  

  In all my years as a holistic nutritionist and eco expert I never imagined I’d write an article about nuclear radiation, but since the disasters at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan I’ve been requested to share some empowering information with you. Continue reading →




• 20 Fresh Beauty Tips for Fall
  

  all BEAUTY TIPS was the request from Katherine Butler at EcoSalon. So I, along with 3 other Eco Beauty Experts, came up with some fun (and perhaps surprising) recommendations… As a certified holistic nutritionist and eco expert, Rachel Avalon helps lead … Continue reading →




• An Eco Wave of Change with Jack Johnson
  

  Here’s an article I wrote which was featured in the September ’10 Issue of LA Yoga Magazine: Jack Johnson Written by Rachel Avalon Cleaning Up The Beach Means Cleaning Up Our Lives Volunteering, by nature, tends to give its own … Continue reading →




• The Story of Cosmetics: Toxins in. Toxins out.
  

  Annie Leonard, creator of the Story of Stuff, has teamed up with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to bring us the Story of Cosmetics. I couldn’t be more thrilled! Of all the speaking engagements I do, my Eco Beauty Lecture is one … Continue reading →




• Hosting the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival 6/26/10
  

  This lovely event will transport your senses as you explore all the creative uses for this medicinal herb. Lavender sorbet, candles, essential oils, sachets and more treasures await! Take a girlfriend, take the family. It’s well worth the scenic, 90min … Continue reading →




• Premiere of Bold Native (A MUST-SEE FILM)
  

  I can’t stop thinking about the film premiere I saw on Wed. night! Bold Native, starring Joaquin Pastor, is about an animal liberator named Charlie Cranehill who is on a mission to organize a nationwide, underground action to free confined … Continue reading →




• The Master Cleanse: Purifying Your Mind From the Toxic Hype
  

  As a holistic nutritionist with my own cleansing program, I am bias towards The Master Cleanse, plain and simple. Even so, I can assure you that my criticism towards it began long before I started working with clients. Over the … Continue reading →




• Natural Products Expo West. Staying Organized with the Free App.
  

  Expo West is the world’s largest trade show focusing on natural, organic, and health products. Some of my favorite brands such as Kleen Kanteen, 100% Pure, New Chapter, LunchBots, Renew Life, Juvo, Organic Essence, and many more food, beverage, cosmetics, and supplements companies will be there … Continue reading →




• Healthy, Homemade Vegetable Soup Recipe
  

  This delicious recipe has a broad spectrum of nutrients, including antioxidants, calcium, and potassium. It’s an easy way to give your digestion a break and maintain your optimal weight while feeling totally satisfied and healthy. Ingredients: 1 container of Organic … Continue reading →




• DIY Clothes Swap: How to have fun revamping your wardrobe for free.
  

  Clothes Swaps are probably the easiest and most fun way to go green. Considering that 1/3 of a pound of pesticides go into creating a single t-shirt and that the majority of clothes, shoes, and accessories are made in sweat-shops … Continue reading →




• Fake Food = Fake Health. Real Food = Real Health.
  

  Fake Food = Fake Health. You may have given up the junk food, but what about the fake food? Is there a difference? When we think of junk food we usually picture Twinkies, potato chips, and candy bars. But fake … Continue reading →




• Super-QUICK Vegan Taco Recipe
  

  Super-Quick, Vegan Tacos So often people assume that in order to eat healthily they need to dedicate endless hours to meal preparation, but this is so untrue! Here’s one of my favorite, super-quick, delicious recipes for making vegan tacos. It … Continue reading →




• Speaking at the Women of the Green Generation’s Special Event
  

  Women of the Green Generation Presents the 1st All Day Women’s Interactive Eco Lifestyle Event Over 300 women and 50 green businesses will participate in an event focused on transforming our roles as individuals and business leaders to create a truly … Continue reading →




• Featured in the New Book Hot, Rich & Green
  

  If you, or any women you know, are looking for some inspiration on how to build and run a successful green business, check out the new book, Hot, Rich, & Green! Looking at a deeper meaning of what it means to … Continue reading →




• Celebrity Panel Discussion: Improving Your Health & Nutrition
  

  Free Event (take advantage of the wealth of info that will be offered) Date: Thursday, May 20, 2010 Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Location: UCLA, Moore Hall Room 100 City/Town: Los Angeles, CA This Thursday night, on the UCLA campus, a celebrity panel will discuss … Continue reading →




• Speaking at WorldFest 5/16/10
  

  Join me today, Sunday, May 16th, for the WorldFest 2010 Earth Day Festival! I’ll be speaking in the EcoTent with Vanessa Meier and Natalie Freidberg on creative solutions for greening your life and community. WorldFest is an amazing, fun-filled, solar-powered event. … Continue reading →

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