The Essential Guide To Plant Based Proteins

If you practice a predominantly plant-based lifestyle, then you’ve probably been asked this question over and over again: “Where do you get your protein?” It’s sometimes difficult for people to understand what your sources of protein are, if you aren’t consuming fish, seafood, poultry, cheese, eggs, beef or pork. For people new to this lifestyle, or for those who are simply cutting down on animal-based foods in general, here are eight plant based protein sources you can easily incorporate into your diet on a daily basis.

Food, Health, Nutrition, Wellness, VeganGina Jessica SmithDecember 28, 2015Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Legumes, Quinoa, Lentils, Plant BasedComment

The Art of the Bath Ritual

When I need to unwind, I draw a bath. When I'm feeling amorous, tired, relaxed, sore, or pensive, I also step into a bath. The act of taking bath is very primal for me. Think of the environment we inhabited those first nine months before we were born. Then think about how we were lovingly bathed as children before we could safely stand upright and wash ourselves. I don't know if there's science behind my infatuation, but my bath ritual is a time I cherish so I try to make it as luxurious as possible.

DIY, Lifestyle, Skincare, WellnessGina Jessica SmithDecember 12, 2015Bath, Coconut Milk, Roses, Rose Water, DIY, At-HomeComment

Fig, Arugula & Caramelized Onion Socca Pizzette

One thing I'm always in the mood for is pizza. Good pizza. Like a child, I wish I could eat it every day. If it weren't for the obvious changes to my physique that a daily pizza diet would trigger, I probably would. That's why I made it my mission to find the best healthy, vegan alternative to one of my favorite foods, and I did just that. Prepare to have your mind (and your palette) blown when you try these savory socca pizzettes.

Gina Jessica SmithOctober 10, 2015Comment

Inspired By: Bespoke Kitchen

I'm often asked where I get my ideas for recipes, styling and concepts both for this blog and my daily posts on Instagram. My vivid imagination plays a huge role in this process (I am a Pisces, after all), but often I find inspiration when I experience something unexpected, like on my recent visit to new restaurant, Bespoke.

Food, Health, RecipesGina Jessica SmithOctober 7, 2015Smoothies, Restaurants, VeganComment

Beauty Food: Mint Cacao Nib Smoothie

One of my favorite treats this summer was anything named "Mint Chocolate Chip." For some reason, I was constantly craving the icy cool refreshing flavor of mint paired with the earthy richness of dark chocolate. So as summer slowly signs off, I'm trying to find ways to continue savoring these flavors, like in my antioxidant rich Mint Cacao Nib Smoothie featuring one of my new favorite skin-loving ingredients, Raw Complexions Skintox Beauty Food.

Beauty, Food, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, WellnessGina Jessica SmithSeptember 22, 2015Recipe, SmoothieComment

A New Moon Ritual To Manifest Change

Tonight is a new moon, a magical time of beginnings and an opportunity to recharge your current desires and goals or manifest new ones. If you're interested in tapping into the special energy to symbolically welcome positive changes in your life, try this simple ritual and experience the power of conscious intention.

Health, Lifestyle, How-ToGina Jessica SmithSeptember 13, 2015Meditation, Rituals, New Moon, Saging, SmudgingComment

GLIG In The Wilds of Woodstock For Vimmia X

When we decided to visit Woodstock for Labor Day weekend, we knew we had to do one thing while we were there: go hiking. After another summer immersed in the steamy concrete of Manhattan, the magnetic lure of rushing waterfalls, endless trees and the hypnotic soundtrack of crickets chirping was powerful. We couldn't resist.

Exercise, Wellness, Travel, Fashion, Lifestyle, What I WoreGina Jessica SmithSeptember 8, 2015Yoga, Health, Wellness, Apparel, WoodstockComment

The Ultimate Vegan, Gluten-Free Blueberry Tart

Is anyone else as excited as I am that it's finally blueberry season? I feel like it's been way too long since I last enjoyed sweet-tart "just picked" blueberries fresh from the market. They're available all year long, but nothing compares to local farm fresh berries harvested during the summer. So to celebrate the season (and the Fourth of July), I'm making a truly guilt-free blueberry tart that's subtly sweet, tart, creamy and luscious.

Gina Jessica SmithJuly 4, 2015Comment

Spiced Fig Chai Latte Popsicles

What happens when you're lounging around drinking a chai latte and snacking on fresh figs? You start feverishly brainstorming about how you can recreate this out-of-this-world flavor combination, of course. Hence the marriage of two of my favorite foods together in one icy treat.

Food, Health, Nutrition, Recipes, WellnessGina Jessica SmithJune 3, 2015Popsicles, Fig, Chai, Tea, Dona ChaiComment

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