DETOX
WARM JUICE CLEANSE FOR COLD MONTHS
Take a break from partying and purge your body of toxins. While it is easier to detox in warmer months, VCleanse has recently released a ‘warm’ option that combines both soups and juices in a pack. We tested it out and found it not only easy to do, but also pretty tasty – we got to start our morning with a hot pear and ginger infusion. Yum!
If you’re a first-time juicer, don’t fret, it might take a little more will power than you’re used to, but it can be done. You can also customize your cleanse to include a meal during the day. If you just can’t function without a snack or two, select nibbles – and even a cup of coffee – are given the okay in their handbook.
For more info and pricing visit www.vcleanse.com
CLEAR IT OUT
Another cleanse we recommend is American nutritionist Jessica Simkin’s Body Awakening, which is a great starter kit for those who just aren’t sure how to begin or what it’s all about. This detox kit consists of 9 elements like spirulina tablets, herbal tea and flax seeds as part of the program designed to promote weight loss, increase energy, reduce digestive maladies and improve skin. 3-5-day and intermittent day cleansing programs are offered and in the past, they’ve worked with groups like Body Concepts to do fitness/detox workshops. There will be two group talks about cleansing and detox scheduled the last weekend of March. Location, dates and time are still being finalized.
To find out about upcoming programs or more on Body Awakening visit or email info@bodyawakening.net or visit www.bodyawakening.net.
Body Awakening is running a 10% discount compaign throughout March – why not start today?
SWEAT IT WITH BIKRAM
If you’re just not keen on the cleanse, but really want to rid your bod of bad stuff, try a bikram yoga class. Bikram Yoga offers 90-minute classes that will have you feeling the heat. Said to burn at least 600 calories per class, when you finish you’ll look as if you just took a shower with your clothes on, but you’ll feel refreshed, invigorated and a whole lot healthier. You might want to bring your own towel and mat, but you can rent those for RMB10 each. Showers are also on site.
RMB180/drop-in, packages vary. 3/F, 81 Jiangning Lu, by Fengxian Lu 江宁路81号3楼, 近奉贤路 (3256 0929, www.bikramyogashanghai.com)
Bikram Yoga Shanghai and Sprout Lifestyle are partnering together on March 8 to offer a morning of health and detox with a 90-minute Bikram yoga class and healthy breakfast. The class will be held from 10am-12pm at Bikram Yoga Shanghai. RMB150/class and breakfast. To RSVP visit yoopay.cn/event/sproutmarchevents.
EAT BETTER
HEALTHY SNACK PACKS
If you consider yourself a snacker, but know you don’t always choose the healthiest options, this might be just what you’re looking for. Body Blast has partnered with Sprout Lifetyle to supply healthy snack packs and a new 7-day grazing pack that includes super foods and delicious craving-fighting goodies. Each pack is only RMB280 and includes 14 snacks of 150 calories each! Snacks include:
- Homemade hummus and veggies
- Raw berry vegan smoothie
- Gluten-free digestive banana bread slice
- Go raw spirulina bar and hydrating superfood drink (with Chia seeds and wheatgrass powder)
- Wholegrain hot cereal drink
- Digestive flax cracker
- Acai berry bar and energy
- Superfood drink
- Superfood trail mix box
Founder Justis Lorenzo is a creative professional and qualified fitness professional, nutritionist, yoga instructor, dance choreographer and has certificates in neuroscience and psychology. His Body Blast program also includes several fitness classes to include Core Blast, Yoga Blast and Hip Hop Blast.
To find out more about the programs or snack packs call or message Justis Lorenzo at 135 6447 7159. Visit impossibleexistence.wix.com/bodyblastfitness to learn more
GOING VEGETARIAN?
Spice your vegetarian meal up with seitan, a wheat-based product that’s high in protein. Serenity Seitan products – all natural, vegan, spiced and cooked – can be tossed on the grill, sautéed, thrown in salad toppings, baked and more. If you’re not sure where to start, the website offers recipe ideas like burritos, Italian hoagies and noodle soup. They’ll also be working with Spread the Bagel soon to do a buffalo seitan sandwich. Serenity Seitan is available in zesty Italian, savory and spicy Mexican flavors for RMB35-38/package. Order at Fields (www.fieldschina.com) or Kate and Kimi (kateandkimi.com). You can also catch founder Lindsey selling at Jiashan Market.
To find out more visit www.serenityseitan.com
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