The Ultimate Relaxation for Your Feet
Bella Breakdown Our feet take a beating, but with just a few minutes of TLC, your feet and your whole body will be happier. These easy moves will make you feel grounded and help get your body moving. Our feet are made for both mobility and stability. After being stuffed into shoes all the time, the best thing for your feet is to feel the ground. Some things you can do are to take your shoes off, walk around your house, and even stand up on tippy-toes. Another great exercise is to take your foot and weave your fingers...
Say Goodbye to PMS with Yoga
Bella Breakdown No woman likes feeling bloated and cramped, but instead of franticly reaching for your Midol, try this natural solution to relieve your side-effects while it’s your time of the month. What’s this cure-all for PMS? Yoga! Next time your aunt flow pays you a visit, try this yoga routine designed to help us Bellas out. Start seated, breathing nice and easy then put your left elbow on the mat and reach your right arm up and over giving your side a nice gentle stretch, come back to the center then repeat on the other side. Don’t let...
Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber and Feta Salad
Bella Breakdown We love this gorgeous watermelon cucumber feta salad because it’s easy, it’s really different from the other salads you usually eat and it’s gorgeous! Those jewel-tone reds and fresh vibrant greens are contrasted by creamy blocks of feta and dark balsamic vinegar. To get started, just roughly cube the following ingredients: • ¼ watermelon, chopped • 1 cucumber, chopped • ½ c. mint leaves • 5 oz. feta cheese • 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar First, combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint leaves and feta on a tray or in a mix bowl and drizzle with balsamic. Gently toss...
Chocolate Mousse Crumble
Bella Breakdown Treat you sweet tooth to some serious chocolaty goodness that’s seriously kinda good for you too. The great part of this chocolate pudding that also has a crust to it without all those extra heavy ingredients. Start by blending the mix of nuts and dates in your food processer, press into you man and freeze for a few hours until hard: •1/3 c. raw cashews •1/3 c. raw walnuts •1/3 c. raw almonds •15 dates Next, for the pudding part, throw your ingredients in together in a bowl and mix until fully combined: •1 can unsweetened coconut...
Crunchy Chickpea Snack Recipe
Bella Breakdown Fallen off your new years resolution diet wagon already? Here’s an easy, healthy snack to get you back on track. Start with a can of chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, which are packed full of protein and fiber. Just rinse them off in a colander and dry either with a salad spinner or some paper towels. The drier they are, the crunchier they become. Add two tablespoons of canola oil, and whatever spices tickle your fancy. For a simple classic just sprinkle on a pinch of salt. You could also go for a more savory flavor...
