As New Yorkers, most of us have a favorite neighborhood restaurant; the owner knows our name, our favorite dish and always greets us with the words ‘Nice to see you again!’ Sure, there always will be trendier ‘hot-spots’ grabbing all the buzz. But, in a city where pop-up stores and clubs with unlisted phone numbers <... >
We’re Bringing Raw Foods Back Series Part 2 –
The Health and Beauty Benefits of Raw Food
By Jasmin Guleria
In last month’s issue of BN, I reviewed Pure Juice and Take Away – one of the city’s most popular raw food eateries. After indulging in the creative concoctions Pure Juice had to offer, I became increasingly intrigued by the raw food lifestyle. From my own personal research all I knew was that the raw <... >
“We are all running for answers and to make the situation better,” shared Melissa Etheridge when asked what inspired her to write her inspirational song ‘I Run for Life’. Whether or not you’ve heard her song, like so many, we’re sure you’ve heard the call to action to support loved ones and their families who <... >
Stability, flexibility and balance are what we dream of for our careers and for our relationships. When it comes to our physical fitness and well being, it’s a dream that can become reality with a little help from fitness and wellness guru, David Kirsch. He’s one of the most visible media figures in fitness today <... >
Crisp air and changing leaves make autumn a wonderful time to enjoy a scenic jog through Manhattan. But the change from the sweltering summer heat to the brisk days of fall requires a few essential additions to a runners’ wardrobe. Check out our product finds below that are guaranteed to have you covered from head <... >
100% Au Naturale:
Because Seriously – Who Doesn’t Like It Raw?
An Intro to Raw Food – Part 1 of 2
By Jasmin Guleria
New York is an adventurous foodie’s dream. Turning on any street corner can lead you to eclectic authentic cultural cuisines – be it Indian, Korean, Vegetarian, Vegan, or even – the often mocked – Raw cuisine. Prior to my experience at the darling little café-style restaurant, ‘Pure Juice and Take Away’, I had always assumed <... >
And no, for you cynics out there, I don’t mean on celery sticks! The rumor that all models starve themselves for the runway is, in many cases exactly that – a rumor! With New York City’s Fashion Week right around the corner, and my own disbelief at the idea that so many women swear off <... >
“Brush and floss your teeth twice a day” is what we’ve grown up listening to during visits to the dentist. And in following those simple and clear orders, we can probably assume that we’ve done a pretty good job, right? Wrong! There is so much more that we can do to improve the health of <... >
Blame it on a happy relationship (I certainly do), but over the past year and a half, I have gained about twenty pounds. None of my beloved clothing fits anymore (a tragedy of epic proportions) and I’ve resorted to buying only shoes and bags to satiate my shopping urges bags (hey, they always fit, right?) <... >
There will always be a bevy of new products that promise to out perform the gear we have. But, when we embrace the new equipment, what happens to our old stand bys? The sneakers that ran us around Central Park’s Reservoir for hundreds of loop; the yoga blocks that helped us reach a little further? <... >
Everyone needs a little support now and then. That’s why we have friends. And Family. And, well, undergarments. We also want to look great at the gym and work our legs any chance we get. Check out these fashionable fitness finds, recommended by the staff of Beauty News. A good bra is the foundation for <... >
In the searing height of summer for much of the world around, an extra inch on any body anywhere may feel like a serious global threat. When I returned from Italy last summer and received compliments – however puzzled – for the weight I’d lost in the land of pasta, it became clear there was <... >
Profile on Elite Personal Trainer: Ovidiu Bucurenciu I had always considered personal trainers an over-indulgence used by tabloid-favorites or people too lazy to work out on their own. It was only after I had scheduled my vacation to “beach-bod haven” Los Angeles, did I decide to let go of my fitness DIY ego and see <... >
Summertime doesn’t mean the living is easy. As much as we love barbeques, days at the beach (wearing SPF 30+ of course) or lazing by the pool, don’t let hot weather derail your exercise program. Warm weather workouts present challenges, so we asked Greg PT, a highly accredited NYC personal trainer (and a former United <... >
If the thought of yoga makes you want take a nap or the idea of running around a track makes want to swear off carbs, then slip on a sexy skirt and work up a radiant dew while toning your calves in one of NYC’s hot Salsa dance spots. “It’s fun and it doesn’t feel <... >
Beauty News sat down with former Middle Weight Boxing Champion and Aerospace Gym Co-Founder Michael Olajide to talk about why boxing is the ultimate workout for achieving your best natural frame and for getting rid of unwanted stress!!! BN: You were a professional boxer before you started teaching lay folks how to punch. Is there <... >
Whether you’re the bride determined to have jaws dropping as you walk down the aisle, a bridesmaid attempting to appear dignified in a hideous, so not your color dress, or simply a guest determined to have all the single men eyeing you during the reception, a bridal bootcamp may just be your saving grace for <... >
The readers have spoken! Last month we asked BeautyNews readers to share with us, which body part they loved just as it was ? the responsess were overflowing from confident women (and men) who wanted to share their pride in their sexy assets! Read on to see the top responses we received: I really love <... >
“Only through balance will you find full health.” –Asian Proverb While inhabitants of the Far East have long been aware of the power of a balanced body, only recently have these concepts been accepted in the Western World. GoYin combines the very best Nature has to offer–superfruits and powerful Chinese herbs–in a perfect, great tasting, <... >
The height of spring is upon us and the sweltering city summer is just weeks away. As the days get warmer, the soup shops lose business while ice cream and smoothie shops rake in bounties of parched patrons. Our taste buds call out for frozen frappuccinos, iced lattes, and berry smoothies and we happily oblige <... >