10 DAY SKINNY DETOX

SKINNY DETOX

The Skinny Detox is a 10-day whole foods detox designed to cleanse your body and reset your health. By eating the right foods, and eliminating the wrong foods, your body will detox itself naturally. No starving, no juicing, and without bogus concoctions or supplements. You’ll lose weight a feel better than you have in years. … Read more

The #1 Mistake in Losing Weight (and 9 More You’re Probably Making)

Mistake in Losing Weight

With so much diet advice pushed upon us daily, it’s hard to know anymore what’s right and what’s just absolutely wrong. At SkinnyBitch, we’re not fans of fads. Sure, a 3 or 7-day diet will jump-start your weight loss, but in the end, you need sound advice that will work for you long term. That’s … Read more

History and Evolution of the Vegetarian Diet

History and Evolution of the Vegetarian Diet

Vegetarians have been around longer than the diet was a choice. Evidence shows us that some paleolithic people existed on a nearly 100% plant based diet. Historically, a vegetarian diet was a safer alternative to stalking and hunting a large animal. Plants were easier to eat and digest–especially in the days before cooking had evolved. … Read more

Staying the Vegan Course

Staying the Vegan Course

If you’ve recently started a vegan lifestyle you may be overwhelmed by the amount of foods that contain animal products and you may face many challenges as you transition. Friends, family, and co-workers may ask you questions about why you’ve chosen to become vegan, some questions you may have answers for, and some questions you … Read more

The Green Smoothie Lifestyle: Vitality in Every Sip

Smoothie

I blame Jamba Juice. And any other fast-food chain restaurant that offers sweet smoothies touting them as a healthy alternative to coffee and sodas. Most of the time, there’s no real food in these smoothies. In the best case, a banana and a splash of orange juice are the only real food you’re getting with … Read more

Flexitarian: What Kind are You?

Flexitarian

I can’t believe people want to be vegan. The response to books like Skinny Bitch and Thug Kitchen,  while inspiring, continues to shock me. The commitment requires so much vigilance. The quest for a nutrition-rich vegan diet is even more challenging. For those of you less die-hard, we present the flexitarian diet. A flexitarian is just what it … Read more

Minding Your Vegetarian Manners

Minding Your Vegetarian Manners

We’ve said it before and it’s worth repeating: it’s skinny bitch, not bitchy bitch. Your diet lies in your hands and yours alone. If you’ve recently become a vegetarian, you may have some uncertainty about how to dine out or how to have meals with family and friends. Rest assured, you can still be a vegetarian … Read more