SUPER FOODS FOR THE SKIN
Food is no longer just for eating . “ Delivering nutrient dynamic and dense foods and fluids that speak to our cellular structure , whether through ingestion or topical application is gaining greater understanding and awareness due to their active macro- and micro-nutrients ,” says Leslie Johnson . Here ’ s a quick look at how these superfoods are incorporated into the spa menu at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad , California .
Nutrition Offerings At Naturopathica ’ s Vitality Bar , its menu highlights the benefits of herbs and probiotics . “ When our guests read our menu , they are immediately curious about the unusual blends with ingredients , ranging from Probiotic Hot Sauce and Horseradish to Turmeric and Burdock Root ,” Close says . “ My motto in menu development was to ‘ drink something wild every day ,’ incorporating therapeutic ingredients that come from the wild — including herbs and spices along with coldl
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AVOCADOS : A great source of vitamins E and D along with healthy , hydrating fats . TREATMENT USED : Body Bliss Avocado Oil Body-wrap Treatment
l KALE : Packed with nutrition , low in calories , zero fat , high in protein and fiber , which aides in digestion . l TREATMENT USED : Éminence Organic Skin Care Citrus and Kale Facial
l BLUEBERRIES : High in antioxidant phytonutrients . l TREATMENT USED : Éminence Organic Skin Care Blueberry Facial Peel l
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SEA SALT : Abundant in minerals , including magnesium , calcium and potassium needed for skin health . TREATMENT USED : SpaRitual ’ s Instinctual Sea Salt Pedicure Soak
“ My motto in menu development was to ' drink something wild everyday ,' incorporating therapeutic ingredients that come from the wild .”
well as Kombucha , a rich probiotic ,” Close says .
Yu Ming O ’ Neil , founder of Collagen Sparkle , a nutritional supplement company based in Hawthorne , New York , believes that nutrition counseling is an important element in a broader wellness offering . “ It ’ s not just about weight management ( though that is important ), but really about helping clients to understand the best possible ways to fuel their body and lifestyle ,” O ’ Neil says .
Nutrition , according to Chef Josh Tomson of The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley , Pennsylvania , is now at the forefront of the minds of spa guests . “ With our philosophy of ‘ Personal Awakening ,’ we like to share tips and tricks with our guests to make their already healthful techniques even more nutritious
while enhancing the flavor . We often find with the trends of diets that guests are misinformed , and we like to shed light by using freshly grown whole foods ,” Tomson says .
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