The Importance of a Spiritual Journey
Sometimes the universe has greater plans for you than you have for yourself. So what does a "spiritual journey" mean anyway? What is a...
WELLNESS
IsaTales
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min
Why You Should Choose Biodynamic Over Organic
First things first, what is biodynamic farming? You might have heard of the term through the grapevine or through a science class in high...
IsaTales
- Feb 6, 2019
- 8 min
Non-Toxic and Cruelty-Free Deodorant Line-Up
Buying deodorant for the first time is like a right of passage. It’s like crossing the finish line after a long-distance run, or like the...
IsaTales
- Jan 30, 2019
- 4 min
Skin Food— Why You Should Know About What's In Your Skincare Products
The notion of putting food on our skin sounds so odd. Sweet potato on your face? Yikes! Turmeric on your cheeks? Why on earth? But also,...
IsaTales
- Jan 16, 2019
- 3 min
Baby Steps Toward A Zero-Waste Life
A zero-waste lifestyle has been something that has been on the back of my mind for years, but has come more to the forefront of my...
IsaTales
- Nov 14, 2018
- 3 min
Simple Holistic Health Tips For Beginners
This article is a kind contribution by self care guru, Brad Krause. Do you ever notice how self-care is one of the first things to go out...
IsaTales
- Oct 7, 2018
- 4 min
4 Healthy Ways To Add More Fiber To Your Diet
I mean, at what point do we call it quits on oatmeal? Don't get me wrong, oatmeal is great. High in magnesium, iron, phosphorus,...
IsaTales
- Oct 1, 2018
- 3 min
Why You Should Try Propolis Before Your Next Round of Antibiotics
I was listening to an amazing podcast recently that shed light on propolis, which is a compound produced by bees from the sap of certain...
IsaTales
- Sep 5, 2018
- 3 min
Consumer Guide: What Can And Can't We Recycle?
Have you ever walked up to a trash bin only to find 3 different slots— compost, general waste, recycling— and thought, "Oh sh!t. I guess...
IsaTales
- Aug 16, 2018
- 4 min
The Ancient Principles of Skin Mapping
Every organ in our body has the ability to communicate with another. The bowel tells our brain when we have to go to the bathroom, the...
IsaTales
- Aug 14, 2018
- 3 min
Why Swapping Cauliflower For Literally Everything Isn't That Bad Of An Idea
Okay, okay. I know we really don't need another reason to swap cauliflower for our pizza crust, but since we are... might as well know...
IsaTales
- Jul 31, 2018
- 5 min
Natural Remedies For Everyday Ailments
With the rate of depression and anxiety increasing each year, individuals are seeking prescription medications as a quick fix more often...
IsaTales
- Jul 26, 2018
- 4 min
More Than Feng Shui — The Best Plants To Purify Your Air Of Indoor Toxins
As a nutrition coach, my focus is primarily on the food on our plate that fuels us and leads our day. As a holistic nutrition coach, my...
IsaTales
- Jul 23, 2018
- 3 min
Daily Rituals That Keep Me Sane
Do you have a thing that you do that you're not sure anyone else does but if you stop doing it, you just feel like something is off? I'm...
IsaTales
- Jul 11, 2018
- 2 min
"Natural Flavors" - Friend Or Foe?
Have you ever been mid-bite of something that you thought was healthy and then thought it was too good to be true, grabbed the box,...
IsaTales
- Jul 7, 2018
- 3 min
Know Your Sunscreen Ingredients 101
How is it already July?! This year I've been perpetually confused on what month it is. Anyway, now that it is ~officially summer~ it's...
IsaTales
- Jun 29, 2018
- 1 min
Adios, Coconut Water.
There's something so invigorating about drinking coconut water. It is filled with electrolytes, it is served in a coconut (sometimes),...
IsaTales
- Jun 22, 2018
- 3 min
Why Juul When You Can Breathe B12?
As a young post-grad millennial living in Los Angeles, I'm surrounded by the new and quickly encompassing "vape" trend. But as a...
IsaTales
- Jun 4, 2018
- 3 min
Fruit for Breakfast? Food Combining 101
I felt particularly inspired to write this post now although I’ve been meaning to write it for months, and the reason is because I tend...
IsaTales
- May 21, 2018
- 3 min
The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
I've been witnessing a pattern recently. Each time I introduce myself and explain what I do, 75% of the response is "so what do you think...
IsaTales
- May 20, 2018
- 4 min
Cruelty-Free & Eco-Friendly Beauty Routine
There is one moment in my childhood that I think about to remind myself I'm going down the right path when I occasionally question...
IsaTales
- May 11, 2018
- 3 min
The Hidden Toxins In Your Closet
I had an eye opening, slightly nerve wracking experience last night and realized that this is probably something you guys would be...
IsaTales
- May 10, 2018
- 2 min
Lemon Dill White Bean Hummus (V/GF/DF/SF)
Every time I read the title of this post it feels like I'm about to break into rap song. "Lemon Dill White Bean Hummus. Started from the...
IsaTales
- Mar 27, 2018
- 3 min
Why Investing In Yourself Will Change Your Life
Sometimes life feels like you sat on the controller and accidentally hit the "fast forward" button, but then no matter how hard you press...
IsaTales
- Mar 17, 2018
- 2 min
Green Chia Alchemy (GF/V)
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all the leprechauns out there! For those of you who don't know, my father was born and raised just outside of...
IsaTales
- Mar 15, 2018
- 7 min
The Low Down On Today's Common Food Additives
After delving into a multitude of research studies and online reviews, I give you the good, the bad and the ugly + my personal opinion on...
IsaTales
- Mar 10, 2018
- 3 min
Is Buying Organic Really Worth It?
Organic labelling is a never ending controversy. I mean, I get it. You walk in to a grocery store and see a $4 Certified Organic avocado,...
IsaTales
- Feb 20, 2018
- 2 min
Antioxidants — What Are They And Why Should We Eat Them?
They're everywhere. From your smoothie bar menu to your supplement label, antioxidants are all the rave; but why? What the heck is an...
IsaTales
- Feb 11, 2018
- 3 min
Allergen Friendly Toasted Granola (GF/V)
I love a good challenge. A high-protein plant diet? Let's do it. Vegan cookies better than Betty Crocker's? On the way. Vegan Jell-o?...
IsaTales
- Feb 4, 2018
- 2 min
The Significance of Eating your Omega's
There's a lot to be said about omega fatty acids these days. Everyone has their own opinion, but let's get to the facts. A common myth is...
IsaTales
- Jan 29, 2018
- 2 min
Being Vegan VS. Being Plant-Based
What's the difference? What does being "plant-based" even mean? Sounds like a rabbit to me! This is pretty much the reaction I get on a...