By now, it must have been evident to you all how ‘nutrition, health & well-being’ are my absolute favorite topics to highlight and talk about, partially because I teach Pilates, barre, yoga and dance alongside providing nutrition consultation. So I’m really excited to share some of my recent or not so recent findings for you all to take to and benefit from as we dwell in quarantine & self-isolation and/or right after!
Healtholiks
Sounds familiar right? Yep, it’s the most popular group on Facebook today, promoting day to day healthy eating hacks and recipes and while it’s great to be up there among other nutrition junkies, I’m instead going to talking about the food brand behind this awesome group today. Healtholiks is literally your ultimate A to Z solution to clean-eating that tastes phenomenal! It’s a revelation coming from a dedicated, ace fitness instructor and co-founder of BodySkulpt – Nadya Ali herself who should actually be acknowledged for her nutritionally enriched baking skills on a global level! I thank my lucky stars to have discovered Healtholiks to curb my cravings in the healthiest possible way, that tastes better than anything I’ve had lately in the name of healthy eating.
I find absolute sincerity, wholesome nutrition and a warm hug in Healtholiks peanut butter that I spread over my almond flour bread often for breakfast; the good intentions ooze out of its jar as you enjoy this all-natural rich crunchy butter, free of harmful add-ons. My diabetic mom loved it too!
I’ve also had Healtholiks ‘Energy Bombs’ that soothed my nerves with its creamy, chewy texture loaded with dark chocolate, coconut flakes and ground nuts… sugar-free again! Basically all the items in this range are either sugar-free or sweetened with pure honey. Beat that, fellow sugar despisers! The oat cookies made me forget the classic Subway ones.
Lastly, if “delicious” had a face…Healtholiks’ supremely luscious #bananachocolatebread made with wholewheat & honey would be it!!! And I don’t even eat wheat much. But had to make an exception for this as its beyond yummy, very soft🥰and therapeutic, especially through the Pandemic struck, housebound days!
P.S. Try it with that all-natural, sugar-free #peanutbutter and DO NOT forget to go through their weekly meal plans and lunch deals to order from as you strive for that much more stability in your fitness journey!
Hale Active
Hale Active is all about comfy active-wear that also makes you look spoilt and sets the mood just right. A fabulous, high-quality range brought to us by the Hunzaayi beauty, Sehr Beg – co-founder of BodySkulpt and quite the national fitness icon for many to aspire to. Hale is great value for money and comes in such splash of happy colors, cuts & styles that before anyone else, you’d be all drools at yourself as you walk past that mirror wall at the gym!
Yoga Lab Khi
Owned & run by a fellow aerialist – Soha J, who thankfully went ahead and took to this unique passion of ours as a parallel profession, after having acquired a prestigious aerial yoga teacher training certificate from Ulu Yoga School – Thailand branch, for the good of us all! Yoga Lab Khi is a private aerial yoga studio where we have the luxury of being trained one-on-one in a homely, welcoming, unintimidating environment. The minimalistic ambience sets you in a tranquil mood, the moment you walk yourself down to this space in the basement floor, beneath the noisy surface of the city and dive into the energies within you. The whole aura & vibe of the place and the teacher put together comes with a pronounced meditative quality to say the least!
Aerial Yoga with Soha J will increase your flexibility, core strength, balance, decompresses your spine and rejuvenate your spirits, regardless of what level of physical ability you’re at! Cheers to an exciting new experience & learning!
Miniso Speaker
Its amazing how a little device can make us feel so liberated really! I mean as a fitness trainer having to create & play different playlists for differently designed classes at different places, with the uncertainty of having fully functional speaker system there, this little red one from Miniso made my life so, so much easier! It may be cute and dainty, but boy when it plays out aloud, it plays! Oh well, when has Miniso disappointed us ever, any way. Maybe I should throw a li’l party just to homies in the #quarantinemode and dance to the beats of our favorite numbers!
Coffee Wagera
Having opened a branch in my neighborhood recently is what finally took me to the most talked about coffee house of Karachi. In that many words, Coffee Wagera offers a unique, junk-free, fitness-friendly menu with good value for money and some hell interesting add-ons such as free water and workspace for remote-workers! My go-to items and top recommendations for you being: ‘Matkicinno’ – coffee in a tiny matki made with jaggery, cardamom and some coconut flakes (and this is coming from a non-coffee guy – so THAT good) then there’s ‘Air Fries’ and as the name suggests, literally come with Zero trace of oils. For dessert, try the gluten-free, nuttylicious ‘Bohra Auser’ – this one will truly surprise you! Takeaways and deliveries are on through the #stayathome #flattenthecurve days!
Yoga with Adrienne
If you’d like some stress-busting movement the first thing early morning or right before you fall asleep tonight in a relaxed, low-impact manner, especially during the ongoing #selfisolation , then subscribe to YouTube channel ‘Yoga with Adriene’. I try to end my day with one of her 20 to 25 minute flows for their soothing, calming effects on my mind & body, instantaneously. There are videos for all sorts of conditions such as low back ache or a stiff neck; even ‘yoga for writers’ which I go back to often! I so like Adriene’s peppy personality and the composed quality of her voice & smile! Always good to tune in to and immerse within before starting a challenging day ahead or hitting the sack.
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