You work hard to maintain your health through proper nutrition and exercise from the inside out, you deserve to pamper yourself from the outside in. What you put in your body is just as important as what you put on your body. Using Body and Facial Care Products derived from all natural ingredients free of chemicals are the best gifts you can give your skin. Are you unsure on where to begin buying body and facial care products that are chemical free and not tested on animals? Whole Foods Market is your guide! Whole Foods Market only carries the finest facial, skin and body care products available because they believe the quality of the items and ingredients people apply to their bodies topically are as important as the foods and nutritional supplements they ingest. They sell the highest quality personal care products available at the most competitive prices possible while evaluating the quality in terms of ingredients, pleasurable experience, and efficacy. 

Start fresh and stock up on the beauty products you love or try something NEW at the 3 Day Facial Care Sale February 7th-9th at your local San Diego Whole Foods Market! ALL facial care products in the store are on sale ~ 25% off! A fabulous selection of facial skin products for any skin type and age: Cleansers, Eye Creams, Toners, Moisturizers, Scrubs, Masks and Serums are all on sale, however, Lip balms and Makeup are excluded from the sale. Happy Shopping!

Learn More about Whole Body Quality Standards & Premium Body Care Standards at Whole Foods Market.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Whole Foods Market.

Amp up the antioxidants.
Topical antioxidants supplement sunscreen and provide additional protection against skin damage. Look for products with vitamin C and powerful botanical ingredients such as pomegranate, acai and grape seed.

Outsmart the enemy.
When it comes to the signs of premature aging, the sun’s rays are the main culprits. Protect yourself with mineral-based sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF for daily use and a higher SPF when you plan to be in the sun.

Exercise moderation.
Exfoliation is like exercise for the skin. For best results, avoid highly abrasive physical exfoliants and look for ingredients such as fruit enzymes, alpha hydroxy acid or lactic acid.

Be diligent.
You may be tempted to skip your cleansing routine when you’re feeling sleepy, but night time is the most important time to wash away makeup and environmental pollutants.

Mix it up.
You feed your body a variety of different foods; nourish your skin the same way! In the evening, consider alternating vitamin A serum with a hydrating serum or a nutrient-rich peptide cream.

Treat yourself.
A facial is more than just a luxury—it exfoliates deeply, removes impurities and stimulates a healthy glow. Can’t make it to the spa? Create your own Raw Honey Face Mask. (link to recipe) Or ask a team member to help you select the best at-home mask for your skin type.

Healthy in Mind, Body & Soul go together like peanut butter and jelly! Health, Fitness & Wellness go together like cheese & crackers! So with that said we need to be Whole Body Healthy....good thing Whole Foods Market has a Whole Body section offering an array of all natural and holistic supplements, cleanses and more to help fit your nutritional and health needs. Whether you are looking to give your immune system a boost, to cleanse/detox yourself to a healthier you, to support your weight loss goals or for proteins, for proteins, meal enhancers, super-foods (chia, flax), probiotics, vitamins A to Zinc and everything in between they HAVE something for you! We are very excited to recently learn that Whole Foods Markets in the San Diego County will be offering a Whole Body Sale with 25% OFF ALL Supplement Products (listed below) January 24-26, 2014!

• Cleanse & Detox Kits like 365 Everyday Value 7 Day Detox Kit
  
• Bio K & ALL Probiotics
  
• All Boiron products – homeopathic products including Oscillococcinum®
  
• Source Naturals Wellness Formula
  
• All Gaia products like Oil of Oregano, Olive Leaf
• Ricola & Zinc lozenges
• Weight loss products & supplements – Green Coffee Bean Extracts & Garcinia
  
• Chia seeds
  
• Flax Seeds
  
• Vega Products – sports nutrition
  
• Amazing Grass supplements
  
• Garden of Life Protein Powders
• Source Naturals Wellness Formula
  
• Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup
• Vega Sport Performance Protein
  
• Ultima Replenisher Electrolytes
  
• Now Foods MCT Oil
• MRM Glutamine Power
• Garden of Life Raw Meal Replacement
• Nature’s Way CLA
• Genesis Today Garcinia Cambogia
  
• Genesis Today Green Coffee Bean
  
  Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Whole Foods Market.

The Holidays Season is a joyful time of year with yummy sweet treats, comfort foods, holiday parties, family gatherings and the spirit of giving! However, the Holidays can also be a stressful, time consuming and can burn a hole in one's pocket. Enjoy this yummy sweet healthy bread I whipped up using all-natural ingredients I picked up at Whole Foods Market Encinitas that is perfect for an on-the-go breakfast/snack or holiday party dessert!

**One lucky winner will win a $50 Whole Foods Gift Card! Winner will be notified via email on Monday 12/16/13 & will have 24 hours to reply, at which point another winner will be selected if winner does not reply.
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Don't know what to serve at your holiday dinner or party? No worries, Whole Foods Market Encinitas has you covered their FREE in-store Dressing Rehearsal holiday tasting event with chef demos, sampling of delicious holiday dishes and special holiday offerings. 

Event Details:
Date/Time: Thursday, 12/12/13 from 6 to 8 pm
Location: Whole Foods Market Encinitas -687 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Features of the Event:
Beer & Wine – Holiday favorites, pairings and sampling
Holiday Cheese Board – How to create
Premier Party Dips sampling

Many people think raw organic healthy food shopping can get expensive, I have to say I disagree! Whole Foods Market offer an array of items to fit everyone's dietary needs and budget. Reduce your holiday stress and get creative with Whole Foods Holiday Cheat Sheet! Happy Shopping!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Whole Foods Market Encinitas; however, the Gluten-Free Apple Chunk Bread recipe & opinions are all mine.

Healthy food shopping is a must in my household, so you can imagine my excitement level when I learned there was a NEW Whole Foods Market in the neighborhood of Del Mar right off the 5 freeway on Via de la Valle! The NEW market covers 30,000 sq. ft carrying over 100 products from local vendors and farmers with a design decor inspired from the local surroundings of bluffs, lagoons and hillsides. I absolutely love the sign over the produce section that reads "Bring Some San Diego Flavor to the Table"! I cook from scratch so buying locally grown fresh organic produce from farms like Be Wise Ranch, Suzies, Stehly, Archi's Acres & Sage Mountain; is a "must have" on my shopping list. Next on my shopping list "must haves" is the assortment of locally sourced, 100% grass-fed beef, chicken and turkey in the meat department and sustainably fresh and seasonal specialties fish in the seafood department. To my surprise I was highly impressed not only with the specialty fish selection, as well as the knowledgable staff who were able to help me find exactly what I needed. :-)

Hosting a party or social gathering, then you will love the beer and wine section offering over 60 feet of beer and the largest selection of local, organic and sulfite-free wines. For those of you who think Whole Foods pricing might break your bank account, think again with wine prices as low as $2.49 per 750ml bottle and over 100 varieties under $10 to choose from. Looking to splurge a little on a bottle of wine, choose from a selection of wines with 90+ point ratings for under $25. No party would be complete without hors d'oeuvres, so be sure to swing by the specialty cheese section to pick up an exclusive “Tri Milk Sampler” snack tray of 3 cheeses/each a different milk & crackers! Oh boy do I love specialty cheese & a good bottle of wine when I am not competing in a fitness competition!

Not in the mood to go grocery shopping, NO need to worry because this Whole Foods Market has something for everyone! Stop in to enjoy a fresh brewed local cup of coffee at the coffee bar or grab a freshly made to order sandwich made with local ingredients or take a load off from a hard days work in the Trifecta Tavern. Yep, this Whole Foods Market has a relaxing and casual bar/restaurant with wine and a rotating selection of over 30 craft beers on tap, along with an extensive food menu offering in-store service with indoor and outdoor seating. You can even escape the office or chaos at home with some relaxing alone time catching up on work, a blog or local news with the FREE WiFi.

Now how can a girl forget to mention the Whole Body section offering organic products for the body with over 125 local body care and nutritional products that meet the strictest quality standards. I always say your body is your temple and we must take care of our temple. Without a healthy body how can we possibly go about our everyday lives! 

Happy Healthy Shopping at the NEW Whole Foods Market in Del Mar, offering something for everyone!

For additional information on Whole Foods Market’s Del Mar store click here or to stay updated events, specials, activities, and more by connecting with Whole Foods Market Del Mar on Facebook and following them on Twitter.

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post for Whole Foods Market Del Mar. All opinions are authentic based on my personal experience.