Green Lemonade

Hi, I’m Noelle.

In 2007, then a late-twenty-something Wall Street analyst, I found myself feeling the wear of a lifestyle of grab-and-go lunches, client wining and dining and extensive traveling. Eager for an influx of energy, and unable to find any viable alternatives, I tried all the trends: crashed and burned on crash diets, calorie counted, pounded protein shakes and energy bars. The conclusion: Not only do fad-diets not work, they’re no fun!

Exhausted by the trends and frustrated by the lack of accessible information involving cleanses, and diets hinging on live and raw foods, I decided it was time to get back to basics. From there, through trial and error, I crafted my own approach—one designed for balanced eating and boosted energy with flexibility for fitness and fun. I discovered rejuvenating cleanses (that involved more than just syrup and cayenne pepper!) and concocted delicious recipes for manageable, natural cleansing with pressed juices, smoothies, and live and organic foods. I combined this with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, a sensible amount of protein and dairy, an active existence and plenty of fresh air. This new lifestyle of clean, natural eating soon left my skin aglow, increased my alertness and energy levels, and didn’t stunt my social life. Success!

Impassioned to share the recipe for feeling fresh and fabulous—and looking it, too—I created Green Lemonade to share my simple, natural ways to nourish and cleanse the mind, body and anything around me. Born from both the lessons of successes (detox 101: yes!) and failures (gym-rat-diet: no!), Green Lemonade provides practical—and palatable—tips, tricks and recipes to help everyone design his or her own happy, energetic and well-nourished lifestyle.

I live happily and healthily in New York City with my husband, Thomas and newborn son Halston.

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Learn more about living a happy, cleansing and rejuvenating lifestyle everyday.

• All about this diet-free lifestyle - A celebration of naturally cleansing, widely available foods that make you look and feel your best. No fancy super foods or hard to find ingredients.
• Cleansing 101 – What I wish someone would have told me in the beginning.
• Detox Basics For Weight Loss – The truth that no cleansing guide or biddy will tell you.
• Healthy breakfast ideas to inspire you: Valentine’s Day Cereal, Creamy Quinoa Cereal with Nut Butter, Almond Milk Green Smoothie + Peanut Butter
• Feel good dinner ideas to get you thinking differently about healthy, happy eating: Thin Crust Vegetable Pizza, Vegetable Stir-Fry with Coconut, Surfer Style Nachos

Getting married?

Incorporate a naturally cleansing and rejuvenating lifestyle into your pre-wedding prep work. The benefit to you? More energy, a youthful glow and a sleek physique.

• Pre-Wedding Cleanse: 5 Tips To Jump Start A Healthy Eating Plan
• Pre-Wedding Cleanse: Get Started
• 7-Day Wedding Cleanse

Looking to have a baby?

A few of you beauties might also be up for learning a little more about a gentle pre-pregnancy cleanse. I dabbled in a diet rich in fresh foods before becoming pregnant and throughout my pregnancy. I truly believe I had a much better experience because of this!

• Pre-Pregnancy Cleansing 101

Just have a baby?

These are some common questions new mom beauties have following the arrival of precious baby into their lives. (At least I did.)

• Should You Do A Post Pregnancy Cleanse?
• Postpartum Rejuvenating Diet For Weight Loss: A strategy for new moms in the first few weeks.
• 5 Easy Meals To Help You Get Started Losing Your Baby Weight

Other forms of cleansing – beyond the food you eat

Cleansing your bod of crud is one way to detox, but limiting the crud you put into your body is also a form of detoxing. You might start by reducing the time you spend with acquaintances or friends who bring you down. Or maybe this year is the time when you commit to giving up smoking. I have personally really enjoyed upgrading a few of my favorite beauty creams and lotions. You might also be interested in a few of these easy beauty upgrades.

• 5 Affordable Non-Toxic Beauty Creams + Moisturizers
• Soft + Fabulous Party Hair: Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Treatment
• Refresh & Invigorate: Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Soap
• Better-for-you sunscreens

This blog is written as a source of information only. My intent is to encourage you to start to think outside the box for nutritional enhancement and lifestyle changes. Do more research on your own if the ideas appeal to you. Advice of a qualified medical professional should always be consulted before beginning any new diet or other health program.