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6 Strategies to Start Living With Way Less Stress

November 14, 2014 By Milen Gala

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I just got home from a tennis lesson and my 25 yr old instructor told me that two days ago he had a panic attack and ended up in the ER. Thankfully, he seems to be on the road to recovery, but it got me thinking, where along the way do we grow up and loose that childhood ability to let go of stress and let things roll off our back?  Here are 6 strategies to use when it seems like the going is getting too tough….

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Mind Tagged With: Health, stress

How Starbucks New Concept is Transforming Fast Food

October 22, 2014 By Milen Gala

DSC08889-1It’s about 9:30 in the morning… I just dropped the kids off at school and headed home thinking about the six things I need to accomplish between now and 3pm when it’s time for pick up. On my way I stopped to pick up a smoothie and salad from one of my absolute favorite spots. With everything that needed to be done today the last thing I had time for was to make myself a healthy breakfast or lunch…. and this, my friends, is how Evolution Fresh is changing the way we eat on the run.

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Nutrition Tagged With: Health, Juicing

5 Steps to Permanently Clear your Acne

March 2, 2014 By Milen Gala

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I didn’t break out much as a teenager, but as long as I can remember I always had periodic mild to moderate acne breakouts (often at the worst times!) as an adult. We are all taught that acne is something that happens to teenagers, but the truth is that many adults struggle with acne as well. For years I used face washes, lotions, and creams to try and combat these little bad boys that would pop up on my face, back and shoulders. Sometimes my skin would completely clear up but the result was short lived and acne would always invariably resurface days or even weeks later. This cycle went on for years and years, to the point where I was using acne face washes daily just to prevent the reoccurrence of breakouts, until I “accidentally” stumbled upon a solution…

I realized that as I slowly changed my diet and ate smarter my skin magically began to clear up. And as long as I stayed on this smart, clean diet the acne would never return. I tried experimenting to see what exactly it was that I eliminated from (and added to) my diet that resulted in my newly found clear, glowing skin….

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Filed Under: Beauty, Health and Wellness Tagged With: Acne, Beautiful Skin, Beauty and Fashion

An Open Letter From Me to Those New to Yoga

November 18, 2013 By Milen Gala

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“It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity. Words cannot convey the value of yoga, it has to be experienced.” – BKS Iyengar

I had gotten to class a little early last night… Around me were several people I have been practicing with for years. The guy behind me could do all the arm balances. The girl next to me could hold dolphin plank for several minutes, and the older gentleman to my right spent half the time in child’s pose but always came and took from the practice what he could and what he needed.

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Yoga Tagged With: Fitness, Yoga

How to Avoid Getting the Flu

October 16, 2013 By Milen Gala

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What if science evolved to the point where it became possible to be almost completely resistant to colds, influenza, and other illnesses? And what if I told you that if you did happen to catch these viral bad boys you will be able to bounce back to wellness within twenty-four hours?  Well, it’s cold and flu season and contrary to popular belief, resistance via a super-powered immune system is well within our reach. All we need to know is that as we fill every cell receptor with the right ingredients and meet the demands of our tissues, organs and systems, the body’s defenses take on superhero qualities, and this power keeps us healthy from head to toe.

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Filed Under: Health, Health and Wellness Tagged With: Fitness, Health

Where Do You Get Your Protein?

August 27, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Ahhh protein… Protein is probably the most poorly understood category of food there is.

There is a misconception in our society that only meat and animal products (including dairy), contain protein, and that if we do not eat them, we are at risk of protein deficiency.

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Nutrition Tagged With: Fitness, Health

Rethinking the Cold Pressed Juice Craze

May 29, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Cold pressed juicing has become all the rage these days. From Blueprint to Evolution Fresh, cold pressed juices are found on shelves in yoga studios and Whole Foods Markets across the country. We have been told that the best way to induce and maintain health in our bodies is to consume this “liquid gold.” Persuaded by all the hype I also have believed this for quite some time, and while I still do not believe there is anything wrong per say or detrimental to consuming these juices, after many months researching health and nutrition, I am now not so convinced that this really is the best way…

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Nutrition Tagged With: Health, Juicing

Exploring The Virtues of a Whole Food Plant Based Diet

May 17, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Over the past year I have been very busy exploring the virtues of a whole foods plant based diet. I have read so many books on the subject that you might find it boring for me to list all of them here. But what I feel is most important is to give you a little chance to do the same for yourself. In changing my diet my body has gradually transformed into one I no longer recognize. Growing up, although always vegetarian, the main staples of my diet were always dairy and wheat and almost all the vegetables I ate were “cooked to death.” Changing to a raw based (Don’t worry, we still eat plenty of cooked food) whole foods diet has dramatically changed my body, my skin, my nails, my hair and my lean muscle tone. Not to meantion, I feel healthier, lighter, and happier than I ever did eating the old way. I’m not entirely sure what the long term effects are of eating this way but based on how I feel, and how I seem to stay healthy even when those around me are sick, I can assume it will only be wonderful. I am now so strongly convinced that what is going on inside of our bodies is a direct reflection of what we put inside and therefore what we see on the outside that I have whole heartedly adopted this beautiful lifestyle… I only hope that through your own curiosity and research you can do the same…

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Nutrition Tagged With: Health

The Lie That Is Diet Soda…

March 25, 2013 By Milen Gala

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Diet Soda is really just making us fat (and sick)…

The ongoing battle in New York City over the ban on super-sized sugary beverages has revealed our nation’s obsession or dare I say, addiction to sodas. The fervor with which opponents of the ban have fought to protect their “constitutional right” to a Big Gulp is a testament to the “state” and size of our democracy. I am certain the founding father’s felt that among our unalienable rights, together with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, was unfettered access to 64 oz. or more of high fructose corn syrup. Amazingly, reading the letter of the law, the ban did not apply to diet sodas or so-called low calorie drinks (less than 25 calories per 8 oz.) Herein, lies the great fallacy of the diet soda…

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Nutrition Tagged With: Health

Lose the Post-Pregnancy Pudge

January 30, 2013 By Milen Gala

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A lot of people have asked me how I lost my baby weight so quickly, after both kids…Pretty simple method, mostly, I just ate sensibly, and moved my body every single day…

But, there are a few tricks that I learned along the way. I hope they prove useful in shedding those post baby pounds and getting you back into your skinny jeans by the time your little one is 6 months old….

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Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Weight Tagged With: Fitness

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Hi Everyone and welcome to GalaLiving! I am Milen Gala. I live, love, work and play in Seattle, Washington with my husband and our 2 kids (ages 11 and 9). We initially created GalaLiving in 2012 to share vegetarian and vegan recipes with our friends and family. In the past couple of years GalaLiving has transformed from a simple little food blog to a much loved space where several thousand people make and share our recipes and health and wellness inspirations. At GalaLiving, we like to eat wholesome, energizing dishes and incorporate lifestyle habits that keep us glowing and make us feel like a million bucks. We hope you enjoy discovering and tasting new things along with us!

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