7 Amazon Items to Bring to the Beach
Picture yourself basking in the golden rays, feeling the soft chill of the ocean breeze on your skin, and surrendering to pure, well, let’s hope, tranquility. As the sun-filled season begins, it’s the perfect time to gather your beach essentials so you’re good and ready to immerse yourself in a day of sandy shores, perhaps even surfing, and definitely some restfulness. Here are nine items from Amazon to enhance your coastal bliss. 1. Tinted Moisturizer: combines skincare benefits with a natural and luminous finish. With ingredients like plant-based squalane and hyaluronic acid, Saie Slip Tint hydrates and protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Its non-greasy formula ensures comfortable wear, even in the heat, making it the go-to choice for a flawless, no-makeup look that lasts all day. $36.00 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) 2. Reusable Storage Bag: Wave goodbye to flimsy, single-use plastic bags and welcome this eco-friendly alternative into your beach bag. The Stasher Silicone Reusable Storage bag is perfect for storing nutritious snacks, sandwiches, or fresh fruit and protects your belongings from sand and water. Made from premium food-grade silicone, it is safe, non-toxic, and easy to clean, guaranteeing your snacks remain fresh. $39.06 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) 3. Hydro Flask: Staying hydrated is paramount to your overall health and well-being, especially under the scorching sun. The Hydro Flask ensures a constant supply of refreshing water within reach, encouraging you to hydrate regularly throughout your beach time. Its double-wall vacuum insulation maintains the temperature of your drink, keeping it cool and refreshing, even in the hottest conditions. $26.96 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) 4. Straw Hat: The beach offers little shade, leaving your head and face vulnerable to harmful UV rays. A stylish and functional straw hat provides much-needed shade, shielding you from the scorching sun and reducing the risk of sunburn and heatstroke. $24.99 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) 5. Sunscreen: In an age where we prioritize the well-being of our bodies and the environment, this mineral sunscreen stands as a non-negotiable. Nécessaire Sunscreen is free from harmful chemicals and provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, shielding your skin from the sun’s damaging effects. Knowing your skin is safeguarded, you can confidently indulge in the sun’s warm embrace. $45 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) 6. Portable Speaker: Whether you prefer relaxing melodies, energizing beats, or soothing nature sounds, a portable Bluetooth speaker is a necessity for delivering audio that improves a long day at the beach. Think of it as a companion for yoga or meditation sessions by the water, elevating your mindfulness practice to new heights. Music can uplift spirits, reduce stress, and evoke positive emotions, making it a valuable tool for enhancing mental and emotional well-being. With a portable Bluetooth speaker, you can curate the perfect soundtrack for your beach days. $19.99 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) 7. Soft Cooler: A YETI soft cooler guarantees a delightful beach experience, keeping your refreshments chilled and your snacks fresh. With the YETI soft cooler, you can indulge in wholesome, homemade meals, avoiding unhealthy fast food options often found at beachside concessions. $200 at Amazon (Image: Amazon) (Featured Image: Shutterstock)
From ‘Wellcations’ to Hydration: How to Live a Nutritious Life This Summer
Summertime in all its glory has got us thinking about how to live a nutritious life during summer vacation. As you prep for your summer travels and adventures, we’ve come up with simple hacks, helpful reminders and useful advice on how to maintain your healthy lifestyle this season. Read on for some of the best advice on living your most nutritious life this summer. Sweat Often Nutritious Life founder Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, might be a registered dietitian nutritionist, but she embraces the virtues of a whole-person approach to wellness that goes well beyond just eating empowered. In the summer when Keri travels, she loves being active outdoors and looks for fun ways to incorporate this in the places she is visiting. While in the mountains, she’s all about finding a beautiful hiking trail. When she’s visiting a European city, she might look for a great walking tour that melds a bit of exercise with a dose of history. “When traveling, I like to think about keeping as many of the pillars of a nutritious life as consistent as possible,” Keri says. “So, even if I may be indulging in food a bit more, I stay consistent with a healthy breakfast (every hotel and every gas station can offer a balanced breakfast!) and I make sure to keep the Drink Up pillar going strong by bringing a water bottle to refill. I also pack my supplements and get my body moving every day.” Drink Up As summer and warmer weather arrives, so does the risk of getting dehydrated. If you’re taking your workout outdoors during your vacation or staycation, then you should be extra careful about hydration. Even if you’re just someone who sweats a lot, it pays to be extra prudent with your water intake in the warmer months. Intense exercise or high heat can lead to water loss. Losing as little as 2% of your body’s water content can have a significant effect on physical performance. Symptoms might include a higher body temperature, less motivation and feeling extra tired (both physically and mentally). Since it’s not uncommon for athletes to lose as much as 10% of their water weight during a workout or sweat sesh, staying hydrated is extra important in warmer weather. According to this randomized, cross-over study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, “A tailored hydration plan, based on an athlete’s fluid and sodium loss has the potential to improve anaerobic power, attention and awareness, and heart rate recovery time.” Tips for staying hydrated: Drink pineapple water: This recent hydration trend is popular for a reason. It’s mouth-wateringly delicious, hydrating and full of health benefits. Find a recipe and learn more here. Skip the alcohol: Dehydration also interferes with sleep. To help your body maintain energy, keep alcohol consumption to a minimum. Forgoing alcohol for just one week will leave you more hydrated. We break down the benefits of going without alcohol for three weeks, week by week, benefit by benefit. H2O & lemon: “I have all my clients start their day with a glass of water with a wedge of lemon in it,” Keri says. Anchoring your day this way starts you out with a feeling of accomplishment because you get the benefits of the water and good hydration. The lemon is a great liver detox tool and the glass with water and lemon can be a visual cue to remind you to eat clean all day long. Eat Empowered With air travel still fraught with all sorts of unknowns, more of us will be packing up the car for an old-fashioned road trip this summer. If your idea of road trip fare involves snacks you pick up at gas stations along the way, think again. Road trip meals can be just as healthy as the ones you prepare at home. Here are Keri Glassman’s 12 favorite, healthy snacks for on-the-go travel. If you’re vegan, eating healthy on the road can be extra challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our guide to vegan road trip meals that includes easy, road-worthy recipes plus healthy vegan-friendly pit stops along the way. And for that road trip snack attack, we have a handy guide to plant-based road trip snacks that even your meat-eating family members will l-o-v-e! Live Consciously The holistic remedy of prescribing nature for health has become a growing trend around the globe. Physicians in various countries have been handing out “green prescriptions” in place of pharmaceutical meds as a way of treating chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease and anxiety, according to the World Economic Forum. What better way to improve your health while enjoying Mother Earth than to combine a doctor’s Rx with your summer vacation plans for a “wellcation”? Whether you’re traveling domestically or abroad, our guide to prescribing nature for health highlights “green Rx” programs in the U.S. and around the globe. Love More As the last two years have taught us, the people in our lives—and maintaining strong, healthy relationships with them—are so critical to our own wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, maintaining “strong social relationships” or friendships can increase our survival rate by as much as 50%. Yes, our friends are literally saving our lives! “Human connection isn’t just seeing our friends or smiling at strangers; it’s something we require in order to thrive,” says Monica Berg, author of Rethink Love and host of the Spiritually Hungry podcast. “Social connection improves our physical health and strengthens our psychological well-being.” So your summer survival guide should definitely include some quality time with friends—whatever that looks like for you, be it in person or virtual (a concept that’s here to stay!) Meanwhile, here are five ways to build stronger friendships virtually that you can apply to in-person situations as well. Stress Less Stress is linked to a whole laundry list of health concerns. Its impact on our well-being is hard to quantify, but rest assured it’s
The Best Landscape Hotels Around the Globe to Enjoy Nature and De-Stress
If your idea of a dream vacation is a mix of having access to luxurious amenities and being immersed in the awe-inspiring views of nature, landscape hotels might just be what you’re looking for. Landscape hotels usually have a minimalist design, so that the environment around them takes front and center. For example, most are built with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow you to take in the soothing outdoor scenery. These cabins and lodges provide a serene space for guests to decompress and reap the benefits of being in the calming and therapeutic elements of nature. Depending on where you’re staying, many landscape hotels also offer local dining experiences and relaxing spa treatments, such as saunas, massages and facials. And because these villas are nestled in hiking destinations, many are accessible to outdoor excursions, including skiing, climbing and guided forest walks. Here are some of the world’s most stunning landscape hotels to add to your wanderlust bucket list. 5 Stunning Landscape Hotels For Communing With Nature 1. Juvet Valldal, Norway Link: juvet.com/en/ (Image: Juvet) Based in the outskirts of the village of Valldal, Norway, Juvet’s seven glass cubes are nuzzled in between the majestic peaks of Fjord Geiranger and breathtaking views of the Trollstigen Road, a serpentine mountain pass. So no matter where you look, you’ll be completely immersed in lush greenery. Each landscape room has two glass walls that give you front-seat views of the surrounding forest. The room offerings are meant to be minimal: a full-size bed and shower, because you are meant to be outdoors exploring while the sun is out. Hotel guests are welcome to use the bath house, a spa built alongside the serene waters of the river. It has a steam sauna, hot tub, silent room, showers, and kitchenette. A stay at Juvet also includes hearty meals. Guests are treated to breakfast and dinner at the barn (you can eat lunch at the barn, but food isn’t being served) in a long, farm-style table so you can mingle with other guests. While you wait for food to be served, you can hang out at the outdoor lounge area or the sitting room with an open fire. RELATED: The Biophilia Boom: Designing Our Surroundings to Sneakily Boost Our Well-Being 2. Vivood Landscape Hotel & 5E Spa Guadalest Valley, Spain Link: vivood.com/en/ (Image: Vivood) Designed by architect David Mayo Pardo, Vivood’s landscape hotel and spa lies within the mountains of the Guadalest Valley in Spain. Just a little over an hour outside of Madrid and Barcelona, this landscape hotel offers 10 private villas, where you can find seclusion, quiet and calm. Each villa comes with its own heated infinity pool and sundeck. Vivood also has double suites and pool suites that are elevated off the ground and are built with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to bask in the breathtaking views of the Guadalest Valley. Those who opt for a pool suite have a hot tub and outdoor terrace made for lounging. But that’s not all. Guests can treat themselves to an Ayurvedic spa experience with soothing massages, facial treatments and sauna. Those who are craving meditative movement can book a private yoga, chi kung, creative relaxation, or mindfulness session. 3. Piaule Catskill Catskill, New York Link: piaule.com/booking (Image: Piaule Catskill) Hiking lovers will find respite after a long day of outdoor adventures in the Piaule Catskill landscape cabins. Each cabin is built just a few feet off the ground and has glass walls in the bedroom that allow you to wake up to sights of nature. The bathroom has heated stone floors and includes a waterfall shower, giving you a taste of luxury in your own private space. Guests can dine on seasonal, local dishes at the restaurant, which features tranquil panoramic views. You can make your woodsy retreat even more relaxing by taking a dip in the hot pool before heading to the steam room and sauna. You can also join a group yoga class (or book a private session) or sign up for other experiences, such as sound baths, guided forest walks and hikes, meditations, and massages. RELATED: Prescribing Nature for Health: Why Your Doctor Might Order a Dose of Mother Earth for Your Next Rx 4. 48°Nord Breitenbach, France Link: hotel48nord.com/en/ (Image: 48°Nord ) Located in Breitenbach, a small village in Alsace, France, 48°Nord is the work of architect Emil Leroy-Jonsson. Fusing his Danish and French background, Leroy-Jonsson designed these luxurious, Scandinavian one-, two-, and three-story wooden hyttes (cabins). Each hytte has panoramic balcony views of the forest and is designed with minimalist interiors to provide a serene hygge-esque vibe; the larger hyttes have a private jacuzzi. Guests can dine on organic, local cuisine, and truly unwind in the spa and relaxation area, where you’ll find a private Nordic bath. You can also book spa treatments, such as massages, facials and scrubs, separately. 5. Sacromonte Maldonado, Uruguay Link: sacromonte.com/ (Image: Sacromonte) Those who want to combine their passion for wine and quality food with a great escape will appreciate all that Sacromonte has to offer. This vineyard and landscape hotel was founded by Edmond Borit, a winemaker who was inspired by his grandfather to open his own winery and vineyard. Guests have the option of staying at four different types of lodging: the vineyard shelter, lake shelter, sierra shelter, and horizon shelter. The vineyard shelter has a top view of the vineyard, while the lake shelter is situated by a small lagoon. The sierra shelter has a wider yet more secluded view of the vineyard, and the horizon shelter has a top view of the valley. People who aren’t able to stay are welcome to do lunch and wine tastings at the vineyard. Lunch is typically served with vegetables grown from the garden, different cuts of roast meat, and focaccia. How Nature Can Improve Your Health Even if you can’t get away to one of these luxurious lodges, being away from the normal hustle and bustle of your daily life to be in
Healthy Food Truck Options: Here’s What a Registered Dietitian Orders
Food trucks are enjoying their moment and we’re totally on board with this. For the most part. While it’s very easy to get sucked into the land of donut holes and cheese curds, we still want you to Eat Empowered and make great choices while you’re enjoying a nosh on the go. But do healthy food truck options even exist? And if so (spoiler alert: they do!), what are they? Keri Glassman, our founder and resident Registered Dietitian Nutritionist extraordinaire, shares her top healthy food truck menu picks for some of the most common food trucks you’ll encounter this summer. Taco or Mexican Food Trucks Chips, cheese, rice, refried beans—they’re all there for the taking! But don’t take them! Instead, opt for lean proteins and fresh ingredients to make your Mexican food truck experience extra delicious—and plenty healthy. Go for: Soft tacos Pulled chicken or pork, or black beans Salsa or slaw Guacamole or avocado Hot sauce Avoid: Tostadas or fried shells Chips Fried fish Cheese BBQ Food Trucks Nothing says summer (even in the winter!) more than the smell of BBQ. Thankfully, you can enjoy the smoky, saucy goodness all year round with several smart and healthy menu choices. Go for: Pulled pork Roasted chicken Corn or green veggies (such as a garden salad), which you can often find on these trucks Coleslaw Avoid: Baked beans (usually loaded with sugar) Mac & cheese Potato salad French fries Pizza Food Trucks A great slice of pie is quick, fairly easy to eat, and delicious. Plus, pizza trucks are everywhere and a no-brainer if you’re looking for something the whole family will love. The great news is that you can even visit one and still stay consistent with your healthy eating habits. Go for: Thin crust (often served as individual pizzas or as squares) Whole wheat crust, if available As many veggie toppings as possible Grilled chicken or prosciutto for some protein Avoid: Deep dish crust Multiple cheeses Meats like pepperoni or sausage RELATED: Check out the Nutritious Life Pizza Recipe Library Grilled Cheese Food Trucks Ooey, gooey, cheesy, and buttery… all the things you think of when you visit a food truck with grilled cheese as the main attraction. And while we won’t claim this to be the healthiest food truck choice, there are cleaner and more nutrient-dense ingredient alternatives to the regular high-fat, processed fare. Go for: Fresh mozzarella cheese (lower in calories and less processed than those uber-yellow cheeses) Added tomatoes Whole grain or sourdough bread Avoid: Multiple cheeses White bread Creamy sauces Lobster Roll Food Trucks If you love a good lobster roll, the allure of a specialty lobster roll food truck can be hard to resist. Go for Keri’s picks below and be sure to practice mindful eating. You’ll satisfy that seafood siren call and enjoy every last bite. Go for: Lobster cocktail A traditional roll, but … (see below) Avoid: The jumbo rolls Clam chowder Anything fried Middle Eastern Food Trucks Bold flavors, sensory-tingling aromas, bright colors, and interesting textures—these are the dreams Middle Eastern food trucks are made of. And since Middle Eastern cuisine is generally quite healthy anyway (with its veggies, grains, spices, seeds, herbs, lean proteins, and healthy fats), you can usually find some super healthy options at these food trucks. Go for: Chicken gyro salad Tabbouleh Hummus and veggies (skip the pita) Baba ganoush Tomato and cucumber salad Avoid: Gyros or pita sandwiches Shawarma Heavy sauces RELATED: 5 Instagram Salads to Inspire a Week of Healthy Lunches Healthiest Food Trucks in the U.S. As you can see, there are loads of healthy food truck options for you, so no matter where you are, you can live your best Nutritious Life and feel empowered as you do it. If you’re traveling around the U.S., be sure to keep an eye out for some of the healthiest food trucks in America. True, many will be concentrated in major metro areas, but with food truck popularity on the rise, we wouldn’t be surprised to see similar offerings in smaller communities. Here are just a few of our favorite concepts. You can check out these trucks in particular, or seek out something similar. GMonkey, Durham, Conn. — Voted #1 Food Truck on the Planet. (And we can see why!) The chefs at GMonkey use local, organic, seasonal ingredients whenever possible to create gourmet vegetarian offerings and what they call “Live & Raw dishes.” TaKorean, Washington, D.C. — Korean BBQ meets Mexican fare at this truck based in the U.S. capitol. Not only is the food healthy, delicious, fresh, natural, and affordable, TaKorean donates a portion of its profits back to local environmental and youth-based nonprofit organizations. Phat Salads and Wraps, Napa, Calif. — If you’re in Wine Country, be sure to seek out this “Pretty Healthy And Tasty” (AKA “phat”) food truck that, not surprisingly, serves up some pretty mean—and delicious—salads and wraps. You’ll find fresh ingredients and the option to add extra protein and “make it phat.” AJ’s Gluten Free, Clinton, Mont. — Montana residents and travelers, get your taste buds ready! Nutritious Life Studio grad Jennifer Ryan Shepherd’s food truck specializes in paleo, keto, Mediterranean, sugar-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, vegetarian, DASH, low-FODMAP, candida-free recipes, and more. Her slogan is “All the Taste, Minus the Gluten” and we’re all in! Image: Shutterstock
How Dairy Farmers Are Turning Up Their Commitment to Sustainability
This post is in partnership with Undeniably Dairy. By Keri Glassman People always ask, should I be eating dairy? The answer is a resounding YES. First off, milk is one of the most nutrient-dense things you can drink: you’ll score protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, plus vitamins A, D, and B galore. Dairy has also been shown to promote heart, bone, and gut health. That’s why some of my favorite healthy foods happen to be in the dairy family: Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and string cheese are all solid snack options you can find in most grocery or convenience stores. In this day and age, people are also concerned about the environmental impact of their food and beverage choices. That’s especially true as people are becoming increasingly interested in plant-based diets. Well, the two can go hand in hand, and I’m happy to report that dairy farmers across the country have made a lot of strides in the environmental impact department, something I noticed firsthand during a recent visit to Ar-Joy Farms in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The owners, Duane and Marilyn Hershey, were kind enough to give me a tour of their farm, home to 675 cows. Here are some things I learned during my visit: Dairy farmers are innovative environmentalists. Farmers are devising smart ways to use fewer resources. One of my favorites: Converting cow manure into renewable energy. The carbon footprint of a glass of milk is two-thirds less than it was 70 years ago, and thanks to new farming practices, dairy production requires 65 percent less water than it did in the 1940s—that’s major! When you buy dairy products, you support local families. About 95 percent of American dairy farms are owned and operated by families. Ar-Joy has been family-run since the eighties. Marilyn’s father, who is 91 years old, still makes the trip up the road at sunrise to feed and care for the calves. The antibiotics issue is a myth. Did you know it’s against the law to sell milk that contains antibiotics? It’s true. Even though cows indeed receive antibiotics when they’re sick, their milk is then pulled from the production cycle. If a milk carton is on store shelves, you can drink up knowing it passed all the antibiotic tests (and yes, there are tests—plural). Looking for some new ways to cook with milk? Try these Veggie and Parmesan Mini Egg Muffins that combine the best of both the plant and dairy worlds.
3 Wellness Travel Destinations to Help You Find Your Zen
By Lauren Pronger, founder of Well Inspired Travels If you want to kick-start your health goals in the new year, think beyond a new gym membership: A wellness getaway can be just the thing you need to de-stress after a hectic holiday season, and new scenery can help you feel inspired and motivated heading into 2020. As the founder of Well Inspired Travels, a luxury travel concierge service designed to promote health and wellness through travel, this is something I’ve noticed firsthand. But since choosing a destination can be the hardest part, I’m here to help with my top picks. Best for Yogis: Chablé Yucatán in Mérida, Mexico A trip to the Chablé Yucatán, in Mérida, Mexico, is guaranteed to make you feel revitalized. The unique architecture, breathtaking greenery, exotic plants, and organic gardens (plus a bee sanctuary!) come together to provide the perfect ambiance for healing and relaxing. The spa doesn’t hurt, either. Restorative Adventures and Activities Align your chakras with an array of meditation and yoga, including Kundalini, Vinyasa, and Nidra. Cleanse with Shaman Monica as she guides you through a deep meditative state, as steam pours out of the volcanic rock, opening your pores. When you’re feeling more energetic, try golf, tennis, beekeeping, and more. Mayan Cuisine As lunchtime approaches, you can appreciate Mayan cuisine at Doña Eneida’s traditional outdoor Mayan kitchen. Once you’ve enjoyed a flavorful meal full of seasonal, organic, locally grown veggies and corn harvested right from the resort’s Mayan gardens, head to a tequila tasting, where you’ll find three hundred bottles of different premium tequilas. RELATED: Your Guide to a Nutritionist-Approved Taco Night When it’s time for dinner, head to Chablé’s Ixi’im Chef Jorge Vallejo’s Ixi’im’s second restaurant, located on the property and surrounded by jungle greens. A refined taste of the best of Mexican cuisine, the Ixi’im (meaning corn) menu features seasonally inspired dishes with herbs and veggies plucked right from the resort’s gardens. Best for Hiking: Mii Amo & Enchantment in Sedona, Arizona These sister resorts welcome their guests with open arms and juniper beads, signifying protection and guidance. The phrase “Ya-ha-say” or “You are welcome here” will be sung to you as you arrive for your temporary—yet profound—stay. Tons of Trails Dive into nature and let her beauty soothe your soul with the striking color of the red rocks and sand along winding hiking trails. Mii Amo and Enchantment offer a range of hikes. My faves: a tranquil bird-watching hike and an invigorating 4-mile early morning trail run. Native American Heritage Cultural classes and activities offered by both resorts educate and inspire guests about the traditions and methods of the Native Americans. You’ll leave you feeling humbled and gracious for all of nature’s beauty and spontaneity. Spa and Treatments Mii Amo offers an endless selection of massages, full-body treatments, facials, and holistic healing methods (like palm readings and tarot card readings). Southwestern Cuisine Enjoy a combination of on-site, seasonally grown organic fruits and vegetables to complement flavorful, authentic southwestern cuisine. At Mii Amo’s cafe, harmonious spices, tender meats, sizzling combinations of vegetables, and perfectly ripened seasonal fruits are all in abundance. Harvesting their own fruits, veggies, cattle, and other meats is not a foreign concept at the fabulous Mii Amo and Enchantment eateries. Che Ah Chi and Tii Guavo are among the most coveted dining experiences when visiting the Sedona area: Che Ah Chi is a bit more refined than Tii Guavo, which has a relaxed vibe. Best for All-Around Wellness: Miraval in Austin, Texas “Balance is not something you find, it is something you create.” This is the belief Miraval Austin is rooted in. As an industry leader in mindfulness resorts and spas, Miraval—specifically Miraval Austin—is truly a sanctuary for your soul. By offering inclusive packages for mindful journeys, you’re transported out of your day-to-day and into a unique space where nature is at the core of everything you do. Fitness and Activities Tailor your own fitness experience at Miraval, Austin with a wide array of options. Guests can try any workout class, such as Cardio Dance, Happy Hips, and Pilates Fusion. If you’re a yogi, explore your options with multiple kinds of yoga: stand-up paddleboard yoga, aerial yoga, and more. If you’re looking for something fun and different, try the cardio drumming class, country line dancing, or Texas two-step class. The resort also has an equine program and beekeeper experience! Ayurvedic Treatments Head over to the spa for some unique methods of relaxation. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to self-healing and offers a range of therapies to restore balance and expand self-awareness. This includes a variety of massages using different blends of aromatic oils and natural wraps to cleanse and purify your skin and spirit. RELATED: Is an Ayurvedic Diet Healthy? Mind-Mending Enjoy guided meditation and acupressure massage to the sound of Tibetan bowls, gently leading you into a deep state of relaxation. Also try the 20-minute scalp treatment that will leave your hair feeling silky smooth. Cypress Creek Farm Miraval Austin has an on-site apiary, and they practice mindful farming methods on their very own Cypress Creek Farm, where eggs and produce are gathered and picked straight from the fields to elevate your farm-to-table dining experience. Lake-View Dining Dining at Miraval Austin as part of Miraval’s inclusive packages, a no-tipping policy is in place to ensure your focus remains on your experience, not your wallet. After a day filled with outdoor adventure, heart-pumping fitness classes, and relaxation at the spa, the Hilltop Crossings Kitchen is the perfect way to end your night. With a constantly changing menu, you’ll enjoy the freshest seasonal produce available from their on-site garden, while gazing upon the beautiful Lake Travis.
