Dafi Blog

Why bring a reusable water bottle when you travel? Sure, it’s one extra thing to pack, but after reading these benefits, you’ll agree it is way more sustainable for you, and the environment, to pack your own filtered water bottle when traveling.REDUCE WASTE FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS35 billion single-use plastic water bottles are tossed in the United States alone annually. That’s a huge waste, especially for a product and carrier that has many other alternatives. Aside from tossing afte …

Time to move over egg nog. The following five winter water infused recipes will add some extra joy and merry to your festivities.Drinking infused water is one of the easiest ways to get more nutrients in, simply by adding fresh, festive and in-season ingredients to your water. On top of the health benefits you’re already getting from drinking alkaline water, which has a higher pH level than regular water, adding fruits and spices mentioned in these recipes can also increase your immune sy …

’Tis the season for stressed out family members, over-crowded shopping malls and traffic pile-ups for hours to wait. Or is it?The holidays don’t have to be stressful. As a reminder, while we cannot control the situations around us (nor the people), but we can choose our reactions to it all. A bit of planning and self-awareness can be all we need and the key to a healthy, happy and stress-less holiday season. 1. Learn to say NOIt’s ok not to commit or accept every invite just because i …

As our passion to travel more increases, so does our desire to do good for our planet. According to a 2017 study from booking.com, 65% of global travelers seek out eco-friendly options when booking their hotel accommodations. Even if the hotel you choose is not an eco-friendly destination, there are still efforts we can all make as conscious travelers to reduce our environmental impact. Here are eight tips to make your hotel stay as green as possible:1.TURN OFF THE LIGHTS WHEN YOU LE …

The new year is here, and we’re all focused on achieving our health goals for the 365 days ahead. What better way to learn about healthy habits than to ask the experts who live, breathe, teach and share them!In the Flow is a new well-being series on the Dafi blog, featuring monthly interviews with wellness, health and fitness professionals. Kicking off this series is wellness lifestyle influencer, Ali Lizzi (a.k.a. Lady Lentils, which you’re later learn where the nickname came from) as she …