CANDY WASHINGTON

WRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR | MANIFESTATION + SELF-LOVE MUSE

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Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink x Healthy Habits

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Hi lovelies,

After a long night of celebrating the launch of the fall issue of La Palme Magazine, with cover stars Ariel Winter from Modern Family and Peter Faccinelli of S.W.A.T., at one of my favorite places, Nightingale, I’ve woken up early to meditate, go for a run, cook a healthy breakfast, and then settle in for a morning of writing and pitching. 

Then I’m off to a working lunch and another event with Vanity Fair at Jimmy Choo in support of Women’s Cancer Research, followed by a low-key dinner with another blogger friend to do some catching up. 

As you can see, the life of an influencer can be pretty non-stop because you’re your own boss and you’re constantly striving to make connections and take your business to the next level. 

Even though my schedule can get pretty busy, I wouldn’t give up being an entrepreneur and a #girlboss for anything in the world. This also means that I’m mindful to incorporate healthy habits into my daily routine to make sure that I stay active in a balanced and holistic way. 

Luckily for me, there’s Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drinks to give me a healthy boost when I need to stay focused, energized, and hydrated throughout my busy days. The drinks are a combination of sparkling coconut water, green coffee and green tea extracts, and 230-249 milligrams of potassium. 

I’ve started to swap out my morning cup of coffee for a Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink. It gives me the same boost to start my day because the drinks contain 120 milligrams of organic plant-powered caffeine from green coffee and green tea extracts, providing me with the equivalent of two shots of espresso. 

I get a healthy jolt of energy without the jitters that I sometimes get from regular coffee and espresso and without the possibility of staining my teeth. My go-to morning flavor is the Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink in Matcha Green Tea

Before and after my workouts, I now make sure to hydrate with the Açaí Berry flavored Zola Organic Hydrating Energy Drink so my muscles don’t cramp and I can maximize my workout results and then replenish my body after sweating it out. Additional flavors include Pineapple Coconut and Dragon Fruit and you can pick yours up here. 

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*Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. 

Flawless Facial: The Organic Pharmacy

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Hi lovelies,

"Your skin feels like butter!" Marla, my make-up artist at Disney, squealed when she was applying my make-up for a shoot last week. I smiled and replied, "Yeah, I just got the Rose Crystal Lymphatic Facial at The Organic Pharmacy in Beverly Hills, and my skin has been glowing ever since."

I couldn't wait to spill of my skincare and beauty secrets to Marla, and now, I can't wait to share my experience with you guys. Now that summer is officially here, taking care of my skin has never been more important. From wearing the right sunscreen to making that I never sleep in my make-up, I'm always on the hunt for new, fun, and innovative ways to make sure that my skin stays youthful, healthy, and radiant.

And that's where my new beauty and skincare secret is The Organic Pharmacy, comes in. I was fortunate enough to receive their signature facial the other week and my skin has been smooth, soft, and clear ever since.

Located in Beverly Hills, but with locations worldwide, the lovely ladies at The Organic Pharmacy were so inviting, warm, and super helpful when I came in for my facial. I was able to learn about how all of their products are meant to promote not just clean and clear skin, but also to ensure overall health and wellbeing with a variety of supplements, make-up line, herbal creams, homeopathic remedies, detoxes, and more, to treat everything from skin problems, hair loss, sleeping issues, and everything in-between. 

I love the hands-on approach and the spot-on advice that they give at The Organic Pharmacy. After my facial, I received a detailed and personalized analysis of what products I needed specifically for my skin, what my problems areas were, and how to correct them. You can also visit their herbal and homeopathic dispensary to receive your own personalized advice and product suggestions.

For more information and to book your very own facial, visit The Organic Pharmacy, here. 

Pink is Pure: 3 Healthy Habits with Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water

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Hi lovelies,

With warmer weather right around the corner, I want to make sure that I look and feel my best so that I can enjoy every single drop of sunshine during the spring and summer seasons. This means incorporating new, fun, and healthy habits into my every day routine. Luckily for me, there's Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water.

Harmless Harvest is the first coconut water in the United States to use Nam Hom coconuts which is known to be one of the most flavorful types of coconuts globally, it's the first coconut water to be 100% certified organic, and it's even the first coconut water to achieve Fair for Life certification. The coconut water is created by using organic agroforestry process based in Thailand, where Harmless Harvest established an innovative manufacturing facility, giving it a unique sweet yet subtle taste and smell.

But what I love most about Harmless Harvest is the fresh taste of the coconut water, how I immediately feel hydrated and refreshed after enjoying it, and the healthy boost of antioxidants that my body receives from the organic coconut water.

Since Harmless Harvest is my healthy body and lifestyle partner-in-crime, I've compiled a list of three ways I use Harmless Harvest to stay motivated, refreshed, and dedicated to living my best life. I hope you enjoy!

3 Healthy Habits with Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water

#1: Start your day with a Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water Smoothie

One of my favorite healthy habits is starting my day with a fresh smoothie. Adding in Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water to my smoothie recipes adds an extra flavor boost, extra hydration, and extra antioxidants that keeps me going throughout my day and keeps me fulling full in-between meals so I'm less likely to cheat with non-healthy snacks. Check out below for my favorite smoothie recipe.

Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water Berry-Banana-Spinach Smoothie

  • 1 Cup of Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water

  • 3 Chopped strawberries

  • 1 Small handful of blueberries

  • 1 Small handful of blackberries

  • 1 Chopped medium banana

  • 1 Cup of fresh spinach

  • 2 Scoops of your protein powder of choice

Combine all ingredients into a blender and puree until the smoothie is liquidized to the consistency of choice.

Pour and enjoy!


#2: Replenish your antioxidants after your workout

I'm obsessed with staying active and living in sunny California, there's no shortage of fun activities to keep me in shape, happy, and healthy. Some of my favorite things to do is to go hiking in Runyon Canyon or at the Griffith Observatory, take a new Pure Barre class, take a cardio-kickboxing class, hit the gym, run outside, or try a new hot yoga studio.

After my workouts, I love to replenish with a Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water to make sure that I'm rehydrated, my muscles are refreshed, and my body has a healthy boost of antioxidants and potassium to get me recharged.


#3: Swap out sugary sodas and juices for fresh, organic coconut water

I've given up soda a long time ago, but I still crave a sweet and bubbly beverage from time-to-time. My healthy habit trick to satisfy my sweet tooth in a healthy and body-friendly way, is to swap out soda or juices for Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water that has a naturally sweet taste and I add in sugar and calorie free sparkling water to my coconut water to get that bubbly taste and feeling that I'm craving. Just like that, I have a tasty and sparkling beverage that's good for me. All of the taste and flavor, and none of the guilt.

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