SonjaK, Author at Plant-Based Health and Wellness Lifestyle Blog|TheSonjaK

5 Ways to Avoid Toxic Cosmetics

November 28, 2017

I find it highly disturbing that cosmetics companies are not required to disclose all the the ingredients within the products. I understand the importance of having and protecting your secret formulation. But, I believe that it’s more important to use safe non-toxic ingredients. Our skin is extremely absorbent. It has the ability to absorb…read more

Wellness

3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Read Produce Labels

November 22, 2017

My health journey has been interested to say the least. The more I learn, the more it feels like you have to belong to a secret society to learn how interpret complicated labels. Why can’t you buy food with an understanding that it will not contain toxic chemicals that will cause disease. Unfortunately the food industry doesn’t follow the…read more

Wellness

5 Ways to Avoid GMO’s

November 15, 2017

GMO is a genetically modified organism. It is the process in which scientists change the DNA of plants and animals. DNA make up a combination of genes and molecules that make each person and plant unique. Scientists selectively remove and replace plant genes to enable food crops to produce it’s own pesticide to protect itself against insect invasion. Primarily…read more

Beauty

4 Reasons Why I Transitioned to Natural Hair

November 6, 2017

As a 4C Naturalista, I have always considered my hair as thick, nappy, and unmanageable. For as long as I can remember, I have had my hair pressed and relaxed. Through the years my hair has resisted any and all attempts to keep it straight. Relaxers would only last for a maximum of 4 weeks before requiring a much needed…read more

Lifestyle

Top 5 Reasons Why I Went Plant-Based

November 1, 2017

When I first decided to transition to plant-based living, I assumed that it was the same as vegan. To my surprise the two terms are not interchangeable. Plant-based is as its name implies natural whole foods that come from plants including vegetables, seeds, fruits, and nuts. It does not include any foods derived from animals. Unlike plant-based, Vegan is a…read more