The Honest Life: Living Naturally and True to You by Jessica Alba (English) Pape

Description: The Honest Life by Jessica Alba As a new mum, Jessica Alba wanted to create the safest, healthiest environment for her family. But she was frustrated by the lack of trustworthy information on how to live healthier and cleaner - delivered in a way that a busy mom could act on without going to extremes. This book tells her own story. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As a new mom, Jessica Alba wanted to create the safest, healthiest environment for her family. But she was frustrated by the lack of trustworthy information on how to live healthier and cleaner-delivered in a way that a busy mom could act on without going to extremes. In 2012, with serial entrepreneur Brian Lee and environmental advocate Christopher Gavigan, she launched The Honest Company, a brand where parents can find reliable information and products that are safe, stylish, and affordable. The Honest Life shares the insights and strategies she gathered along the way. The Honest Life recounts Albas personal journey of discovery and reveals her tips for making healthy living fun, real, and stylish, while offering a candid look inside her home and daily life. She shares strategies for maintaining a clean diet (with favorite family-friendly recipes) and embraces nontoxic choices at home and provides eco-friendly decor tips to fit any budget. Alba also discusses cultivating a daily eco beauty routine, finding ones personal style without resorting to yoga pants, and engaging in fun, hands-on activities with kids. Her solutions are easy, chic, and down-to-earth- theyre honest. And discovering everyday ways to live naturally and authentically-true to you-could be honestly life-changing. Notes The actress, activist and entrepreneur inspires mums to make affordably healthy choices for themselves and their families without sacrificing style. Author Biography Jessica Alba is a Golden Globe-nominated actress and is actively involved with charities such as Safer Chemicals Healthy Families, ONE, Habitat for Humanity, Project HOME and more. After becoming a mother herself, Jessica decided to launch The Honest Company to help mothers give their children a better, safer start. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Cash Warren, and their two young daughters. Christopher Gavigan is the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of The Honest Company. He is the former CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World, a national nonprofit empowering parents to protect their kids from toxic risks. Review "This month its all about Jessica Albas The Honest Life...She knows her stuff." —ZEST MAGAZINE"A godsend to all moms on a mission to lead an environmentally-friendly life, this treasured tome gives insight on everything from maintaining a clean diet (recipes included!) to cool decor ideas and how to achive an au natural beauty look...Hurry and get your hands on a copy of Albas The Honest Life to add to your spring reads." —THE ZOE REPORT.COM"The Honest Life is truly something that everyone needs to read. Its an eye-opener." —Wearstrong.com"Its the kind of book you can read cover-to-cover (as I did) and then keep handy as a quick reference when youre making your grocery list or want to find a good non-toxic lipstick to try or a VOC-free paint for your new babys nursery." —What Would Gwyneth Do"Albas book is very relatable, and she breaks down her lifestyle decisions for readers in an approachable, realistic way. Her passion for this lifestyle is evident and inspiring: being eco-friendly doesnt mean you have to give up everything enjoyable in life" —Inhabitots"The insights are eye-opening, the tips are helpful, the recipes look delicious" —Toofab.com"This book is not preachy or filled with lengthy scientific definitions. This book is friendly, smart and honest.I felt healthier, more energized and positive after just reading it! I also felt inspired to treat myself and my family better by making some simple changes and seeking out creative ways to live a better life each day. I really enjoyed this book and believe I will go back to reference it often. Its a great girlfriends guide to living an eco-savvy stylish lifestyle." —Blogs.babycenter.com "This book is not preachy or filled with lengthy scientific definitions. This book is friendly, smart and honest.I felt healthier, more energized and positive after just reading it! I also felt inspired to treat myself and my family better by making some simple changes and seeking out creative ways to live a better life each day. I really enjoyed this book and believe I will go back to reference it often. Its a great girlfriends guide to living an eco-savvy stylish lifestyle." —Blogs.babycenter.com"The Honest Life by Jessica Alba is an indispensable handbook for healthy, sustainable, stylish and affordable living." —Movelifestyle.com"I would recommend this book to anyone interested in healthy or stylish living, with this book you get both." —NATURALLYCHICLIFE.COM"I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a great introduction to a greener, cleaner lifestyle." —Beautypalatte.com"Features useful and affordable tips for leading a natural lifestyle." —Remodelista.com"I found this book to be as great to look at as it is to read...the easy-to-follow tips are real, relatable, and realistic." —Albany Times Union"The pages are filled with lots of easy to read and find information, not to mention beautiful photos and stories... this has been a great way to grab a tip or two as I need them and flag them for later." —Mommas Gone City"This book is refreshingly down-to-earth, and its user-friendly format throughout each section makes living naturally fun, easy and attainable. The photos are gorgeous, and it inspires and reminds us to keep picking up those healthy habits and to share them with friends and family. " —EcoChick.com"A chatty, down-to-earth guide on greening your life without compromising your style...Albas tips are mostly accessible and low-stress." —The Austin American Statesman"Its chock full of useful information that youve always wanted to know but have never really had the time to sit down and research. ..The Honest Life is an indispensable handbook for healthy, sustainable, stylish and affordable living." —LiveMom.com Review Quote "This month its all about Jessica Albas The Honest Life ...She knows her stuff." --ZEST MAGAZINE "A godsend to all moms on a mission to lead an environmentally-friendly life, this treasured tome gives insight on everything from maintaining a clean diet (recipes included!) to cool decor ideas and how to achive an au natural beauty look...Hurry and get your hands on a copy of Albas The Honest Life to add to your spring reads."-- THE ZOE REPORT.COM "The Honest Life is truly something that everyone needs to read. Its an eye-opener." --Wearstrong.com "Inspiring""Its the kind of book you can read cover-to-cover (as I did) and then keep handy as a quick reference when youre making your grocery list or want to find a good non-toxic lipstick to try or a VOC-free paint for your new babys nursery." --What Would Gwyneth Do "Albas book is very relatable, and she breaks down her lifestyle decisions for readers in an approachable, realistic way. Her passion for this lifestyle is evident and inspiring: being eco-friendly doesnt mean you have to give up everything enjoyable in life" Inhabitots "The insights are eye-opening, the tips are helpful, the recipes look delicious" -- Toofab.com "This book is not preachy or filled with lengthy scientific definitions. This book is friendly, smart and honest.I felt healthier, more energized and positive after just reading it! I also felt inspired to treat myself and my family better by making some simple changes and seeking out creative ways to live a better life each day. I really enjoyed this book and believe I will go back to reference it often. Its a great girlfriends guide to living an eco-savvy stylish lifestyle." --Blogs.babycenter.com "The book presents ideas softly-no scare tactics, no guilt trips." "Id highly recommend it." -Jaclynday.com "The Honest Life by Jessica Alba is an indispensable handbook for healthy, sustainable, stylish and affordable living."-- Movelifestyle.com "I would recommend this book to anyone interested in healthy or stylish living, with this book you get both." --NATURALLYCHICLIFE.COM "I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a great introduction to a greener, cleaner lifestyle." --Beautypalatte.com "Features useful and affordable tips for leading a natural lifestyle." --Remodelista.com "I found this book to be as great to look at as it is to read…the easy-to-follow tips are real, relatable, and realistic." --Albany Times Union "The pages are filled with lots of easy to read and find information, not to mention beautiful photos and stories… this has been a great way to grab a tip or two as I need them and flag them for later."-- Mommas Gone City "This book is refreshingly down-to-earth, and its user-friendly format throughout each section makes living naturally fun, easy and attainable. The photos are gorgeous, and it inspires and reminds us to keep picking up those healthy habits and to share them with friends and family." --EcoChick.com "A chatty, down-to-earth guide on greening your life without compromising your style…Albas tips are mostly accessible and low-stress." --The Austin American Statesman "Its chock full of useful information that youve always wanted to know but have never really had the time to sit down and research. .. The Honest Life is an indispensable handbook for healthy, sustainable, stylish and affordable living." --LiveMom.com Excerpt from Book Chapter 1 HONEST food FRESH, WHOLE, FLAVORFUL--AND MADE WITH LOVE HERES A FACT ABOUT ME THAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU (unless youve seen my Twitter or Instagram feeds): Im crazy about food. Nothing makes me happier than cooking an amazing meal for my family or good friends. Even if its a hectic Tuesday night and Ive had back-to-back meetings at The Honest Company offices and then came home to deal with end-of-day meltdowns--you know, one of those days--Ill still spend 2 hours making a homemade dinner of Cornish game hens and roasted butternut squash and invite over six friends. I swear its how I unwind. (For me, a bit of vino and a nice playlist while cooking are pure bliss.) Okay, yes, its a ridiculous amount of work and I can be a mental case, finding recipes on my laptop, and racing outside to grab another handful of rosemary from my wall garden. But when everyone sits down to the table, Im so happy. There is no better way to spend an evening than with great food, great wine, and great conversation. When I was growing up, dinner was the time of day when, no matter what, my family came together. My grandmother always had carnitas (thats a Mexican braised pork dish, and it is the bomb) simmering all day in the slow cooker for tacos or snacks. And my mom made everything from fried chicken, biscuits, and gravy to pork chops, lasagna, and steak dinners. Im not sure she even knows how to cook for, say, four people because we always had enough to feed 10 or 20. I loved helping them out in the kitchen from a pretty young age, and what I remember best was the sense of connection and comfort. We were the kind of family who prayed before meals, and whatever your religious beliefs, I love taking that moment to be grateful for what you have and who you get to share it with. Theres something about the love and time you put into making food for your family--I think people are nourished by that energy as much as by the meal itself. So thats the foundation of my love for food. Honor is already an awesome sous chef, so I encourage her to participate in food prep whenever possible- -its such a cool way to talk to her about where food comes from and to develop her taste for fresh ingredients. Yes, kids make a mess in the kitchen and slow you down, but they also make the whole process way more fun! I want my girls to love food and respect how much effort goes into growing and preparing it. Some Honest Challenges UNFORTUNATELY, WERE ALL so busy today that its easy to lose that connection to our food. Were eating in our cars, at our desks, out of our handbags . . . no judgment, Im right there with you. On any given week, I might be in the Honest office, on location for a film, or traveling. Believe me, you have to fight hard to create any kind of stability, let alone a regular meal schedule for yourself, when life is that erratic. Even at home in LA, some days are so hectic Im lucky if lunch is one of my co- workers half--eaten sandwiches left in the fridge. Whether youre eating on the go or shopping to cook at home, its often an ordeal to find fresh, healthy food, because frankly, a lot of what ends up on restaurant menus and grocery store shelves cant even be called food in the first place. As weve seen in the past year alone, with the outrage over pink slime additives in ground beef and the use of antibiotics in chicken, the quality of our food has declined now that most of it is raised on enormous factory farms. Many of these chemicals and additives werent used in food production 30 years ago, so were just beginning to understand what they can do to our health. But science is showing links between the industrialization of our food and the rise in obesity and the earlier onset of puberty in girls, as well as medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. I cant say that Im surprised. How could we have thought these chemical exposures werent going to affect our health? We are what we eat. It can be so overwhelming to sift through the claims on food packaging and try to figure out what will nourish your family and whats a "health halo" designed to trick you into thinking some processed, additive--laden food is a smart choice. My personal strategy is to avoid foods that come in packages as much as possible. I call my food philosophy Honest Eating, and it means feeding my family whole, fresh foods that look as close as possible to the way they did on the farm. But its also about a lot more than that--and I dont mean a diet. Honest Eating is an attitude, not a prescription. And its darn tasty. Let me explain. Why I Eat Honestly MY FOOD PHILOSOPHY has been evolving in this direction ever since I announced I was going vegan at age 12. As you might imagine, with all the carnivores in my house, that decision wasnt too popular! My grandmother was all about her coffee can full of bacon grease--she used it to cook everything!--so when I said I wasnt eating any meals with meat, dairy, or fish, I was out of luck. Eating tons of fruit, veggies, and whole grains makes your skin amazing and gives you way more energy. At the time, I thought giving up animal products was the sole key to healthy eating. Plus I was really concerned about animal welfare and creeped out about killing anything. I stuck with a vegan diet until I was 15, and since I couldnt eat almost any meal my family was eating, I had to learn to get creative in the kitchen. I started experimenting with putting fruit, nuts, and avocado in my salads and making my own soups using beans or lentils flavored with cumin, sage, and garlic. I discovered so many amazing foods that werent prepared the way I grew up eating. The more I explored vegan cooking, the more I realized how much healthier I felt eating a mostly plant--based diet. Ive suffered from allergies my whole life, and I found that I was sneezing and wheezing way less without dairy and foods with highly processed ingredients. This makes sense: Cows milk is one of the eight foods most responsible for allergic reactions. While cows milk allergies are most common in babies and little kids and are often outgrown, dairy may continue to play a role in allergies and other health problems as we get older. Plus eating tons of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while reducing sugar and processed foods, makes your skin completely amazing and gives you way more energy. Its also super important for long--term health stuff like preventing cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. And--isnt this a lovely coincidence?--its better for the planet, especially if you eat organic. Youll notice that I said mostly plant based. Unfortunately, a 100 percent vegan diet just didnt work for my body in the long term. I struggled to get enough protein and ultimately became anemic without any meat in my diet. Plus I really disliked how many processed and packaged foods seem to be marketed at vegetarians or other blank--free diets--whether you give up dairy, gluten, or any other food group, it seems like food marketers will figure out a way to slap that label all over to lure you in. Usually, those products are pretty devoid of nutrients and often contain more calories, additives, and other crap. No, thank you. Bottom line, I like beef, poultry, seafood, and cheese (preferably unpasteurized)! My body feels and works best when Im eating a varied diet with plenty of lean protein. The more I educate myself on these issues, the more I believe that if you purchase and consume animal foods thoughtfully, you can be just as healthy and environmentally conscious as your average vegan--if not more so. I promised no lectures, though, so if being vegetarian or vegan makes sense for your body and your lifestyle, rock on. Honest Eating Is . . . * Organic * Local * Seasonal * Enjoyable! * Fresh and whole * Pure ingredients * Mostly plant based (whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruits) * Flavor! Herbs, spices, oils, and good fats--yes, please * Lean cuts of meat, poultry, fish * Made with love--by you or someone else * One day a week of eating whatever--because life is short Honest Eating Isnt . . . * Processed or packaged * Meals that require a microwave * Bland or boring food * GMOs (see page 9) * Counting calories * Unpronounceable ingredient lists * Denying yourself * Getting superhung-up on "the rules." Its called "Honest Eating," not "Perfect Eating." Honest Eating: My Definition HERES A QUICK overview of what this whole Honest Eating thing means to me, and how to incorporate these strategies into your own life. Organic WHETHER IM BUYING produce, meat, or dairy, the USDA "Certified Organic" label is a must for me. Its the hands--down biggest deal, whether youre worried about your health, the environment, or animal welfare--or, like me, you think all three are important and intersecting. When you see the organic label on a whole, fresh food, you can relax, because you know youve covered your bases. If its a fruit or vegetable, it wasnt sprayed with toxic pesticides or fertilizers, and the farmers couldnt use genetically modified (GMO) seeds (see page 9 for more on what that term means). If its meat or dairy, the animals werent given antibiotics or growth hormones, and they were fed a 100 percent organic diet and given access to the outdoors. The USDA regulates how food brands can use the organic label and checks to make sure theyre upholdin Details ISBN1609619110 Author Jessica Alba Short Title HONEST LIFE Language English ISBN-10 1609619110 ISBN-13 9781609619114 Media Book Format Paperback Birth 1981 Year 2013 Imprint Rodale Incorporated Subtitle Living Naturally and True to You Place of Publication Pennsylvania Country of Publication United States DEWEY 613.7 Pages 272 UK Release Date 2013-03-12 AU Release Date 2013-03-12 NZ Release Date 2013-03-12 US Release Date 2013-03-12 Edited by Ehler Voss Affiliation Dept of Politics, Philosophy and Religion Lancaster University, Position Assistant Professor of Political Science Qualifications Ph.D. Publisher Rodale Incorporated Publication Date 2013-03-12 Illustrations 150 FOUR-COLOR PHOTOS Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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