As September draws to a close, we reflect on the importance of self-care that this special month has brought into focus. While Self-Care Awareness Month may be ending, the practice of self-care should undoubtedly continue throughout the year. Remember, self-care is not just a trend—it's a necessity. This is especially true in our busy lives where the demands of work, family, and social commitments can easily overpower our own well-being.   Emotional Self-Care: A Never-Ending Need Emotional self-care is not selfish; it’s essential. One of the first steps in attending to your emotional wel ..read more

5 Ways To Harness Summer Solstice To Boost Your Well-Being The summer solstice, a powerful celestial event marking the longest day of the year, holds immense significance for various cultures and spiritual practices. It symbolizes a time of abundance, growth, and vitality—a perfect opportunity to embrace wellness and harness the energy of the sun. By combining the power of the summer solstice with the goodness of superfoods, you can enhance your well-being and work towards a healthier you! Here are five easy ways to tap into the transformative energy of the summer solstice. Rise with the Sun ..read more

With Memorial Day right around the corner, you know summer is not far behind. And while Boku thinks EVERY body is a beach body, we certainly want to help support those who have weight loss goals in place for summertime.   When it comes to weight loss, the secret may be as simple as incorporating the right meal replacement shake into your diet. Don’t go running towards the nearest supermarket quite yet, because not all shakes are created equal.  OUT OF ALL THE THINGS CREATED EQUAL IN THIS WORLD, MEAL REPLACEMENTS AREN'T ONE OF THEM. Not all meal replacement shakes are create ..read more

Create Your Own Sacred Cacao Ceremony at Home Cacao ceremonies have been used for centuries and are revered as one of the greatest heart-openers. Cacao ceremonies are a wonderful way to bring your awareness inward and open up the pathways to receive exactly what you need at this moment. Cacao also delivers vitamins and minerals in addition to increasing blood flow to the brain which may help strengthen awareness and focus. Let's not forget about cacao's superfood ability to help detoxify, boost immunity, and aid in overall wellness. It's no wonder why t ..read more

It’s good to see kids doing something healthy.  Drinking liquid chlorophyll is one of the biggest trends on TikTok, the short-form video social media app.  To date, #chlorophyll has generated over 200 million views. Video captions sing liquid chlorophyll’s praises for clearing up acne, helping with weight loss, eliminating body odor, increasing energy and nearly every health benefit under the sun, which is how plants use chlorophyll to obtain nutrients. More on this later.  Just make sure if you’re going to try liquid chlorophyll you don’t do what this kid nearly di ..read more

Matcha Madness Frothy, green lattes are popping up on the menus of the fanciest bistros as well as the most basic of cafés, and Matchabars are emerging in the hippest locations on earth. From LA to New York City, the ancient secret is out - matcha is the healthiest, safest and cleanest method of getting a caffeine fix. Unlike coffee, there is absolutely no crash from matcha - simply sustained energy for up to 6 hours. It alkalizes the body upon consumption, and, we think it's the most delicious caffeine fix when the matcha is prepared righ ..read more

You know it’s bad when the American diet has been labeled a national security threat by the military.  Over 42 percent of the American public is obese. Added sugars in food and drinks are a major contributing factor to the ever-continuing rise in the rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders.  The good news is that last year the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) made it easier for consumers to know how many grams of added sugars they’re consuming from packaged foods.  That’s why if you take a look at the Nutrition Facts label you’ll see “added sugars.” Ev ..read more

Got skin problems like acne? Is your belly bloated? Having trouble pooping? Feeling out of it mentally (foggy brained)? Is your energy low and are you creating a vicious cycle by relying on several cups of coffee to get you through the day?   Even if you sleep 8 hours, does it feel like you’re a worthless slug in the morning? And no matter how many Zumba or hot yoga classes you’re doing—provided you have the energy and motivation—is it impossible to lose excess weight?  If you can relate to some of these symptoms, is it time to do a detox?  When it comes to detoxification, the ..read more

An article published yesterday at Forbes.com, authored by style & beauty editor Anna Haines, highlights some of the best natural products that may improve breathing and support respiratory health. Yours truly got a big shout out!  Here's the mention we received: There is a long history of using essential oils for respiratory support. Going back to the times of Christ—the Three Wise Men who showed up with gifts for Jesus? Those gifts were gold, frankincense and myrrh,” Reno Rolle, the founder of BōKU Superfood, tells Forbes. Rolle is thrilled to see consumers embracing natura ..read more

How do you feel after you eat something with gluten?  Let’s think of a specific food.  Say, a slice of pizza. Pizza dough is made out of flour and yeast. You may think that it’s the yeast in pizza dough that contains gluten. But most of the time, the yeast used in baking contains no gluten. Rather, it’s the flour that contains a high gluten content.  So unless you’re eating pizza that’s made with slow-rise gluten-free flour imported from Italy, your average slice in a pizza place likely contains a crust with lots of gluten.  Does eating pizza make you feel bloated? Do y ..read more