Author: Living Well with DeChantell

DeChantell “De” Lloyd is an energetic, yoga-loving, micro-farming, smoothie-drinkin’, vegan-fanatic. A serial entrepreneur, she's the founder of “Living Well with DeChantell”, Code Blu Juice Bar, Yogi In Da Trap, and the Living & Growing Garden. A self-proclaimed health enthusiast, De is trained in holistic and nutritional health. She loves sharing her insight with her followers to inspire a happy / healthy life and promote a thriving community. Born and raised on Buffalo’s Eastside, DeChantell conducts workshops and wellness retreats locally and internationally. Through her company, “Living Well,” She instructs at workshops, hosts events, and is a guest blog contributor. The Living Well series on Buffalo Rising will highlight events, restaurants, community groups and initiatives, as well as new businesses and products that help WNY residents live healthier. www.livingwellwithdechantell.com

It’s an exciting time for healthy living enthusiasts in Buffalo! Balanced Body, a premier meal prep store, opened their second location today at 1391 Hertel Avenue. Choose from a variety of delicious and healthy meals in-store or online, and schedule them for delivery or pick them up. A few simple steps will get you started. The menu includes full meals, soups, snacks, and desserts, vegan options are available as well. After, you select the meal, quantity and portion size, Balanced Body will provide a macronutrient breakdown for each meal along with a full ingredient list. You’ll also have the ability…

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Have you ever gone out for falafel or hummus and wished you could make those dishes at home? Well, I’m here to tell you it’s super easy and cooking classes are accessible within the regions to teach anyone how to make those dishes. In fact, Jessica of Garden Fresh Foodie will host a Middle Eastern themed cooking class at Trocaire College Transit Extension Center in Williamsville on May 3rd. The menu will include Buckwheat Tabbouleh, Baked Falafel with Israeli Salad, plus Hummus and Tahini. Classes will cover technique in a hands on environment. If you’re interested in attending, the class takes…

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Hey, Buffalo Rising readers. I’m DeChantell, a wellness advocate currently living in Buffalo. I’ll be your wellness guide for this amazing publication, where we hope to launch community-wide conversations on mindfulness, balance, and eating well. This year, Living Well and Buffalo Rising will team up to offer our readers a series of articles, as well as a podcast and video series, that will highlight cool healthy happenings in our area. The Living Well series will look at the individual and community benefits of increased accessibility of healthy foods and services, along with environmental sustainability efforts in Western New York. This…

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