FROM THE EDITOR

Mindful LIVING

Even for those who have long prioritized healthy living, the last year has invited a deeper dive into the more complex folds of well-being. Is it enough to go for a daily run, maintain a sensible diet, and make the occasional attempt to meditate? Or is a lifestyle reset warranted? As so many of us rethink what it means to live well and with purpose, it helps to be inspired by the people who have figured it out.

Among those are Jennifer and Omer Horev, owners of the Pura Vida healthconscious cafés that have been sprouting across South Florida. The Horevs eat healthfully around the clock but believe strongly that a fortifying breakfast with colorful, nutrient-dense fare is the key to wellness and energy. Jennifer and Omer invited us into their Miami Beach home to illustrate this concept. Jennifer set a welcoming table with spring florals and a fresh green and white motif, while Omer prepared the delicacies their cafés have come to be known for. Some of my favorites: avocado smash toast, chia seed parfaits with granola, and a veggie-packed, kaleidoscopic Israeli salad. See the full spread and read about the Horevs’ philosophy on food and wellness in “Breakfast Bash” on page 46.

In this issue, we also contemplate the slow movement and the merits of simplifying and living a truly mindful and sustainable life. From food to fashion and from beauty to home organization, we offer powerful tools to bring more Zen into your days in “Life in the Slow Lane” (page 54).

Living well can also mean dressing up and dining out, particularly in a year when restaurants have suffered. In “Feast Your Eyes” (page 60), our model, South Florida influencer Bettina Anderson, visits four restaurants for a stylish takeover. Who wouldn’t want to wear designer dresses while ladling sauce on a pizza or crooning with the piano man? Fashion has never been so much fun.

I hope the content in our pages inspires you to take the next step in your own wellness journey. Cheers to your health!

Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@fortlauderdaleillustrated.com

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EXPERIENCE EDEN

Hawaii is one of the few spots on Earth that was virtually untouched by the pandemic, and I find myself craving its glorious beauty. Page 33.

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EAT MORE GREENS

Our resident nutrition expert, Ivey Leidy, offers tips on choosing safer, more nutritious produce—not to mention a recipe for a fabulous spring salad. Page 24.