Category: Nutrition
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Top 10 Foods To Boost your Fertility
Did you know preconception care for women (and men) should begin at least 6 months before you want to get pregnant? One of the most important things you can do for preconception care is to optimize your nutrition. Studies show that proper nutrition can help boost fertility and aid in a healthy pregnancy. What you… Read more
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What is Affecting your Period + How to Support a Healthy Flow
Ladies, let’s talk periods! PMS, PMDD, pain, bloating, headaches, fatigue, irregularity , heaving bleeding – so not fun. We all want to experience better periods, right? Then we must first address the ROOT CAUSE of your period problems. Remember, your period is a reflection of your health. Common factors that affect your period: High stress… Read more
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Energy Snack Bites Recipe
With our overwhelming busy lives from work or being a new mom, these energy snack bites are for you. I often hear from many clients that they are just too busy to eat throughout the day and they grab a coffee to boost their energy, or they are constantly feeding their baby and forget that… Read more
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Should you Take a Prenatal Vitamin Prior to Pregnancy?
There are many factors that contribute to a healthy preconception period and pregnancy, such as proper nutrition, adequate water intake, regular physical activity, and stress management. A prenatal vitamin may also be added into this regimen. Prenatal vitamins are crafted for pregnant women to ensure their daily nutrient needs/requirements are being met, although many prenatal… Read more
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Sweet Potato Baked Egg Recipe
Sweet Potato Baked Eggs with a side of fresh strawberries 🍓🍓 This has been a go-to breakfast/lunch lately . It’s fairly easy to make with minimal prep time and keeps you full for hours thanks to the fiber and protein! Check out the recipe below! Sweet potatoes: rich in antioxidants & fiber, high in vitamin… Read more
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How to Make a Hormone-Balancing Smoothie + My Smoothie Recipe
It’s July! Summertime is in full effect. It’s getting hot all over the country – 100 degrees in areas like Florida, Boston & Seattle. Let’s talk smoothies. Smoothies can be really refreshing, nutrient-dense, and an easy to make meal. They’re great when it’s hot out, you want to cool down, and you don’t want something… Read more
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Calming & Refreshing Herbal Mocktail Recipe
What’s an herbal mocktail? An herbal mocktail is mocktail (non-alcoholic) infused with herbs. Mocktails are a perfect choice if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or simply want to avoid alcohol. We know that alcohol consumption can have a serious impact on your health and research shows it can cause a number of health issues… Read more
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Spicy Mango-Tomato Salsa Recipe
This spicy mango-tomato salsa is a great addition to taco night! Spicy Mango-Tomato Salsa Recipe: Ingredients: 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced 3-5 Roma tomatoes, diced 1 lime, juiced 1/2-1 medium red onion, diced 1/2 small jalapeno (seeds removed), finely chopped large bunch (1-2 handfuls) fresh cilantro, chopped… Read more
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How To Naturally Support Your Hormones
Hormones have a profound effect on your mental, physical and emotional health. They play key roles in regulating your appetite, weight, mood, immune function, menstrual cycle, and everything in between. Unfortunately, hormonal imbalances have become increasingly common with today’s lifestyle. Common signs of hormonal imbalance include exhaustion, anxiety, irregular menses, acne, bloating, severe PMS, low… Read more
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Rutabaga Crust Quiche Recipe (gluten-free & dairy-free)
Quiche with a Rutabaga Crust ??? I enjoyed this as a Saturday brunch with a cinnamon almond milk cappuccino! What’s a rutabaga? Rutabaga, also known as Swedish turnip is a root vegetable in the Brassica family (cruciferous vegetables). It has a milder taste than turnip – almost like a potato. It is high in vitamin… Read more
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Why you Should Eat Pomegranates
Pomegranates, my favorite fall/winter fruit ❤️ These beauties are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, fiber, & even some protein! Their edible seeds are called arils ! In many religions, pomegranates are a symbol of life, abundance, and fertility ??. Their main plant compounds are polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, making them a great… Read more
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Eat Brazil Nuts for Selenium
Brazil nuts ?? These beauties are the #1 food source for the trace mineral selenium. They are also high in protein, fiber, thiamine, copper & magnesium. Selenium is crucial for many bodily functions…? regulates proper thyroid function; the conversion of T4 to T3? a component of antioxidant enzymes, particular glutathione reductase? repairs bodily tissues? boosts immunity; anti-viral… Read more
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Easy Cabbage Slaw Recipe
My Favorite Cabbage Slaw Cabbage slaw is my go-to dish during these hot summer Florida days – it’s light and refreshing, and an easy dish to put together. Cabbage is part of the Brassica vegetable family. It is packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and manganese. It contains antioxidants that… Read more
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The Best Brownies Recipe
Almond Butter Brownies These have been my favorite brownies for several years now and they are always a big hit in my house. Wholesome ingredients, refined-sugar free, gluten-free, vegan friendly AND super easy to make. Ingredients: 1 cup almond butter (unsalted) 1.5 tbsp. cacao powder 1 flax egg (2 tbsp. ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp. water… Read more
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Eat Your Glorious Greens
Did you know that green vegetables are the most commonly missing food in modern diets? Learning to incorporate dark leafy greens into the diet is essential to establishing a healthy body and immune system. Greens help build your internal rainforest while strengthening the blood and respiratory system. When you nourish yourself with greens, you may… Read more