We’ve been talking a lot about magnesium over on Instagram and in this blog post! We covered the benefits and why you could be deficient! We discussed how to supplement with it and today we’re covering the top food sources of magnesium.
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Creamy Sausage Potato Kale Soup {Dairy Free}
This creamy sausage potato kale soup is so good! It’s filling, it’s comforting and did I mention dairy free?
How To Eat Seven Servings of Vegetables In A Day
Fact remains: for better gut health, eat more vegetables! Today we’re talking how to eat seven servings of vegetables in a day!
Summer Berry Salad
I first had this summer berry salad at my sister’s house this summer and it blew me away with its goodness!
Crunchy Dill Chicken Salad
This crunchy dill chicken salad is a staple in our home! It will store in the fridge for several days so make a big batch and use it throughout the week! If you’re running short on time or don’t feel like cooking, grab this healthy chicken salad and you will have a nutritious meal in minutes!
How To Make Fresh Juice Without A Juicer + Green Juice Recipe
When your closest raw juice bar is 45 minutes away, you make it at home! And if you’re like me, you had to chose between investing in a high-powered blender or juicer. (I opted for the blender.) So today I am showing you how to make fresh juice in your blender! Super easy!
Fall Apple Salad
Slices of sweet, juicy, fall apples that are in season right now add an amazing flavor to this salad of fresh greens! Drizzled with a homemade apple cider vinegar dressing and topped with toasted nuts, this salad is the perfect side dish.
3 Ways to Boost Immunity Over the Holidays
The months of November and December can be quite hectic for people! From parties & shopping to end of the year work stuff, the stress of hosting the perfect holiday dinner, lack of sleep and traveling can make the holidays a stressful time. We can end up with a few extra pounds, exhausted, stressed out and sick. It’s quite important to maintain and boost our body’s immunity during this time.
The best way to boost up our immune system is through our food choices, rest and additional supplements if necessary! “Food is Medicine” Fruits and vegetables are immune powerhouses, each containing a different unique set of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Eating a variety of them is a sure way to get a sufficient amount of these essential health supporting elements.
3 Daily Action Steps To Boost Immunity
- Start your day with warm lemon water. It is a great immune builder and aids digestion. It also helps balance your pH levels and flush out toxins. It is important to stay hydrated! Water and herbal teas are my favorite things to drink throughout the day. Aim to drink at least 1/2 your body weight in oz. (Ideally I recommend drinking 1 liter (33.8) oz of water per 50 lbs of body weight)
- Make half of your plate vegetables. You just can’t even hardly explain how important the role of vegetables play in keeping our body in tip top shape. Eat a variety of kinds and fix them different ways to get different properties of vitamins & minerals. Example: raw, steamed, cooked, sauteed or roasted.
- Stay away from processed foods/sugars/breads. These wreak havoc on our systems. They are filled with chemicals that our bodies must fight off. When we are already putting our body under extra stress, it is a good idea to take extra steps to nourish ourselves. That will help relieve some of the work your body has to do.
Bonus tip
- Supplement if necessary. Take a digestive enzyme before consuming a heavy meal, keep your gut healthy with probiotics, include garlic to help fight off colds and to boost immune function and remember to take your multi-vitamin and fish oil. I also recommend taking a Vitamin D supplement as well. Most of us are deficient and this will help ward of the “wintertime blues”.
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All in all, relax and ENJOY the beauty of the season!
Spring Greens: Why Eat Them?
Spring greens are in season now and with all the rain we have had lately, they are thick, luscious and plentiful!!
Greens are such an important part of our diet and most of us are not getting near enough. They are high-alkaline foods, rich in nutrients and fiber, they help create a strong immune system and protect us against life threatening diseases. When it comes to greens you can eat an unlimited amount! That’s how good they are for you!
BLT Salad
Most people are a fan of BLT’s. Juicy red tomatoes, crispy lettuce, sizzling bacon = YUM! It is equally as good in a salad and gives you an option to enjoy a BLT without the bread.
