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07/17/2022

Zucchini + + squeeze of 🍋, smoked paprika, garlic, s&p … 🔪 🔪 mix n toss in the air fryer & waaaaaLAH! ✨.

06/21/2022

Who picked up any of these tasty lol treats at the farmers market this past weekend??.
Central PHX Farmers Market is open 5pm till dark tomorrow if you missed out! ✨.
I’m still enjoying all the fresh berries & haven’t decided if I’ll be cutting up my watermelon or ‘balling’ it today 🤣 🍉 .

06/12/2022

Once you see & feel your body change by making conscious efforts to choose healthier alternatives ... game over!.
Learning how to love your body well is an evolution 🌾 You don’t know what you don’t know (a fav phrase of mine) LEARN what fuel works for you, what movement elicits happiness/results, invest in labwork/coaching/courses or simply invest a hour a day (your TIME!!) to walk, workout, go to sleep earlier, food prep, etc ... it’s hard to go back when you see results 🤍.
I can’t emphasize enough... how you show up for yourself, love your body, & nurture it early on in your life.... drastically changes the way you will feel & your quality of life in 5, 10, + years!.
It’s also an amazing example & encouragement to your kid(s) & family to teach them healthy practices ✨.

06/03/2022

GOAL: consume more whole food ( )daily 🥝☀️🥝☀️
WHY? Short answer: bioavailability matters💥
Ascorbic acid aka synthetic vitamin C which is commonly found in powder packets or supplements was first chemically synthesized in the early 1930s (Carr & Vissers, 2013). The phytochemicals, bioflavonoids, & nutrients in whole food (fruits & veggies) impacts ... supplementing is not bad, however & .
Vitamin C is a cofactor for numerous bio synthetic enzymes required for the making of amino acid-derived macromolecules (fats, carbs & proteins), neurotransmitters & neuropeptide hormones, & is also a cofactor for various hydroxylases involved in the regulation of gene transcription and 🧬.
3 ounces of is ~130% of your daily Vit. C needs 💥

06/01/2022

Our gut health, or , directly impacts nearly EVERY single part of our well-being!.
Our microbiome's quality/function/imbalance will impact mitochondrial function, the (hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal axis), autonomic, neuro-humoral, entero-endocrine & immunomodulatory pathways (Barber et al., 2021). Sadly, the standard American diet promotes inflammation & enhanced gut wall permeability (this lead to leaky gut, malabsorption of nutrients)...ultimately leading to metabolic dysfunction and most modern-day chronic illnesses.
Improving our gut health by making whole food choices, cutting out or reducing processed foods & synthetic ingredients helps the microbiome & GI tract heal. Adding healing & supportive nutrients, foods, & practices into your daily routine will have a waterfall effect in the best of ways!.
Helping the gut heal can in turn drastically improve EVERY single aspect of health, especially brain health 🧠 There has been increasing evidence & studies indicating a strong association between a poor diet & the exacerbation of mood disorders, including anxiety & depression, as well as other neuropsychiatric conditions (Adan et al., 2019).
To make it simple...if you want to make a couple small changes to work on your health....start with your gut!.

05/19/2022

Summer is upon us ☀️ about 15 minutes of to exposed skin midday is the best way improve serum Vit. D levels naturally!.
If your D levels are low, get your checked as these nutrients/hormones work synergistically in order to convert D into the active form!.
Cod liver oil, seafood (trout, salmon, tuna, sardines) egg yolks, mushrooms (especially those that are exposed to UV light), beef liver, & cheese are food sources known to be higher in ✨These foods also happen to very nutrient dense & chalk full of micronutrients that help your body regulate the sunshine vitamin🌴 .
**Reminder: Vit. D is a hormone and you can OVERsupplement 💥However, your body is unable to absorb too much Vit. D vía UV rays ✨

05/09/2022

Happy M A Y ✨.
Incorporating produce has numerous benefits! My current favorites are blackberries (adding to smoothies) & zucchini... I just can’t get enough 🤍.

02/08/2021

Yes baby, beets are still in season🍴.
Boiling some golden , fresh , a little goat cheese, & some pistachios makes one tasty ❣️.
Don’t sleep on the greens from the beets either...they are high in & nitrates which ultimately can help lower blood pressure naturally! .

01/15/2021

Step 1: Wash your produce with a little spritz or an bath!.
Step 2: MASSAGE your greens 🥰 add a little sq**rt of lemon & give them a squeeze or two...this helps break down the cellulose & can make your kale, arugula, etc. a little easier to digest .
Step 3: Dress your greens up however you find delicious 🥰

01/11/2021

J A N U A R Y ✨New month, new beginnings, maybe a new goal or two...& even some new in season produce to enjoy 💫.

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