Boost Nutrient Density of Any Meal FAST!

3 quick ways to make any meal or snack more nutrient-dense ⬇️

These superfoods give your body the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants it needs to boost energy, immune function, and overall health

Plus, they are easy to keep on hand to sprinkle, spread, or stir into just about anything:

✨ Pesto

Pesto is packed with antioxidants, vitamin K, and healthy fats. You can buy premade basil pesto or get creative with your own (ever tried it with cilantro or hemp hearts? 😋). Drop a dollop on your eggs, sandwich, or rice bowl.

✨ Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3s. Mix them into yogurt, oatmeal, or a smoothie: Bonus: combine with coconut milk and refrigerate overnight for an easy chia pudding!

✨ Cinnamon

Cinnamon contains antioxidants and may support healthy blood sugar. Sprinkle over toast with nut butter or over roasted veggies.

✨ Seaweed

Seaweed is an easy way to sneak in some extra minerals—especially iodine. Toss crispy seaweed snacks on salads or just enjoy it as a snack.

✨ Tahini

Made from sesame seeds, tahini is rich in calcium and healthy fats.Drizzle it over roasted veggies, use it as a spread for toast, or mix it into salad dressings.

When you fuel yourself with boosted nutrition, you are giving yourself an unfair advantage 🙌🏽

What’s your favorite superfood? Share your go-to in the comments👇

🫚💛 Golden Milk Recipe 💛🫚

It’s National Nutrition Month, and I’m going deep into the benefits of whole-food nutrition and phytonutrients.

One of the most overlooked health foods? SPICES.

Spices are highly concentrated in antioxidants and phytonutrients that support everything from a healthy inflammatory response to immune function, energy, and mood.

Golden milk is a delicious way to warm up while getting the unique benefits of these healing spices.

It’s simple to make and easy to customize:

1️⃣ Warm 1 cup of milk (or your favorite milk alternative) in a saucepan over low heat.

2️⃣ Stir in 1 teaspoon of honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener (optional) and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

3️⃣ Add your choice of warming spices: cinnamon (½ tsp), ginger (¼ tsp), turmeric (¼ tsp), and/or cayenne pepper (dash).

4️⃣ Whisk everything together until smooth and steamy, then pour into your favorite mug.

You’ll get a concentrated dose of phytonutrients from spices that support healthy circulation and quell inflammation.

Have you tried golden milk before?

Let me know your favorite add-ins or variations in the comments ⤵️

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Youthful Skin from the Inside Out

This is not an overnight quick fix, but nutrition can have a huge impact on how your skin ages!

First the must-have foundations:

✔️ Water (to hydrate the skin)

✔️ Protein (as a building block for collagen & elastin)

✔️ Fruits & Veg (for antioxidants to block free radical damage)

✔️ Healthy Fats (to keep inflammation in check)

Then the targeted nutrient supplements:

✔️ Collagen (supports skin firmness and elasticity)

✔️ Antioxidants like curcumin, pomegranate, and green tea (support antioxidant defenses)

✔️ Omega-3s (support healthy inflammation & defenses against sun damage)

Here’s the thing:

If you jump to the supplements without first having the foundations of a skin-healthy diet in place, you won’t get the results you deserve.

If you want to dial in a plan to support your unique skin health and maintain youthful skin—given your biochemistry, goals, and vulnerabilities—our functional approach is for you.

🥾 Take the first step through the link in our bio.

REFERENCES:

-Cho S. The Role of Functional Foods in Cutaneous Anti-aging. J Lifestyle Med. 2014;4(1):8-16. [link]

-de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC. Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol. 2021;60(12):1449-1461. [link]
-Michalak M. Plant-Derived Antioxidants: Significance in Skin Health and the Ageing Process. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(2):585. [link]

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Little-Known Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice

Did you know that tart cherries are naturally rich in melatonin—the hormone that supports sleep at night?! 

Not only that, but here are 5 more health benefits of tart cherry juice:

🍒 may reduce soreness and speed up recovery after intense exercise

🍒 high in antioxidants to support immune function 

🍒 may reduce uric acid levels, which are associated with gout

Tart cherry juice is more concentrated in several nutrients than sweet cherry juice, so be sure to read the label carefully!

Drop me a 🍒 in the comments if you’ve ever tried this juice!