Posts tagged with ‘omega 3s’

  • Aug312018

    let’s talk supplements

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    Diving into probably the most asked question I get… supplements! I will always stand true to my belief that there is NO substitution for a plant based diet which includes a variety of vegetables, fruit, beans, mushrooms, nuts and seeds. Food is our most powerful medicine and the answer to chronic disease. This is the part I work on most with my clients, because it is the most basic foundation for health! Supplements can be necessary and helpful but that is certainly not the first thing I look at. There is no magic pill, magic drink, or even magic superfood that you can take once a day and cure all your ailments. If any supplement has weight loss claims or any other extreme health claims that is a huge red flag for me! Weight loss and health does not come in a supplement or superfood powder, it comes from a lifestyle of eating nutrient dense foods, reducing animal products, exercising, good sleep, good relationships, clean water and stress management!

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  • Jan152018

    hemp protein bars

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    I know some of you were asking for granola bars, and while these aren’t granola bars per se, they are delicious! Made with four types of seeds, they’re packed with protein, iron, B vitamins, magnesium and omega-3s (those essential fatty acids you keep hearing about that reduce inflammation). Omega-3s are important for baby’s brain development as well as brain health for all ages! Both hemp and chia seeds are complete plant proteins, meaning they contain all 9 essential amino acids we need as humans. Hemp is also one of the world’s most sustainable crops because it grows in nearly every climate and is used all over the world as a source of food, fiber, textile, paper and even fuel! To make these bars a little more toddler friendly, I cut them up into bite sized chunks.

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