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My Favorite On-The-Go Snack Recipe
It's snack time! I was so excited when Public Lives, Secret Recipes reached out and asked for me to share a favorite recipe of mine on their website. Of course I had to share my favorite on-the-go snack recipe!
Head on over to their site to get my recipe for fig balls- an easy snack to grab and go when you are headed out the door. It is also the perfect at home bite when you are craving something sweet. They are filled with healthy ingredients that give you energy and keep you full until mealtime. The only ingredients are almonds, figs, and coconut flakes making this a simple, pure recipe for a gluten-free, grain-free snack. Enjoy! xo
Images: Shannan Leigh Photography for Public Lives, Secret Recipes
Morning Must-Have: Celery Juice
As you guys know from Instagram stories, I am totally into celery juice!! In all seriousness though, celery juice is a morning must-have for me. [show_shopthepost_widget id="3248566"]
As you guys know from Instagram stories, I am totally into my morning celery juice routine! In all seriousness though, celery juice is a morning must-have for me. With so many health benefits, drinking celery juice first thing on an empty stomach has proven itself to be great for gut health by improving digestion and immensely limiting bloating and indigestion. I've been on a gut-healing journey with the wisdom and guidance of Dr. Cole, and the addition of celery juice in my daily diet has been a game-changer!
After six months of diligently enacting my gut healing protocol, I was still experiencing daily bloating and started experiencing constipation. Feeling hopeless, he prescribed me to do this every morning an hour before I ate food, and my bloating stopped within two days and I haven’t been bloated since + my energy has improved significantly!
I use a whole stalk of celery and juice it using my juicer. So simple, and I swear by it! Also, this article is a must-read if you are intrigued by this celery juice situation. It is extremely informational and confirms a lot of what I describe in this post. Have you guys tried celery juice yet? Let me know in the comments below and keep sharing your celery juice adventures on Instagram!
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Lo's Banana, Blueberry, Avocado Morning Smoothie Recipe
Hey guys! Lo here and I am sharing my blueberry, banana, avocado morning smoothie today on LSK. I make this practically every morning and it energizes me, nourishes me, and fuels me up... [show_shopthepost_widget id="3228024"]
*Updated with ingredient amounts on August 20th! Hey guys! Lo here and I am sharing my blueberry, banana, avocado morning smoothie today on LSK. I make this practically every morning and it energizes me, nourishes me, and fuels me up with the best ingredients so that I can feel my best and have the best day. AKA, this smoothie is literally the BEST. :) At least I think so and I hope you do, too.
Below are the ingredients I use. Instructions: throw it all in a blender. I use a few herbs and beneficial bacteria from Crucial Four that are specifically for the current needs of my body. Scroll down to read the health benefits of each. This place is a hidden gem in Dallas because it contains the most purely sourced products. I have seen MAJOR improvements in my health since shopping there.Ashwaganda: improves underactive thyroid function, relieves adrenal fatigue, combats stress and anxiety, improves depression, balances blood sugar levels, helps to fight cancer, reduces brain cell degeneration and improves memory, boosts immune function, increases stamina and endurance, helps to increase muscle strength, helps to improve sexual function and fertilityCollagen: improves health of skin and hair, reduces joint pain and degeneration, helps heal leaky gut, improves liver health, protects cardiovascular health; strengthens hair, nails, and teeth; boosts metabolism, muscle mass, and energy outputColostrum: reduces inflammation, supports a healthy gut, promotes ligament and muscle healing, strengthens immunitySchizandra Berry: lowers inflammation, supports adrenal function, improves liver function and digestive health, protects the skin, improves mental performance, helps with healthy sexual functionMucuna: Supports a healthy central & peripheral nervous system, supports the body’s ability to handle stress, supports physical balance & posture, promotes healthy motor skills & coordination, improves energy & endurance, supports the intellect, bolsters libido, revitalizes both the male and female reproductive systemsSpirulina: detoxes heavy metals, eliminates candida, helps prevent cancer, lowers blood pressure, reduces cholesterol, lowers chance of stroke, boosts energy, alleviates sinus issues, offers neuroprotection for brain disorders.Chlorella: detoxifies heavy metals, detoxifies radiation and chemotherapy, supports your immune system, promotes weight loss, gives you younger looking skin, fights cancer, lowers your blood sugar and cholesterolWe have this blender and love it. It is an investment, but so worth it if you are a daily smoothie type of person like we are. Let me know in the comments if you try this morning smoothie recipe and like it! Enjoy. xo
THE INGREDIENTS
Primal Kitchen Vanilla Collagen -2-4 tablespoons
Aloe Vera Juice -1/4 cup
Ashwaganda 1/4-1/2 teaspoon
Black Gold Spirulina -up to 1 tablespoon
Chlorella (from Crucial Four) -up to 1 tablespoon
Mucuna (from Crucial Four) -1/4-1/2 teaspoon
Colostrum -1 tablespoon
Schizandra Berry -1/4-1/2 teaspoon
Three Trees Almond Milk -1 cup
Bulletproof XCT oil 1 tablespoon
Frozen blueberries -handful
Half a frozen banana
Half a frozen avocado
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Wellness Notes | Part 2
Hey guys! As you know, I am so passionate about all things health and wellness and a BIG part of that is our diets. Feeling our best has a lot to do with what we feed and fuel our bodies with, so I am very particular about what I eat and drink!
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See below for a few notes about my personal eating habits. Also, we are excited to say that more recipes will be coming to LSK + to your inbox soon as we start exclusive content for email subscribers...coming soon! For now, check out this wellness notes post- part 1!
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I make a smoothie every morning filled with avocado, herbs, collagen, MCT oil, clean almond milk, and blueberries. It is so delicious! Before that though, I make fresh celery juice, per Dr. Cole's recommendation for gut health.
Details on both to come soon!
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My diet is filled with Kombucha for gut health and extra energy during the day. I love to snack on seasnax, Dang coconut chips (the sea salt ones), tiger nuts, and the lime Siete chips.
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When I am eating out, I lean towards wild fish cooked in healthy fats, grass fed and finished meat, and I avoid dairy, grains, sugar and gluten. Sometimes, I enjoy my cheat meal though with a glass of wine!
What about you guys?? I would love to hear your tips and tricks for feeling your best! xo
Farmer's Market Run
Living near a farmer’s market is seriously such a gift. There is truly nothing like organic produce, grass fed meats, wild caught fish, farm fresh eggs, seasonal plants, natural beauty items, wild flowers, local honey, small business baked goods, and so much more! [show_shopthepost_widget id="3179141"]
Living near a farmer’s market is seriously such a gift. There is truly nothing like organic produce, grass fed meats, wild caught fish, farm fresh eggs, seasonal plants, natural beauty items, wild flowers, local honey, small business baked goods, and so much more!
Not only is buying from the market a healthy option, but I love knowing that I am supporting local farmers and small businesses in my town. The more often you go, the more you get to know the people selling the items and build community with them, which is another gift of farmer’s markets.
Not to mention, farmer’s market runs are so fun. I love making it a weekend routine and making plans to go with loved ones; it is an outing that is good for everyone. It breaks up the normal grocery market trips, too, which is nice. It is extra special to get home from the market and cook a meal or meal-prep with the fresh items that you scooped up!
What about you guys? Do you love farmer’s market runs too? If so, what are you favorite things to buy? Let us know! Also, below are links to reusable bags to stock up on before your next farmer's market run. We love the fabric bags for produce and the canvas bags to load everything up in.[show_shopthepost_widget id="3179141"]
Healthy Burger Night Recipe
Do you guys sometimes just crave a burger? Like a really good one? We do! This is a go-to healthy burger night recipe for me and Jase during the week for a yummy dinner. [show_shopthepost_widget id="3114626"]
Do you guys sometimes just crave a burger? Like a really good one? We do! This is a go-to healthy burger night recipe for me and Jase during the week for a yummy dinner. It would also make the perfect burger recipe to use for a summer cookout. This time I modified the goop recipe and used grass-fed bison meat from our local farmer's market instead of ground chicken.Check out the recipe for all the details, but here are a few notes! I cooked the burgers on the stove using ghee- my favorite for burgers because it has such a yummy flavor and is a healthy fat. The recipe calls for red chili and fish sauce, but I passed on those.Those red/pink things that you see are roasted watermelon beets! They make a great a side. The french fries are a white sweet potato that I sliced up in the shape of fries, covered with olive oil, pepper, dill, and Himalayan pink salt, then roasted in the oven at 400 degrees until they became a little crispy.Hope you enjoy this recipe if you give it a try! P.S. We plan on sharing more simple recipes (like this one) that are in our recipe file more often here on the blog! What do you think? They will be filed under the Wellness section of the blog, under recipes.[show_shopthepost_widget id="3114626"]
Happy Friday + A Pancake Recipe
Feeling Friday vibes right now with this pancake recipe! Just in time for the weekend and still enough time to run to Whole Foods and grab this mix. We were so excited to discover the Birch Benders brand on Instagram via this food blogger and cannot get enough of their paleo pancake mix. Even if you don't follow a paleo diet, this brand is for anyone who values living a healthy lifestyle, but also loves pancakes. Yes, the two things can coexist!The paleo pancakes mix by Birch Benders has an ingredients list that is short and simple, including things like coconut flour, almond flour, eggs, and monk fruit. The directions are so easy too- for 4-6 cakes, mix 2/3 cup of water with 3/4 cup of mix, whisk, and cook over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side. We love to add a tablespoon of pure moringa powder to the batter for a dose of greens, before cooking the cakes in a cast-iron skillet. Also, if you are more of a waffle person, no worries. The mix also doubles for waffles!We love weekend mornings because they are slow, relaxing, and cozy at home. It's the perfect time to make a special breakfast, enjoy coffee or tea, and stay in your pajamas a little bit longer. What are your weekend plans? Let us know in the comments! We will be making these pancakes for sure. xo
Moon Dusts + Simple Morning Matcha Latte
We have talked about Moon Dusts before on LSK and our overall love for the Moon Juice Shop. Their dusts are unique adaptogenic blends of superherbs that promote health, wellness, and function- brain dust, beauty dust, power dust, spirit dust, and sex dust. You can visit each product page to read the specific ingredients. We love to mix these powders in our smoothies and tea.Lately, Melissa has been using brain dust in her morning matcha latte (instead of coffee!) and she has really been loving it. Specifically, she has noticed that she is more calm and focused throughout the day, compared to starting her day with coffee. Also, matcha is packed with health benefits, including promoting glowing skin, being packed with antioxidants, and it is known to boost metabolism. Below is the simple recipe that Melissa follows-
Simple Morning Matcha Latte
*serving size of matcha (from Trader Joe's) or this or this
*1/2 cup organic unsweetened almond milk
*1/2 cup hot water
*1 teaspoon-tablespoon of Brain Dust
*1 teaspoon-tablespoon of Collagen Peptides
*dash of cinnamon
*little bit of organic honey
Directions
*Heat up hot water in a kettle
*Heat up almond milk in a sauce pan
*Pour matcha powder in a mug
*Once water is heated, pour over matcha in mug
*Whisk matcha & water
*Once milk is heated (simmering) pour over matcha/water in mug
*Whisk in collagen + brain dust
*Sprinkle cinnamon on top
*Squeeze a little of honey in the latte
Enjoy! xo
Healthy Recipes To Try This Season
Eating healthy is something that we are so passionate about because it truly effects not only how we feel, but how our bodies function! We will be doing a post on gut health soon, but as you guys know, fueling our bodies and soul with good-for-you ingredients is the core of wellness and healthy living. It isn't supposed to be strict and not fun, but inspiring, encouraging, and totally fun! There are so many wonderful foods out there and experimenting with new recipes brings so much joy and creativity. Below are some healthy recipes to try this season. We hope you love them! Also, follow our recipe board on Pinterest to keep track of recipes to try this season and beyond. xo
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balsamic roasted asparagus salad
peanut butter + banana smoothie
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