This exclusive resource for Nutrition Plan clients will give you a breakdown of what foods to buy, what to look for when shopping, how to implement them in your diet, and valuable tips!
-Look for Organic Chia Seeds (mostly black with a few white seeds). -Highest source of plant-based Omega-3 Healthy Fats. -Loaded with Fiber, Calcium, and Magnesium. -Great for improving digestion and sustaining energy levels. -Ideally, use soaked as in this Chia Seed & Almond Milk Recipe. -Can also use whole or ground in Puddings, topping a … Read more
-Organic Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds (a.k.a Hemp Hearts). -Technically not a seed, but a nut (hense their slight ‘nutty’ flavor). -Loaded with healthy fats in a great Omega-6:Omega-3 ratio of 2:1! -Good source of protein and loaded with nutrients including vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, and zinc. -Great for heart health, skin … Read more
-Organic Sunflower Seeds. -Look for Raw, Unsalted, and Shelled (Kernels). -You can add your own Pink Himalayan Salt if needed. -Consider Soaking if have issues digesting. -Ideal Raw, but can be Dehydrated or Roasted at lowest oven temperature. -Learn more about the benefits of Sunflower Seeds in my video recipe for Sunflower Seed Butter! -An … Read more
-Organic Pumpkin Seeds (aka ‘Pepitas’) -Look for Raw, Shelled, and Unsalted.(You can add your own Pink Himalayan Salt if needed.) -Consider Soaking if have issues digesting. -Ideal Raw, but can be Dehydrated or Roasted at lowest oven temperature. Great for adding some valuable Omega-3s to your salads, snacks, and (Nut) Butter Recipes! Learn even more … Read more
-Look for Organic (brown or golden). -MUST be ground in order to absorb the fiber. -Ideally buy whole flax seeds and grind them yourself before use (using a coffee grinder or small blender). -DO NOT heat flax seeds since they rancidify very quickly. Great for adding some valuable Omega-3s to your Oats, Salads, and Shakes! Golden … Read more
-Pink Himalayan Salt-One of the healthiest salts that our body actually needs (unlike processed salt). -Contains 84 trace minerals for bone health, heart health, nerve functioning, and more! -Incorporate into your Recipes to help regulate your cellular fluids, boost your adrenal health, and even avoid bloating! –Why buy salted nuts/seeds when you can add healthy … Read more
-Seek out high quality Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs(Ideally from Free-Range Grass-Fed Chickens at a local farm). -Must eat the entire egg (both the yolk and the white) in order to absorb all the valuable nutrients. -The less cooked, the better. So Raw, Poached, or Soft-Boiled is best. (MUST use high quality eggs if consuming raw)-Check out … Read more
-Organic Lemon Juice can be a great substitute when you don’t have Lemons. -Try to avoid brands with harmful additives. -Add a splash and get a health boost with some Lemon Water. -Bring some zest to your recipes and Shakes, and squeeze some onto fruits to prevent browning.
-Lemons are best when brightest yellow and thin-skinned. -Alkalizing properties on the body once digested. -Packed with Vitamin C and free-radical destroying flavonoids to help fight off heart disease. -Known for health properties of relieving constipation, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, to boosting your immune system, cleansing your liver, and improving your skin. -Add to … Read more
-Cut up some Organic Lemons and make some detoxifying Lemon Water. -A great way to start the day and offset morning acidity with alkalizing properties. -Lemons are known for health properties of relieving constipation, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, to boosting your immune system, cleansing your liver, and improving your skin. -When unable to … Read more