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Think you’re getting enough magnesium? You’r

Think you’re getting enough magnesium? You’re probably not. According to a recent study, half of all Americans are magnesium deficient. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body! It’s mostly known for maintaining normal nerve & muscle function, supporting immunity, and helping to build strong bones. But it does a ton of other important things, too! For one, Vitamin D cannot be metabolized without sufficient magnesium levels. So all that Vitamin D you’ve been taking? It may be totally ineffective if your magnesium levels are low (and it may even be unsafe). Magnesium deficiency isn’t diagnosed very often. Most of us aren’t aware of the symptoms of deficiency and your doctor doesn’t check magnesium levels. Here’s what to look out for: 🦴Muscle twitches & cramps
🦴Apathy, depression & anxiety (some research links magnesium deficiency to increased risk of depression or anxiety)
🦴Osteoporosis
🦴Fatigue & muscle weakness
🦴High blood pressure
🦴Asthma (people with severe asthma often have low magnesium levels)
🦴Irregular heartbeat It’s important to eat plenty of magnesium rich foods daily, but most people benefit from a supplement! My favorite plant sources of magnesium are peanut butter and avocado🥑🥜 ⭐️ Which plant-based magnesium rich food is YOUR favorite? 📌 Save this post to refer to later or share with a friend. And for more personalized supplement recommendations, schedule a strategy session with me (link in bio!) 💛

Is it spaghetti squash season yet? I think so! 🥳 This meal is super easy to make and delicious to eat 😋 📌Save this post to come back for the recipe: Tuscan Veggie Spaghetti Squash Ingredients:
1 spaghetti squash
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pesto
1 cup full fat canned coconut milk
1 bag of spinach
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts Directions:
Slice spaghetti squash and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and cook at 400°F/204°C for 45 minutes. Let spaghetti squash cool while you make the Tuscan Veggie Sauce Add all sauce ingredients into a pan and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Use a fork to scrape strands out. Combine sauce with spaghetti squash and stir together. Add any additional toppings of choice such as fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, etc. Enjoy!

Do you drink diet soda or other "sugar free" drink

Do you drink diet soda or other "sugar free" drinks to satisfy your sugar cravings? A recent study shows they may be contributing to weight gain, type 2 Diabetes, and other metabolic conditions! If you rely on these sugar-free foods to satisfy your sweet tooth, they may be having the opposite effect. This is why it's so important to recalibrate your taste buds vs trying to trick your body into thinking it's getting what it desires with these fake sugars. But first you have to understand why you're craving all that sugar in the first place. What's the trigger that sends you straight to the diet soda or the candy drawer? Is it stress? Is it worry? Is it fatigue? Is it love? (Yes, even good feelings can trigger a sugar craving).... Figuring THIS ☝️ out for yourself is more important (and more impactful) than cutting carbs, going Keto, or jumping on the next food trend in hopes IT will be the magic fix. The reality is that YOU are your own magic fix 💛 Peel back the onion. Get to know yourself better. Do this and your life will begin to change. And yes, it can feel like magic ✨

Are you craving soups and stews yet? 🫕🍲 Whi

Are you craving soups and stews yet? 🫕🍲 While it's not cold outside, in a few more days it's officially time for my CROCKTOBER Challenge! So dust off your slow cooker (or Instant Pot) because they're gonna get a workout during the next few months! 🤔 What is CROCKTOBER, you ask? It's my FREE month-long slow-cooker extravaganza happening live inside my Facebook group. Starting on October 1st, I'll post a new slow cooker recipe each day for 31 days. From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, there's something for everyone! The slow cooker is perfect for busy weeknights OR you can speed things up with your Instant Pot! The Instant Pot is a pressure cooker + slow cooker + rice cooker (and a few other things!) combined. With either the slow cooker or the Instant Pot, planning meals is so much easier - and cleanup is a breeze! 🥳 If you want to join in the fun, just hop in my Facebook group starting on Friday, October 1st! 🤩 The link to join is in my bio - it's FREE! 🎉

Think you have to eat next to nothing to lose weig

Think you have to eat next to nothing to lose weight, reset your hunger cues, improve digestion, decrease joint pain, sleep better and feel amazing in your body? 🧐 Think again!! Here’s a sample day of eats during my Nourish 21 program. Enjoy delicious, nutritious and satisfying food … all day long 😋 ⭐️ Early bird pricing! Learn more here ⬇️⬇️
foodconfidence.com/nourish21 ⭐️ Link is my bio! We start next weekend! 🎉

Ever wonder why you feel bloated after a green smo

Ever wonder why you feel bloated after a green smoothie or that healthy kale salad? 🥗 There’s a few reasons this could be happening. Among them is the health of your gut. That’s right, even the healthiest foods on the planet (like those greens!) can cause problems if your gut lining is compromised. While it may be tempting to "treat" this with a probiotic, getting to the root cause is a better path. The first place to look is your diet. And by diet I mean, what you’re regularly exposing your gut to. This is where organic food comes in. The chemicals we take in through food contribute greatly to our gut health. One of the more controversial of these is glyphosate, a chemical found in the herbicide Roundup. How does glyphosate affect your gut? It's now understood that glyphosate impacts our gut microbiome. And while humans aren't affected by its mechanism of action, our gut bacteria are. And over time, this gut "dysbiosis" can cause disease - and may be why the fiber in your green smoothie is causing painful bloating and gas. Many people think organic food is more expensive than chemically grown food - but it’s all in how you look at it. ⭐️ A 9 oz bag of Doritos is $3.99 at Target. This food offers you absolutely nothing in terms of nutrients. And by nothing, I really mean nothing 😉 ⭐️ The national average cost of a 2lb bag of organic apples is $3.76. That bag of apples is chock full of fiber, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. Apples are not only linked to improved gut health, they also reduce your risk of stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and some cancers 🍎 The question really is, what do you want to spend your money on? You can also use the “dirty dozen” and “clean 15” food lists created by the @environmentalworkinggroup when grocery shopping. During my Nourish 21 program we focus a TON on eating fresh produce, fiber, and nutrient-rich foods. These lists come in handy when determining what’s available near you and what’s in your budget. ➡️ Link to learn more about Nourish 21 is in my bio! 💛

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