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I believe naturopathic medicine is the most
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I’m confident that as your Naturopathic Doctor I can help you achieve balanced health and wellness using safe and effective Natural therapies.

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Fat, protein, fibre and carbs.... the perfect bala

Fat, protein, fibre and carbs.... the perfect balanced breakfast for optimal energy, staying full and avoiding mid day crashes!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Keeping with the theme of energy this week, it is so important to start your day with a meal that will fuel your body and provide optimal energy for the rest of your day... you can do this with:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Peanut butter overnight oats 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1 1/2 cups Oats (quick or rolled)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup All Natural Peanut Butter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 tbsps Chia Seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 tbsps Maple Syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp Cocoa Powder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup Water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 scoops any flavour protein powder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Raspberries or fruit of choice for topping⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Combine oats, almond milk, peanut butter, chia seeds, maple syrup, cocoa powder, protein powder and water in a large glass container. Stir well to evenly mix. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remove from fridge. Divide into single-serving size jars or containers and add fruit on top. Enjoy!

I've been helping women optimize their health as a

I've been helping women optimize their health as a Naturopathic Doctor over the past 8 years and am the creator of the Healthy AF* movement. As a mom myself, I'm on a mission to help frazzled, tired and go-go-go moms take back control of their lives and transform them into Mamas who are Health AF*. That’s a Mama who has the energy, motivation and health acumen to get shit done while also supporting herself.⁠⁠⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Our physiology and our bodies were not meant to be pushed to the limits day in and day out. Add on top of that lack of sleep, poor diet, excess caffeine and sugar and it's a recipe for disaster for the digestive system and our hormones. The idea that we can keep up this go-go-go lifestyle indefinitely is unrealistic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Truth bomb! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So we need to get back to a place where we feel like ourselves again. Where we have the energy to get shit done, the motivation to choose the right foods for us and our families and slow the go-go-go. Believe me, your belly and your hormones will thank you for it!⁠⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Contact me if you'd like to work on energy optimization!

One of the key symptoms of dehydration is fatigue.

One of the key symptoms of dehydration is fatigue. So it’s not surprising that adequate water intake is essential for boosting energy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Water plays an important role in the function of the circulatory system. You circulation facilitates the movement of blood, oxygen and other nutrients throughout the body. It’s also how waste products are removed from the body such as carbon dioxide, metabolic waste and toxins. Think of your circulation as the super highway of the body. If you’re dehydrated, it’s like making the super highway into a single lane. The traffic still moves, but it’s S-L-O-W.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have you ever wondered how much water you should be drinking? I get asked this question consistently. Did you know that the recommendation of drinking 8 glasses of water a day is not based on any scientific literature but was just a recommendation that someone once gave? I know, mind boggling, right? With that being said, water is still ultra important because it’s essential to the body’s daily tasks. I still recommend 8- 8oz glasses or 2L per day plus an additional 500mL- 1L depending on your fitness level. If your body is telling you “I’m Thirsty”, then you need to drink more water. So let’s get you drinking water more consistently throughout the day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So I can hear you saying, “Yes more water for energy…but I don’t like the taste.” My best suggestion for you is to try infused water. Infused water will give water that little extra taste but not add any unhealthful sugar or additives.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Try these flavoured water recipes to add some extra oomph to your next glass of H2O.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Cucumber +Mint +Ginger⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Watermelon + Rosemary⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Lemon + Lime + Organes⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Raspberries + Lemon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Pomegranate + Mint⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Lemon + Blueberries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Want to learn more about improving your energy? Stay tuned within the next few weeks!

Anybody else fall into some bad habits over the pa

Anybody else fall into some bad habits over the past year?? 🤣🙋‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I mean how could we not? Most of our lives have been turned upside down. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve definitely been snacking more… because my kitchen is always there working from home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve definitely been enjoying more sugar… it’s my reward for making it though the day (toddler tantrums are rough)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve definitely been exercising less…. I’m navigating my way around a new postpartum body that still feels a little foreign sometimes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And for me, I find that one bad habit links to another and another and it turns into a vicious cycle. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My good habits lead to other good habits.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Set my intention to start with one and the others will follow.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What Heath habit are you working on??! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mine is going to be exercise.. it tends to be my catalyst!

Try this balanced smoothie recipe the next time yo

Try this balanced smoothie recipe the next time you reach for your blender!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1 cup frozen cauliflower⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 banana ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup frozen raspberries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp flax seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp hemp hearts⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp of any nut butter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 scoop protein power of your choice!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Comment below what your favourite smoothie combinations are 👇🏻

Smoothies are definitely one of my favourite ways

Smoothies are definitely one of my favourite ways to kick off the day especially if you’re a busy working mom.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One common issue I always hear about when people start dabbling in the smoothie pool, is that they are hungry one or two hours later. Unfortunately, this is usually because we haven’t properly balanced our smoothie ingredients. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So I’m going to share with you my 5 Secrets to making your smoothies not only yummy and delicious, but also packed with healthy ingredients.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1️⃣ Get Your Protein : Protein helps to stabilize sugar balance in the body and helps to boost energy, mood and keeps you feeling satisfied. There are lots of different options out there such as Whey, Hemp, Rice, Pea, Soy and Beef. Ideally you want to look for a protein powder that offers you at least 15g of protein per serving. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2️⃣ Add Some Fibre: Again, fibre helps to keep sugar levels balanced and avoid that mid morning crash. Great options are ground flax, hemp or chia seeds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3️⃣ Careful with the Fruit: This is an area where we can get carried away. Ideally you want to add some fruit but no more than a cup total of fruit. It’s common for people to add in a cup of berries and then a whole banana. This is too much fruit and too big a load of carbohydrates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4️⃣ Load Up The Veggies: Veggies are a great addition to any smoothie because they add fibre and lots of healthy vitamins, nutrients, and phytonutrients to support energy and mood.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Try adding in a handful of spinach or cauliflower to your next smoothie. They don’t add much of a taste but pack a great health boost.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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5️⃣ Spice It Up: A great addition to smoothies can be the use of herbs and spices to ramp up the flavour or add in some great health benefits.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💡 Want more ideas? Check out my 5 Day Smoothie Challenge ☝️ link in bio

One of the reasons that I love this recipe so much

One of the reasons that I love this recipe so much is that it’s SOOOO EASY! It only has 7 ingredients and uses one simple kitchen gadget. So if you’re one of those people who feels as though they have no time…this could be an easy recipe you could try. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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They can be made quickly on a weeknight for snacks during the week or get your kids involved on a Sunday to help you roll the balls. Another amazing benefit to these No Bake Energy Bites is that you can make a batch and then freeze them for ease of snacking at any time! So lets get into the good stuff.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1/3 cup Oats (quick)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup Oat Flour⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup Vanilla Protein Powder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup Ground Flax Seed⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 tbsps Chia Seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 1/2 tsps Cinnamon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup Almond Butter⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup Maple Syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp Unsweetened Almond Milk (optional; if needed)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In a large mixing bowl combine quick oats, oat flour, protein powder, ground flax, chia seeds and cinnamon. Fold in the almond butter and maple syrup until a thick dough forms. If it is too thick to work with, add the almond milk.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough and roll into balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter. Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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