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Happy Daddy Day to this amazing Dada! We love you

Happy Daddy Day to this amazing Dada! We love you so much! ❤️ @peters2.0

Try this super refreshing summer salad this weeken

Try this super refreshing summer salad this weekend for your Father's Day bbq!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp Maple Syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 Lime (juiced)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/8 tsp Sea Salt⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 Seedless Watermelon (diced into cubes)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 Cucumber (diced)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup Mint Leaves⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In a small mason jar, combine maple syrup, lime juice, olive oil and salt. Cover with lid, shake to combine and set aside.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In a serving bowl, combine chopped watermelon, cucumber, mint and feta.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Divide into bowls and drizzle with desired amount of dressing. Enjoy!🍉

Are you constantly battling sugar and salt craving

Are you constantly battling sugar and salt cravings? Do you feel tired, moody, overwhelmed and unable to focus? Do you feel like you’re constantly snapping at your family?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A lot of the time I hear from women and my moms, it must be a problem of willpower and motivation why I can’t stop eating the cookies and the sugar. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Or something must be wrong with my brain, I can’t seem to focus. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s likely NOT a problem with your motivation, NOT your willpower or that you’re just bitchy. It’s more likely a hormonal imbalance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stress is the bodies way of responding to any kind of demand. Each time the body is under stress, a specific chain of physiological and hormonal reactions takes place. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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During bouts of stress, a physiological mechanism called the “fight or flight” response takes over and leads to cortisol production. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The problem with today’s landscape is that people are under CHRONIC, LONG TERM bouts of stress. Our stressors are no longer, running from bears, scavenging for food or searching for shelter. Now we experience long days of sitting at our desks in our home offices, worrying about family and friends, home schooling, cooking, book keeping....I mean the list just goes on! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So ladies, if you’re “pushing “ through everyday and always go-go-go, you hormones might be telling you they are not happy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I go into more detail about stress and hormones in my blog post.. link in bio!

You have to try this summer salad perfect for bbqs

You have to try this summer salad perfect for bbqs and it's so easy to make ahead of time!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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INGREDIENTS:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 1/2 cups dry green or brown lentils (or 4 1/2 cups pre-cooked lentils)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup olive oil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup raw apple cider vinegar⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tablespoon maple syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 small cloves minced garlic⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 teaspoons fine sea salt⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Black pepper⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 1/2 cups diced cucumber ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 1/2 cups diced red onion⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 celery stalks, diced⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 cup golden raisins (optional)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 cup sliced almonds (optional)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Arugula (optional)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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INSTRUCTIONS:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To cook the lentils, combine 1 1/2 cups of dry lentils with 4 1/2 cups of water. Bring the water to a boil in a sauce pan that is large enough for the lentils to triple in size as they cook. Once they are boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender, but still firm, about 15 to 20 minutes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
While the lentils are cooking, prepare the dressing. In a large bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, salt, and several grinds of black pepper, then whisk well to combine.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
When the lentils are tender, drain excess liquid and rinse the cooked lentils under cold water.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
While the lentils cool, you can dice the cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Add the chopped vegetables to the large bowl of dressing and toss to combine. Add in the cooled lentils, and stir.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Add in the raisins and sliced almonds, if desired, then serve chilled, over a bed of arugula!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Recipe from @detoxinista

As the weather gets hotter, here are some other su

As the weather gets hotter, here are some other sun safety tips you can add into your routine!
☀️Cover up with loose cool clothing and wear a hat and sunglasses
☀️Seek out shade to enjoy the afternoon
☀️Plan your walks and activities around the sun. Try going out in the early morning or later afternoon when the UV is less intense.
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Also don't forget to stay hydrated!

Summer is just around the corner and with that com

Summer is just around the corner and with that comes beach days and pool days so it’s important to talk about skin safety and sun safety. But which sunscreen is best for you and your family? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The purpose of sunscreen is to filter out the harmful rays from the sun called UVA and UVB. Sunscreen products then use either chemical or mineral filters to protect the skin from these harmful UV rays. Unfortunately, a lot of sunscreen products use health damaging chemicals in their formulas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The 6 main chemicals in most sunscreens are oxybenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, homosalate and avobenzone (say that 6 times fast) and the big problem is that they are all systemically absorbed into the body after a single use (Matta 2019, Matta 2020). It was also found that these sunscreen ingredients could be detected on the skin and in blood weeks after application ended. To top it all off, another troubling concern is that these ingredients also tend to be hormone disruptors. This means they can cause disruptions in hormone status and cause negative effects on estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and thyroid hormones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So instead, look for a mineral based sunscreen with either Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide as it’s main ingredient. These mineral based sunscreens will filter both UVA and UVB and have no known hormone disruption. They tend to have less skin allergy reactions and are generally recognized as safe and effective. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So I challenge you to flip over your sunscreen and see what’s inside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Click the link in my bio to see more information on the topic and other sun safety tips! Also comment below your favourite clean sunscreens so others can test them out☀️

Cherries are an excellent source of vitamin C whic

Cherries are an excellent source of vitamin C which is essential for maintaining our immune system and skin health. They are also a source of fibre which aids our digestion by benefiting the good bacteria in our gut and promoting regular bowel movements. The tartness of cherries is also an indicator of their anti-inflammatory effects on the body due to their high antioxidant content.... making this a delicious and anti-inflammatory recipe!🍒⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ingredients:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 cup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 cup Steel Cut Oats⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3 cups Water⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2 cups Frozen Cherries⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 cup Hemp Seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In a saucepan, combine your steel cut oats with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Defrost your cherries in the microwave (40 to 60 seconds usually does the trick).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Spoon your cooked steel cut oats into bowl and top with 1/2 cup cherries. Sprinkle on 2 tbsp of hemp hearts.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Enjoy!

Who else is with me?🙋🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Who else is with me?🙋🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Especially with breastfeeding... I constantly want sugar. I always talk with my patients that it’s not about being perfect, it’s about finding a balance! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So you’re damn skippy that I eat a few cookies, I just make sure I balance that off the rest of the day with higher protein meals :). You know.... so I don’t eat ALL the cookies 🤣⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So go and enjoy your cookie 🙂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#healthyliving #balance #cookiesareyum

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