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My favourite thing about smoothies is how quick and easy they are to make. You can literally whip one up in 5 minutes and take it to-go. You can also make them as nutrient dense as you want. I personally like to keep it simple - a scoop of protein, some fiber, a tiny amount of fat and a handful of greens - it fuels me till lunch and it really is the perfect way to start my day. 🙌🏼😋
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For the recipe:
1 cup nutmilk
½ cup coconut yogurt
Handful of spinach
1 frozen banana
¼ avocado
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
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Toppings:
Chia seeds
Shredded coconut
Cacao nibs
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Do you start your day with a smoothie?

Oh, January - when my immune system is at it's lowest. 🙈 For some reason, January always seems like the coldest month to me and it's usually the month I'll get a little sniffly. 🤧 But it's all good because when I start to feel off, there are a few things that I put into practice to make sure my immune system stays healthy and strong.☝🏼
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1.) I'll add lots of garlic and ginger to my meals. 🔥
2.) I'll take a high dose of lypo-spheric vitamin C (around 3,000-4,000mg).
3.) I'll take my probiotic in the evening and make sure I'm incorporating more probiotic-rich foods into my diet (lots of sauerkraut, kimchi and miso). 😋
4.) I make sure I'm getting adequate hours of SLEEP. 😴
5.) I’ll make an immune-boosting herbal blend and drink it religiously - astragalus, rosehips, elderberry and echinacea are a few of my favourites. 🙌🏼
6.) I'll dilute a few drops of oil of oregano into my water and take it like a shot - I know, the taste is terrible, but you know, coming from a holistic standpoint, it's probably one of the most potent and effective ways to fight whatever bug you caught!
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With that being said, I'd highly recommend you add @wildoiloforegano to your holistic medicine cabinet, BUT only take when NEEDED because of the antibiotic properties it can negatively affect your microbiome if taken long term. Stagger your use and practice some of these other healing modalities and you'll be back to your usual healthy self in no time! 💃🏼
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What are your go-to remedies to avoid cold and flu season?

2018 was a pretty impactful year. When I look back at all that has happened, I can't help but think how grateful I am for everything and everyone. To all the beautiful friendships I've formed and to all the brands who believed in me and supported me along the way. I have never felt so much love and support than I do with all of you! 🥰 Can't wait to see what 2019 will bring! Here's to another beautiful year! 🎊🥂
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Now for some recipe talk. I was going to post this chocolatey fudge deliciousness a couple weeks ago, but December got the best of me, and in all realness, I wanted to be off my phone for the holidays. 🤷🏼‍♀️ So here we are, posting after the fact that Christmas has come and gone. 🙈 But, it's all good because really, the only Christmasy thing about this recipe is the candy cane - which you can easily swap out for something else. I also added some dried rose to the mix - which is very Spring inspired. So, in my opinion, there are no rules - as long as it tastes good #amirite? 🙊🙌🏼
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Also a huge thanks to @finlandiahealth for providing me with the freshest ingredients and for inspiring me to create this drool-worthy recipe. 🤤
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Gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free I present to you my peppermint chocolate fudge donuts! Recipes on the blog! 😄
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The time between Christmas and New Years is my absolute favourite. The holiday hustle and bustle starts to settle down, and we begin to pay closer attention to what we want for the New Year.
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As we approach 2019, I encourage you to reflect on not just the big things, but the small things as well because every success and failure, no matter the size, has helped shape who you are today. ✨
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Now, if one of your intentions for the New Year is to reduce your caffeine intake - well this recipe is for you. 🙌🏼 Introducing my immune busting and antioxidant-rich creamy, delicious beetroot latte! 🤩
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You will need:
¼ cup beet, steamed
1 cup nut milk
½ cup water
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tbsp collagen peptides (omit if vegan)
¼ tsp ashwagandha
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
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Blend ¼ steamed beet with ½ cup water and 1 cup nut milk. Add mixture to a small saucepan on low heat and warm through. Return the mixture to your blender and add superfoods. Pour into your favourite mug, sprinkle on top a few rose petals for garnish and enjoy! 😋

Move over eggnog, it’s all about that mesquite nog. 😍 Okay, so it’s more about the trio - mesquite, maca and lucuma. When these three are paired together, it creates a delicious caramel flavour that makes a fantastic addition to any holiday nog! 😋 Every year I seem to make a different variation of the creamy, sweet drink, but this year, I think I've nailed it.👌🏼This recipe is egg free, dairy free and loaded with all the nutritional goodness you'll need for the holiday season. 💁🏼‍♀️
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Thank you @finlandiahealth for providing me with the purest ingredients. If you haven't already check out their online herbal dispensary by clicking the link in their bio - they seriously have anything and everything! 🤩
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Ingredients:
1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water overnight then drained
2 cups water
4 medjool dates
½ tsp vanilla
1 tsp mesquite
1 tsp maca
1 tsp lucuma
1 tsp coconut oil
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For garnish:
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Star anise
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Add all of the ingredients except cinnamon, nutmeg and star anise to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Once blended pour everything into a glass container and store in the fridge for an hour to chill. Once chilled, pour into a cup and garnish with star anise and a sprinkle of cinnamon and nutmeg. Enjoy! 🙌🏼
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Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas! ☺️🎄

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