Elderberry is a very popular go to supplement to strengthen the immune system during the winter and flu season 😷 as well as recover from flu-like symptoms in rapid time 😉
👩🔬Researchers have found that people who have taken elderberries have higher levels of antibodies against the influenza virus, showing that not only may the berry be able to treat flu symptoms, it may also be able to prevent influenza infection
✔Elderberries contain hemagglutinin protein. This protein has been shown to stop a virus’ capability to replicate by inhibiting its ability to penetrate the cell wall, thereby preventing the virus from causing infection if taken before exposed. If elderberries are taken after infection, that keeps the virus from spreading, which reduces the duration of influenza symptoms
✔Elderberry also contains a compound called Flavonoid which gives it its beautiful rich purple color. Flavanoids are high in antioxidants that may protect your cells from damaged caused by free radicals (oxidative stress) 👨👩👧👦Elderberry is generally safe for the entire family. You may purchase it at any health foods store or online. It can consumed in syrup form, capsules, gummies and the whole berry to make yourself.
Click the link in my bio for a delicious👅 homemade elderberry syrup recipe from @wellnessmama
#itsmyfavoritecolor #immuneboost #elderberry #fighttheflu
It's officially cold in Austin which means our skin starts to become drier than usual. Use a safe application of bodycare products this season!
There are specific ingredients found in lots of skin care and hair care products that can do harm (skin issues, hormone imbalances as well as further agitate auto-immune diseases).
🔶️Parabens: They are synthetic preservatives that allow products to survive for months or even years on your shelf. The biggest way they negatively affect us is that parabens can mimic hormones in the body and disrupt functions of the endocrine system, think hormones! They are found in moisturizers, deodorants & shampoos. They get through our largest organ, our skin! Think about how much lotion we lather on our skin during the winter! According to one study, the body can absorb as much as five pounds of cosmetic chemicals every year.
🔶️Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS): (SLES), (ALS) These are the guys that make our soaps and shampoo lather up. So much fun but guess what, they may be doing more harm than a good time! SLS is known to be a skin irritant. It can strip the skin of its natural oils which can cause dry skin, irritation and reactions. Have itchy skin and scalp? Eczema? Dermatitis? Seriously consider switching to SLS free products.
🔶️Aluminum in deodorants: Know that a deodorant is simply made to curb body odor, and antiperspirant is meant to curb sweat by plugging your pores so you don’t sweat as much. Aside from the cancer causing factor, a concern is that aluminum keeps the body from sweating out toxins that need to be released. Sweating is a normal body function and essential to not only regulating the body temperature, but ridding the body of toxins and working to keep the body healthy. That fact is convincing enough for me! My aluminum free deodorants work. Just ask my gym friends, I don't stink!
I worked as the BodyCare Manager at Natural Grocers and literally tried every product. Click the link in my bio to learn more 👆🏼 #bodycare #parabenfree #slsfree @schmidtsnaturals @eoproducts @nubianheritage
A well balanced meal. What does that even mean 🤷🏻♀️?!? Surely, you’ve heard of protein, fats and carbohydrates, also known as “macro”nutrients. They are nutrients taken from the food eat that break down to nourish our body with “micro”nutrients and energy needed to LIVE 🌱
Macros break down differently within the body. Fats take longer to digest than protein which both take longer to digest than carbohydrates. To avoid a spike in the insulin hormone, which happens when we eat simple carbohydrates (processed🍞, sugary foods🍨, fruit🍉), it’s best to eat it with protein and fats. A spike in insulin is like having that sugar rush, which can be fun 🤔, but what happens shortly after is a huge decrease in energy, headache, 😰 dizziness, thirst and you’ll find yourself feeling hungry again. So, avoid it by planning a meal with protein, fats and complex carbs (grains, veggies). Balanced 😎
Creating a balanced breakfast, lunch and dinner also ensures you provide your body with necessary amounts of nutrients. Doing so, along with a snack, will also ensure you’re providing your body with the calories (energy) needed to do its thing.
Knowing your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) will help as a guide in knowing how much food you should be eating. This number should be tailored to your daily activity level, health and fitness goals 🏋️♀️ You can search for any online TDEE Calculator. Once you have this number, work with a certified personal trainer or nutritionist 🤓 to review and set up your macro-nutrient goals. Where those overall calories come from certainly makes a difference. Dialing in your macros may take some time but once you’ve got it, it will enhance your energy, make you a beast in the gym💪🏼, sleep like a puppy, quick cellular recovery as well as optimal brain 🧠 and hormone health.
I’d be happy to help dial in on your macros anytime. DM me 😉
#balancedmeals #nutrition #allthefood #eatup #macros #foodporn #thos
