Herbs that Help!

Bloated? Try Parsley.
Parsley relieves water retention by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into bodily tissues. Add parsley to salads, rice and grain dishes or dips

Feeling Down? Add Basil.
Basil boosts the brain's production of dopamine and serotonin. Eat with tomatoes, strawberries, on pizza and pasta's.

Tired? Use Cilantro.
Cilantro binds to heavt metals such as mecury in the blood and carries them out of the body. This reverses toxin buildup that causes chronic fatigue, joint pain and depression. Cilantro is delicious with avocados, black beans, in salads and dips.

Congested? Sprinkle on the Cayenne.
links to inflammation, less sinus congestion and pressure. Try it with dips, roasted vegetables, soups, eggs and beans.

Herbs & Healing

Get real people, you need water!

Top 5 Hydrating Foods

Of course it's important to drink water, but don't mistake certain foodsthat may be part of that intake. Quench your thirst with these nutritous foods that also help carry nutrients to our cells.Our bodies are made of 60% water and we need water for our body system to function. For example sweat, we need water to sweat. You loose water when you sweat or urinate, so it is important to stay hydrated. Not only do theses foods hydrate and noursih they keep your skin looking radiant and bright. Wanna look beautiful...drink water!

Here are my top 5 hydrating foods:

Cucumber 96% - also high in Vitamin C and rich in caffeic acid (which is an antioxidant)
Watermelon 96% - calcium, magnesium and potassium found in this fruit
Pineapple 95% - packed with bromelain which helps in digestion
Blueberries 95% - high level of antioxidants
Tomatoes 94% - high in lycopene, an antioxident that may help protect you from certain cancers

These foods are also good for eliminating toxins from your body and restoring balance.

Have more questions?

Ask Jenn at  jennhruby@gmail.com

CHRISTMAS WORKSHOP

Nutrition and Eating during the holidays
Winter Seasonal Eating
Suggested Supplements
and  Delicious Recipes!!

Other coming up workshops and seminars:

Eating for a Healty Heart
Immunity
Healthy Eating in the Workplace
Eating Intuitively
Nutrition and our Busy Lives
Weight Loss

Super Spirulina

Spirulina is a microalgae and contains 60-70% complete protein, while meat only contains 25%. Spirulina is a vegetarians best friend along with anyone who needs to balance their blood sugar level. Spirulina helps fight off cravings and aid in weight loss because it's high nutritional value. Spirulina also heals and cleanses and is the best wake up call! put the coffee aside and add a teaspoon of Spirulina to a glass of orange juice instead :)

"The doctor of the future will give no medicines, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the causes of disease."
-Thomas Edison

xo

TIME FOR IMMUNITY

The Immunity workshop is on! Find out how to keep your immunity strong this season and how to prevent illness and disease through diet and supplements. The importance of a healthy immunity is crucial for a happy existence.

Here are a few helpful hints to boost your immunity:

Astragalus
Ginger root
Pau D' Arco
Reishi and shitake mushrooms
Licorice Root
Olive Leaf
Lemon
Sprouted Broccoli Seeds

Love + Light

Oh Parsley...

 Parsley is nutrient powerhouse! A good food source of Vitamin b12 (perfect food for Vegans) and a great source of Vitamin C ( more than most citrus fruit). Enjoy it on salads, pasta dishes and great in Hummus! Yum!

Morning Summer Smoothie!!!

1 cup of bluberries
1 Banana
5 brazil nuts
a handful of sunflower seeds
1-2 tablespoons of hempseeds
teaspoon of wheatgrass powder
scoop of protein powder
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of maca (optional)

Feelin' good!