Balance This

12/08/2020

Did you know that store-bought salad dressings are often packed with bad fats, sugars, and even preservatives?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It’s true. That’s why making your own dressings is the best option to ensure that you are getting the good fats you need without the unnecessary additives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of my favorite and simple dressings that can be used on any kind of salad (even potato salad) is below. You can make more if you want and it will last in the fridge for a few days - but this is so simple I prefer to make it fresh.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Ingredients:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-1 tablespoon lemon juice (or your vinegar of choice)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Salt and freshly ground pepper⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Oregano (to taste)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
-Garlic powder or infused oil (to taste)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To prepare:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and whisk with a fork until combined.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Note: The ratio for dressings is usually 3 parts oil and 1 part vinegar so scale up as needed.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Enjoy, knowing exactly what you are putting into your body! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

09/08/2020

When people talk about Gut Health they usually just tell you to take a probiotic and maybe add some fermented vegetables to your diet. But gut health and digestion are soo much more than that! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is a screenshot of one of the many results that came back from my test. I knew I had a lot of work to do on my gut, but I had no idea where to start or what my specific issues were - so it was trial and error up until this point.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Viome is a gut microbiome health test that looks at all the factors that impact your gut health including how well you're digesting, microbiome diversity, intestinal permeability, protein fermentation, digestive enzyme production, and much more.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In addition to testing you for all of the above, they also provide you with a list of your superfoods, foods you should avoid, and supplements based on your own bio-individuality.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am almost done my recommended 90-day plan and will soon retest to see how much has improved and what I still need to work on, but I can already notice a huge difference and no more bloating or pain!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to do a deeper dive into their own gut health and is looking for a clear path to healing. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me anytime! I am happy to talk to you about my experience and if this may be the right path for you.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I also have a discount code (BALANCETHIS) for $10 off. I make no commission on this, but truly believe that if you want to improve your health, it needs to start with your gut. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

07/08/2020

ButcherBox has been a lifesaver during quarantine, especially when all the grocery stores ran out of food 👎. The quality is amazing and it’s well worth the price! Even though the store shelves are stocked again I’m still buying this meat - the ribs are literally the best I’ve ever had! Link below if you want to. Check it out.

Hey, I love Butcher Box and I think you will too! They deliver 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken, heritage breed pork, and wild caught seafood directly to your door with free shipping. Check it out!

05/08/2020

COCONUT OIL…⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The coconut tree has long been called the “tree of life” in many cultures, and it’s no wonder considering all of the amazing benefits of the coconut, from cooking oil to a beauty product.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When ingested, coconut oil can help to balance hormones, improve digestion, burn fat, and improve energy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Topically, it can be used as a natural hair treatment, a face wash, a makeup remover, and is an excellent skin moisturizer. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You can try adding coconut oil into your routine by putting it in your coffee instead of creamer, use it as your cooking oil (great for baking!), or lather it on post-shower as a full-body moisturizer – you may actually love it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you currently use coconut oil in any of your daily food or beauty regimens? Let me know below.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

02/08/2020

I've been working on "cleaning up" my beauty products and have had a hard time finding a natural deodorant that I like. That is until I found Real Purity! It is a roll-on liquid so it's not chalky, it smells great, and it works better than most of the others that I've tried! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you haven't made the switch to a natural deodorant yet, now is a good time. I would highly recommend considering finding one that is at least aluminum-free.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You apply deodorant in close proximity to multiple lymph nodes, so switching to a nontoxic version can support the health of your lymphatic system as well as breast tissue for both men and women. Link in Bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

31/07/2020

BREATHE - One of the first things I learned at was a breathing technique by . The 4:7:8 breathing technique is a natural tranquilizer for your nervous system and helps to calm your body. This is a great tool for when you're feeling stressed and/or anxious, or when you're trying to fall asleep but your mind won't let you. This exercise is super simple and can be done anywhere.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. Inhale quietly through your nose for 4 seconds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. Hold your breath for 7 seconds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3. Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound for 8 seconds. Make sure it's all one big breath.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
4. Inhale again, and repeat 3 times for a total of 4 breaths. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
For someone who used to suffer from chronic stress, this was a game-changer for me! As soon as I start to get overwhelmed or feel stressed, deep belly breaths and this technique are my go-to every time! Try it out! Would love to hear what you think. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀