Healing Your Gut Microbiome + teas to drink on the daily for a healthy gut Here are a few tips to heal and keep your gut in check this year: 1. Eat 2 servings of vegetables per day. They are loaded with fiber and feed your microbes, so they can grow to be big and strong! Lots of vegetables are considered pre-biotics, which are food for your microbiome. Taking a daily probiotic is also very beneficial. Probiotics are full of live bacteria and help populate the microbe community living in your stomach. 2. Cut down on sugar and processed foods. These sugars digest super fast and your poor microbes don't have any chance to take a bite! Eating simple sugars...
Everything you need to know about Matcha + common questions answered OUR MATCHA STORY This month we are challenging our family, staff, and customers to drink matcha once per day for the month of January. Our inspiration to start the Matcha Challenge came from the 3 three time cancer survivor and matriarch of our family, Dana. She is an advocate of living a preventative lifestyle to reduce risk of developing cancer, and since matcha is rich in antioxidants, it is one of Dana's go-to teas! READ MORE ON THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MATCHA + ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS. ⬇ FIRST, THE HEALTH BENEFITS: Chlorophyll, the element that gives green tea and other plants their signature green color, is also a powerful detoxifier,...
YOGA PAIRING Try the Forest Bathing Essential Oil Blend with these dynamic twisting poses; release the old and welcome the new year with a positive mindset! equal parts lavender, cedarwood atlas, frankincense Forest Bathing Essential Oil Blend snow dusted pine ∙ cold air ∙ tree sap This essential oil combination is reminiscent of an enchanting evergreen forest dusted in snow, as the scent of a forest floor and cold earth evoke a sense of harmony and balance. The blend can be used during meditation to ground the body and clear the mind. This combination reminds us to listen to and nourish our bodies. The three oils work together to create a peaceful and still environment while nourishing the skin and boosting immunity. As the new...
Light & Fluffy matcha lemon muffins These little green muffins are nutrient dense, flavorful, and perfectly sweet! This January we are consuming matcha everyday, because it's LOADED with antioxidants, boosts metabolism, and promotes healthy brain function. These muffins are a great way to get your daily matcha (and sweet tooth) fix! Combined with our rich and authentic Mexican Vanilla Extract, buttery Cotton Honey, and subtle zings of lemon flavor, these soft and moist muffins are perfect for breakfast or take on the go! HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED FROM US TO GET STARTED ⬇⬇⬇ Matcha Cotton Honey Mexican Vanilla Bean Extract INGREDIENTS (makes 1 serving) 1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 1/4 Tbsp. Matcha 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 cup Cotton Honey ¾ cup unsweetened almond...
Honey: Nature's Cure All the most delicious remedy made with love, by the bees 🐝 🐝 🐝 Raw and unfiltered honey can be used as an ingredient in the kitchen, but you can also store it in your medicine cabinet. Honey has many great health benefits, like alleviating seasonal allergies, aiding in digestion, boosting the immune system. and promoting cardiovascular health. Honey is also a phytonutrient powerhouse! Phytonutrients are compounds found in plants that help protect the plant from harm, and they can also protect the human body. ⬇⬇⬇ This might sound weird but... Honey naturally produces hydrogen peroxide, which is why honey is so commonly used for topical skin care and for dressing minor wounds. This might also explain honey's anti-cancer effects...