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I shared on my stories that this past Saturday was my first day off in almost a month 💆🏻‍♀️, and it was a much needed weekend of relaxation and meal prep! Something I realized throughout the past 4 weeks is how much better I feel when I have my meals already prepared. Not only does meal prep save me from spending money on expensive food each day, but it also prevents me from coming home after work, feeling exhausted, and eating a bunch of snacks. I shared the quick and easy instructions on how to make these protein-packed, nutrient dense meals highlighted on my profile (under “easy recipes”). What’s on your plate this week? Let me know below 🍽

Happy Sunday! I’m getting my food shopping done early @traderjoes and I’ll be showing some meal prep ideas + instructions using some of this delicious food in my stories later 😋 What’s your favorite item at Trader Joe’s? Let me know below! And if you don’t have a Trader Joe’s near you, what’s your favorite store to go food shopping at? 🛒

It’s been a while since I last posted because my schedule has been insanely busy! It’s also (almost) officially winter and for me that means I’m feeling a bit down. While it’s tempting to find comfort from food (it’s called comfort food for a reason, right?), it might be more helpful to pay attention to specific nutrients that can help with the winter blues. Today I got my fix of good mood food at breakfast with: •coconut milk yogurt 🥥 (fortified with vitamin d—essential to get from food/supplements during winter) •homemade muesli made of seeds + oats (a great source of tryptophan—a precursor to serotonin ☺️) •@barleans berry flax oil swirl 🍇 (rich in omega 3’s which may help with mild depressive symptoms) •strawberries 🍓 (a good source of vitamin c, plus they remind me of summer!) ☀️ Do you feel affected by the change of seasons and limited sunlight? If so, I’ll be sharing more tips on how to feel amazing with plants 🌱 during the winter in posts to come, along with some exciting news 💜

It’s BANANAS how good this protein-packed chocolate chip banana bread is. I’ve been super busy lately, but this past weekend I spent my free time coming up with this delicious vegan, gluten-free treat. Recipe is posted on the blog (link in profile) 🍌🍞🍫😍

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