Good morning everyone and HAPPY MONDAY!!❤️ Here's an easy way for you to get in your goodness to start the day and keep you feeling full and focused !!!🤩 Here I have a bowl of about 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with hemp seeds, berries and brain and muscle promoting creatine! 🧀Cottage cheese offers benefits like helping with weight management, improving your bone health, and supporting muscle growth due to its high protein content. Only half a cup is 15 grams right there! It's also a good source of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 - and it can provide probiotics for your gut health too!! However, be aware... some brands contain a TON of sodium- so always be sure to read the label...(as goes for anything you eat) 💚Hemp seeds are beneficial due to their SUPER high nutritional value-including being a complete protein and has healthy fats like omega 3's and 6's! Hemp seeds also support heart health, aid in digestion, improve skin and hair, health and BONUS>>>>may help reduce inflammation and relieve PMS symptoms!😍 They are SUCH a good source of vitamins and minerals like magnesium and iron, and antioxidants.🙌🏽 (NOTE: Incorporating protein into every meal helps with keeping you feeling full longer, muscle maintenance and growth, and your energy levels high.... Spreading protein intake throughout the day is more effective than consuming a large amount at one time. Try to aim for 30-40 grams at each of your 3 meals, then also aim to add protein to your snacks as well to hit your daily target!! ) 🫐🍓Berries are beneficial due to their high content of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, which can improve heart health, boost brain function, and aid in blood sugar management. They may help lower the risk of heart attack and type 2 diabetes, protect against cell damage, and promote feelings of fullness due to their low calorie and high fiber count!! And creatine...well... I will be doing a post on all of the AMAZING benefits of that stuff soon. You may actually be very surprised by HOW good and how important that stuff is!😁

A homemade soup that's a favourite of mine! This one is PACKED full of healthy carbs, fats and protein from the bone broth! Not to mention all of the vitamins and antioxidants...AND it'll keep the vampires away if you're like me and use allllll the garlic!😄 🥔Butternut squash provides SO many health benefits due to its high content of vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants like beta-carotene! It supports immune function, promotes eye and skin health, and also helps with digestion! The potassium and magnesium in it also contribute to heart health by helping to regulate your blood pressure. 🥕Carrots benefit your health by providing essential nutrients like vitamin A, antioxidants, and fiber. They support your eye sight and your skin health, they boost your immune system, aid in digestion, and also may help regulate blood pressure and cholesterol levels!! 🍅Tomatoes offer benefits like improved heart health, U.V. protection for your skin, and they're a great boost to the immune system, mainly because of their high levels of vitamins C and A, potassium, and an antioxidant called lycopene. They also contribute to eye health, digestive health, and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers as well!! 🧄Garlic benefits include improved heart health by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. It boosts immunity against colds and other viruses. Garlic has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and also potential benefits for blood sugar control and bone health. It can also help protect against cell damage, support brain health- and the best part- keeps away vampires and people you don't want in your face!!!😆 🧅Onions benefits are supporting heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, helps your digestion with prebiotics, and boosts your immunity through antioxidants like vitamin C and quercetin. Onions also have antibacterial properties, may help regulate blood sugar, and contains vitamin B!! 🍖Bone broth helps support joint and gut health due to its collagen and amino acids!! ( and the ollagen is soooo good for your skin and hair and nails!!) It helps with sleep with the amino acid glycine, and provides hydration with electrolyte!! It can also be a nutrient-dense source of minerals like calcium and magnesium, and may help with weight management due to its protein content. And having protein with each meal or snack is one thing that is a must - try it... I bet you'll see some crazy benefits!!

A super yummy salad I made last night!! Packed with muscle building, bone protecting, immune and hormone supporting protein - along with TONS of antioxidant filled veggies that support everything from healthy skin to fighting disease. This one is a definite new fave of mine! ....and my little crazy baby bird Hanky Jose liked it too!! What did you have for supper last night?