How To Conquer the Day: Breakfast Frittata & Lemon Water.
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Drinking lemon water in the morning can provide several potential benefits, including aiding digestion, boosting vitamin C intake, promoting hydration, potentially supporting weight management, and giving a small metabolic boost due to the potassium in lemons, which can help with alertness and energy levels. When I posted a reel on drinking lemon water in the morning, so many people asked - how much water? how much lemon? This is overthinking something so simple. Get a glass of water and squeeze some lemon. I generally do a half or less lemon. You have to make it not taste too lemony, lol. Brush your teeth right after - very important. Temperature of water is a personal preference: I take mine hot, always.
Hot water: May help with digestion and circulation. It may also help with cold and flu symptoms.
Cold water: Some say it can help burn calories.
Lukewarm water: May be gentle on the system and help extract vitamin C from the lemon.
I have been using reverse osmosis water filtration system in my house for years and just discovered a BETTER water that we should all be using. This water even replaces your kitchen counter cleaners, toner for face and it removes pesticides from fruits & veggies. The water system has 7 different types that work for many different things…stay tuned. I will share a video on this once it is shipped and installed in my house.
In the meantime, let’s continue to just drink more water. Drink it before your coffee. Drink it first thing in the morning - a pinch of salt goes a long way, too. Drinking some clean salt in the morning helps with hydration, electrolyte balance, digestion, and detoxification due to the trace minerals present in the salt, which can help replenish essential minerals lost overnight and support overall bodily functions. It is important to consume in moderation. I usually do a very small pinch! Some favorite salts: Spicewell (code: wakeup15) and Baja gold salt (which can last you years!!)
Functional nutrition focuses on root causes of health issues, like gut health, stress, inflammation, and toxins, which impact thyroid and hormone balance. Unlike conventional nutritionists, functional nutritionists use lab testing to uncover hidden health problems. They help manage metabolic dysfunction and recommend hormone replacement therapy for perimenopause and menopause. Additionally, they provide practical steps to reduce inflammation, balance blood sugar, and improve thyroid function.
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Breakfast Frittata serves 6
1 Tbsp ghee or grass-fed butter
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
8-10 asparagus spears, ends removed, chopped
1-2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced (squeezed of excess moisture)
3/4 tsp sea salt
8 pasture-raised eggs, beaten
2 tbsp chopped chives
2 tbsp chopped basil
Freshly-ground black pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Melt 1 Tbsp ghee or grass-fed butter over medium heat in a skillet.
Saute 1-2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced (squeezed of excess moisture) and 3/4 tsp sea salt for 10 minutes then add 1 medium sweet onion, chopped and 8-10 asparagus spears, ends removed, chopped and cook until the potatoes are almost tender (about 5 more minutes).
Add the 8 pasture-raised eggs, beaten, 2 tbsp chopped chives, 2 tbsp chopped basil into a medium bowl and mix well. Pour the eggs over the potato mixture and turn the heat off. Let the skillet sit on hot burner until it is set.
Put the skillet into oven and bake until the frittata is puffed and cooked through, about 12 minutes.
Remove from oven and let sit 3-5 minutes. Carefully transfer frittata to a plate and slice. Serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes: you can add cooked sausage, bacon, broccoli, tomatoes, pine nuts, spinach…whatever you love!
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More ways to combat inflammation. You have to take these regularly and you will see a difference. Turmeric is a powerhouse for combating inflammation.
It’s the nutrient acetic acid. Acetic acid is a short-chain fatty acid that separates into acetate and hydrogen in your body. Research suggests that acetic acid in ACV has powerful health benefits.* Here are 4 of our favorite superpowers:
1. ACV Can Help Support Healthy Blood Sugar Levels*
ACV can help encourage blood sugar levels already in the normal range by supporting the body’s natural ability of muscles taking up sugar from blood.* 3
2. ACV Can Help Minimize Cravings*
ACV can support healthy weight management by assisting with appetite and normal cravings. It also may help stop new fat from accumulating in healthy individuals by activating an enzyme called AMPK.*
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