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Nuts and seeds are nutritional powerhouses packed with essential amino acids (protein), vitamins, minerals, and fats to support our brain and hormone health. But did you know that rotating your nuts and seeds will help prevent the development of allergies and sensitivities? PLUS: you get a lot more bang for your buck (by making them last)! In this blog, we break down the health benefits of specific seeds + nuts and provide tips for buying / preparing them.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF SEEDS:

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Are you looking for healthier alternatives to satisfy your chocolate cravings? Then you must know about this incredible superfood! Raw cacao (different from cocoa which is highly processed), is one of the best food sources of antioxidants, even beating out green tea! It contains compounds known to trigger endorphin release and has been shown to boost serotonin levels in the brain!

When we crave chocolate before & during our period (luteal & menstrual phases), it can be a signal that we need t…

What to know when buying Flax 👇 Flax seeds are small but MIGHTY and can be easily incorporated into your daily rituals! They contain compounds called lignans which are a class of phytoestrogens that support the production AND elimination of excess estrogen in the body which encourages healthy production of progesterone and other sex hormones! They can be an amazing support for regulating cycles, improving fertility, and boosting energy! They're also rich in essential omega 3’s (healthy fat), z…

What to look for when buying Maca 👇 ⁠

This Peruvian root has been around for 2,000 years + used as an important food since the days of the Inca warriors! But did you know there are actually different colors of maca including red, black, and yellow each with slightly different benefits? Raw maca powder gives you the most bang for your buck (over gelatinized or cooked) because the enzymes and nutrients remain at their peak levels - but it's important to choose a form that is high quality by a t…

Zinc is an essential mineral that many women (especially those with PCOS) are deficient in, which is why supplementing can be extremely beneficial as part of your hormone rebalancing tool kit. It's also important to note that hormonal birth control can create zinc deficiency, and because an overwhelming number of women are put on the pill to "treat" their PCOS, this can play a strong role in the deficiency that follows. This is one of the reasons, we recommend safely transitioning off of the p…

If you deal with debilitating PMS, irregular cycles, or sore boobs that make hugging painful, then bookmark this blog on Vitex aka Chaste Tree/Chaste berry! This powerful herb has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years & today in functional medicine to help women balance their hormones, improve PMS & regulate cycles (especially if they are erratic or missing altogether)! ⁠

Were you raised believing that PMS symptoms like agonizing cramps, severe bloating, intense breast sore…

Have you tried coconut kefir? It's an incredible food that contains many probiotic compounds and up to 30 strains of good bacteria to help improve digestive & hormonal health, fight infection and ward off bad bacteria! ⁠

The great thing about coconut kefir (which is simply coconut water, fermented with kefir grains) is that it's dairy and lactose-free and is easy to find in health food stores but can also be prepared from home! ⁠

Ways to enjoy on the daily: ⁠

>> Mix into smoothies or pour o…

Seeds are one of the most nutrient-rich, supportive foods for hormone balance, healthy fertility & happy periods! Pumpkin seeds in particular often come up in the "aphrodisiac foods lists" because of their impressive levels of zinc which is the sex mineral known for boosting testosterone! Many of the women we work with struggle with low libido often linked back to low T levels so incorporating these powerful little seeds into your daily rituals can be a real turn-on ;) Zinc also helps improve…

Chances are you've heard of collagen but do you know why it's SO powerful for hormone support? First off, it's literally the glue that binds us together, making up 30% of the body's protein and 70% of the skin's protein! But as soon as we hit our 20's, our levels start to decline (about 1% each year) which is why it's one of the top causes of aging...think fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin AND also the reason that it's increasingly popular in supplements & skincare products! ⁠

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Did you know that the Queen Bee lays up to 2,000 eggs per day?! She is in optimal health and one of the most fertile creatures on the planet! Unlike regular worker bees who get normal honey, the Queen Bee is exclusively fed royal jelly for the rest of her life which has all the essential nutrition she needs. She also lives between 4 and 7 years while traditional bee’s only live about 6 weeks!⁠

Royal Jelly is super nutrient-dense with a complex blend of proteins, vitamins, calcium, fatty acid…