Wellness Beets Episode #38: Sugar and the Holidays, Energy Robbers, and The Art of Pampering

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UPDATES
Brittany talks all about her Local Eats Project and how she’s going to be posting 1 recipe per month made out of local foods; she asks everyone who wants to join her to do so! Use the hashtag #localeatsproject on social media to follow along.  Brittany is also doing the 21 Day Sugar Detox/Whole 30 starting on November 30th. She’ll be doing an periscope and Instagram post each day on the topic.

Alex talks about finishing up the Toxic Home Makeover and the new Skin Care Guide her and Megan of GingerNewtrition have coming up. She also talks about her upcoming Periscope series (her handle is @digprimal over there) and how people can benefit from all that information.

 

SUGAR, ALCOHOL AND THE HOLIDAYS 
We talk about how we deal with extra temptations and indulgences in the holidays. We talk about abstaining, minimizing, and picking healthier options and how you can change between these choices throughout the season! We also discuss the benefits of focusing on making connections and being close with family and friends throughout the season…and why that can be better for your health than choosing stricter lifestyle choices.

Choffee Recipe

 

ENERGY ROBBERS DURING THE HOLIDAYS 
We talk about common energy robbers present at all times but often get worse with the holidays with visiting family, setting traditions, and your own obligations.  We talk about identifying, eliminating, and modifying energy robbers. We also talking about taking time to do these activities and then checking in with yourself over the course of the holidays (or in general). Brittany additionally discusses setting boundaries and sticking to them.

 

THE ART OF PAMPERING
We get into how we feel about the importance of taking care of yourself and setting aside time to pamper yourself silly.  We talk about the health benefits of this as well as how recharging it can be so that we can be our best for the loved ones in our lives. We share our favorite pampering activities, such as spa days (like this bentonite clay mask and revitalizing scalp treatments), dinners out, and curling up by a heat source with a book.

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Wellness Beets Episode #34: Bacon Drama, Gluten Free Bread and Other Podcasts

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Updates
Megan of GingerNewtrition and Alex have released the new version of the Toxic Home Makeover, along with an 8 week video mini-course that helps you implement all of these changes in a methodical and stress-free manner. Grab your guide and join us over on our Instagram accounts (digprimal and gingernewtrition) for the 30 day Toxic Home Makeover Challenge that we’re posting on every single day in the month of November.

Brittany is taking part in a really amazing and comprehensive Yoga and Nutrition Retreat. If you’re in the Brooklyn, NY area and would love to join, click here to sign up.

 

Bacon Debate
We discuss the latest news that the World Health Organization has declared bacon and other processed meats as carcinogenic foods. To learn more about this, check out this article. We discuss our preliminary thoughts on the subject and what we choose to take away from this news. For more information about the science behind this, read The Paleo Mom’s article on the matter.

 

Gluten-Free Bread
We talk about the merits of gluten free bread options (which includes bread, pasta, pizza, etc.) and why we don’t include them in our diets on a regular basis (we talk about cross-reactivity and the immune system).  We also discuss when we DO choose to include these things in our diet and why we make those choices. Lastly, we talk about our favorite non-bread carb options that are equally nutritious.

Resources:

Whole Food Carbohydrate Sources that Won’t Mess with Your Hormones 
Paleo Sweet Potato Pancakes 
Paleo Rosemary Plantain Flatbread 
Primal Fried Plantains with Homemade Whipped Cream 
9 Paleo Oatmeal Alternatives 

 

Other Podcasts We Love
Briefly, we share our favorite podcasts…and not just the ones about nutrition and natural living!

Balanced Bites

Katy Says with Katy Bowman

Revolution Health Radio

The Paleo Women Podcast

Inquiring Minds

The Splendid Table

Tara Brach

Sex with Emily

Mental Illness Happy Hour

Amy Porterfield and Pat Flynn

Tim Ferriss

 

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Wellness Beets Episode #33: Cold and Flu Remedies, Hand Sanitizer, and Egg Alternatives

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Updates
Brittany is leading a nutrition talk at Yoga Day-Cation in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, November 7th. It will be a day devoted to renewal, focusing on nourishing yourself, owning your beauty, and building your confidence on and off the yoga mat. Find all the details and you can Sign-up here.

Join Alex’s Nutrient Boot Camp on November 1st to kick off a healthy holiday season. You can take part in the Facebook group here.

 

Cold and Flu Remedies
With winter approaching, cold and flu season is right around the corner (especially if you have kids!), so we discuss all the remedies and the 4 Supplements to Strengthen Immunity during Cold & Flu Season we use for ourselves when we’re coming down with illness. We talk about everything for neti pots to nasal steam baths to oil of oregano to rock-star herbs that help you decongest and decrease the length of your symptoms.  

 

Resources:

Natural Remedies for Fighting the Flu

Ginger and Lime Cold Fighting Tea

Brittany’s Bone Broth Recipe

Alex’s Bone Broth Recipe

Cold and Sinus Infection Clearing Oregano Oil Steam Bath

 

DIY Hand Sanitizer
Alex shares her favorite homemade hand sanitizer recipe. To get the full scoop, you can find the recipe by clicking here.  While she has to use the official hand sanitizer at work because of the regulations, she uses this version while traveling, at the store, and other germy places to cut down on her toxin/chemical exposure on a regular basis.  We also discuss how hand sanitizer fits into the general model of germ exposure and its link to the immune system.  

Egg Alternatives
Brittany discusses several different egg alternatives that can revolutionize your paleo baking world if you can’t enjoy eggs right now.  She talks all about the flax seed, chai seed and gelatin…and how to use them to substitute out the occasional egg in your baked goods.

 

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