Introduce healthy eating habits and new foods into your routine, I'm inviting you to my free masterclass. 🥗 🥗 Today I'm sharing with you a few recipes I love that also happen to be great for the immune system. And I'll give you a few reasons why it's so important to keep our immune system active- especially during a pandemic,in this case, the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus 🤦♀️
💃 We need our bodies to be up and running at full capacity, ready to work for us during this time. And we don't want to get up every morning feeling sluggish and foggy-headed. We want to wake up feeling refreshed and motivated to make the most of the day- even when stuck at home.
✅ We want to have a clear, sharp mind, feel vibrant and awake.
✅ Now more than ever, our bodies need all the help we can give. We want our immune system to be strong, to have the energy do its job, to be ready for battle.
✅ We want to be able to recover as quickly as possible. Our bodies need to have the right nutrients available so they can repair and heal.
I've always been a big advocate for healthy eating, especially as a dancer, an athlete, I need my body to be strong and reactive to avoid injury.
So, without further ado, here are some of my favorite recipes. Bear in mind, this is an example of any random day for me. These aren't "every single day" meals. This is just what I ate on this day during a pandemic.
I've never been a big breakfast person, but I do love to have my morning coffee and some warm lemon water before I workout. I love smoothies! So I usually have one after my morning workout. This one is great in the morning, and if you're working out, add a spoonful of vegan proteins to help muscles repair. Muscle fibers need protein to rebuild and strengthen.
🍹 Smoothie:
Bananas- good for post-workout recovery, lots of electrolytes to replenish tired muscles
Avacado- nutrient-dense brain food!
Oat Milk- I love it, and I don't eat dairy, so I love this alternative.
Blueberries & Acai Berry- packed with antioxidants, Vit A, K, Potassium, and Iron
I usually prefer a light lunch, I like to stay cognitively alert and energized, not too full and tired. UNLESS I'm working out like crazy. Then, I usually have a big lunch. But, stuck at home, I had a hearty salad- and I don't mean rabbit food!
🥗 Lunch:
Spinach- Vit A, K, C, Iron, Fiber- like Popeye!
Red carrots- anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, good to help achy joints
Tofu- remember, everything in moderation, protein included, balance is key
Chia Seeds & Pumpkin Seeds- love them both, Omega fatty-acids, good for the heart, and omegas are brain food!
Fresh-squeezed lemon- good for gut and immune system
Balsamic vinegar- I love it! Husband? Not so much. But I love the flavor, and it's good for digestion.
A spoonful of Olive Oil & a pinch of salt for flavor.
We don't want to go to bed too full and uncomfortable, we want to digest our dinner easily so we can get a restful sleep.
🥘 Dinner: A heart-warming Potato Mash, with a twist!
Sweet Potatoes- fiber, carbs, good for gut health
Oat Milk & a pinch of salt- to give a creamy texture and add flavor
Steamed Veggies- steaming locks in nutrients, save the water you cooked with and add it to the potato blend (yummy!)
Thinly sliced onions- slightly browned in a spoonful of olive oil
Mushrooms- fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, Vit C, add to pan with onions
Spinach- add to the pan with onions and mushrooms
Vegetable stock cube- adds flavor, add to pan with veggies
There are so many delicious recipes to choose from, countless combinations of foods that boost the immune system- this is just one of them.
Introduce healthy eating habits and new foods into your routine, I'm inviting you to my free masterclass. 🥗 🥗
Take Care of Yourself. Keep Smiling. And do something for yourself that you haven't done in a long time. Take this time to love and care for yourself like never before. ❤
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Water and lemon: anda ambrosini
Smoothie: brigitte tohm
Spinach: chiara conti
Banana: giorgio trovato
Espresso: kevin butz
Pug: matthew henry
Avocado: thought catalog
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