⁣One of the most important things you can teach your children is to educate them on WHY it’s important to eat healthy.⠀
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To have a strong and healthy immune system⠀
To be able to fight off pathogens and infections⠀
And to live a long, happy, fulfilled life⠀
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We all know it’s impossible to completely eliminate sugary snacks and juices, but here are some suggestions I have to help:⠀
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✔Replace juice with water - or add a splash of natural lemonade to water.⠀
✔Add favorite fruits to water like cut up strawberries or blueberries.⠀
✔Introduce your kids to fun, exotic fruits like star fruit and kiwi.⠀
✔Be creative with fruits - make fruit skewers or parfaits with coconut yogurt.⠀
✔Bake apples and cinnamon.⠀
✔Make treats with organic pumpkin.⠀
✔Try different nut butters with all natural fruit spreads.⠀
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Other tips include:⠀
👉Making sure they get enough sleep (8-9 hours is optimal)⠀
👉Get enough sunlight and Vitamin D⠀
👉Take supplements like Elderberry, Zinc, Vitamin A & C⠀
👉Incorporate immune boosting foods like garlic and onions ⠀
👉Get moving instead of staying glued to electronics and the TV.⠀
👉Minimize sugar intake.⠀
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I know it’s not always the easiest to get your kids to eat healthy.... which is exactly why I created my Immune Bundle to help ( link in bio ) ⠀
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Questions? Ask below :)⠀
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⁣It still blows my mind when I see hospitals serving sick patients processed pudding, macaroni and cheese, pasta …. and ice pops?!⠀
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How in the world can someone heal properly when they’re given only processed foods and sugar?⠀
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This is essentially doing nothing but working AGAINST your body’s ability to heal and recover.⠀
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Our bodies are incredible self-healing machines if we give them the environment to do so. ⠀
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We need to do better. ⠀
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It first starts with education and the understanding that food is medicine. ⠀
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Dr Ann 💛⠀
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⁣The perfect recipe for a hot and tropical summer day 🎯⠀
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Mahi Mahi has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is firm in texture like swordfish. What makes it so great is that it is packed with protein, amino acids and enzymes. In fact, each six ounce filet of Mahi Mahi provides over 30 grams of lean protein and contains vitamins B-3, B-5, B-6 and B-12, Omega-3, iron, selenium, potassium, phosphorous and niacin. This dish is also paleo friendly, low in fat, and is wonderfully satisfying.⠀
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In addition, we added fresh organic leeks, tomatoes and garlic for a delicious flavor that the Mahi Mahi soaks up beautifully.⠀
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Enjoy on a bed of fresh organic spinach, if desired.⠀
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Looking for a delicious and healthy dinner option?⠀
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Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe and how to 👇🏼⠀
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Ingredients:⠀
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2 Mahi Mahi filets (frozen or fresh) ⠀
1 tsp sea salt or pink salt ⠀
1 tsp black pepper ⠀
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ⠀
2 leeks, sliced (white part only) ⠀
2 garlic cloves, minced ⠀
1 jar chopped tomatoes or 1 cup fresh organic plum tomatoes (chopped)⠀
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped ⠀
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Instructions:⠀
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▶Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F. ⠀
▶Step 2: Place thawed fish in a baking dish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. ⠀
▶Step 3: Place in the oven for 12 minutes or until cooked through. ⠀
▶Step 4: In a large skillet, heat the rest of the oil then add leeks and garlic. ⠀
▶Step 5: Saute until softened then stir in tomatoes. ⠀
▶Step 6: Heat until bubbling and add fish on top of the skillet and broil on low in the oven until the top is starting to turn golden brown.⠀
▶Step 7: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. ⠀
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Looking for more Paleo friendly recipes? If so, check out the link in my bio!⠀
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⁣We all know protein is essential but so many patients don’t realize just HOW essential it is. Some of the benefits include:⠀
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🎯Reduced appetite and hunger cravings⠀
🎯Increased muscle mass and strength⠀
🎯Boosts metabolism ⠀
🎯Increases fat burning⠀
🎯Helps maintain weight loss⠀
🎯Healthy bones⠀
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And so much more. But many people struggle to get enough protein daily. So, today I wanted to share a few quick and easy protein options to ensure you’re getting enough and hitting your macros 👇⠀
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Personally, my Perfect Paleo Protein shakes are key to helping me optimize my protein intake. With 17 grams of protein, no artificial ingredients or inflammatory foods, and knowing that it is COMPLETELY Paleo helps me satisfy my taste buds, and build muscle.⠀
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And the best part is…..this protein powder contains critical nutrients found in beef, including a significant amount of collagen-specific amino acids, along with various minerals and vitamins such as the fat-soluble vitamins A and D, as well as natural forms of the B vitamins.⠀
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Looking to learn more about its benefits? If so, be sure to check out the link in my bio for more details.⠀
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Dr. Ann 💛⠀
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⁣If you know me, you know I LOVE the Paleo Diet for its’ many benefits. If followed correctly, it can help increase energy, lower chronic inflammation, lead to weight loss, and improve general health.⠀
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The main components of this diet are high-quality protein like grass-fed meat, pasture-raised poultry, fish, nuts, and seeds. The diet focuses on eating what our early ancestors ate. This means no processed foods like cereals, granola, artificial sweeteners, etc.⠀
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Following a Paleo lifestyle encourages us to remove foods that are known for wreaking havoc on our immune system and overall health.⠀
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I know first hand how difficult diets and lifestyle changes can be so I put together a guide on how to kickstart your Paleo journey (outlined above).⠀
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In addition, I have a list of foods to eat and what foods you should eliminate (link is in my bio!) ⠀
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Have you tried the Paleo Diet? If not, what diet do you follow? Would love to hear below.⠀
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⁣Since we’ve been on the topic of immune health, I wanted to share another very important element when it comes to boosting your immune system and living a healthy lifestyle…..⠀
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DETOXIFICATION! 🎯⠀
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Sweating is one of the best ways to rid your body of toxins which is one of the many reasons why exercise is so important.⠀
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Via sweating, toxins leave your body through the skin. Sweating can be active, such as higher intensity exercise, that really gets the blood flowing. ⠀
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Some examples include:⠀
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✔HIIT or burst training⠀
✔Running/sprinting⠀
✔Climbing stairs⠀
✔Lifting weights⠀
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And any exercise that can work up a sweat!⠀
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Sweating can also be more passive and relaxing, such as sitting in a sauna or a hot bath. ⠀
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It doesn’t matter how you work up a sweat as long as you do. Ridding your body of toxins is one of the best things you can do to detoxify and build a strong immune system.⠀
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Did you work up a sweat yet today? If so, what form of exercise did you do?⠀
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