Food and Nutrition

Nightshades

Nightshades… Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, potatoes are all vegetables in the “nightshade” family. Multiple herbs, spices, and condiments cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, paprika, ketchup, salsa, and marinara sauce also fall into this category of foods as they are derived from nightshade vegetables.

That said, these foods have been nourishing people across the globe for thousands of years… with the Mediterranean diet being the most obvious example.

Mango Summer Rice Bowl

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Food and Supplements That Reduce Bloating

Bloating for the purposes of this article is not referring to water retention, but distension of the abdomen. The 3 months pregnant / I swallowed a basketball feeling. This is often caused by gas, which is what we are addressing below but it’s important to note there are certain medical conditions you should rule out like IBS, Gastroparesis, and most important – gynecological conditions with your uterus or ovaries. So, make sure you never skip your annual pelvic exam.

Sweet Pea Deviled Eggs

INGREDIENTS:

12 large eggs
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons frozen peas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons organic Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
Zest of 1-2 lemons
Salt

DIRECTIONS:

Peach Vanilla Collagen Shake

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup frozen or fresh organic peach slices
½ frozen banana
1 scoop Alaya Naturals Vanilla Collagen powder
¼ cup gluten-free oats
½ teaspoon raw honey
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup Milk Of Choice
½ cup of ice

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The Ideal Time to Take Supplements

You absolutely can take your vitamins and supplements at any point throughout your day. However, there are certain factors that will absolutely contribute to their ideal absorption. First, whether or not you take them with food. Second, what time of day you take them. Third, what supplements you take them with.