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Ready for your new summer staple? This recipe is made with ground lupin bean - the Australian legume that contains more protein and fiber than quinoa, chickpeas and oats!
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This creation contains:
300 Calories
45g Protein
15g CHO
20g Fiber

Enjoy!

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Lupin Bean Shrimp & Broccoli Dish Ready for your new summer staple? This recipe is made with ground lupin bean - the Australian legume that contains more protein and fiber than quinoa, chick...

Bread Without the Bloat: Dive into Delicious with My Low-Carb, High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bread!

Cottage Cheese Bread

Greetings, health enthusiasts!

Today, I am delighted to introduce my protein-packed Wedge Salad. Traditional wedge salads often contain excessive fats and sugars while lacking sufficient protein. My innovative version addresses these concerns, allowing you to savor it as a satisfying, guilt-free meal rather than just a side dish.

Perfect Protein Wedge Salad

🌟 How Getting Fired from lululemon Freed Me! 🌟

Many of you know that my relocation to the U.S. was far from smooth. I had put all my hopes into my job at lululemon, only to find myself out of work a year later. With my visa canceled, my lease expiring, my only form of transportation being Chip Wilson’s VW van, and my cell phone swept into the ocean, I faced a critical crossroads. From this challenging period, I gleaned three invaluable lessons that reshaped my approach to life and career.

🔁 1. Every Rejection is a Redirection
Getting let go from lululemon was a shock, but it opened doors I never knew existed. What seemed like the end was just the universe nudging me towards a path better suited for me. Embrace the unexpected, because sometimes your true journey begins with a detour.

🎁 2. The Best Gifts Come in the Worst Packages
It’s hard to see any good when you’re handed that metaphorical ‘bad package.’ But believe me, inside it was the gift of new beginnings. Losing my job forced me to reassess my values, passions, and the endless possibilities of 'what next?' It was the push I needed to venture into something greater that truly resonated with my spirit.

💪 3. With Your Freedom and Health, You Have Everything
This experience taught me the priceless value of personal freedom and good health. Without the constraints of a misaligned job, I rediscovered my health and happiness. Remember, as long as you have these, you’re richer than you think. Keep moving, keep discovering, and keep living freely.

🌈 I’m here to tell you that sometimes, the universe’s plans are better than ours. Here’s to turning setbacks into setups for better days! 🥂

I would love to hear which lesson resonates with you the most!
Thank you Jen Gottlieb for encouraging me to share my journey!

So great seeing you Spa Josephine! Lily and Cirrus miss their Aunti:). See you soon back home in Laguna. Love you!!!

Thank you for taking such great care of my precious fur babies!! I love the updates!

Home sweet home.

Say goodbye to the days of having to earn your carbs to enjoy pasta or feeling the pinch in your wallet for eating healthy! Stick around till the end as I dish out a creamy pasta delight that puts Olive Garden to the testhttps:
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Here's some exciting information showing how increasing your veggie and fruit consumption can improve your mental wellness and decrease anxiety.

- A 2023 British study associated higher consumption of fruits with feelings of relaxation, confidence and energy.

- A 2022 Australian study of fruit and vegetable consumption in more than 4,000 women, showed that those who consumed at least five servings of vegetables a day had 19 percent lower risk of developing depression over a period of 15 years compared with those eating a maximum of one serving. For fruits, four portions versus one meant 25 percent lower odds of depression.

- A meta-analysis of 18 studies found that for every 100 grams of vegetables consumed, depression risk dropped by 3 percent.
A study of food diaries found that the benefit to mental health of eating more vegetables was equivalent to getting a job after being unemployed.

- A U.K. study found that increasing one’s daily fruit and vegetable consumption by just one portion provides the same estimated increase in mental well-being as eight days of 10 minute walks.

🌟 Embracing the Power of Journaling this Anxiety Awareness Month
As we dive into April, let's shine a light on anxiety and the ways we can support each other through it. 🕯️ This Anxiety Awareness Month, I'm reflecting on the incredible power of journaling in managing anxious thoughts and emotions. 📝✨

Why Journaling?

🔍 Self-awareness: By jotting down our thoughts and feelings, we gain insight into our triggers and patterns, empowering us to navigate them with greater clarity.

💬 Emotional release: Pouring our hearts onto the page provides a safe outlet for our emotions, offering relief and comfort in times of distress.

🔧 Problem-solving: Through journaling, we can brainstorm solutions to our worries, breaking them down into manageable steps and finding our path forward.

🌱 Perspective shift: Reflecting on past entries reminds us of our resilience and the temporary nature of our anxious feelings, guiding us through moments of uncertainty.

🙏 Gratitude practice: Incorporating gratitude journaling cultivates a positive mindset, shifting our focus towards the beauty and blessings that surround us.