Natural Energy & Beauty

Stephanie Spring Beauty, Drinks, Food, Lifestyle

I’ve thought about this post for a while and debated how to go about sharing it. I’m not an expert and not claiming to be. But…there are definitely a few things that have helped me pre and post baby that naturally provided me energy and helped my mood stay in check. Several things have also helped with my gut health, immunity, and better my hair, skin, and nails. Since all of this was pre-baby and post-baby, it’s basically for anyone. 🙂 With a combination of a little research and using these products over time, I wholeheartedly would recommend everything I’m about to share and why I use it.

Foods/Drinks:

Chia Seeds: These can be added to almost all my smoothies. (I use about a tablespoon). They are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, rich in antioxidants, and they provide fiber, iron, and calcium. 

Hemp Hearts: (I like this brand too!): This article explains all the benefits of hemp hearts better than I can. It also talks about hemp hearts verses chia seeds. I love, love, love topping this smoothie with them!

Coconut Oil: Gosh, where to start with this?! There are so many uses that I’m basically going to just scratch the surface. It promotes healthy skin and hair, while boosting digestion and heart health, and I love using it to cook and bake since because of the healthy fats it contains. (Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bites/ Healthy Pumpkin Bread/ Healthy Banana Bread). It’s also an ah-mazing make-up remover!

Flaxseed Meal: I use this in smoothies or on top of smoothie bowls all the time. When you buy flaxseed, you want to make sure you are getting the flaxseed meals verses whole flaxseed. The meal provides the nutritional benefits. It has omega-3 essential fatty acids, “good” fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects and helps increase milk supply for breastfeeding. It’s a win all around!

Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen: I add a scoop (or you can buy the packets) to coconut milk with ice and a splash of pure maple syrup or honey to create an iced matcha.

Vital Proteins Vanilla Collagen: I add this to smoothies (Blueberry Ginger Smoothie/ Orange Fluffy) to support my skin, hair, tendons, cartilage, bones, and joints.

Vital Proteins Beef Gelatin: I used this during pregnancy to make gummy vitamins because it was great for baby and me It also promotes youthful skin, healthier hair, stronger nails, and helps keeps bones healthy. It contributes to a balanced diet and helps maintain weight while providing a natural glycine that promotes healthy immune, digestive, and central nervous systems.

Reishi: You can read about the amazing benefits, here!

This might go without saying, but drinking water is HUGE! I drink almost a gallon a day to stay hydrated and contribute to helping myself feel healthier.

Supplements:

Vitamin B Complex: Vitamin B boosts energy, while supplying your body with a slew of vitamins that need to be replenished on a daily basis. (If you want to order, just let me know).

Vitamin D: I actually started taking this a few years ago during the winter months. My body was craving vitamin D since I wasn’t getting it from sunshine. I continue taking it during the winter months and still currently do to level out hormones post pregnancy.

Probiotic Supplement: Gut health affects so much of your overall health. Taking probiotics can improve your digestion, boosts immunity, lowers blood pressure, and so on. You can read all about it, here.

Omega-3 Fish Oil: This helps support brain, hair, skin and heart health.

Baby Probiotics: I give these to Capri. They help support gut health and immunity while providing vitamin D that doctors recommend for infants.

Mood booster:

Bergamot Essential Oil: This oil has ingredients that are uplifting when diffused or worn. I love it!

Leave a comment with any questions and I’ll answer them this week!

*A huge thank you to Vital Proteins for sponsoring this post!*