Green Queen: In the RAW

Delicious veggie tofu stir fry for lunch! 😊👇

Struggling to eat healthier, but don't want to give up your favorite foods? I am conducting my first "open advice" post! List below your favorite foods and I will share a healthier alternative you will love! 👇👇👇

DID YOU KNOW?

Showing gratitude toward others has been shown to increase one's overall happiness. It also promotes optimistic thinking, which is essential for good mental health. This is because we reflect on deeds we have done for others over longer periods of time, resulting in positive thinking and increased optimism.

What good deed have YOU done today? How did it make you feel? 😊

DID YOU KNOW?

Just as nutrition and physical activity is essential to maintaining a healthful body, meditation is essential to maintaining a healthful mind. Studies show that incorporating as little as 20 minutes of meditation a day results in reduced stress, anxiety, depression, and increases overall happiness.

Meditation is also used to explore one's spirituality, whatever that may mean to the individual (spirituality has a very broad spectrum!). Studies show those who include spirituality into their lives are at lower risk of developing chronic disease and mental health issues.

So YOU deserve a little meditation in YOUR life! 😊

Loaded Chili Potatoes (oil free low-sodium)

My beautiful, hydrating fruit breakfast! Happy healing! ❤

Daily Health Tip:

Vitamin D is essential for aiding the absorption of calcium, as well as other vitamins and minerals. The general rule of thumb for getting enough vitamin D from sunlight is to limit exposure to roughly half the time it would take for you to burn, (i.e. if you burn in 30 minutes, 15 minutes of sunlight would provide you with adequate vitamin D for the day). The larger amount of skin exposed, the better the absorption. If you don't have access to sunlight or live in colder climates, be sure to take vitamin D supplements!

Daily Health Tip:

Adding mashed, ripe bananas is a great way to naturally sweeten your oatmeal without the need for added sugars. Your waistline and pancreas will thank you for it, too!

Daily Health Tip:

Starting off your day with a fresh smoothie will give you an energy boost that lasts all day long! Using 1-2 bananas as a "base" will ensure your smoothie has a creamier texture!

Daily Health Tip:

All oils, even olive oil, are highly processed and are the most caloric dense food on the planet with very low nutritional value. They are high in saturated fats (which are the main cause of high blood pressure and heart disease) and should be avoided as much as possible. Try replacing your oil-based dressings and toppings with healthy, whole food, plant-based monosaturated and polysaturated fats, such as avocados, nuts and seeds!

Daily Health Tip: Having a hard time giving up sugar? Try substituting table sugar with coconut sugar. Coconut sugar is a better alternative to white table sugar because it is lower on the Glycemic Index and it contains trace minerals.

Daily Health Tip: Consuming 1-2 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with your meals will promote weight loss and prevent insulin spikes!

Daily Health Fact: Did you know that Type 2 Diabetes is caused by insulin resistance? Contrary to popular belief, insulin resistance is triggered, over time, from a high fat diet, particularly fat consumed from animal products. Carbohydrates are NOT responsible, however they should be carefully monitored until insulin resistance has been fully reversed. The most effective diet in reversing Type 2 Diabetes is a whole foods, plant based diet low in fat.

Hello, and welcome to my channel - Green Queen: In the RAW! I am a certified Holistic Nutritionist who counsels those interested in adopting a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. My mission in life is to help others achieve their goals with improving their physical and mental health via the holistic healing powers of a plant-based, high-carbohydrate, mostly raw diet!

I want YOU to feel GREAT, because everyone deserves to live a fruitful and fulfilling life, and it all begins with what's on the end of your fork! 🍌🍉🥑