Healthy with Jodi

Protein Shake with real Collagen, Amino Acids, microgreens!

    My new Favorite shake! What do you do when you get a NutraBullet? Experiment!!! I am continually trying to find ways for my clients to incorporate Beets and Microgreens into their diet and I found a new combination. The flavors compliment each other and it’s pretty pink instead of green, which scares people for some reason.  I don’t understand why people drink blue Gatorade or lime green Scooby snack mixers but take a double look at my green smoothie made from actual food.


    Amaranth is a micro green high in vitamin C, E, K and provides immune support. These vitamins help improve eye health, and skin elasticity. Who doesn’t want that as we age?


    Fennel or sometimes called Anise, contains quercitin. This aids in digestion and helps reduce inflammation and helps prevent cancer. Also excellent source of Vitamin C, which is a major antioxidant. Great source of fiber, folate, and potassium.


    Cinnamon helps slow the glycemic response of sugar by 29% in the body which helps with stabilizing blood sugars. Especially great for diabetics.


    Collagen After the age of 35, our bodies stop making collagen. Which means we need to stimulate growth and replenish daily where we can. If you are unwilling to make #bone broth, then a powdered collagen is needed daily. We need collagen for strong bones (forget the milk!) We need it for joint health, for inflammation reduction and muscle repair due to the high amino acids content.

    Amino acids are the building blocks of immune system! Bet you thought I’d say muscles right? Yes, we need aminos to rebuild torn muscles but we need Aminos because they help the protein synthesis in our bodies. We need it for our Gut Health and brain Health. The more amino acids the more hormone regulation can occur in your body.
    Think of a chain link fence, it takes a lot of “Chains” and you don’t get to pick where the body uses it first. Whatever system is lowest in your body the amino acids convert and build to complete what your body is asking it to do. IF you want to build muscle then start with GUT Health!


    If you Want to learn more contact me and we can set up a nutrition counseling session consultation. 

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    Golden Milk: Fight Inflammation Naturally

      Golden Milk
      Dairy Free, Soy free, Gluten Free, 
      Happily serves 1

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      1 Cup Almond or non dairy nut milk
      1 TBSP Coconut oil
      1 tsp Turmeric
      1/4 tsp ground ginger
      1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
      1/8 tsp white pepper (or black)

      Optional: scoop of Collagen

      Mix all ingredients together, whisk, or nutria bullet or shaker bottle. You can drink warm or cold. Great for inflammation, muscle, and immune support if you add the collagen.

      Urinary tract Info and Suggested Natural healing approach

        Urinary tract Info:
        Commonly also call bladder infections. There is a disturbance in the bacterial flora that protects the urinary track and anabiotic’s lead to reoccurring infections.

        Doubling probiotics such as L. Acidophilus is highly recommended. At least 20 billion CFU’s. 50-100Billion CFU’s would be more beneficial and HIGHLY recommended.

        Acidity levels are too high in the body when the pH is disrupted there is fermentation of vaginal glycogen to lactic acid. Alkalinity is Key, must add more Green into the diet. ORGANIC EATING is SO Very IMPORTANT!!!

        Eliminating of dairy, yeast, and soy products are recommended to rebalance pH. Limiting grains, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, and refined carbohydrates.
        At least 64 oz water a day. Decaffeinated tea counts as water. Eliminate food allergens. Allergy Blood work is your best Road map to gut and immune support and healing.  Blood Tests are available and easy!

        Recommended foods:
        Use healthy cooking oil such as olive oil (don’t heat olive oil) or coconut oil.
        Eat Less red meats and more lean meats such as fish, but no soy.
        High fiber foods include beans root vegetables such as yams or sweet potatoes and psyllium husk.
        Antioxidant rich foods including vegetables like bell peppers and squash.
        **Fruit in the morning including cranberries, blueberries,and cherries. If you’re going to drink juice make sure that it is unsweetened. Please eat your fruit, better for you unless you are juicing. Best for digestion if fruit is first thing in the morning and by itself or for your first snack, eaten alone.**

        Recommended Vitamins:
        Probiotics and digestive enzymes ALWAYS!! Double if taking antibiotics!
        Multi Vitamin
        Vit D: 2000-4000 IU
        Fish oils 1000mg and or Flax seed, 3x a day. Could go up to 6000mg
        Super Greens
        Amino Acids
        Vit C: 1000mg a day
        Grape seed oil 100-300mg
        Magnesium 200-300mg 3x a day
        Zinc: 30mg a day

        Recommended Botanicals:
        Cranberry
        Aloe Vera: up to 32oz per day
        Gotu Kola is great extract tea to help balance pH. 60-120mg
        Uva Ursi ( upland cranberry or bearberry) is a powerful antiseptic herb.
        Dried leaves or tea: 1.5-4.0 (1-2 tsp)
        Goldenseal herb has antimicrobial agents. Dried root or tea: 1-2g

        Other herbs that are recommended: green tea, cats claw, milk thistle, and reishi mushroom.