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Good Mood Food
Coffee in one hand, confidence in the other. And when you make it MOCHA OVERNIGHT OATS amped with ingredients to improve gut health, that’s winning breakfast AND the week.
It’s officially week two in the new city and new job. Moving across the country from Chicago to Austin is kinda a big deal. And stress is sorta an everyday occurrence these days with moments of, “OMG my GPS isn’t working and I have no idea how to get home from work!” and, “where did we put ANY of our frying pans?”. Stress isn’t just impacting me though, it’s at an all-time high in the U.S. And I’m going to let you in on a little secret: the right foods, can improve your mood. Yup, there’s increasing evidence that there is a direct link between food and mood – specifically, gut health and mental health. Get the dEATs on gut health and find recipes for some sweet treats to boost that mood.
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Eat Your Veggies, Like It Too
Monday: “mon” = “my” in French + “day” = “my day”. Once I made this discovery, my perspective for the week shifted dramatically. Life is in overdrive for the Shookmans as we ready for the big move to Austin on Saturday. Goodbyes and towers of boxes mean I’m an emotional wreck. It’s times like this when eating healthy can feel like mission: impossible. Even on a regular old day, only 1 in 10 people get enough fruits and veggies. And the powerful punch of fiber from fruits & veggies is what helps keep us full, maintains blood sugar levels and aids in digestion. But getting enough fruits and veggies doesn’t have to be so hard. Read on to learn more about the benefits of fiber and my life hacks for getting more of it. Bonus: a fiber superfood!
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Austin Favorites
Things are about to get weird for the Shookman’s…because we’re moving to Austin! After 6 years in Chicago and a lifetime of midwestern winters, it’s time to fly south – for good! I’m excited to trade in my snow boots for the kind cowboys wear and Moose doesn’t know it yet, but he’s living for the days he can lay belly up in the sun, beached whale style. More to come on what’s bringing us to Austin (a girl can’t divulge all her secrets at once), but in the meantime, I’m sharing my growing list of Austin favorites — food, fitness and fashion spots. Read on for the full list and help a newbie Texan out – share some of your favorites in Austin!
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So Matcha Love
Spotted: pot of gold. Leprechaun: not included.
Making my own luck this morning with this COCONUT MATCHA CHIA PUDDING topped with coconut cream and a sprinkle of nature’s gold – aka bee pollen. I’m escaping the Irish invasion in Chicago today for St. Patrick’s Day, but couldn’t help but cheers the day with something green. Also celebrating a lot of luck (ie hard work) that’s recently paid off with some exciting news on the job and life front to come soon! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this Keto, Paleo and Whole30-friendly treat!
Food, Fitness, Fashion and my Furbaby
