Popular, highly recommended cleanser is actually harmful to you.

I can't stand it. But I have to share this stuff when I read it. After I check it out a few other places to make sure it is legit.  Read what Well and Good reported about Cetaphil 

The uber popular recommended wash , Cetaphil is nothing but a NASTY chemical wash that you don't want on and in your body.  

I am so thankful I found a wash 6 years ago that is free of the nasties the US FDA allows on our shelves.  Regardless if you decide to purchase Arbonne from me, do your health a favor and purchase a clean product.  

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Are you throwing away the most nutritious part?

Have you ever eaten an Avocado?    How about the seed?  OMG. Last night a church  in a wellness class the uber educated instructor said the seed has amazing benefits and we should eat them.  Well, maybe drink them in a smoothie (if you have a Incredible Hulk type blender). I love my Vitamix.

So, I decided to look it up, and he is right.  That seed is where most of the nutrition is stored.  Holy guacamole. It's time to stop throwing away the most nutritious part.  The article I read suggested cutting it into 4 pieces and that 1/2 a seed is a serving.  You and dry them out for a few days in a sunny window.  Or, just blend it up.  If you want to read up on it, here is the article I read.

The major benefits are fiber and polyphenols that are are antioxidants  which are plant chemicals that, according to the University of Michigan Integrative Medicine, "may help prevent cancer, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, stroke, obesity, arthritis, and other diseases by:

• Inhibiting growth of cancer cells
• Reducing high blood pressure
• Protecting against stroke
• Improving blood flow to the heart
• Reducing total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol
• Inhibiting the formation of blood clots in artery walls
• Stabilizing blood sugar levels
• Lowering the risk for osteoporosis
• Acting as an anti-inflammatory agent
• Enhancing immune function and helping fight infections
• Protecting against viral infections and liver disease
• Inhibiting the growth of bacteria that can cause gum disease, cavities, and bad breath
• Exhibiting an antibacterial effect on harmful bacteria inside the body
• Improving brain function and preventing brain cell death"

 Other sources of these antioxidants are in green tea including Arbonne Fizz drink, cloves, cocoa, flax seed which included in Arbonne protein powder , Mexican oregano, dried, and many more.

Don't Sweat Wellness in the Workplace

Healthy changes are hard to keep in the workplace. The breakroom tends to be center stage for Girl Scout cookies sales and your co-workers kids leftover birthday cake.  The culture keeps feeding you afterwork with happy hours and appetizers.

Clean Eating Katie is here to the rescue.  I am looking to bless your workplace with some fun wellness education. We can play quarters if you want with shots of protein shakes and fizz energy drinks.  Openings available weekdays 9am - 2pm. Email me to see if we are a fit for each other. I don't work with just anyone now. 

Go ahead, ask me to lunch.... in the office for a lunch and learn to encourage health and wellness with your co-workers and employees. You can blame ME for throwing away that leftover cake. I'll be your scapegoat. Dam Goats!

It's my time.  

My harvest. 

Not in all areas of my life, but in one.  I say this to encourage you -  in your time of struggle, fog, stress, keep doing what is right in your heart.  

We all want a MORE BETTER DIFFERENT life, right?  

Mine was a 2 year......well 16 year journey that I would coward away from until 2 years ago.  TEARS, stress, doubt, fear, broken relationship.  

But HE put it in my heart and I FINALLY became obedient.

I am now in the season of harvest and it feels AMAZING!  

Survey the Damage

This first Monday morning of the new year I had to survey the damage. Scale and measuring tape tools ready to go.  WAIT - I should go to the bathroom first. That's better.  Here we goooooooo

It wasn't as bad as my mind had allowed me to think.  Only a few pounds more than the last time I looked. One inch here and a half inch there.  

The past few days I have been meditating on health, changes, vision, future. I realized that it is the mental damage that needed the survey and needs the recovery. You see, I have allowed myself to slip back into old habits. "It's okay to have a glass of wine".  Slowly they creep in. "It's the holidays, celebrate".  "wow I drank the whole bottle". GUILT. SHAME. GRIP. CRAVE. ESCAPE. NUMB. 

For some it's sugar. Over exercising. Carbs. Alcohol. Porn. Drugs. They are all the same. They ALL fulfill desires of the flesh and push out the greatness of the creator. We turn left and we should turn right. Run away and hide when we should kneel down and pray. Fill the void with things of this world, not with Him.  

Today my fast has begun. I don't want to crave anything more than I crave His light and glory. So I surrender what I want now for what I want most. 

Don't worry, I'am keeping an eye on the landscape of my flesh too. Hey, I am human.

3 Tips to Defend your Immune System

It's that time of year where people are getting sick. 

Put on your armor with these 3 simple tips 

and defend your immune system.

1. Guard with Greens 

 Dark colored leafy greens are packed with antioxidants and a wide variety of phytonutrients to fight agenst infections. A fist full of spinach or kale in your protein shake is a great way to get them into your diet.  Mom always said to eat your veggies. Arbonne Essentials makes this easy, featuring a Greens Balance with its spectrum of proprietary color blends of whole fruit and vegetable powders — delivering antioxidants, phytonutrients and fiber you need to have a more balanced, healthier diet every day. Try 1 - 2 scoops daily divided in your protein shakes or water. Mom would be so happy. 30 servings/30-day supply.

2. Defend with Vitamin D + B 12

Spray Vitamin D + B12 Daily. Vitamin D is tough enough to get in the summer months with sunscreen use, but now that we are heading in doors, it's going to be a real challenge. Vitamin D helps your cells communicate so that you can best fight infection and disease. It is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because exposure to sunlight results in a series of biological processes that ultimately leads to the creation of vitamin D.  Vitamin B12 supports a number of criticalfunctions in the body, including supportof normal energy metabolism, which can contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It supports the normal functioning of the nervous system, cell division, and red blood cell formation. It’s found at significant levels in various types of meats and at lower levels in plants and vegetables. This means that individuals following a vegetarian diet maybe at risk of deficiency. 

  3. Protect with Protein.....and Pumpkin

Protein helps build lean muscle mass, improve fat burning capacity and keeps you satisfied between

means so you are not reaching for treats. You should have protein with each meal. Use the Arbonne vegan protein shake mix as a meal or a recovery shake after your favorite exercise. Adding pumpkin

promotes your health by contributing Vitamins A and C along with fiber and carotenoids to improve immunity. Greens Balance has pumpkin in it as well.

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Organic Zucchini Salad

I find myself CRAVING this dish. Like I make it and mow down the entire bowl.  You can mix it up to suit your taste buds. It's just awesome.

Ingredients:

Use ORGANIC - If you don't know why, look at this. 

In a bowl, mix the following

1 raw Zucchini spiralized with a Veggeti 

10 +/- Cherry Tomatoes quartered

1/4 C chopped red onion

1 Can Chick Peas/Garbanzo Beans

Dress and Mix with:

1ts Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I get organic from Costco)

Lemon juice from about 1/2-1 lemon

salt and pepper to taste

You can add so much to this:

Cilantro and Chili powder

Cucumbers

*You could saute this puppy with some garlic and eat it hot.