Feeling a Little Run Down?

Let’s face it this year has already presented A LOT of challenges.  I try hard to be my best but sometimes I begin to feel run down.  It happens to everyone.  I know often a little nutritional boost is needed to keep me well & prevent a burnout.

My go to’s:

Bone Broth

You may have heard me mention that gut health affects your mood.  Keeping this in mind, I like to give my gut microbiome a little help along in the form of bone broth.  Why?  It is rich in collagen, nutrient dense & easily absorbed.  It also reduces any inflammation in the gut, as well as healing it.  Bottom line – if your gut is good, your digestion will be good & you will absorb more nutrients…winning!

Magnesium

Magnesium is used for so many processes in your body & if you are anxious/stressed – it will also be one of the first to deplete.  So if you are fatigued, getting headaches, aches, pains, poor sleep or cramps – magnesium is a possible solution.  If you are lucky enough to have a bath, grab some Epson salts & have a good soak OR if you don’t have a bath, try foot soak.  Your body will absorb some of the magnesium.  Also try to add in some magnesium rich foods into your daily diet.  THINK: dark green leafy vege, avocados, fish, yoghurt, or nuts & seeds…there are loads of options.

Liver

I know it is a love/hate thing for many people.  Honestly, it is one of nature’s superfoods & high in many essential nutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B (actually THE best for B12s), loads of iron, phosphorous & magnesium to name just a few.

I’ve added a recipe at the end for meatballs.  Why?  It is an easy way to get some liver into your diet, without it tasting like – well – liver.

Reduce the Sugar

In a nutshell, sugar causes inflammation + decreases immunity & increases brain fog.  I try to avoid it where possible & sub in other things to curb any sugar cravings.

Eliminate Toxins

Where possible I try to eliminate any toxins.  What do I mean?  Keep it as natural as possible in your diet, but also remember cleaning products & skin care products.  My go to rule – if I can’t read the ingredient list, it is not for me.

Here is the recipe I promised.

Meatballs with liver

Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef mince
• 4 tbspn liver pate
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• ½ tsp. all spice
• 2 tsp. turmeric powder
• Olive oil to cook

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, using hands to combine well.
• Roll mince into meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a frypan, cooking meatballs in batches

Notes:

• Delish with steamed greens or roasted vege
• This tweaks pretty well with whatever spices you or your family love.  I have done a Mediterranean spin….end result – delish!

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