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Its been awhile since I shared any skin updates so today I wanted to share with you my dramatic results 1+ year into my treatment plan. This month marks 1 yr & 3 months of consistently using @hi_apostrophe and I cannot believe the results. I've grown so comfortable in my skin & spend more days wearing just sunscreen than wearing face makeup. During my last visit my derm decided to up my retinol dosage to help get rid of the stubborn acne scars & as you can see there are virtually no more scars. There is no filter on these pictures & the glow is 100% natural. Of course both diet & exercise play a huge role in the overall health of my skin, but I truly have never had more of a glow than when I started my treatment plan. If you have any skin issues & are hesitant to try @hi_apostrophe let me reassure you that it is the single best thing I ever did for my skin. I'll link my blog post about my entire journey in my bio so you can see the before and after pictures!

This may be the most aesthetically pleasing bowl of yogurt I have ever had. For the last week, this bowl of yogurt has been my go to for breakfast or as an after dinner "dessert". It is so satisfying and most importantly delicious. Our favorite yogurt has been the @chobani oat milk yogurt and we have been stocking up on it everytime I go to Target. Adrian hates the taste of dairy yogurt but he is obsessed with this oat milk version. Loaded with probiotics & 7g of protein per serving this yogurt helps me to feel my very best. I topped it with fresh 🍓, our favorite @bearnakedgranola 🍫 hazelnut granola, hemp hearts (for some added omega-3's, protein, fiber, & manganese), & a drizzle of pb. Trust me when I say this bowl is just as good if not better than it looks. The best part is, it can be whipped together in 5 minutes or less & you can add whatever your heart desires.

I posted this recipe last night on my stories and I realized it doesn't have a permanent spot on my grid. These spicy peanut noodles are one of Adrian's absolute favorite meals. This is my go to meal anytime I don't feel like cooking or if I'm super busy. You can have it on the table in 30 minutes or less & most importantly it is absolutely delisssssh. Here's exactly what I did:

Happy #nationalrdday to all the amazing RD'S that make a difference every day in people's lives! One of the reasons I chose the field of nutrition and dietetics was because I lost my grandma when I was 4 years old to a brain aneurysm. I always wondered if the heart disease and history of strokes that ran in my family were preventable or if it was something I would one day have to go through. Enter the field of nutrition and I learned how we can change disease outcomes through lifestyle choices. In the near future, I myself will celebrate this day, but for now I applaud the incredible individuals paving the way for people like me just like my mentor @erikathiederd To all the future rd's just like myself, I know how hard you work and I'm right there with you studying the endless mechanisms & MNT that will help us make a difference in the future.

Continuing on with day 2 of #nationalnutritionmonth I wanted to share with you my version of a burrito bowl that is my go to when I'm busy. The base of my burrito bowls are two staple dishes in Mexican culture-beans & rice. Beans and rice are a combo that provide a complete source of protein as each source has its own set of essential amino acids it contributes. When put together, you get a complete protein plus all the added benefits of fiber! I've shared my instant pot oil-free beans before & you can find it on my reels. To add to this bowl I sautéed onions & bell peppers together with a little bit of Knorr chicken seasoning. Some guac for a source of healthy fats & a sprinkle of queso fresco to top it off! I also added some homemade tortilla chips on the side for a bit of a crunch. To add extra protein, you can also substitute the Mexican rice with my Mexican quinoa recipe that I have up on the blog.

Today marks the beginning of #nationalnutritionmonth & to kick it off I wanted to share with you this super easy & delicious veggie cashew stirfry! For the remainder of this month, I want to share with you as many meals as I possibly can that I make on a regular basis. The reason I started this page in the first place was to share healthy & delicious recipes with you that will inspire you to incorporate more plants into your diet. With that goal in mind, let's kick it off with the details of this recipe.

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