6 of the best healthy fats to include in your diet for brain function, heart health, and overall well-being:
1. Avocados 🥑
Packed with monounsaturated fats, which support heart health and help regulate cortisol levels.
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒
High in antioxidants and polyphenols, it reduces inflammation and supports brain function.
3. Fatty Fish (Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines) 🐟
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and support brain and heart health.
4. Nuts (Walnuts, Almonds, Macadamia Nuts) 🌰
Provide a mix of healthy fats, protein, and fiber, helping with satiety and blood sugar balance.
5. Chia Seeds & Flaxseeds 🌿
Loaded with plant-based omega-3s (ALA), fiber, and antioxidants for gut and heart health.
6. Dark Chocolate (85% or Higher Cocoa) 🍫
Contains healthy fats, flavonoids, and magnesium, supporting stress reduction and brain function.
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This little stack holds so much wisdom. 📚 These are some of my favorite health + wellness books—guides that have inspired, challenged, and grounded me. Which book has made an impact on your journey?
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Wellness doesn’t always look like green juice and yoga.
Sometimes, it’s stopping by your local flower shop, choosing what speaks to your spirit, and creating something beautiful just because it brings you joy. 🌸💫
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Top 12 antioxidant-rich foods that help combat oxidative stress, support immunity, and promote overall health:
1. Blueberries
Packed with anthocyanins, vitamin C, and flavonoids, they help reduce inflammation and support brain and heart health.
2. Dark Chocolate (85% or higher cocoa)
Rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, it helps improve heart health and reduce inflammation.
3. Spinach
Loaded with lutein, beta-carotene, and vitamin C, it supports eye health and the immune system.
4. Walnuts
High in polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts protect brain function and fight inflammation.
5. Green Tea
Contains catechins and flavonoids that support metabolism, heart health, and cognitive function.
6. Turmeric
The active compound curcumin provides powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
7. Tomatoes
Rich in lycopene, which helps protect against heart disease and certain cancers.
8. Kale
A powerhouse of vitamins C, A, and K, along with lutein and zeaxanthin, essential for eye health.
9. Pomegranates
High in ellagic acid and flavonoids, supporting heart health and reducing inflammation.
10. Broccoli
Contains sulforaphane, which aids in detoxification and supports immune health.
11. Red Grapes
Packed with resveratrol, which supports heart health and longevity.
12. Avocados
Rich in glutathione, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fats that promote skin and brain health.
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Every day is an opportunity to return to yourself.
Mine begins with a quiet moment of meditation, includes a little movement, nourishing work, a visit to the gym, fresh flowers for the soul—and ends in the calm of the sauna. Wellness isn’t just a checklist—it’s a rhythm. 🌿
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