October Simple Pure Whole Favorites: Health | Lifestyle | Happiness {Chlorella, Nontoxic Soap, Garlic Recipes}

 

During October, I have been focused on my mini-Blogtober posts on the blog to empower you with more health and lifestyle knowledge as well as on training for If Girls Ran the World in support of Jill’s Wish to help women with breast cancer. There is still time to help support this important mission, and I would be so grateful for any support you can give to help me help them! 

  

 

I also ramped up the blog content for Blogtober, with a variety of content focused on Simple Pure Whole Wellness! I shared my experience with home-heavy metal testing from EverlyWell and discussed how common heavy metals can impact our health.

You can start by measuring your individual toxic burden from heavy metals with a test like the EverlyWell home Heavy Metals Test. Get started and save 15% off EverlyWell Tests here to check your levels with a simple home urine test.

One of these areas that heavy metals can impact  are hormones, so I shared my strategy for balancing Women’s Hormones with lifestyle and real food nourishment. Your mindset and stress level also have a profound impact on your health, immunity, hormones and metabolism. One place to start is to begin to find yourself in your busy life as you reconnect with your inner wisdom to embrace your passionate purpose!
To stay in balance this fall with food, my Vegan Cauliflower Apple Walnut Soup with Turmeric has been a regular in my fall lunch rotation to support healthy detox and keep my immunity strong heading into the colder weather. You can find more superfood-rich, gluten-free and allergy-friendly recipes in my Fall Action Plan Cookbook! 

Healthy food, stress management and lifestyle habits are all key components of bringing the body back into balance and finding greater vitality. Sometimes your body becomes burdened down with the stressors, toxins and illnesses and needs a chance to reset. It is important to listen to the body’s messages that it is becoming out of balance, such as hormonal issues so that you can begin to correct and rebalance the system before further disease develops.

Since inflammation plays such an important role in so many chronic issues including hormonal balance and metabolism, I offer an affordable, to-the-point program to help you find balance, heal chronic illness, get to a healthy weight and revitalize! The Simple | Pure | Whole Laser Reset Cleanse will jumpstart the transformation of your lifestyle, diet and body to leave you feeling better than you have in years!

I would love to have you join us to start off the New Year right. You can save $100 with the special early bird COUPON CODE {START2017} when you commit to yourself now and join the online Reset Cleanse starting January 2nd!

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In the meantime, check out my favorite healthy recipes/foods/products/links/exercises/inspiration from the past month. My Favorites feature is a regular part of the Simple | Pure | Whole^TMBlog allowing me to share some great healthy solutions with you each month! 

I only share resources that I have personal experience with and can therefore recommend without reservation. Remember that each person is unique so check with your health care provider before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle. This is not intended as medical advice. This post may contain affiliate links. Prices are the same for you and affiliate commission helps to support the maintenance of my blog so I can continue to bring you free, value-filled resources. Thank you for your support!

Here are some of my Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Healthy Favorites for October!

Favorite Ingredient: Chlorella

Chlorella is one of my favorite superfoods. It is rich in chlorophyll as well as provides plant-based protein. It is a powerful chelation helper to boost detoxification of heavy metals. 

Chlorella is a blue-green algae which provide nutrients including beta-carotene, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, magnesium and B-complex vitamins. As such, it supports healthy hormone function, promotes healthy blood pressure and heart function and aids in detoxification of the body.

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• Many find the taste of chlorella to be a bit strong, but it mixes well into smoothies to pack a superfood punch!  I like to add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of chlorella to smoothies or fresh juices. 
• Chlorella can also add a fresh superfood boost to salads or cold soups. Sprinkle a little on top and enjoy! Do not add chlorella to hot drinks or soups, as the heat can destroy some of its nutritional value.
• Avoid taking chlorella at the same time as vitamin C since it can loosen the binding of heavy metals that chlorella is holding and allow these toxins to go back into the tissues rather than being eliminated.

Favorite Inspirational Article: F.D.A. Bans Sale of Many Antibacterial Soaps, Saying Risks Outweigh Benefits

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of soaps containing certain antibacterial chemicals.  

Chemicals like triclosan and triclocarban were originally used by surgeons to wash their hands before operations but have recently become common additives in a variety of products including toothpaste, mouthwash, laundry detergent, fabric and soap. Such compounds are endocrine disruptors and also contribute to drug-resistant pathogens.

The industry will have a year to remove these chemicals from liquid hand and bar soaps. Other products, like toothpaste, may still contain the chemicals.

Studies have shown that soap and water kill bacteria and other microbes just as well as antibacterial soaps, making the risk of these chemicals greater than their benefits. 

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Garlic supports healthy detoxification and is a favorite of participants in my Reset Cleanse. The sulfur in garlic and onions make them useful for detoxing heavy metals. Garlic also contains a sulfur compound called allicin, which is especially valuable for heart health.

Garlic can also help improve iron metabolism since diallyl sulfides in garlic increase production of ferroportin, a protein which allows stored iron to leave the cells and become available where needed. Selenium is another important nutrient found in garlic. This helps with proper thyroid and metabolic function. Overall, balancing elements and minerals is necessary before you can balance heavy metal toxicity as well.

The antibacterial and antiviral properties of garlic have been appreciated for centuries. One particular disulfide in garlic called ajone has been used to successfully prevent Candida albicans infections. Studies also show that crushed garlic can help prevent infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa in burn patients. 

Simple Pure Whole Solutions

• Chop or crush your garlic and let it sit before cooking and eating. This helps to activate allinase enzymes to convert some of the allin to allicin in the garlic.
• Puree fresh garlic with garbanzo beans, tahini, olive oil and a dash of lemon juice for a quick and easy hummus.
• This Gluten-Free Focaccia with Garlic and Tomato from GlutenFreeGoddess is a delicious flatbread that features fragrant garlic.
• Garlic is also featured in this Roasted Garlic Tomato Lentil Salad from Wendy Polisi which makes the perfect vegan side dish or lunch salad.

This Month’s Favorite Quotes:

    

October’s Features from The Simple | Pure | Whole^TM Blog:

 

      

                                            

What is your favorite way to use garlic?

Have you ever made your own hand soap? 

Please let me know in the comments below or on Facebook or Instagram if you have tried any of these or if you find something new you love so I can check it out!

If you enjoyed these healthy tips, I welcome you to join my free Insider’s Community for special offers, members-only opportunities, wellness news, recipes and more! 

 

Your Simple Pure Whole Wellness Plan!

• Since inflammation plays such an important role in so many chronic issues and Spring is the perfect time to cleanse and start anew, I am offering a new, affordable, to-the-point program to help you find balance, heal chronic illness, get to a healthy weight and revitalize! The Simple | Pure | Whole Laser Reset Cleanse will jumpstart the transformation of your lifestyle, diet and body to leave you feeling better than you have in years! Enroll now 
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• Glorious Greens for Great Health Virtual Workshop and Cookbook: This virtual workshop will introduce you to the facts and science about leafy green vegetables and provide simple and nutritious recipe ideas to help you easily incorporate these nutritional powerhouses into your diet. You will discover vibrant health through knowledge and flavorful real food recipes!

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