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  • Why You Cant Lose Weight: Calories Dont Matter

    First of all, how are you doing on your challenge?
    Great I hope, keep at it, remember that small actions taken every day soon become your life.
    We are a multitude of habits, and the only way to change your life is by making habits that support the change you want to see part of your daily life.
    So, the great news now is that real progress is finally being made regarding women and the metabolic effects of food on them.
    If you did not know, 95%+ of medical studies done regarding metabolic effects of foods and exercise are on college age men. WHY? Because they are monetarily efficient.
    When you pay for a study, you want some results. College age men typically out perform all other sub groups of people.
    However this seems to be a time when doctors, researchers and companies are waking up to the fact that women over 35 do not respond like a college age man to their suggestions. In fact, much of what might work for the men might actually make things worse for older women!!
    I'm not going to say its exactly cohesive research, but progress is happening.
    One especially exciting development, even though it applies to both men and women, is that medical doctors are finally waking up to the metabolic effects of food and drinks.
    Forever we have heard that a "calorie is a calorie" and like I've been saying for years now, a calorie is definitely not a calorie. In fact, sometimes I wonder how you could get something MORE wrong?
    Still we cling to this notion of calories, as if our body is some sort of gas tank. It's not.  I know, this may be painful for some of you to really acknowledge, its even painful for me sometimes still, but calories really don't matter all that much.
    As the renowned nephrologist Dr Jason Fung states "Here’s the bottom line truth. ‘Calories’ is NOT a physiologic concept, just as ‘weight of food’ is not a physiologic concept. Both are unit borrowed from physics. Longing for mathematical precision, obesity experts have severe ‘physics envy’, and try to shoehorn the useless physiologic concept of calories into a human biology that does not accept it."
    If you'd like to experience true next-level food nerd science than you can read his full article: "The Useless Concept of Calories."
    So what does this have to do with tea? Quite a bit actually, because two of the main obesity promoting components of food are inflammation and insulin resistance.
    Both are caused in part by what you eat, and tea can help fight and reverse both of them as well.
    There are many other aspects that need to be addressed when dealing with both of these topics, but remember that small habits over time will yield exponential results. Keep drinking your tea and tomorrow I will be back with more about how you can tame the inflammation and insulin resistance that is causing weight gain and so many other issues.
    Jennifer
    PS: Want to fight inflammation quickly? Our Sea Glass Beach Anti-C tea helps and its on sale , its our most medicinal tea and only for those who can handle it! Now available in 7 day size as well.

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  • 2 Tea Infused Low Sugar Jello Recipes- 1 Vegan & 1 Paleo

    We all need fast, refreshing treats, here's two versions of low sugar jello both infused with jasmine tea! Jasmine tea is especially floral and soothing- I love to cook with it.
    VEGAN:
    Gather
    2 cups water
    3/4 frozen blackberries
    1 Tbsp jasmine tea leaves
    1/4 cup agave nectar or use liquid stevia to taste
    1 pinch sea salt
    3 Tbsp agar flakes
    2 Tbsp lemon juice
    1/2 cup blackberries, cut in half lengthways
    Make it
    Add frozen blackberries, water and tea leaves to a small pan and bring to a simmer. Turn off heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and discard tea and blackberries.
    Add liquid back to pan, add agave nectar or other sweetener along with sea salt and agar flakes; bring back to a simmer.
    Cook for five minutes until agar flakes has dissolved.  Take off heat and stir in lemon juice.
    Pour mixture into desired container and garnish with blackberries.
    Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes or until firm, serve with homemade sugar free whipped cream.
    Paleo (Grass Fed Gelatin)
    Gather
    2 cups water
    3/4 cup frozen blackberries
    1 Tbsp jasmine tea leaves
    1/3 cup agave nectar or liquid stevia to taste
    2 Tbsp lemon juice
    1 pinch sea salt
    4 teaspoons grass-fed gelatin powder
    1/3 cup cold water
    1/3 cup blackberries, cut in half lengthwise
    Make It
    Add water, frozen blackberries and tea leaves to a small pan and bring to a simmer. Turn off heat and allow mixture to steep for 5 minutes.
    Strain and discard the tea leaves and blackberries. Return liquid to pan and add lemon juice and sea salt.
    In separate container dissolve the gelatin powder in cold water, stirring for about 30 seconds or until mixture has thickened. Allow to sit for one minute.
    Dissolve the hot blackberry mixture into the activated gelatin by stirring for 30 seconds and pour into desired container.
    Garnish with cut blackberries and chill in refrigerator until firm. Serve with homemade sugar free whipped cream.
    Interested in getting tea the features Jasmine? Our Unicorn Magic Happiness tea contains delicious jasmine flowers and would be amazing in this recipe!

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  • Make a Committment

    People who have successfully transformed their bodies call it a “lifestyle.” You really have to change your view on what you are going to do every day, we repeat habits daily because we know the long-term payoff, the benefits out-weigh the irritation of having to repeat tasks daily, like brushing your teeth.
     
    The easiest path to change is to make it non-negotiable. You just decide that these new habits are going to take priority over other things, and you change your lifestyle to reflect these new priorities. You are going to have to weigh the pain of staying the same against the pain of change and see if you can convince yourself that the effort is worth it.
     
    My job is to help you see that these changes have REAL benefits in your life, that you can feel great, look great and enjoy life on your terms. Of course you will not be perfect, so get that out of your head, seriously, this is not about perfection. This is about decision, loving yourself enough to become a priority to YOU!
    You will never regret working to make yourself better, I’m here because you needed to hear these words from someone who has been there- you deserve better, you deserve to live your best life. You deserve to treat yourself better, because if you can’t do it, who will?
    Whoever has mistreated you, abused you, hurt you, ignored you, forgive them and move on. Forgiveness will give you your life back, your strength back and stop your victim mentality.
    Forgiveness is NOT FOR THEM, ITS FOR YOU. It does not make what they did ok, it makes it ok for you to live your life.
     
    You have to decide you are worth more, before you can get more, decide that you want to change, that it is a done deal, that you are going to change some priorities, ask the Universe, God or Your Higher Self for help, knowledge and strength if you want to. Don’t put this responsibility on to someone else, a partner, family member, lover, child or anyone else, this is your decision and only you can change.
    To get a little "woo" on you, the full moon and Spring equinox are coming up, the moon signals a time to let go, move on and let new doors open, the equinox is a time of rebalancing. The start of Spring, all things begin anew, equal and balanced again. Whatever storm you passed through in Winter, you can now know that universal forces will rebalance injustices, repurpose resources and renew life. It's a great time to commit to yourself.
    This comes directly from my heart, in true knowing that you deserve the absolute best in life and I want you to have it.
    Jennifer

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  • Metabolism Boosters

    I want to address stubborn metabolisms, if you've had weight problems, then you may need extra help revving up your metabolism.
    I have found switching to coconut oil for cooking to be essential to helping repair my metabolism. I use Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 32 Ounce - honestly the list of uses for it is endless.
    Also, I wrote an article about how to start being a fat-burning machine, its one of our most read blogs, it's a great place to start if you're just starting on your journey!
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  • Zero Belly Smoothies: Dark Chocolate Banana Nut

    This is a great smoothie to have when cravings strike, the chocolate and omega-3 fatty acids in the walnuts can really calm you down. Often we crave chocolate when we are deficient in magnesium, which is a very common deficiency . 
    1 ounce of walnuts has as many Omega-3 fats as a 4 ounce piece of Atlantic Salmon! These essential fats keep your mind sharp and your belly lean!
    Add mint or cinnamon or even almond extract if you feel like some extra flavor!
    Dark Chocolate Banana Nut Smoothie
    Blend Together for 1 serving:
    1/2 of a Banana
    1 tsp dark Chocolate Morsels
    1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
    1/8 Cup Chopped Walnuts
    6 ice cubes
    1/3 Cup Chocolate Plant-based Protein Powder
    water to belnd & stevia (optional)
    Approx Nutrition for 1 serving:
    229 Calories
    11 grams of fat
    7 grams of fiber
    10 grams sugar
    28 grams protein
    To Your Health & Happiness
    Jennifer XOXO

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  • Zero Belly Smoothies: Oatmeal Blueberry Pancakes Smoothie

    The oatmeal in this smoothie makes it thicker and more hearty, perfect for fall. You can spice it up with some cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice if you like, both will keep your blood sugar more stable through out the day. Cinnamon has been shown to be as effective as some diabetes medicine, that why its included in our Newport Skinny Tea and our Unicorn Magic Happiness Tea.
    Hemp protein powder has a great Omega-3 oil profile and can help you become less inflamed, I am also a huge fan of hemp milk and hemp hearts, which you can sprinkle on top, if you like.
    As an alternative, you can just make this an oatmeal dish and cook it in the traditional manner.
    If you are battling any kind of metabolic disorder, I suggest you leave out the oatmeal and replace it with shredded coconut in the smoothie. I have used banana as a substitute for cooked oatmeal, you just cut it up in chunks and cook it in milk, its actually pretty good!
    Blend Together for 1 serving:
    1/4 Cup Frozen Blueberries
    1/3 Cup Frozen Banana
    2 Tbsp Almonds
    1/2 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
    1 scoop plain plant-based protein powder (Hemp is recommended)
    pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, if desired
    Water to blend and stevia (Both optional)
     
    Approx Nutrition of 1 Serving:
    275 Calories
    5.4 grams fat
    29 grams carbs
    5.4 grams sugar
    29 grams protein
     
    To Your Health & Happiness
     
    Jennifer XOXO

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