THE WELLNESS LAB

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What you put in is what you get out! #wellnesslab helping you get the best from your body with each sip, suck or bite!

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This fruit is packed with more natural vitamin C than any other food source recorded on the planet, in addition to beta-carotene, potassium, calcium, iron, niacin, phosphorus, protein, serine, thiamin, leucine, and valine. These powerful phytochemicals and amino acids have a surprising range of therapeutic effects as you can see above!

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Mint is not just a great palate cleanser but it also promotes digestion soothing the stomach in indigestion + inflammation. Try drinking a cup of mint tea when feeling nausea or even when feeling motion sickness! 🍃🍃

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There are so many reasons to increase your intake of greens. Stay tuned as we'll be keeping you informed with examples of how you can use #foodasmedicine! Don't forget to comment below if you have a health concern you would like us to post about

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The Wellness Lab is all about keeping health and nutrition easy! Because it is! Green smoothies aren't just a fancy trend, they're the perfect, simple way to get in all those bits and pieces you might miss on a normal day. Eating clean and feeling vibrant every day is one of the simplest and most rewarding things you can do! Start by adding a smoothie to your day with lots of raw fruit and veg and you'll start feeling the benefits in no time! How easy is that! #foodismedicine #wellnesslab

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Bring a glow to your face! Enhance your beauty + rejuvenate your skin from within by drinking hot/warm water + Lemon! Serves as a perfect 'morning drink' aids the digestive system flushing out toxins from the body. Not only does it cleanse the body but has therapeutic properties by boosting your immune system + fighting colds and flu coming into the colder seasons

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Grown in the mountains of Peru at altitudes of 7,000 to 11,000 feet making it the highest altitude growing plant in the world. This Peruvian superfood is rich in vitamin B, C + E also containing significant amounts of amino acids + minerals including calcium, phosphorous, zinc, magnesium + iron! Maca is available at most health food stores and can be added in smoothies, bliss balls, raw desserts and much much more!

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Lavender : not just an amazing smell but has benefits to the respiratory tract in particular coughs, colds and eases breathing. Also a refreshing note to a tied mind that reliefs anxiety + stress.

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Strawberries: Concerned about bone health, strawberries are an excellent source of the mineral manganese, which is essential for maintaining healthy bone structure, absorbing calcium, creating enzymes that build bones. Also working on regulating hormones and much much more! #staytuned #wellnesslab #comingsoon

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These little babies are a must have coming into a new week. Perfect for a on the go snack anytime anywhere. Add all ingredients into a blended and blend until combined!

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Investing in your health is truly the best decision you will ever make. Let's change the way people treat their bodies! #respect #wholefoods #realfood #selflove #wellnesslab #foodismedicine

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Not just a pretty garnish, Parsley is an immune-enhancing superherb containing valuable volatile oils and flavonoids. The volatile oil known as myristicin has chemoprotective benefits which means it can neutralize cancer causing agents and has been shown to prevent tumor growth. Flavanoids act as antioxidants to protect cells from oxidative damage and stress. Next time you go to garnish you dish with parsley you may find yourself grabbing a larger handful #superherb #wellnesslab

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Consuming food in its purest form is so important. We have far too many chemicals and processed substances entering our systems daily. In a world of disease and obesity we need to change our ways of thinking, we need to nourish our bodies, be conscious of how we fuel ourselves. Get back to basics and see how good your body can actually feel! #cacao #wellnesslab #conciouseating #foodismedicine

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In life it's only natural that we like to indulge and enjoy the things that make our taste buds go crazy! RAW desserts that are good enough to eat for breakfast not only leave us satisfied + nourished but are deliciously scrumptious. When consuming sugar filled cakes we suddenly have a spike in our blood sugar levels and cause you to become sleepy when your levels return to normal. Want to get the most out of your body opt for the guilt free version! Stay tuned to find quick simple recipes and ideas to get the best from your body. #nourishyourinsides #wellnesslab

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Wouldn't it be great if next time you went to the doctor with a cold, or suffering from anxiety, he gave you a bunch of roses! We sure would feel better, and not just because of the romantic gesture 💗 just incase you needed more reasons to love roses, here's a bunch of them! Next time you're feeling under the weather demand some roses - for your health of course! #wellnesslab #foodasmedicine #plantstrong #herbalmedicine

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3 delicious juice combos for you to try at home..Not only does juicing supercharge your nutrient intake, these nutrients can help protect against cardiovascular disease, cancer and various inflammatory diseases. A glass of raw juice is one of the best " multivitamin/mineral supplement " money can buy in providing your body with optimal health and longevity! Try these simple juices today + tag us #wellnesslab on your juicing adventures

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Irritable? Trouble concentrating? Dry skin? Your essential fatty acid intake may be low or out of whack. If you consume processed foods (high in omega-6) or not enough omega-3 you can experience some problems. Imbalance can result in weight gain, irritability, poor immunity, depression, dry skin and hair, allergies. Whole foods are the answer, go on - ditch those processed foods! #wellnesslab #foodismedicine #realfood