Module 4: Foods Guidelines by Body System
Core Content: Unit 3: Eating for Adrenal Health
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This is a getting started guide to healthy adrenal glands. The Correcting Adrenal Fatigue and Exhaustion (CAFE) program will go into a lot more detail.
Action Plan
#1: Include adrenal nourishing foods every day.
CAFE: Recipe Collection: This recipe collection is perfect for beginners and will provide you and your clients with adrenal nourishing foods and a few simple recipes to get started, including my Energy Recharge Elixirs. Once you know which ingredients to use in your smoothies, soups, salads, and more, you’ll be able to show your clients how to use the provided recipes to spark all sorts of new recipes and spark new energy in your body.
Creating a Healing Kitchen: This BONUS document contains some of the recommended brands, products, supplements, and equipment you’ll find suggested in my various programs and recipes. I look for high quality foods and supplements that will support the healing process while satisfying tastes and nutrition. It also contains a shopping list to help you begin your Vibrant Living shopping.
#2: Make an adrenal nourishing elixir every day, or at least every other day.
Elixirs are often referred to as “magical potions,” and indeed, when you hit the right combination for you, the energy burst you feel does appear to be magical. The CAFE: Recipe Collection contains a number of adrenal support elixirs. Energizing elixirs provide instant and sustained energy, without the caffeine buzz and hangover, and can be can be made from a variety of fresh whole foods, essential oils, and herbs.
Healing Elixirs and Teas e-Book: In this booklet, we’ll explore the making of healing teas that can be used as a base for smoothies, soups, and shakes, and introduce the process of making elixirs that nourish, balance, and provide instant and sustained energy.
#3: Watch the Fun Foods and Magical Elixirs for Adrenal Support recipe demonstrations.
If you’ve been burnt out and blue, or you have a client that has been, it’s time to get fresh and fun with elixirs that will knock your socks off and turn your mojo on! An elixir is defined as a magical or medicinal potion. Dr. Ritamarie’s hormone balancing elixirs use key healing ingredients for adrenal support, and the results for your energy and well-being are best described as SHAZAM! Learn how to make your own magical and delicious Energy Recharge Elixirs and banish adrenal burnout! Your clients will appreciate learning about them when you turn around and teach it to them.
Note: These presentations are edited from the Empowered Self Care Lab, so some of the other soups, dressings, and lunch items that might be referenced in the video will be available in other past Healing Kitchen presentations (open to you if you’re a n ESCL member).
Fun Foods and Magical Elixirs for Adrenal Support
Breakfast Video
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- Chia Porridge
- Energize Me Elixir, Adrenal and Immune Boosting Elixir
- Cashew Yogurt
Fun Foods and Magical Elixirs for Adrenal Support
Lunch/Dinner/Dessert Video
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- Arame Konjac Noodles with Energy Recharge Sauce
- Adrenal Energizing Candy – General Guidelines
- Adrenal Tonic Chocolate Mints
#4: Add adrenal nourishing herbs to smoothies as often as you can.
Refer to the CAFE: Recipe Collection or the CAFE: Diet, Lifestyle, Nutrition and Herbs – Recommendations Checklist for a list of herbs you can add to your smoothies that will help nourish and restore your adrenal glands. Once you have become comfortable with understanding these herbs, teach your clients about their benefits.
#5: Follow the Diet, Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Herbs – Recommendations Checklists. Go gluten-free and avoid a high carb breakfast.
Find out which foods, supplements, nutrients, and activities will best support yours and your client’s adrenal repair and long-term health.
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