Flourish Fundamentals
Real Food on the Path to Financial Independence from John + Rosemary Fotheringham, FNTPs
Epic bars are kind of like jerky, made of ground meat mixed with spices and fruit, and they’re a super convenient protein-and-fat snack when you’re on the go.
In the spirit of creating my own convenience, I decided to create these homemade low sugar protein bars that taste (in my humble opinion) even better than Epic bars. These are made with beef, but you could also probably do venison or bison. They are both keto and paleo friendly, and they’re excellent for anyone who eats low carb.
Eating liver might sound strange and antiquated, but you might be surprised to know it’s considered the most nutrient dense food on the planet (we say it’s “offally” good).
These hidden liver sausage patties incorporate enough just chicken liver to give your body a boost of nutrients, but with zero noticeable flavor or texture changes (so rejoice if you have picky eaters in the house!)
We’re holding our first 30-Day Reset, a group coaching class that’s all about real food–no shakes or pills required! We’re looking for 10 beta testers for our first course who will meet for six live virtual meetings through Zoom on Thursdays starting on January 9. Read on for more details!
Many people live in fear of one day developing heart disease, an autoimmune disease, cancer, Type II diabetes, or Alzheimer’s, assuming all the while that one’s chances for developing such a condition are purely a matter of bad luck and bad genetics. They assume their only option is to cross their fingers, hope they don’t get sick, and rely on health insurance if/when a dreaded diagnosis comes. The good news is that this genetic-determinism model is wrong (or at least incomplete). The truth is that we can influence which genes get turned on or off by changing how you eat, sleep, and move.
Around this time of year, many people begin to experience some version of “winter blues”, and the clinical form is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Seasonal depression, at its core, comes from light deprivation.
People with winter blues or SAD may experience decreased energy, needing more sleep than usual, cravings for sugar, starchy foods, or alcohol, and feeling blue or hopeless.
Here is a list of practical strategies to boost your mood through fall and winter.
