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Jennifer DiGregorio

Jennifer DiGregorio is a Health Coach who helps busy women lose weight naturally & feel great through simple and delicious smoothies, whole food eating & healthy lifestyle habits.

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🚨NATURAL DEODORANT ALERT: Purelygreat deodorant is by far the best! . . Finding a natural deodorant that doesn't make you smell worse than you would without any deodorant is like finding a needle in a haystack - until now ... . . I've been using this cream deodorant from @purelygreat for over a year and I absolutely love it 💚 . . I apply it after showering and VOILA - it keeps me smelling like a pretty flower all day long 😊🌺 Best part is, I don't need to reapply it. . . It's a cream deodorant that you stir, then apply to your armpit with your finger. They also sell a stick deodorant, but I haven't tried it yet. . . So, where do you find this godsend deodorant? I get mine from either @naturescanada or @ambrosianaturalfoods. I also recommend checking out @purelygreat Instagram page and website to find more places where it's sold + the different scents available. . . Thanks @purelygreat for creating a natural deodorant that actually works! 💚🙏. I absolutely love it (and so do those closest to me 😁). . . #natural #naturaldeodorant #naturalskincare #nontoxic #nontoxicliving #hormonehealth #liverhealth #healthyliving #health #wellness #wholistichealth #makesmewhole #mindbodysoul #mindbodygram #paleolifestyle #lifestyleblogger #healthcoach #wholefoods #nutrition #exercise #smoothies #fitness

🌱 Roasted Brussels Sprouts . . DID YOU KNOW❓In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Brussels sprouts are used to improve digestive health. . . Just one cup of cooked Brussels sprouts provides four grams of fiber, which numerous studies show is important for digestive function. . . 💩Fiber helps to support digestive health by encouraging regular bowel movements, preventing constipation or diarrhea, and detoxifying the body by pulling toxins and waste out of the gut. . . 🌱 In addition, Brussels sprouts contain glucosinolates and sulforaphane. Glucosinolates can help protect the lining of the digestive tract and stomach therefore reducing the chances of developing leaky gut or other digestive disorders. Sulforaphane facilitates in the body’s detoxification process and can help prevent bacterial overgrowth from occurring in the gut. . . 🈴 According to TCM, it’s recommended that cruciferous veggies (like Brussels sprouts) be cooked to enhance digestion and to nourish the spleen, which can become taxed if bombarded with too many raw or cooling foods. . . Try this easy and delicious recipe for Brussels sprouts. It’s vegan, paleo, keto & IBS friendly. . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 2-3) 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, halved 2 tbsp avocado oil 1 tsp apple cider vinegar @bragglivefoodproducts 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👉Preheat oven to 400F. 👉Toss Brussels sprouts in avocado oil, salt and pepper and spread on baking dish. 👉Cook for 30-minutes, tossing them mid-way through. 👉Once cooked, transfer to serving dish and mix in 1 tsp apple cider vinegar. . . #JDsKitchen

🥑4 ways to boost your smoothie🍒 . . 💥Maca powder. Known for its hormone balancing effects. Maca has been studied to help normalize the symptoms of premenstrual/menstrual symptoms, as well as the symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night sweats, cramps, fatigue and lethargy. Look for gelatinized maca for easier digestion and absorption. Add 1 tsp. @rootalive . . ⚡️Cinnamon. Popular for its blood sugar lowering effects, but also has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and immunity-boosting abilities. Great way to naturally sweeten your smoothies as well. Opt for Ceylon over Cassia (aka “fake”) cinnamon. Cassia cinnamon contains a higher amount of coumarin, a natural plant chemical that can be toxic to the liver and kidneys, and it may also be carcinogenic, in large doses. Add 1/2-1 tsp. @rootalive . . ☄️ Cacao nibs. These little guys are loaded with antioxidants, even more so than tea, wine and blueberries! In addition, they are a high source of magnesium, iron and fibre. A great way to add extra nutrition and crunch to your smoothies. Stir in 1 tbsp. @organictraditions . . 💫Sea salt. Not only will a high-quality sea salt enhance the flavour of your smoothie, but it will add life-giving nutrients. Sea salt is rich in trace minerals that are hard to obtain from food due to the lack of nutrient-rich soil. Sea salt can help promote vascular health, healthy pH & electrolyte balance, as well as increase energy, regulate sleep and improve symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Look for Pink Himalayan or Celtic. Add a pinch. @celticseasalt . . 👉Join my FREE 14-day smoothie challenge and get over 16 dessert-inspired smoothie recipes for IBS, weight loss and anti-aging. I’ll teach you everything you need to know about blending healthy smoothies. 🥑JOIN NOW >>> link in bio🍒

✈️🥥 Travel Trail Mix . . Trail mixes make for a great snack when you’re on the go. They’re easy to carry around in a zip-lock bag or small container and the right mix will do a solid job of satisfying a hungry belly in-between meals. . . ⚠️ BUT beware … many trail mixes on the grocery store shelves contain nuts that have been roasted at high temperatures, low-quality oils, excess salt, and/or high amounts of sugar from dried fruit. . . Since it’s not easy to find a squeaky clean trail mix, I like to make my own. They’re real easy to put together and you have full control over what goes in them. You can get super creative or keep it simple – you’re the boss of your trail mix! . . 😋 Give my paleo and vegan Travel Trail Mix a try. It’s a great combination of tastes and textures. You won’t get bored of this healthy snack. . . INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup raw walnuts 1/4 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup tiger nuts @ecoideas 1/4 cup toasted coconut chips 1/4 cup dried mulberries @rootalive 1 85%+ dark chocolate bar @greenandblacks (chopped into small pieces) . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👉Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix with a large spoon. 👉Store in a zip-lock bag or air tight container. . . #JDsKitchen

🔩Not quite Buns of Steel stuff, but close enough ... . . The stability ball hamstring curl is one of my go-to exercises when I'm looking to target the posterior chain (back, butt and hamstrings) - and feeling too lazy to do it from a standing position (yes, I'm human and it happens 🙄). . . I get to chill out on a mat and do a few sets of these while my buns rise in the oven 😁 . . 👉I usually do 3-4 sets of 20 reps, but you can break it down into more sets with less reps if that works better for you. . . 💡Keep the hips steady and high throughout the exercise and focus on an engaged core while drawing the ball in using your butt muscles. Slow controlled movements in and out here. . . I like to pair this exercise with some type of upper body movement like rows or push-ups. You can create a super-set by going back and forth between the two different exercises. Take a 2-3 min break between sets. . . ⚠️Caution: burning buns may occur🔥

🍳🥕Fried Eggs on Vegetable “Rice” . . When I started a gluten and grain free diet, fried eggs just weren’t the same because I missed soaking up runny yolks with bread. 🍞 . . 🥚Not only are egg yolks super yummy, but the yolk is also the most nutritious part of an egg – and some would argue that the yolk is what makes the egg one of the most nutrient-dense foods out there. . . So, me needing runny egg yolks in my life has lead to this delightful egg breakfast that soaks up the yolk just like bread, BUT way healthier! 😃 . . For this recipe I used leftover Vegetable “Rice” that I made earlier in the week, which meant breakfast was served within 5-minutes since all I had to do was fry some eggs. 🍳 . . Give this nutrient-packed, low-carb breakfast a try. You won’t be disappointed – and you definitely won’t miss bread. You’ll get all the satisfaction you need from Vegetable “Rice” soaked in egg yolks! . . 💡TIP: Look for free-range eggs in your grocery store. Free range hens are allowed to roam, wander, perch and have a good quality of life, which makes a difference in the quality of their eggs. Free-range eggs are a much better option to ensure food safety & a high nutrient profile, and support ethical farming practices. . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 1) 2-3 pastured eggs 1 cup Vegetable “Rice” (recipe on my blog) 1 tbsp avocado oil 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric @rootalive 1/2 tsp. dried parsley Salt & pepper to taste . . 👉Find instructions for this recipe on my blog 👉 LINK IN BIO . . #JDsKitchen

🍋🥬Lemon Garlic Rapini . . I’m pretty certain this bitter green vegetable was one of the first solid foods I ate back in my Baby Jen days. . . 🥬Rapini (a.k.a. broccoli rabe) is packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and cancer fighting properties, making it a super healthy veggie for consumption. . . Rapini is an excellent complement to most meats and fishes and can be served on the side or as a base. . . My family prepares this vegetable a little different than I do by boiling the rapini before sautéing. Boiling rapini helps to cut some of the bitterness and also makes the rapini more tender. . . Feel free to boil your rapini (and strain well) before sautéing OR if you’re like me and enjoy some bitter and crunch to your veggies, then skip the boiling and jump straight to sautéing. . . Another bonus to simply sautéing rapini without boiling first would be greater nutritional value since overcooking can rob your veggies of their nutrients. . . INGREDIENTS: (serves 2-3) 1 bunch rapini 3 cloves garlic (thinly sliced) 1/2 lemon (juice only) 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt to taste . . INSTRUCTIONS: 👉Chop ends off rapini and wash. 👉Using a deep pan, sauté garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil until garlic becomes fragrant. 👉Add rapini to pan and sauté over medium heat until rapini become tender (roughly 10 minutes). Add salt as rapini cook. 👉Once rapini are cooked, remove pan from burner then add lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Coat rapini in juice and oil. . . #JDsKitchen

🚨 ANTI-AGING PRODUCT ALERT: BroccoFusion Ointment with Sulforaphane . . I've been using BroccoFusion Ointment with Sulforaphane for over a year now and the results have been amazing. This ointment has cleared most of my acne and pimple scars & has left my skin looking smooth and bright. . . 🥦What is Sulforaphane? Sulforaphane can come from a variety of cruciferous vegetables, but the highest levels are found in broccoli, specifically broccoli seeds and 3-day old sprouts. Sulforaphane extracts of 3-day old broccoli seeds and sprouts have up to 100 times higher concentrations of sulforaphane than mature plants. . . BroccoFusion Ointment with Sulforaphane: 👉 Reduces the appearance of age spots 👉 Protects against drying effects of the sun and abuse of the elements 👉 Hides acne and skin blotches 👉 Smooths wrinkles 👉 Skin brightening / radiance 👉 Helpful for treating skin tags, viral sores, dark circles under eyes, burns, skin irritations, cysts moles, scars, psoriasis, eczema, warts and stretch marks, hyperpigmentation . . 🔎Find this ointment and other amazing products from @newconaturaltechnology at @healthletica_wellness. Message me for more information or for guidance on selecting the right products for you. . . #sulforaphane #broccolisprouts #broccoli #antiaging #naturalskincare #broccofusion #wrinkles #eczema #psoriasis #scars #stretchmarks #burns #darkcircles #acne

🌱 Creamy Matcha Bars . . DID YOU KNOW❓Consuming high amounts of refined sugar and artificial sweeteners can contribute to IBS and other digestive system disorders. . . Most artificial sweeteners cause symptoms of indigestion, including gas, bloating, cramping and constipation. . . A big step you can take towards creating a healthier gut and supporting digestion is to remove refined sugar and artificial sweeteners from your diet and use small amounts of unrefined natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup instead - if needed. . . Honey and maple syrup are great if you're looking to create healthy desserts, treats or snacks. Search the "Snacks + Treats" section of my blog to find recipes that use healthy sweeteners. . . INGREDIENTS: 3 cups shredded coconut, unsweetened 1/2 cup raw coconut oil, melted 1/2 cup coconut butter/manna, melted 1/4 cup raw honey 2 tsp. matcha green tea @organictraditions . . 👉Find instructions for this recipe on my blog (LINK IN BIO). . . #JDsKitchen

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