Andrea Lynn Wellness

09/26/2022

08/11/2022

WooHoo! Check out the latest recipe post at: https://andrealynnwellness.com/

To find the recipe visit:
https://andrealynnwellness.com/blog/f/recipe-fruit-gummies

They are easy to make, fun to eat, and good for you too!

At Wellness With Andrea Lynn we specialize in healing the body and optimizing health through nutrition and lifestyle.

07/24/2022

02/09/2022

Need help with digestion? Try some bitters :)

Being healthy requires proper digestion, and healthy digestion requires adequate levels of digestive juices such as stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and bile. While there are many factors that can contribute to poor dige...

02/09/2022

Heart burn? Gas and bloating? Can't tolerate the foods you once could? ---> Simple way to enhance your digestion? Check out BITTERS!

Being healthy requires proper digestion, and healthy digestion requires adequate levels of digestive juices such as stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and bile. While there are many factors that can contribute to poor dige...

10/18/2021

We are still posting weekly blogs over at wellnesswithandrealynn.com.
In case you missed it....
Recipe: cinnamon roll smoothie!
It's so darn delicious and perfect for fall!

10/18/2021

Nature never ceases to amaze me. The beauty and detail in this romanesco cauliflower does not go unnoticed by me. I reflect on the wisdom that created this and how it is the same wisdom that created the moon, the stars, and each one of us.
Our bodies are beyond wise. They know how to be healthy. What if we just got out of our own way?

10/14/2021

Left over Thanksgiving turkey day 4. Because it's still so good.
What's on your plate for lunch?

10/09/2021

Got leaky gut? With chemicals in our food and water and opportunities for stress everywhere it's becoming more and more common.
What can you do? Read the full post on the blog.

09/16/2021

Nothing like homemade sauerkraut! There's also a number of good brands to buy from that make decent ones. I even saw a stand at the farmer's market last Saturday with colourful and delicious looking varieties using beets and carrots! They looked tempting!
Do you ever include fermented foods onto your plate?
Read the new blog post, 4 Reasons to Eat Ferments.
Link in profile 💜
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09/15/2021

Is anyone else excited for the return of pumpkin?! Harvest season is the best!
Now what to do with this one...🤔
What's your favourite way to eat pumpkin?

09/09/2021

🍅🍅Tomatoes, food reactions, and allergies.
Is there a link? There could be!
Why?? It could be:
-the lectins
-a permeable gut barrier
-food sensitivities
-histamine intolerance
-excess stress
-seasonal allergies
-all of the above
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Read more about the connection, with tomatoes and some other foods, in lasted blog post.
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08/31/2021

After a poor sleep the other night (loud thunderstorm + terrified pup = no sleep for me) I was able to get an awesome sleep last night. This morning I felt fully rested and ready for the days excitement.
Read the latest blog article where I divulge the lasted ways to bullet proof your sleep, even if you forgot your blue blockers and watched a movie, looked at your phone, and consumed some caffeine 😝
Link in profile
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08/31/2021

Summer time salads 💜😋
Some people love salads and others hate them. Doesn't really matter....
Regardless, you should be able to tolerate the foods you want to eat. Are you able to enjoy what you want (in the realm of real food...not industrialized processed "food") without repercussions from your body (digestive issues like gas and bloating, or immune reactions like joint pain or skin rashes)?
Everything's got something that can potentially cause digestive upsets, an autoimmune flair or an immune reaction of some sort.....histamine, FODMAPS, oxalates, lectins, polyphenols, and a bunch of other compounds that our bodies should be able to tolerate for the most part. While there are exceptions to every rule (like maybe a celiac shouldn't consume gluten for instance!), a resilient gut should be the goal. At Wellness With Andrea Lynn, we believe gut health is the foundation for a healthy body and mind. A healthy gut is a resilient one.
Looking to reach weight loss goals, increase your energy, address digestive issues or other health concerns? Contact us for more details about our nutritional consulting services.
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08/24/2021

Personal Body Care Products...danger zone!
They are typically full of all sorts of garbage we wouldn't dare ingest, yet most of us apply them onto our body on a daily basis. They get a free pass straight into our blood stream through the topical application on our skin. They have the ability to irritate our skin and cause potential damage to our lungs.
So then what can be done? Read the full post on the blog. Link in profile.
www.wellnesswithandrealynn.com/blog

08/13/2021

Do you supplement with magnesium?
Should you even be supplementing with magnesium?
Are magnesium supplements helpful or is it better to rely on food sources?
Check out the full article to read about magnesium, and risks associated with deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency (1 post back) are only warning signs of worse things to come.
WHY??? Read the blog :)
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08/12/2021

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency (check out image)
Do you experience any of them?
Magnesium deficiency is very common.
Read full blog article to learn more, 🎉🎉🎉PLUS access links to PROMO CODES and up-coming sales from top of the line trusted brands, like BodyHealth and Activation Products. 👍👊💪
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08/12/2021

OH yes...these tomatoes make my day.

08/01/2021

Nothing better than a home grown garden beef steak tomato.
Sensitive to tomatoes? Try seeding and skinning your tomatoes (and pressure cooking them) and see if you see a difference.
If you are unable to tolerate certain foods, whether it be tomatoes or other foods, it's time to take a look at your gut health. Having a healthy gut is not as simplistic as the absence of gas and bloating.
Seasonal allergies, skin issues, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and many more health conditions point towards improving gut health. A truly health gut is a resilient one, and influences the health of the rest of the body.
To learn more about nutritional consultation services, check out www.wellnesswithandrealynn.com or contact andrea@wellnesswithandrealynn.com

07/17/2021

🍅🍍🌽🌶Is it worth your money to buy organic food?
You might be surprised at my answer - Yes... AND NO.
In case you missed it, read the latest blog post to find out why.
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05/19/2021

I find it incredibly hard to see this litter, littered across the grass at the local park. It's hard to see it and leave it there, knowing that if I don't clean it up, nobody else will.
The afternoon winds will pick up and it won't be long before it ends up in the lake just a few feet away. While there are groups that volunteer to clean up the trash, they aren't cleaning it up every day.
While many people are fortunate to enjoy the city parks and these warm weather days and nights, many also unfortunately leave behind their trash. It's there on a daily basis.
It's the ducks, geese, fox, and other neighbourhood wildlife that live in our mess. And sadly for some, their last days are spent entangled amongst the mess of discarded fishing wire carelessly left behind.
You would think (or at least I do), that those who care enough about themselves to spend time enjoying "nature", would also care about the nature itself that provided the enjoyment.
I wonder if the people who left this collection of trash take care of their homes or their bodies the same way they have taken care of the local park.
Please do your part. If you do, I thank you for it.

05/19/2021

There's a lot that you can do, without a pharmaceutical, to help lower chronic inflammation.
These days, with toxin filled food, cell towers around every corner, and an environment full of who knows what, it's not hard to develop inflammation.
To read the full (but quick!) article, with some suggestions on combatting inflammation, click the link in profile.
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05/19/2021

21 days and counting. I've been watching the sunrise for years, as I'm a early riser by nature, but it's often been on and off with actually watching it come up. Enter the silver lining of this lovely country wide shut down: more time to watch the sunrise.
Lately it's been every darn day, making it a priority to get myself situated in a location where I can see it rise. I combine it with Qi Gong energizer sand breath work and BAM! 💥👊 I feel like a new woman. This warm weather here in southern Ontario (finally!) makes it that much easier.
If you're not watching the sunrise, you're missing out on the single greatest factor for improving your health. That sounds crazy I know, but try it out. Oh, and don't forget to take your shoes off 😉😉😉
I often hear people say,
➡️why am I so inflamed today?
➡️I didn't even eat anything "bad"
➡yeah, but that piece of cake was days ago!
Inflammation can be due to foods that are commonly known to cause inflammation, such as seed oils or processed sugars, but there are many other reasons as well.
Foods that result in inflammation in you, might not bother your friend, and vice versa. Even "healthy" foods like bananas or almonds, or seemingly harmless foods everyone likes to promote as healthy like raw cacao powder.
In addition to diet, your lifestyle, emotions, and your environment all play a role too.
Factors can combine and feed on one another, overflowing your "inflammation bucket".
To read the full (but quick!) article, with some suggestions on combatting inflammation, click the link in profile.
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05/14/2021

05/14/2021

Here I have a jar of homemade sauerkraut. It's pretty easy to make once you know how.
Benefits
✅fiber
✅beneficial bacteria for you gut
✅helps improve digestion
You only need to start with a small tsp with each meal and slowly build up to your desired amount. Personally I just use it as a condiment with my meal
If you are experiencing issues with histamine intolerance (hives and itchiness are common, among other symptoms) you may need to wait until your gut health is improved before incorporating it into your diet.
You can start with just the sauerkraut juice and slowly add in the cabbage as your gut adjusts.
Probiotic supplements can help many people, but they generally don't colonize in your gut.
Including true fermented foods into your diet is an excellent way to positively impact your gut microbiome, along with the other beneficial foods on your diet.

05/13/2021

I often here people say,
➡️why am I so inflamed today?
➡️I didn't even eat anything "bad"
➡yeah, but that piece of cake was days ago!
Inflammation can be due to foods that are commonly known to cause inflammation, such as seed oils or processed sugars, but there are many other reasons as well.
Food that result in inflammation in you might not bother your friend, and vice versa.
In addition to diet, your lifestyle, emotions, and your environment all play a role.
Factors can combine and feed on one another, overflowing your "inflammation bucket".
to read more about this topic, and some suggestions on combatting inflammation, click link in profile for the blog article.
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www.wellnesswithandrealynn.com/blog

05/13/2021

Who else enjoys eating these lovely jewels? Pomegranates.
So good. That's all.

05/12/2021

This guy's fate is dinner. Looks so darn pretty I almost don't want to eat it, but I also think it's delicious.
Said to be high in fibre, vitamin C, and vitamin K1.
Romanesco broccoli (also known as Roman cauliflower, Broccolo Romanesco, Romanesque cauliflower, or simply Romanesco) is an edible flower bud of the species Brassica oleracea.
-Wikipedia

05/12/2021

So much yum in such a small little ball. These coconut-ginger-cinnamon-honey balls were delicious! Made just a few on a wim and thought I'd share.
A great little finisher to a meal when you feel like a little something...
✅digestion enhancing properties from the freshly chopped ginger
✅delightful floral sweetness from the local raw honey
✅blood sugar balancing effect from the cinnamon (okay, so studies showing cinnamons effect on blood sugar used the equivalent of 2 tsp, and I used just a sprinkle or two....but still)
✅chewy texture from the shredded coconut
Who else likes to mix up little treats like this? Why buy something in a package full of who-knows-what, when you can mix up exactly what you want.

05/11/2021

Do you oil pull?
I've known about this for years, but only started doing it around the holidays, and I've liked it so much that I've kept it up!
✅stronger teeth
✅whiter teeth
✅less plaque build up
✅healthier gums
✅fresher breath
For more information about oil pulling, plus a couple other self care practices for a healthier body, read the full article --->>> link in profile
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05/11/2021

Where do you get your vitamin C? 🍒🍊
From food?
Unless that food is grown local to you (lucky for you if it is!), then vitamin C levels might be lower than you think. Once produce is picked from the plant the vitamin C levels begin to degrade.
From supplements?
Unless your supplement says organic and non-GMO, then it's likely from GMO corn, or even worse, synthetically produced in a lab. Even if it's non GMO, your still eating a derivative of corn, a common source of inflammation for many. And let's not forget the sodium stearyl fumarate, a lovely non-medicinal ingredient, even in many of the more prestigious brands.
So while I continue to enjoy those oranges and kiwis that come from afar, I'm trying out an alternate source of a vitamin C supplement, from camu camu berry, acerola cherry, and amla berry cold processed powders. Whole food vitamin C.
Ascorbic acid might be better than nothing, but whole food sources of vitamin C are surely better than isolated ascorbic acid.
You get the whole C complex. 🍒🍊🍒🍊🍒🍊

05/10/2021

Where do you get your vitamin C?
Humans do not have the ability to make vitamin C. We must consume foods with vitamin C or take a supplement to meet our requirements. This is common knowledge.
Foods like oranges, kiwis, and red peppers have vitamin C. The problem with these foods is that once they are picked, the vitamins begin to degrade. If they need to be shipped to the area in which you live, once they get to you they likely have lost a great deal of the vitamin content.
Many people supplement with ascorbic acid capsules as a way to meet vitamin C needs, even if they do eat foods that hopefully have vitamin C. Unfortunately the isolated molecule of ascorbic acid is not the same thing as the whole food form of the vitamin C complex. Yes there are many studies from Linus Pauling showing the efficacy of ascorbic acid, but are those studies showing you the whole picture?
Unless the supplement is from an organic source, that ascorbic acid is either derived from genetically modified corn, (or even worse) it is synthetically produced in a laboratory.
So what is the solution? That's a good question. I'm currently experimenting with concentrated camu camu berry, amla berry, and acerola cherry, all highly prized for their rich vitamin C content.
What do you do for your vitamin C?

05/10/2021

Foods reactions can easily be the cause of not feeling well, without even realizing it. 😳😳😳
Headaches, heart palpitations, joint pain, skin rashes, weak grip, bloating, diarrhea...😨😨😨
There are a lot of symptoms that can be due to a food intolerance, sensitivity, or allergy.
There are some solutions to food reactions, aside from never eating the food again.
Tools
✅eliminations diets with reintroductions
✅food intolerance testing
✅rotation diets
✅keep a diet diary
AND...
✅listen to your inner wisdom
Using even one of these tips, if not all combined, is a great way to resolve the inflammation, discomfort, and undue stress on your body that comes with eating foods you are reacting to. At the same time you will be improving your health. ...HOW???
To learn more, visit the blog for a quick read on food intolerances, sensitivities, and allergies.
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05/10/2021

For those of you who like including liver in your diet, here's an easy peasy way to do so.
I prefer to have a small amount of liver, maybe 1-2 ounces, with a meal that includes beef, rather than having a meal of just liver...while I enjoy liver, I don't enjoy a huge plate of it 😝
I do this 3-4 times a week.
Liver is super easy to cut when frozen. I partially thaw the frozen liver, cut it into small pieces of approximately 1 ounce, and store in a freezer bag (or glass container) for later use. When I want to cook some liver to eat, I can take out the desired amount. Super simple.
This liver is from cows that lived their entire lives on pasture and only ever ate grass... No grains, no grass pellets, no feedlots....I even met the farmers.
While the liver does not store toxins, it does process them. I choose to invest my money into meat from healthy animals. While not everyone is currently in the situation to do so, I always recommend that people consider it or find a way to make it possible if it is not.