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11/03/2025

❤️ Quick question...

If you could learn ONE thing from your DNA, what would it be?
🧠 Mood
🍽️ Metabolism
💤 Sleep
💪 Energy

I’ll go first: mine told me why I crash after “healthy” smoothies. 😅

💬 Tell me yours below ⬇️

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from our family to yours! 👻

Halloween is such a fun time for the kids — the costumes, the decorations, the excitement… and yes, all the treats! But it doesn’t have to be all sugar all night.

This year, we’re keeping the focus on fun, family, and balance — and finding ways to make the season a little healthier without losing any of the magic. ✨

I’d love to know what you do! 💬
👉 Share below any healthy Halloween alternatives or fun traditions your family enjoys — whether it’s homemade treats, non-candy swaps, or creative “Switch Witch” ideas.

Wishing you a safe, happy, and joy-filled Halloween! 🧡🎃
— Elektra

10/30/2025

🍓 Healthy Halloween Treat Inspiration 🎃

Looking for some healthy Halloween treat inspiration? I got your back. 😉

As a mom of three little ones (6 and under!), I want Halloween to be all about fun — not sugar crashes. And sometimes, the simplest things make them the happiest!

For example, drizzle a bit of melted dark chocolate over some fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries. 🍓🍫
It looks fancy, feels like a treat, and takes only minutes to make.

If you’re managing blood sugar, choose sugar-free dark chocolate and watch fruit portions — but for kids, a little fruit and real chocolate is more than okay.

Because joy can be sweet and balanced. 💛

10/29/2025

🍫 Easiest No-Bake Halloween Almond Butter Squares

Every Halloween, I like to make this quick freezer treat with my kids — it takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and tastes like a healthy Reese’s square. It’s nourishing, half-sweet, and helps keep little tummies happy before (and after!) trick-or-treating. 🎃

🥣 Ingredients

1 cup runny almond butter (or natural peanut butter)
1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or your preferred sweetener blend)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups quick oats
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (70% or higher)
1–2 tsp coconut oil or cocoa butter (for melting)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

In a bowl, combine almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

Add quick oats and mix well until everything sticks together.

Line a small square dish (about 8x8”) with parchment paper and press the mixture down firmly.

Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil or cocoa butter until smooth.

Pour over the oat mixture and spread evenly.

Place in the freezer for 20 minutes (or until firm).

Slice into squares and store in the fridge or freezer.

They stay perfectly chewy and balanced — a little sweet, a little salty, and totally satisfying. Great to make ahead for Halloween week or any time you need a quick, blood-sugar-friendly treat. 🍬

10/28/2025

🎃 Trick or treat… or Switch Witch?
In our house, the candy goes out and the magic comes in. ✨
A healthy dinner, homemade half-sweet treats, and a toy surprise in the morning — no sugar crashes, no meltdowns.

Would you try the Switch Witch tradition with your kids? 🧙‍♀️ Comment “YES” below if you love this idea!

10/27/2025

Think chocolate is bad for you? Think again. 🍫✨

Chocolate isn’t the villain we’ve made it out to be — it’s actually packed with magnesium, antioxidants, and minerals your body loves. The real problem? It’s all the extras added to it — sugar, dairy, and fillers.

Choose 75–85% dark chocolate for less sugar and more nutrients, or try raw cacao powder for a natural mood and energy boost (it can even help you relax before bed!).

If you’re diabetic or watching your blood sugar, just be mindful — some dark chocolates contain more sugar than you’d expect to balance bitterness, and that can quietly set you back.

So go ahead, enjoy your chocolate — just make it real. ❤️

10/26/2025

Halloween at our house isn’t a sugar rush — it’s a celebration of fun, family, and balance. 🧡

We start the night with a nourishing dinner, bake half-sweet treats together, then go trick-or-treating.
But here’s our secret…
Before bed, the Switch Witch visits! The kids leave their candy out, and the witch swaps it for a toy they’ve been wishing for. ✨

No sugar crash, no tummy aches — just happy memories and a calmer next day.

It’s not about taking the fun away. It’s about teaching balance, joy, and mindful celebration. 🎃

DM me if you want more Halloween Hacks!

10/24/2025

🧩 Three genes that secretly affect your blood sugar

FTO – makes you feel hungry even when you’re full

TCF7L2 – slows insulin response

ADIPOQ – influences fat burning

When these genes are sluggish, it’s not about cutting carbs — it’s about supporting your pathways.

Once you know your pattern, your meal plan becomes science, not guesswork.

👉 Want to know which one might be affecting you? Comment “me” and I’ll message you a simple explanation!

10/22/2025

Ever crave sugar when you’re stressed?

That’s not “lack of willpower” — it’s your dopamine and serotonin genes calling for quick comfort.
When we understand your COMT and MAO genes, we can retrain your brain to crave differently — not rely on sugar highs.

💬 Want to know if your genes are behind your cravings? Send me a DM with DNA

10/20/2025

🧬 1️⃣ Did you know...

Your genes can predict how your blood sugar spikes even before you eat your first carb?
Some people naturally produce more insulin from the same meal than others — meaning what’s “healthy” for one person could cause an energy crash for another.
That’s why I use DNA-based nutrition to personalize blood sugar balance from the inside out.

✨ Curious what your DNA says about carbs? Let's talk :)

10/18/2025

DNA & Blood Sugar — Why We Don’t All React the Same Way

Ever wonder why one person eats a bunch of carbs and feels fine, while another crashes an hour later?
Your DNA has the answer.

Genes like TCF7L2 and SLC30A8 influence how your body releases and uses insulin, while others affect how quickly you absorb or clear glucose.

That means your ideal diet — whether lower carb, balanced, or higher fiber — is written right into your DNA.

When blood sugar isn’t stable, it can lead to:
• Fatigue and cravings
• Mood swings
• Weight gain around the belly
• And even higher risk for cardiovascular disease

Once you understand your genes, you can customize your meals, exercise, and timing — so your glucose stays steady and your energy feels consistent all day long.

This is what it means to work smarter, not harder — to truly align with your biology.

10/17/2025

DNA & Cardiovascular Health — Why Some People Are More at Risk

Two people can live the same lifestyle — yet one ends up with high cholesterol or blood pressure while the other doesn’t.
That’s not luck. That’s genetics.

Your DNA can reveal how efficiently your body:
• Handles fats and cholesterol
• Manages inflammation
• Processes stress hormones
• And balances blood sugar — a key factor in heart health

Yes, blood sugar control matters for your heart too.
Even mild insulin resistance can cause your arteries to stiffen and increase cardiovascular risk over time.

By understanding your genes, we can identify your unique weak spots before they become symptoms — and use nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation to strengthen them.

Your DNA doesn’t dictate your destiny — it gives you the roadmap to protect it. 🧬💓

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Tuesday	9am - 4pm
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Thursday	9am - 4pm
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