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Utilizing an integrative and functional nutrition approach, I develop practical and client-centered diet and lifestyle plans designed to promote vitality and wellness.

12/26/2025

Exercise is a powerful emotional medicine. Regular movement helps release dopamine and serotonin, reduces hormones, and improves overall mood.

If you struggle getting movement in, try reframing as in action:
🚶‍♀️ A walk to appreciate your body
🧘 Stretching to honor how you feel
💪 Strength training to support longevity

Even 20–30 minutes most days can make a meaningful difference.
is a way of saying “thank you” to your body. 💛

12/24/2025

What you eat affects more than your . Your diet affects your emotional strength, too.

A balanced, nourishing helps stabilize blood sugar, support neurotransmitters, and reduce , all of which influence mood and resilience.

Focus on:
🥬 Colorful
🍠 Slow-burning
🐟 Quality
🥑 Healthful fats

When your body is well-nourished, it’s easier to access gratitude, patience, and calm. Food is foundational, physically and emotionally.

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12/23/2025

Let’s clear something up:

✨ Gratitude is not pretending everything is okay.
✨ It’s not ignoring hard feelings.
✨ It’s not forcing positivity.

That’s toxic positivity, and it shuts down emotional honesty.

Authentic says:
✔ “Life is messy AND there are still things I can appreciate.”
✔ “I can feel stress AND still notice something good.”
✔ “I can hold both joy and struggle at the same time.”

Gratitude isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence.
It’s one of the most powerful tools we have for mental well-being. 💛

12/18/2025

doesn’t erase challenges. It gives you the strength to move through them.

Research shows people:
💪 Recover from emotional setbacks more quickly
🧠 Have stronger coping skills
🌱 Experience greater emotional stability
💛 Maintain more positive overall

When life feels overwhelming, gratitude anchors you. It reminds you of what’s steady, supportive, and nourishing, even when everything else feels chaotic.

Resilience grows from where you place your attention. What's one thing you've been feeling grateful for recently?

12/17/2025

Here’s the truth many people don’t realize 👇
Chronic doesn’t just affect your mood — it affects your biology.

Studies show that long-term can:
⬆️ Increase
⬆️ Speed up aging
⬆️ Affect DNA integrity
⬆️ Raise risk of

, on the other hand, supports longevity, lowers hormones, and strengthens immunity. 💪

This isn’t about ignoring hard things — it’s about not letting be the dominant voice.

Your cells are listening.

12/16/2025

Gratitude literally rewires the brain toward calm, clarity, and resilience.

When you practice , your brain releases:
💛 Dopamine (motivation + reward)
💛 Serotonin (mood + emotional balance)
💛 Oxytocin (connection + trust)

And it turns down:
⚡ hormones (like cortisol)
⚡ pathways
⚡ Overthinking and rumination

Even 30 seconds of intentional gratitude can shift your nervous system into a more grounded, state.

This small practice can make a big impact. ✨Follow along ➡️ Natalie Ledesma Integrative & Functional Nutrition Consulting for more !

12/11/2025

If you struggle with racing thoughts before bed, a 2-minute practice can help.

Studies show that reflecting on what you’re for before sleep leads to:
😴 Falling asleep faster
🌙 Deeper, more restorative
💛 Lower nighttime levels

Try this tonight for better sleep:

👉 Before you turn out the lights, write down 3 things you’re grateful for.

This will help your brain shift into a calmer, more peaceful state, making it easier to drift off.

Get better … from a more peaceful mindset. 💤

12/10/2025

Your listens to your more than you might think.

people consistently show:
🧬 Better immune function
🛡 Higher levels of protective antibodies
🔥 Reduced inflammatory markers

activates pathways that calm the nervous system and reduce hormones — giving your immune system room to do its job.

This season, supporting immunity isn’t just about and food…

It’s also about nurturing the mind and heart. 💛✨

Follow along ➡️ Natalie Ledesma Integrative & Functional Nutrition Consulting for more tips on practicing gratitude this season!

12/09/2025

Did you know has the power to transform your ?

Research shows that regularly practicing gratitude can:
✨ Lower
✨ Strengthen your immune system
✨ Improve
✨ Support better
✨ Encourage healthier habits

When we shift our attention to what’s nourishing for our minds, the body shifts with us. Gratitude truly creates a ripple effect — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Start small: What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? 💛

12/04/2025

Medicinal mushrooms offer powerful immune-supportive benefits — from enhancing natural killer (NK) cell activity to supporting immunity and overall resilience.

The good news? 👉 You can incorporate them into your diet without changing your entire routine.

Here are 5 easy, everyday ways to add to your diet:

1️⃣ Coffee
Add a scoop of , lion’s mane, or powder to your morning . It blends smoothly and delivers steady without the jitters.

2️⃣ Smoothies
Mushroom powders disappear into without altering the flavor. They pair especially well with berries, greens, and powders for an immune-supportive start.

3️⃣ Soup or Broth
Shiitake, maitake, and other medicinal mushrooms provide rich flavor and immune-supportive beta-glucans. Add them to homemade broths, miso soup, or veggie soups.

4️⃣
If you want a more targeted approach, high-quality mushroom extracts (preferably hot-water extracted and from the fruiting body) offer concentrated immune benefits. Great options include blends with turkey tail, reishi, cordyceps, and shiitake.

5️⃣ Tea
Steep reishi, chaga, or cordyceps in hot water to create a soothing, immune-nourishing tea. Perfect for evenings or cold days.

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12/03/2025

Elderberries are rich in anthocyanins—powerful plant compounds that act as agents and support your body’s natural immune defenses. Research shows can help modulate cellular repair pathways and support a healthy response to seasonal illnesses.

This brings together elderberry with vitamin C–rich fruits, , and for an immune-nourishing boost you can enjoy any time of day.

🍇 Elderberry Immune-Support (serves 1–2)

⭐ Ingredients:
1 cup frozen blueberries (antioxidant-rich + vitamin C)
1 banana (natural sweetness + electrolytes)
1 tablespoon elderberry syrup or ½ cup frozen elderberries (USP-standardized elderberry is ideal)
½ cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt (protein + probiotics)
1 tablespoon chia or flax seeds (omega-3s + fiber)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)

Optional add-ins for more immune support:
½ teaspoon grated ginger
1 handful spinach
1 scoop powder

⭐ Instructions:
1️⃣ Add all ingredients to a blender.
2️⃣ Blend until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Taste and adjust sweetness by adding a few berries or a splash of elderberry syrup.
4️⃣ Serve chilled.

This smoothie delivers:
Elderberry: antiviral + immune-modulating properties
Blueberries: antioxidants to reduce oxidative stress
Yogurt: gut-supportive probiotics (key for immune function)
Seeds: healthy fats that support nutrient absorption

Follow along ➡️ Natalie Ledesma Integrative & Functional Nutrition Consulting for more immune-boosting recipes.

12/02/2025

are small but mighty — rich in anthocyanins and packed with potential. 💜

How they can help:
🛡️ Support your body’s immune response
🤧 May reduce the duration of colds and flus
🦠 Offer protection against cellular stress

Ways to add to your diet include:
🍵 Stir elderberry syrup into tea or yogurt
💊 Try an elderberry gummy or capsule (look for standardized 17% anthocyanosides)
🍓 Blend with berries in

Elderberries are nature’s way of keeping you well this season!

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