HOMEMADE POWER BARS 👊🏻💥⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ If May has you constantly on the go 🏁, you're going to need some healthy snacks, friends. These bars are bound to save you from an afternoon crash or a HANGRY grocery store raid (been there! 🙋‍♀️)⁠. ⁠⁠ Ingredients⁠⁠ 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats⁠⁠ 1 1/4 cup rice crisp cereal⁠⁠ 1/4 cup hemp seeds⁠⁠ 1/4 cup sunflower seeds⁠⁠ 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut⁠⁠ 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds⁠⁠ 2 tbsp almonds, chopped⁠⁠ 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon⁠⁠ 1/4 tsp fine-grain sea salt⁠⁠ 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown rice syrup⁠⁠ 1/4 cup roasted almond butter⁠⁠ 1 tsp pure vanilla extract⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Method:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 1. Line an 8" square cake pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper (one going each way)⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, rice crisp cereal, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, sesame seeds, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 3. In a small saucepan, stir together the brown rice syrup and peanut butter until well combined. Cook over a medium to high heat until the mixture softens and bubbles slightly, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 4. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oat mixture, using a spatula. Stir well with a large metal spoon until all of the oats and cereal are coated in the wet mixture⁠⁠. The resulting mixture will be very thick and difficult to stir.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading it out into an even layer. Lightly wet your hands and press down on the mixture to even it out - use a pastry roller to compact the mixture firmly and evenly. This helps the bars hold together better.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 6. Place the pan in the freezer, uncovered, and chill for 20 minutes, or until firm.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 7. Lift the oat square out of the pan, using the parchment paper as handles, and place it on a cutting board⁠⁠ With a serrated knife, slice the square into 6 rows and then slice them in half to make 12 bars total.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 8. For best storage, wrap each bar individually with plastic wrap and store in the fridge. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Enjoy! #onthegosnacks #saturdaysnack

WHO HERE STRUGGLES WITH MEAL PLANNING?! ⁠🙋🏻‍♀️⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ This is how we work through meal planning to make sure meals are going to be satisfying and nutritious. ⁠⁠ 🍏 Save this to refer back to! 🍏⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Balanced meals are meals that contain all of the categories above! Each macronutrient plays a particular role in our physiology.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Why is it essential that our meals are balanced?! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 〰️⁠ protein, fat, and fiber keep us full! ⁠⁠ 〰️⁠ helps prevent spikes in blood sugar⁠⁠ 〰️⁠ carbohydrates provide energy 〰️ protein provides recovery for exercise⁠⁠ 〰️⁠ ensures a variety of nutrients are consumed ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ What are some of your go-to meal planning tricks?! ⁠⁠

A DIAGNOSIS IS NOT THE END OF THE ROAD. 🚧 A diagnosis is a label for a group of symptoms and nothing more. Yes, SOME come with limited options, but MOST offer wide treatment options (if you’re open minded). Even though a diagnosis can help validate the way you’ve been feeling, it’s not the end of your jouney... IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING.✨ 🌱 Now you’re tasked with finding the true root cause behind this group of symptoms and working towards reversing them. And yes, it CAN be done. 🙌🏼 Take your health into your own hands. Working with a naturopathic health practitioner who focuses on ALL aspects of health, is a life changing experience. Just ask anyone who’s ever done it. 😉

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REPEAT AFTER US: "Self-care is strategic, not selfish. I will treat myself with compassion and prioritize time to lovingly care for myself." - 🖤 - Rest + self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow and still STAY IN YOUR MAGIC. 🌌 Remember: You cannot serve from an empty vessel. So, go ahead. Give yourself permission to focus on YOU because 🎶 life is tricky, tricky (tricky) tricky!