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Starting the year out on a positive and forward-moving note is the perfect momentum to a successful year. We’ve added some other great practices for you to incorporate into your new year routine to help you feel good mind, body, and spirit! 
 

EAT MORE PLANTS

Adding more plants into your diet doesn’t have to be complicated. Focus on whole foods, and adding a variety of them to your plate each day. This provides your body with a great nutrient profile and fibre, which are critical to your gut health. Your body, mind, and gut health will thank you!  

TAKE A MOMENT FOR GRATITUDE 

Taking a moment of gratitude each day does exceptional things for your mental health and your overall happiness! Studies show that taking a moment to focus on gratitude brings physiological and psychological benefits! These benefits include better sleep, reduced stress, a more positive mindset, an increase in mindfulness, and higher levels of happiness in your daily...

Plant-based Nutritionist, Jordan Bruce, shares why it's so important to listen to your body's cues and why you can't ignore your body's hormonal needs. 

By Jordan Bruce, RHN

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CAN YOU AFFORD TO IGNORE YOUR HORMONAL NEEDS?

Well, it’s going to take a big toll on your body.

• 5 million suffer from PCOS
• 70 to 80% of women will develop fibroids by age 50!
• 1/10 will suffer with endometriosis during reproductive years
• 9 to 14% have heavy periods
• 12% have difficulty getting pregnant or carrying to term
• Women are 5 to 8x more likely to have thyroid problems
• 75% of those diagnosed with autoimmune diseases are women
• Chronic fatigue syndrome is 2x as likely among women
• 85% of chronic migraine suffers are women
• Anxiety is more common than among men (2x in childbearing years)
• 1/8 experience depression, 2x the rate of men

Your menstruated cycle and hormone health is IMPORTANT! The way be are living is taking a toll on our body, mind and mood.

So many women...