BANANA SPLIT 🍠🍌🍓 ..using Japanese sweet potatoes 😍 If you can make a banana split using potatoes, you can do anything 🙌 Nutrient dense desserts are just another way of satisfying a sweet tooth while getting all the nutrients in. I love potatoes because they support our gut, as well as other detox pathways. Adding berries and other fruits really support our body in decreasing its toxic load! They also don’t cause that dopamine rush so you won’t overeat, and you get all the goodness of a healthy dessert 💚 Find out how I make this on @therealchefaj show tomorrow morning at 11am PST! I will be demoing this plus two other ways to use Japanese sweet potatoes for recipes 🔥 . . #japanesesweetpotato #bananasplit #vegan #veganrecipes #wfpb #lowtoxliving #nontoxiclife

My health journey is a long one.. 👇 But I’m grateful for it because it’s led me to what fuels me the most: helping people reduce their toxic burden through lifestyle changes. I didn’t have a period for 8 years. I went plant based, exercised, did all the right things. Still didn’t see results. Until I came across research discussing endocrine disrupting chemicals in our products. 🧐 I discovered the amount of chemicals being used that contain so many hormone disrupting toxicants! I couldn’t believe it. I took a look at what I was cooking with, cleaning with, using as personal care and I realized my home was surrounded with these. Not only that, stress and constant sympathetic overdrive can down regulate our livers detox enzymes! So I took a good look at my exercise routine and incorporated more yoga and walking. It’s also important to incorporate breathwork and/or meditation daily for this 💚 Lastly, our body needs specific nutrients to help support our body’s drainage pathways to eliminate these toxins! So I added these daily. And finally… the changes came 🥹 If you’re confused where to start ⤵️ 🌱 Start with eating organic foods, and diversify your produce. 🌱 Stress less! Find ways to incorporate more mindfulness in your day. 🌱 Reduce plastics, scented products, unnecessary antibiotics (usually through animal products), & high sources of heavy metals because these contribute to im balancing our hormones. . . Link in bio for consultations.

Could indoor air contamination be contributing to your health? 🧐 It most definitely could be. Let’s talk about how 👇 The EPA has found indoor air to be 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air. This can be a major source of toxins entering the body! This can include: volatile organic compounds, pet dander, mold spores, PM 2.5, dust and more (BPA and pthalates have actually been found in dust). A lot of these like to hide in the dust and build up, contributing to our everyday air we are breathing 🥵 So how does detergent, candles, air fresheners and cleaning supplies create a more toxic indoor air environment? Because when they’re used, the chemicals are released into the air and get trapped, constantly being recirculated in your home. The reason we want to avoid these products 👉 they contain endocrine disrupting chemicals. Meaning they disrupt our hormonal system. A common EDC is pthalates, which is a class of chemicals found in fragranced products. They act as a binding agent. They’ve been associated with insulin resistance, asthma, resistant weight loss/overweight, reproductive issues and more. Luckily phthalates are a non persistent toxicant which means it gets cleared from the body pretty quickly. First strategy is avoiding known sources of these and opting for better switches! It’s always best to avoid products that contain the word “fragrance” or “parfum” as this is an umbrella term hiding numerous chemicals being used, and typically pthalates is one of them. . . Link in bio for a free discovery call on working together to reduce toxic load. Limited spots available.

FRENCH TOAST 🍠 . . Using Japanese sweet potatoes as the “bread” 👇 I’m constantly looking for ways to create more nutrient dense options. Adding in sweet potatoes does the trick 😉 I love sweet potatoes for their diverse range of micronutrients. Cooking these up and pairing with some blueberries, strawberries, and banana creates a nutrient dense plate 🙌 You could do this recipe with any sweet potato! What’s delicious about these ones is how sweet they are, so turning them into a French toast works perfectly. The key is letting the JSP fully cook before reheating!! This allows the beneficial structures of the starch to rebuild and exert its healing effects on our body 💚 aka starch retrogradation. RECIPE 1 Japanese sweet potato Berries Maple syrup Bake the JSP at 400F for 1:10. Let cool completely (starch retrogradation). Cut up, bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Top with maple syrup and berries! . . Follow my YouTube channel Thrive Kitchen for more recipes and health tips! 1:1 consultations available, link in bio.

High protein vegan mayo 🫶 One of my favoriteee ways to get in extra nutrients… is dressings 🌱 Soy is one of my favorite foods! It contains a higher amount of protein, which is beneficial in preserving lean muscle mass AND provides quality enough to support our liver’s detox capabilities. Soy also contains phytoestrogens which has numerous benefits. It can reduce risk of specific cancers, reduces hot flash severity, and reduces risk of type 2 diabetes. Keep in mind: you want to buy organic as soybeans are highly sprayed with pesticides 🤓 Here’s my tofu “mayo” recipe: 🌿 1 block silken tofu 🌿 2T apple cider vinegar 🌿 2T Dijon mustard 🌿 1t stevia or monk fruit 🌿 1T lemon juice 🌿 1 dash salt Blend together until smooth. Enjoy! . . Subscribe to my YouTube Channel “Thrive Kitchen” for more recipes and health hacks. Free discovery call for consultations, link in bio.

Sweating is one of our body’s big detox pathways! It allows us to mobilize toxins out of our body through our skin. When we sweat, it can remove toxins such as PCB and dioxin from our body. Using an Epsom salt bath is one of my favorite ways to sweat. I used to enjoy a lot of cardio, but this past year has taught me that slow and parasympathetic dominant activities are better for my body ☺️ if you’re like me and don’t sweat it out much working out, then these tips are for you! 👇 🌿 Use an IR sauna 🌿 Enjoy a hot epsom salt bath Consider investing in a filter that removes chlorine. In a hot bath or shower, this creates a steamy atmosphere where we end up inhaling AND absorbing chlorine. We also absorb chlorine disinfection byproducts which can actually be more toxic than chlorine. I love this one from Cuzn. It’s about $30, very affordable especially if you take baths regularly! Attempt to break a sweat 4-5x per week 🙌 . . For more tips, follow my YouTube channel Thrive Kitchen. 1:1 consults for reducing toxic burden, plant nutrition, and fasting link in bio. #vegan #toxinfreeliving #environmentaltoxins #wfpb #sweat #plantbaseddoctor #chiropractor #detoxpathways #holistichealth #veganathlete #toxinfreehome

Common harmful chemicals found in personal care products 🌿 Many of these are known EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals). They mimic hormones and act at the cell receptor. They can also influence the amount of hormones produced by our own bodies. Some of these chemicals are also known skin irritants and human carcinogens. Common health issues that arise from these chemicals: insulin resistance, weight gain, fertility issues, fatigue, gut dysbiosis. 👉 Don’t become overwhelmed! It’s good to start making changes slowly, and reduce your exposure where you can. Here are steps you can start taking 👇 🌱 Double check the products you are buying through the EWG Skin Deep Database. Opt for products between 1-2 rating. 🌱 Be careful of “detox regimens” as these don’t solve the issue and can cause a recirculation of these chemicals. 🌱 Support your body’s detox organs through mindfulness, movement, and whole plant foods. 🌱 Work with a qualified doctor who understand the body’s detox pathways and can reduce your body’s toxic burden. . . Schedule a free discovery call link in bio. #toxinfreeliving #toxicburden #wfpb #plantbased #heal #toxinfree #cleanse

Should you “detox”? Most likely, doing these won’t address the issue and can create a recirculation of toxins in the bloodstream. If you are continuously exposing yourself to toxins in our food, water supply, and products… then doing a “detox” isn’t getting rid of the issue. Toxin build up can result in numerous symptoms: fatigue, brain fog, resistant weight loss, skin issues, mood swings, infertility, hormonal issues, gut dysbiosis. Often times these symptoms arise because one of our detox pathways have become “clogged”, therefore we aren’t properly eliminating them. Avoidance of these toxins should be the first step, while incorporating a variety of plant foods that provide the micronutrients to support the body’s detox pathways 🙌 Start with: 🌱 Eating organic foods, ditch the processed foods and animal products 🌱 Get a water filter 🌱 Air filter and/or create better circulation in your home by opening windows. Get some plants to help freshen the air too! 🌱 Sweat 🌱 Find movement in your day I hope these tips were helpful! Reach out for any questions. . . Link in bio for 1:1 consults. You can subscribe to my newsletter and YouTube in my bio. #detox #toxinfreeliving #wfpb #plantbased #vegan #plantbaseddoctor #fasting #cleanse