Vulnerability

11:06 AM Jackie Mart 2 Comments


The last few weeks have a been a little bit rough for my clients and myself. The full moon sometimes affects our emotions and brings things to the surface.  As a life coach, I teach people how to manage and release these thoughts and emotions.  We are so afraid to let people see when we are weak and admit when we don't have it all together.  The deepest relationships happen when we let go of the facet of perfectionism. To let people see everything; be transparent; open up all surfaces of our soul... You don't always HAVE to be strong. Open up your heart to others, tear down your walls and let them in.


"We don’t always have to be strong to be strong.  Sometimes our strength is expressed in being vulnerable.  Sometimes we need to fall apart to regroup and stay on track.  We all have days when we cannot push any harder, cannot hold back self-doubt, cannot  stop focusing on fear, cannot be strong.

There are days when we cannot focus on being responsible.  Occasionally, we don’t want to get out of our pajamas.  Sometimes, we cry in front of people.  We expose our tiredness, irritability or anger.

Those days are okay.  

They are just okay.

Part of taking care of ourselves means we give ourselves permission to “fall apart” when we need to.  We do not have to be perpetual towers of strength.  We are strong.  We have proven that.  Our strength will continue if we allow ourselves the courage to feel scared, weak, and vulnerable when we need to experience those feelings."






Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.



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Easy to Make Heart-Healthy Snacks

11:07 AM Jackie Mart 0 Comments

As promised here are the recipes and some photos from my kid's cooking class this week at Valley Natural Foods!  They loved it! 











STRAWBERRY COCONUT AND NUT PARFAIT (Makes 2-3 Servings)  


Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 

1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, divided
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 can full fat coconut milk, refrigerated overnight
1 container grass-fed, organic plain yogurt (6 oz.) 
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup raw nuts, chopped (any nut will work) 

Directions:

1. Open bottom of can of coconut milk and pour off liquid. Scoop coconut cream into large bowl and whip to consistency of whipped cream. Whip in vanilla.
2. Mash 1 cup of strawberries in medium bowl. Fold half of whipped coconut cream into mashed strawberries.
3. Layer strawberries mixture, strawberries, coconut, nuts and remaining coconut cream in parfait glasses. Garnish with more berries, remaining nuts and serve immediately.



DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRIES 

Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 

Raspberries
Dark chocolate chips

Directions: 

Place chocolate chips inside the middle of the raspberries and eat!



TUNA, BLACK BEAN, & SPINACH LETTUCE WRAPS (Makes 4 Servings) 



Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 

1 can (12 ounces) light tuna in water, drained and flaked
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (low sodium) 
1 cup fresh spinach 
1/4 cup chopped red onion 
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves (about 1 medium head)
1 medium ripe avocado

Directions: 

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; toss lightly to combine. Serve in lettuce leaves; top with avocado! 


BLUEBERRY AVOCADO CHIA PUDDING (Makes 2 Servings) 



Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 

1 very ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons coconut milk (or any other milk of your choice)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract 
1 teaspoon chia seeds 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and silky. You might need to stop the blender every now and then and mix with a spoon to make the blending easier.
Divide pudding among bowls/cups and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving (this allows the chia seeds to thicken).









Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.


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Short on Time? Hate to Cook?

11:30 AM Jackie Mart 2 Comments


Due to popular demand I am now offering meal prepping as one of my services. $72 for 6 ready-to-eat meals. All "Jackie Approved" clean- eating recipes sans gluten, grains and refined sugars. (New menu each week) Perfect for busy professionals or singles! 

Pick up in South Minneapolis on Mondays between 6-8 PM. I only have 5 spots open each week. Advance payment is required. Please email me to reserve your spot! Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com

*Starts Monday, February 29th, 2016

MENU: (2/29/16)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Rosemary Wild-Caught Salmon
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Pesto Chicken with Steamed Lemon Broccoli
Egg, Turkey, and Veggie Breakfast Muffins
Chicken Kale Salad



Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.


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The Fastest Way to Kill Your Happiness

7:53 PM Jackie Mart 0 Comments




Stop over-analyzing and worrying! Place trust in your life purpose and your path. Some things are out of your control. Let them go! Shake those limiting beliefs away and believe you are meant for greatness. Keep your thoughts in check and re-focus when needed! 




Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Clean Eating for Kids

5:40 AM Jackie Mart 0 Comments




Ways to Get Children Involved in Healthy Eating:


Shopping: Visit farms, Farmer’s Markets, grocery store-show them where real food comes from! Have them do a scavenger hunt for red, yellow, and green light foods! 

Planning: Chart of meals, new fruit or veggie of the week, chef of the week, have them help you pick out recipes.

Meal Prep and Clean-Up: Cut up produce, measure ingredients, set table, wash dishes, put away leftovers, talk about what they liked best about the meal.

Cooking: Stirring, pouring, and mixing.

Snack Time: Have them choose- more apt to eat it. Or give 2-3 options so they feel like it was their decision and choice.

Family Meals: No distractions, phones, TV, computers, Ipads = true discussions and bonding time. YOU set the example; you are the healthy role model for your child!


NOTE: It can take up to 20 tastings before someone can start enjoying a new food, so don’t give up on your picky eaters! 



Children’s Cookbooks:





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Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.


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