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What Girls Need to Know



There is so much more to a person than their physical beauty! The work I've been doing with girls in the school system and community revolves around this topic. These kids are hurting and we have to build them up! Teach them they are worthy and matter just by being born! 


Please CONTACT ME if you would like me to come to your community! I currently travel all over the state of Iowa and Minnesota. 




Copyright, 2020, 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.





Honoring Your Body


Though our culture is obsessed with health and fitness, it’s not always for the right reasons. True health is not about looking good on the outside but treating our bodies with the respect and care they deserve, so they function at optimum performance! What we eat, how much we sleep, and how often we exercise all have an effect on our body’s overall function.

We need to listen to our bodies instead of listening to the external cues about how we should live, what we should eat, who we should be friends with, and etc. 

Are you hungry? Eat.

Are you sad? Cry. Vent. 

Are you lonely? Call a friend or your Mom. Join a group. Date. 

Are you tired? Go to bed earlier. Take a nap. Skip a day at the gym. 

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Say no. Cancel plans. Stay home. Take a walk in nature. Turn off your phone. 

Are you feeling not good enough? Spend time with those who lift you up. Our biggest cheerleaders might not be our family or the friend you have known the longest. 


Remember- "Doing more" doesn't necessarily mean you will "be more." Fill your own cup before you try to disperse the little you have left to others! 




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Copyright, 2019, 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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Mashed Potato Alternative


ROASTED GARLIC CELERY ROOT MASH (Makes 4-6 Servings) 

INGREDIENTS: (all organic if possible) 

1 garlic head
1 teaspoon organic olive oil
1 large cauliflower head cut into florets
1 celery root peeled and cubed
4 tablespoons ghee
sea salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Slice top off of garlic head. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and wrap in foil. Roast until soft and caramelized, about 35 minutes.
Place cauliflower and celery root in pot, cover with water, and add large pinch of salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 - 20 minutes.
Drain vegetables and add to food processor with a few cloves of roasted garlic, ghee, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined. Add more garlic to taste. Process to desired consistency.


*Please request to join my private Facebook group: Wellness Warriors   This is where I post all my most valuable content and upcoming classes and events! 

Copyright, 2018, 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.



Veggie Skeleton



Something fun for Halloween! 

Head--lettuce leaves, sliced olives, veggie dip in a small bowl
Body--celery, baby carrots, bell pepper, mushrooms, cherry or grape tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers

Arrange the veggies on a platter in the shape of a skeleton, top with an appropriate sized bowl of veggie dip for the head! 



*Please request to join my private Facebook group: Wellness Warriors   This is where I most all my most valuable content and upcoming classes and events! 





Copyright, 2018, 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.



20 Minute Workout



Here is a quick and easy sample workout I teach my clients to do that only takes 20-30 minutes! 

BURST WORKOUT: 

*Warm-up: Run/Jog 10 minutes on treadmill at 5% incline 
*BURST- Do each exercise listed 20 seconds of exercise, 20 seconds of rest. Repeat each exercise 3x and then go on to the next. Repeat this whole sequence 2 times. (Goal is to do all exercises as hard and fast as you can!!) If rest period is too long try resting for only 10 seconds. 
-Burpees 
-Russian Ab Twists with weighted medicine ball 
-Sprint on treadmill @10% incline 
-Mountain climbers 
-Overhead tricep arm extensions with dumbbells 
-Jumping alternating lunges 
-Side to side squats 

BONUS: Wall-sit with dumbbell biceps curls (1 minute)  
*Cool Down and Stretch 

*Please request to join my private Facebook group: Wellness Warriors   This is where I post all my most valuable content and upcoming classes and events! 


Copyright, 2018, 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.




Brighten Up Your Skin


MACA AND CACAO BRIGHTENING FACE MASK

INGREDIENTS: 

2 tsp. melted coconut oil (I use Garden of Life brand) 
1 tsp. maca powder (find it here) 
1 tsp. bentonite clay powder 

DIRECTIONS: 

Pour coconut oil into a small mixing bowl.  Stir in all other ingredients until a paste forms.  Spread mask onto face, and let sit for 15-20 minutes.  Rinse with warm water. 





Copyright, 2018, 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.



Ditch the Diet Soda



Here are few reasons why sodas (especially diet ones) will absolutely not help you achieve your health goals: 

  • pH of 2.5: Sodas are 50,000 times more acidic than neutral. It would require 30 glasses of clean water to balance out just ONE can of soda. Why is this important? All diseases (including cancer) thrive in an acidic environment. 

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): This highly processed sweetener significantly raises insulin levels and has been linked to Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. Plus, the majority of HFCS is derived from genetically modified corn. (GMO) 

  • Aspartame, Splenda: All artificial sweeteners are just that–Artificial. They are the result of a chemical process that produces dangerous neurotoxic compounds. Aspartame has been linked to brain tumors, migraines/headaches, epilepsy/seizures, depression and autoimmune diseases. Sucralose (Splenda) falls into the same category. The company claims it is made from sugar, but they neglect to tell you they alter a sugar molecule and insert chlorine–a dangerous carcinogen (cancer causing agent).  These artificial sugars are addictive and actually cause you to gain weight!  

  • Caffeine: Caffeine has a half-life of 6 hours, meaning that it will stay in your body for 12 hours before the effect wears off. Even if you think caffeine doesn’t affect you, it will still alter your sleep cycles and the quality of your sleep. Caffeine is also a diuretic–dehydrating you even though you believe you are ingesting liquids. 



Source: Draxe.com  



Copyright, 2018, 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.



Navigate the Grocery Store



One-on-One Grocery Store Tours

$75 each the whole month of September! (Regularly $150) 

I travel to the local store where you shop! (Iowa or Minnesota) 

Learn what SHOULD be in your cart, what foods to avoid, how to read food labels, the top healing foods, hidden sugars, recipe ideas, shopping list, better alternatives to some of your favorite foods, and more! 

*I also offer small group tours with groups of 3 or more people for $35 each person. Invite your friends, family, or co-workers! 


Please contact me with questions or to schedule: 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com


Offer Expires:  9/30/2018 





Copyright, 2018, 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.




Chefs in Training


Since I do not have children of my own yet, I've been offering children's cooking classes in Iowa and Minnesota the past few years!  My four-year-old twin niece and nephew have also been acquiring some cooking skills from me! They love helping in the kitchen and can even crack eggs! When you have children help choose and prepare meals it's educational, fun, and great for their long-term health.  Kids who help with meal preparation are more likely to eat the food! 

Here are the best ways to involve kids in in meal prep based on their age and ability: 

Preschoolers:

Set the table
Stir batter
Kneading dough
Assemble pizza
Peeling oranges, bananas, or hard-boiled eggs
Toss a salad


5-8 Years Old: 

Cut soft fruits with a dull knife
Measuring liquids
Scrubbing potatoes
Grating cheese
Peeling onions
Cracking raw eggs
Loading the dishwasher


Preteens: 

Using a food processor 
Opening cans
Cutting with a chef's knife
Cooking in the oven
Baking breads


Teenagers: 

Using all appliances
Cooking on an outdoor grill
Purchasing groceries


Please request to join my private Facebook group: Wellness Warriors   This is where I post all my most valuable content and upcoming classes and events! 



Copyright, 2018, 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.