Why bone broth is the best deal of the year. Get yours today at Black Friday discounts

Every culture has their version of chicken soup. It is indeed good for the soul. After Thanksgiving, the best thing you can do is to take the Turkey carcass and bones, put it in a crock pot (or an instapot), add onions, garlic, carrots, parsley or cilantro, an ounce of apple cider vinegar, and water and let simmer for 24 hours (or 2 hours in an instapot). For those on a paleo diet, you are well aware that we used to eat the whole animal. If you are eating the standard American diet (SAD) of boneless, skinless chicken. Boy are you missing out!

Yesterday, my daughters cooked a 26 pound organic free range turkey yesterday, enough for 2 crockpots of bones for bone broth soup. This morning everyone was clamoring for a mug of bone broth soup. This is especially important during the holiday season.

Do you ever wonder why so many athletes in one family may have joint issues? The first question I would ask, are they eating enough collagen and bone broth? Bone broth contains collagen which provides amino acids, the building block of proteins.  Is is also rich in iron (for energy), vitamins A and K (so important for the gastrointestinal lining), zinc and selenium which are imperative for the thyroid gland and hormone regulation, and other minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and manganese as well as very absorbable trace minerals.

According to Medical News Today, a 2017 review suggests that gelatin supplementation increases collagen in the tissues which may help protect joints from unnecessary stress. In addition to being highly nutritious it may:

• Reduce inflammation and heal the gut.
• Help fight osteoarthritis
• Support sleep as it’s a good source of glycine
• Support weight loss and add more protein to the diet

So making bone broth seems overwhelming? No worries. TODAY through December 2^nd you can order it online for up to 30% off.  Plus Kettle & Fire has different varieties to give you diversity. 

As you’ve heard me say, diversity in the diet is a number one thing you can do for cancer prevention and optimal health. Bone broth is also a great healthy aging strategy as it is GREAT for the skin too!

Bon Appetite!

Lisa

About Lisa Jackson, RN, CHC, RYT-500, FDN-P, AFMC

Lisa is an author, functional nutrition and functional medicine trained health coach, yoga teacher, and retired Registered Nurse with the mission to "Inspire, Educate and Empower" individuals and corporations to achieve optimal health.

Lisa's book, Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive is a self-health book offering her Seven Steps to Optimal Health.

When she is not coaching, or speaking, you can find Lisa joyfully sharing Carpe Diem Dance or playing with her two grandchildren. She is the mother of four adult children and believes, "Optimal health should not be a secret."

Healthy Holiday Recipes and Wishes

I'm so thankful for you and your interest in optimal health. Here are a few quick easy recipes you may want to enjoy throughout the holidays. We will be serving these desserts for Monday's open house so come and get a taste!

Cranberry & Pomegranate Chia Pudding              

INGREDIENTS

* 2 1/2 cups of Coconut milk

* 1 cup of cranberries raw

* 1 cup pomegranate seeds or from one pomegranate

* 1 teaspoon vanilla

* ¼ cup of honey

* ½  cup of chia seeds

DIRECTIONS

1.   In food processor add all ingredients except pomegranate seeds and process till smooth.

2.   Cut open pomegranate and squeeze out liquid and seeds, being careful to discard the fibrous pith.

3.   Add to the mixture and stir, let sit ~ 10 minutes and stir again, then refrigerate. May stir again before serving.

Beautiful and delicious holiday dish! You can use any fruit to sweeten and color. Add pumpkin and cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom for a different twist.

Fresh Raw Cranberry Sauce    

INGREDIENTS

•  2 Cups Fresh Cranberries

•  1 Apple, cored and quartered

•  1 Orange, peeled, seeded, quartered (zest saved)

•  1 Tsp orange zest

•  1 Cup dates, pitted

In a food processor, process cranberries, apple, orange, orange zest and dates only until blended, but chunky.

Why would you ever open a can of cranberry sauce again?

Raw Pumpkin Pie

Adapted from Luzy in the Raw

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Crust:

•  1 Cup Dates

•  2 Cups Pecans (soaked overnight)

•  Pinch Salt

•  The Pecans should be soaked overnight and the dates soaked for 20 minutes. Combine in food processor and pulse until mixed evenly. Press into a glass pie plate.

Filling:

•  2 cups pumpkin meat, peeled, seeded, chopped

•  1 Cup Dates

•  1/2 Cup Almond Butter

•  2 tsp cinnamon

•  1/4 tsp Cardamon

•  1/2 tsp cloves

•  1 tsp Ginger root, grated, fresh

•  1/2 tsp nutmeg

•  The dates should be soaked for 20 minutes. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree. Spoon filling into crust and serve. Refrigerate to get a firmer pie.

Cashew Cream

Decadently Delicious! Use for lattes, in place of whipped cream or ferment and use in place of sweet cream cheese.

•  1 cup of raw cashews soaked and drained*

•  1 Tablespoon of maple syrup or coconut nectar or

stevia to taste

•  1/4 - 1/2 cup of filtered water to desired consistency

•  pinch of sea salt

Place raw cashews and sweetener in a high-speed blender, start with 1/4 cup of water and blend until smooth and slowly add more water until desired consistency.

*Cashews should be soaked for 2-4 hours and if you are like me and forget, you can soak them in hot water for ~15 minutes. For lower glycemic load replace maple syrup with coconut nectar or stevia. I personally do not like the taste of stevia as well but it is great for diabetics and those needing low carb and watching insulin levels.

Whatever you do, please spend some time thinking about what and who you are grateful for. What we focus on is what we will get more of. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lisa

PS What's your favorite holiday recipes? 

Don't miss out, we saved some of the best for last!

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Dr. Vikram Raya, MD - How To Keep Your Ticker Ticking
Find out the lifesaving secrets you need to be aware of right now to help prevent your heart from becoming a ticking time bomb. We dive right into the heart of the matter and pull back the curtains on what roles diet and exercise play in regards to heart health and unmask the truth about cholesterol.

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The forbidden presentation on men's sexual health; a topic all men shrink away from. In this expert expose our professional shares cutting edge treatments specifically to help men's sexual wellness. Take a peek at this program and get your vitality back.

Dr. Jonathan Stegall, MD - Cancer! How To Prevent Or Beat It
Cancer is a six letter word, not a death sentence! In this session we tackle the tough questions on treatment and prevention. Discover how you can fight family history, what to do beyond chemo and radiation, as well as what dietary changes to make on your journey back to health.

Dr. Mona Morstein, ND - Reverse Diabetes? New Evidence
What if we told you diabetes can be reversed? Seriously, check out this breakthrough approach to blood sugar management that is virtually guaranteed to help reduce and regulate blood sugar numbers.

Dr. Lindsey Berkson, DC, CNS - Sexy Hormones Spark Healthy Aging
Learn about how a hormone no one is talking about can help you live a better, younger, older age.  Welcome to the hormone masterclass deep dive that can radically change your health!

Dr. Aimee Shunney, ND - CBD Exposed: Is It Really Safe And Effective?
Caveat emptor; let the buyer beware! In this discussion we dive into the misunderstood world of CBD oil and how it differs from marijuana. We spell out the pros and cons to reveal the known benefits and teach you how to determine the “good stuff” from the bunk junk being sold strictly for profit.

Dr. Garland Glenn, DC, PScD - Do You Have Early Alzheimer's Or Dementia?  The Truth May Shock You!
Learn how to identify the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Find out how to clear the fog of forgetfulness and ways you can actually prevent and even reverse Alzhezeimer's. It doesn't have to happen to you!

Dr. Arland Hill, DC - Sustainable Energy To Keep You Vibrant and Active
Tired of being…tired? Want to feel like you did when you were 40…30, how about 25? Discover the bottomless “Energy Well,” that has always been at your disposal and learn how to tap into it whenever the need arises!

Tracey Vincel, PT - Is Your MOVEMENT HEALHTSPAN Equal To Your LIFESPAN?
Learn about common “wear and tear” movement dysfunctions that accompany aging and discover the specific movement techniques and exercise strategies to prevent early onset hip and knee osteoarthritis and low back pain. Today's minor aches don't have to become tomorrow's major pains!

Beth Templin, DPT - The 3 Keys To Staying Independent The Rest Of Your Life
Independence often comes at a premium; let us show you how to safeguard yours. We’ll explore the obstacles you are most likely to face, what kind of support you are most likely to need, as well as how to plan a path that will protect your independence until your passing.

Dr. Kevin Conners, DPSc - Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny
What the heck a SNP is and why do you need to know now before it's too late? Learn how to overcome you genetic predispositions so you don't become a victim of your genes.

Hugh Byrne - The Meditation Masterclass
Tap into the ancient technologies and techniques yogis use to maintain focus and a sense of self-centered calmness by mastering the art of meditation and mindfullness. Experience the amazing serenity of restoring tranquility and learn how to achieve it in just a few minutes per day.

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Enjoy,

Lisa 

P.S. The free event for today WILL end at 9 am tomorrow morning, no exceptions! So, be sure you [click here] to attend today’s online event.

Or claim your VIP Access Pass here before life gets in the way and you miss out!

PS I had soooo much fun interviewing Dr. Lindsey Berkson. Let me know what you've learned for this summit!

What you Eat, Think and Do... Matters!

My mission is to inspire, educate and empower you to feel and look your best at any age. When you feel good, there is a ripple effect to your loved ones and community. It's contagious.  I also believe that it takes a village. This is why I love collaboration and partnerships; from collaborating with you on your personal health, to supporting people that bring positive change to the world. So over the next several days, I'm going to be sharing with you just a few of my favorite people, products and services that may help you thrive through the holidays.

People. I'm partnering with Susan Brady, Physical Therapist, Doctor of Integrative Medicine and Certified Nutritionist to bring you an exclusive online membership program. (You will get a separate invitation soon.) You've already heard about the Healthy Aging Summit that she's spent the last year creating for you. You still have two days left to listen to it for free. My interview was the first day but I also interviewed Dr. Lindsey Berkson which you can hear tomorrow on Sunday if you register today. She's the author of 22 books of which I have three of them and they've been transformational for me and my husband. Please don't miss out on getting inspired and educated this weekend!

Susan and I also put together a video on our favorite holiday recipes. Email me if you don't have them or want them.

Products. If you've worked with me for any health issues from gut issues to autoimmune disease or cancer you know about the healing power of bone broth soup. I often say, "Good, Better, Best" as a goal.

Drinking bone broth soup is good to heal the gut and nourish your mind and body. Better is to buy organic bone broth from grass fed and finished beef. Best is to make (or have it made for you) with love infused. Kettle and Fire has the best organic grass fed bone broth that can be shipped to your home and a good price and it is on sale for the next several days. Stock up for your holiday soups and see all the wonderful flavors they have for you! Sip it like a tea 2-4 times a day to heal the gut and nourish your emotions through the season. I may do a whole post for you on the benefits of bone broth. If you or a loved one are going through chemotherapy then for sure drink bone broth to protect and rebuild the gut lining. Bone broth is great for joint pain or autoimmune issues too.

What good is it to drink bone broth soup, take supplements, and heal from within, if you are still putting crap on your skin? If you've taken my KickStart to Wellness Program, you know my mantra to Maximize, Minimize and Prioritize for optimal health.

If you listened to my interview on the Healthy Aging Summit, I said to think of the skin as a large mouth. What you put on your skin matters!

This summer while I was working on videos for our upcoming members and our daughters wedding, I realized that I needed some makeup and I found a line of hair care, skin care and makeup that I've fallen in love with. The company is a B corp. That means it puts people and the planet first, before profit in every decision it makes. The founder is passionate about changing the beauty industry to only including non toxic ingredients. Imagine that! Do you know that the word fragrance alone can have up to 3,000 chemicals included?

Many ingredients in the most expensive beauty products are carcinogenic or include heavy metals.

Lead is a common ingredient in lipstick. Who needs to be eating this? As I said in my talk for the Healthy Aging Summit, your skin care should be clean enough to eat.  So I'm super excited to tell you that starting this weekend, you can get BIG discounts to looking and feeling your best! These make amazing thoughtful gifts too! I am absolutely in love with their lipstick. It feels and looks good too. I bought the entire line so I can share with you at my Open House on December 2nd from 7-9 pm. But don't wait for then to order because this is a Clean Friday special only good until December 1st. They may offer a Cyber Monday deal but I'm not privy to that.  The company has committed to omitting  over 1500 toxic chemicals that are commonly found in beauty products. This is a company I want to support. Here's a link for more information and to shop. If you are local and want to stop by and see products, let me know that too. Or if you want me to come speak to a group about healthy living and the importance of what you eat, think and do I would love that too.

Services: Dianne Rhodes, Certified Hypnotist of Inner Horizons is offering  a Holiday Stress Buster Program which includes a hypnotherapy session (can be done online via Zoom) plus a digital recording. Email her dreamyourinnerhorizons@gmail.com

Rise Well-Being Center offers meditation, yoga, movement to music classes and workshops. This is a fantastic place to explore the inner world within you. They also have hosted some amazing workshops. Good to get on their mailing list. I will be teaching only 2 more Wednesday 7:30 am yoga for improvement classes in December and two more 10 am movement to music classes. First class is free to check it out.

Beloved Yoga Studio is where I received my 300 hour training and certification and where I continue to practice. There are classes for everyone here and a wide variety of offerings. It's called a sanctuary for all for a reason. View their video for more information.

Mom's Organic Market and Great Falls Farmers Market are two of my favorite places to shop for local organic food for my table.

I'm off to yoga now and then to do shopping for Thanksgiving dinner. Please know how grateful I am to have you on my email list and I hope to get to know you better in the New Year through our online membership program where you will have access to support from Susan and I as well as discounts on healthy products and services. More to follow...

Carpe Diem,

Lisa

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About Lisa Jackson, RN, CHC, RYT-500, FDN-P, AFMC

Lisa is an author, functional nutrition and functional medicine trained health coach, yoga teacher, and retired Registered Nurse with the mission to "Inspire, Educate and Empower" individuals and corporations to achieve optimal health.

Lisa's book, Savvy Secrets: Eat, Think & Thrive is a self-health book offering her Seven Steps to Optimal Health.

When she is not coaching, or speaking, you can find Lisa joyfully sharing Carpe Diem Dance or playing with her two grandchildren. She is the mother of four adult children and believes, "Optimal health should not be a secret."