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Remember, eating MORE of the right foods and nutrients during the day is key, so kick up your daily menu with boosts of super nutrients and/or super foods. For example, add a dash of curcumin powder to a simple greens salad and grill your Brussels sprouts (or any vegetable) with avocado oil. You’ll get that perfect sear from the oil’s high smoke point, plus the added benefit of monounsaturated fats and vitamin E.

Inside the colon, or the gut, is a bacterial system, called the microbiome, that accounts for the majority of cells in the body and is directly connected to our health and wellness. Not only is 80 percent of the immune system located in the gut, but the health of the gut significantly influences the health of our skin, the largest organ in the body. The “dirtier” we can make the gut by filling it with good or healthy bacteria, the healthier our skin can be. Supplementing with a probiotic you can trust can be an easy way to achieve a dirty gut.* Start with this probiotic and digestive health product finder to find a probiotic that meets your needs...

Protein is a staple in my Fab Four healthy eating plan, and one of the easiest ways to pack a protein punch is with protein powder. Studies have confirmed that women who start their day with sufficient protein not only feel more relaxed throughout the day and around food, but also eat less overall. Beyond the smoothie, there are so many ways to use protein powder in the morning. I typically opt for a plant protein, and use it to make Pea Protein Pancakes or one of my favorites, FO’ Meal, which is a Chia Flax Hot Pudding that’s really an oatmeal alternative sweetened with plant protein powder and topped with Organic Hemp Seed Hearts, a fiber-rich superfood.

Slowing down isn’t just for Sunday nights (although quiet, lazy Sundays are always welcome). It’s important to take time to relax and unwind from the daily hustle, too. To do this, I dim the lights, slip into cozies and brew a cup of tea. When my stress levels are high I lean on adaptogenic herbs like Tulsi.* Tulsi, also referred to as Holy Basil, exerts anti-stress activity, supports a healthy immune system and promotes positive mood.* Holy Basil is a great way to get acquainted with adaptogens.*