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Posted on February 10, 2022  |  Awesome Foods

Chocolate Recipes

 Chocolate is a legit superfood!   CLICK RIGHT HERE to get the quick run down on it’s powers and how to get the best stuff for your body

Below are my top 3 chocolate recipes. Enjoy and Share with others.  OH! comment below and let me know what you think:)

ChocoAvo Pudding

Cacao Balls

VIDEO Bre’s Top Notch Hot Cocoa

Tagged: cacao, chocolate, chocolate recipes, recipes, valentines day

Posted on January 28, 2022  |  Awesome Foods

Bliss Guide! Cacao Videos + Inner Cannabis guide with mad resources!

This video tells you the science behind cacao’s bliss chemicals. Below the video get links to great products, recipes & more info on your body’s Endocannabiniod System. Relax your body and mind while becoming stronger!

Eat Chocolate AND know this first.

Chocolate Recipes

Inner Cannabis

Anandamide: The Chocolate High

CBD + Chocolate & Sex

Tagged: anandamide, Bliss, cacao, CBD, chocolate, endocannabaninoid, Endocannabanoid System, hot chocolate

Posted on January 27, 2022  |  Awesome Foods

Anandamide: The Chocolate High

Chocolate does indeed make us feel blissed out. It is actually an ANANDAMIDE.

Ananda = Internal Bliss in Sanskrit

Anandamide is an endocannabinoid. That means that once in the human body it works with our natural Endocannabanoid System to keep us healthy and balanced. 

Here is some research from the Cannabis Nurses Network  How to support the Endocannabinoid System without Marijuana

“Cocoa powder contains three constituents that are structurally similar to endocannabinoids.

70% or higher dark chocolate or raw cacao are higher in these cannabinoid-like compounds. Cacao is rich in anandamide-like molecules, an endocannabinoid that is naturally produced in the human brain and regulates mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception.

Anandamide is known as the “bliss” neurotransmitter because it causes a euphoric “high” when released — it is often called the body’s natural version of THC. Plant-derived anandamide-like molecules (as found in cacao) lingers in the body, drawing out the joyful feeling longer than an average runner’s high. This is also why women crave chocolate during their monthly cycles, due to their anandamide levels being deficient”

Here is more great info on chocolate and Anandamide by the man that literally wrote the book on chocolate NAKED CHOCOLATE, David Wolfe:

Anandamide in Raw Cacao & Raw Chocolate

In 1996, just a little over a decade after the discovery of neurotransmitter PEA compounds (love chemicals) in chocolate, researchers discovered the bliss chemical “anandamide” in chocolate. And, as far as I know, chocolate is the only food to contain anandamide. Anandamide is an endogenous ligand that your body produces when you feel a workout “high.” It is a natural pleasure molecule that fits into the cannabinoid receptor sites of the cells of the nervous system. Anandamide has been associated with improving motivation and increasing pleasure. A study published in July 1998 indicated that anandamide inhibits human breast cancer cells.

So here’s what you do! Enjoy chocolate with my guide CLICK HERE for BEST CHOCOLATE videos + products to buy. You only want the highest quality and small amounts to reap the benefits you want:)

CLICK HERE for more info on Anandamide

Enjoy!!

Tagged: anandamide, cacao, chcoclate, chocolate, david wolfe

Posted on January 27, 2022  |  Uncategorized

CBD + Chocolate & Sex

CBD derived from the marijuana plant AND chocolate derived from the cacao bean both give our human bodies relief and relaxing properties.

Fun Fact: CBD & Chocolate enhance the female sex drive:) These tools below might come in handy this February!  CLICK here for research article on Endocannabiniods and female sex drive

That’s effing awesome:)  CLICK HERE for info on the Endocannabiniod system

I love tapping into both CBD and Chocolate. With both of these, you should not use too much. A little goes a long way.

I made a guide on THE top chocolate resources, what to get, how much to have etc.. CLICK HERE for that

Below are the 3 CBD tools I use weekly.

#1 = QUIM 

It’s for vaginas and people who love vaginas:)  Serums and lubricants that have CBD in it. This keeps delicate tissue young & relaxed with healthy blood flow.

QUIM  Happy Clam Everyday Oil.

How to Use:
Apply 3-5 pumps after bathing, before bed, after sex, when PMSing or menstruating, postpartum, or anytime your quim is in need of some tender loving care.

Dosing:
~1.5-2mg CBD per serving.

Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (50MG Hemp CBD)

Ingredients:
Apricot Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, MCT Oil, Calendula, Olive Oil, Damiana, Tea Tree Oil, Violet, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil).

QUIM smooth operator = Whenever I have self play time or sex.

How To Use:
Shake before use. Apply 4-6 pumps to the clitoris, vulva, vagina, and beyond 😉 For best results, apply 5-7 minutes before play time, game time, or you time.*

Dosing:
~3-4mg CBD per serving.

Size:
30ML / 1.0 FL OZ (100MG Hemp CBD)

Ingredients:
Aloe Vera, Sorbitol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Allantoin, Plant-Derived Emulsifiers, Sunflower Oil, Hemp CBD (Full Spectrum Hemp Flower Oil), Mixed Phospholipids, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Potassium Sorbate, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Peony Root Extract, Passionflower Extract.

*Test on a small patch of exposed skin, before applying to your quim. We recommend consulting your physician before using while pregnant or breastfeeding.

#2.  FAIRWINDS Deep Sleep Tincture

I use this 2-3 x a week. It soothes the body and mind, assisting with occasional sleeplessness – without residual grogginess the next day.

Deep Sleep supports:

  • Neuroprotection
  • A balanced nervous system
  • Relaxation & rest

#3. SKIKAI  CBD Cream. For achy joints and muscles

This CBD Cream is a thick and rich, non-greasy, colorless and odorless cream.  Use on target areas for a focused effect.

 500 mg of purified CBD isolate in each 2 ounce jar.  This is 250 mg per ounce.

Tagged: anandamide, cacao, CBD, chocolate, ECS, endocannabaninoid, Endocannabanoid System

Posted on January 27, 2022  |  Uncategorized

Inner Cannabis

Our human bodies have tiny cannabis like molecules floating around in us.  They are called Endocannabinoids .

Your endocannabinoid levels are higher after running, cycling or having sex. This is why we feel relaxed, less anxious and sometimes feel “high”

Yes, these molecules are structurally similar to the cannabis plant. CLICK HERE for article from Harvard Health . Cacao also has endocannabinoids called Anandamide.

Our human bodies have Cannabaniod Receptors!  These are known as CB1 and CB2 receptors. These molecules and receptors are your ENDOCANNABINIOD SYSTEM.

The First Endocannabinoid was first discovered in 1992  (How the Endocannabiniod System was discovered) Even now in 2022 as I write this my computer does not recognize the word “Endocannabiniod”

My purpose here is to 1. Give you a quick run down on your body and cannabiniods & 2.  Understand why CBD & Chocolate give you amazing benefits + know exactly what to use.  CLICK HERE for my list:)

Let’s do this!

Here’s an easy way to understand your ECS:

The molecules are in you all the time. The molecules stimulate the receptors. The receptors work  like traffic cops.

They control the levels and activity of other neurotransmitters. They immediately regulate your body by turning up or turning down the activity of whichever system needs to be adjusted. Whether it’s hunger, temperature or alertness.

 The ECS regulates and controls critical bodily functions :

  • learning & memory
  • emotional processing
  • sleep
  • temperature control
  • pain control
  • inflammatory and immune responses
  • eating

Cannabis (from the plant) works it’s effect by hijacking our ancient cellular machinery.

THis has been proven to have some highly beneficial effects in humans. Michael Pollan, author of The Botany of Desire that cannabis is a plant that humans have co-evolved with for thousands of years. Pollan writes that because the act of forgetting plays a valuable role in the ability of our brains to function without being overloaded with data from our senses that we are continually bombarded with.

Pollan hypothesizes that if we didn’t forget we wouldn’t function. Cannabis helps us do this.

I want you to have super approcahable ways to enhance your ECS to keep you even more healthy, balanced and calm.  This is why I highly encourage Chocolate & CBD products.

CLICK HERE for my top chocolate resources

CLICK HERE for my top CBD resources

Cacao and CBD are ANANDAMIDES,  chemical compound similar to cannabis that binds to brain receptors like cannabis. Ananda means “Internal Bliss”  CLICK HERE for a quick run down on why Chocolate is an endocannabinoid  and will boost your overall health

Posted on December 27, 2021  |  Awesome Foods

Jan 2022. Green Up to Clean Up!

It’s a New Year!  This is always a good time to kick start healthier habits. Busy people struggle to keep green leafy veg in their days.

Below are 2 videos that show you how to easily fix this.

CLICK HERE for your complete Green smoothie Guide! 

My #2 video is a Juice Cleanse! Easily get store bought juices and follow the steps.

CLICK HERE to grab my step by step Juice Cleanse Guide.

Happy New Year 2022!!

Tagged: green juices, green smoothie, Jan 2022, New Year 2022

Posted on December 24, 2021  |  Awesome Foods

3 Day Cleanse.

This is my go to set up for a great cleanse that is affordable, super practical and powerful!

It’s simply: Water, coffee, bottled green juices with one ginger elixir shot, then a cleansing salad for dinner.

YOU should do this cleanse on less active days. Just follow the 7 steps daily for 3 days.

1. First thing when you wake up = Water!
Drink at least 12 oz before your first cup of coffee

2. COFFEE! If coffee is not for you skip to #3
Only have Bulletproof Coffee OR plain coffee

CLICK HERE for Bulletproof Video and guide

3. More Water. Drink another 20 -32 ounces within 2 hours of waking up.

4. WHEN very hungry =

KOR Ginger Shot + One Green juice EVOLUTION, Green Devotion

(See 2 other green juice choices below) Evolution Essential Greens
OR Columbia Gorge “ Just Greens”

#5.  When very hungry again have another Green juice. Either of the Evolution Greens OR Columbia Gorge is great!

6.  Dinner = Cleansing Salad with healthy fats and lean protein.

  • 3 oz salmon, tuna or turkey
  • (Veg protein= 1/2 cup black beans or garbanzo beans)
  • Sliced cucumber
    Sliced radishes or bell pepper
  • 1 small avocado

Use Primal Kitchen Dressings.
My fav is lemon turmeric.

#7. Go to bed!

Feeling hungry after dinner. Try your best not to eat within 3 hours of bedtime. Best fix is to have some herbal tea and hit the hay!

Rinse and repeat for 2 more days:)

Tagged: 3 day cleanse, new years cleanse

Posted on December 6, 2021  |  Strong Moves

Holiday Micro Workouts!

Here are 4 quick workouts you can get done no matter what! Number four is in heels with standing room only. No excuses can exist here:)

Each one is less than 1 minute. You don’t need workout clothes or gear. Just watch the video and follow steps below each one.  All you gotta do is:

  1.  Get your cute butt up and do the moves!
  2.  Set a timer for 2-3 hours and repeat.  Do this 3-5 times each day  CLICK here for Science on why this is better than a 30 min workout!

  1. Drink Matcha
  2. Seated Rotation  1/1
  3. Hinge to Hip thrust
  4. Wall Plank + Shoulder Tap 2/2 Alt
  5. Drink Water and go back to work

Here’s Micro Workout #2 (Below)

Happy Holidays!

Bre

VIDEO #4 STANDING ROOM ONLY

Tagged: holiday micro workouts, holidays 2021, micro workouts, quick workouts

Posted on November 19, 2021  |  Strong Moves

Dec21 Newsletter

Micro – Workouts

Check out why these 90 second movement breaks totally work. Turns out you don’t need to set aside 30 mins to an hour to burn body fat and feel stronger.

The ONE thing to remember is this: The workout that gets you the most results is the one that you can maintain with the most consistency. This means something you can do at least 3x a week for 8-10 weeks.

Most people cannot sustain 3x a week workouts for at least 8 consistent weeks. We can nail 90 second workouts a few times a day.   CLICK HERE for science and step by step guide on what 3 specific types of moves to do. 

Scroll down for a bonus fat burning tip. Learn why caffeine (coffee or green tea) makes your body burn more fat! Sooo cool:)  Also check out my Instagram this month. I’m dropping a new Micro workout VIDEO every week. CLICK HERE for more micro moves:)

BONUS: DO this ONE THING (below) to drop serious inches and see more muscle in 2022. Make Bulletproof Coffee your Breakfast!

If you haven’t tried Bullet proof Coffee, you really need to. CLICK HERE for my short video tutorial on what to do:)

This is THE IDEAL busy person’s breakfast. It’s packed with nutrients, it keeps you full for 4-5 hours and it optimizes every function your body has. Try it for at least 5 consecutive days. Like anything new, it’s not hard, just different:) CLICK HERE  (I’ve been doing this every morning for the past 6 years)

If bulletproof is not for you, head for espresso or green tea. CLICK here to learn why caffeine in these forms is super beneficial to your body, brain + makes your body burn more fat:)

You deserve all that:) I also list great back up options for caffeine free options.

Please let me know what you think of this in the comments below:)

Tagged: dec 2021, microworkout

Posted on October 26, 2021  |  Awesome Foods

But first, Coffee!

Here’s something to make you smile Caffeine has huge health benefits I have the complete set up for you!  Hard Backed Science from fancy pants journals + fun videos on how to make great coffee

Scroll down, click and enjoy (I have coffee alternatives too) It’s all here for you to feel strong with and have easier days

Coffee is a Health Elixir 

Check out all the nutrition bangs for your buck.  Impress your friends with facts like ” coffee increases your body’s  brown body fat. This is body fat that actually burns more calories!”

There’s tons more cool fact for you in these guides. Just CLICK on each one below.

  1. Why Coffee is awesome for you   ( + How not to screw it up)
  2. Caffeine is good for you. 4 Top Benefits
  3. Bulletproof Coffee Video- See BELOW
  4. Non coffee choices.  Matcha, green tea, black tea, MUD WTR.  What they do for you

Bulletproof Coffee My home video on why you want this every morning AND What to do. Learn why this torches body fat and gives you serious lasting health benefits

Please send this info onto your favorite people, they deserve the best stuff too!

Tagged: caffeine, microworkouts, nov2021newsletter

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