Your easter basket might be working against you... Before you grab that candy or fill those plastic eggs, let's talk about what's actually inside the most popular Easter products. Spoiler: it's not great. 🍬 The Candy Situation Most Easter candy is loaded with ingredients that directly conflict with your longevity goals: - Red 40 & Yellow 5 — linked to inflammation and cancer in animal studies - High-fructose corn syrup — spikes blood sugar, feeds fat storage - Artificial sweeteners (in "sugar-free" options) — gut dysbiosis and cognitive decline links - Titanium dioxide — common whitening agent in candy shells, under scrutiny for safety If you can't pronounce half the ingredient list, that's your answer. 🧺 Your Easter Basket, Upgraded Swap the traditional basket for a longevity-friendly version: - Dark chocolate (85%+) instead of milk chocolate eggs - Raw nuts and dried fruit instead of jelly beans - RXBAR or clean protein bar instead of Reese's - Glass water bottle or LMNT packets instead of sugary drinks - A good book, journal, or puzzle instead of plastic-wrapped garbage 🥚 And the Grocery List… While you're shopping this week, here's what to actually put in your cart: - Eggs (pastured if possible) — choline, protein, brain fuel - Wild-caught salmon — omega-3s for your brain and heart - Asparagus & Brussels sprouts — seasonal, anti-inflammatory, high fiber - Blueberries — low glycemic, antioxidant-packed, perfect Easter color 😄 - Extra virgin olive oil — drizzle it on everything - Sweet potato — your slow-carb alternative to the white potato casserole 🎯 The goal isn't perfection this Easter. It's awareness. Enjoy the holiday, spend time with your family, and maybe just flip over one or two labels before you buy. Small shifts, done consistently, are what this whole thing is about. Anyone got any fun plans? @Lidia Axe @Adam Sawyer @Mick Lolekonda @Brodie Marschall @Franchesca Clark @Lance Hitchings @Reva Israel @Kimberly Wright @Lauren Baetz

Soooo I took some PTO…. Work is stressful. Life is stressful. We need to normalize taking breaks more often!!! Don’t plan one vacation a year… but 3-4 mini vacations! it wasn’t until taking a step back for some much needed vacation that I truly realized how stressed I was. And stress is one of the leading causes of heart disease, inflammation, and much more. Stress on the body can be good… in moderation. Work hard … relax harder! Enjoy your week everyone!

What is currently a part of your longevity protocol/life?

If you could choose one result pursuing longevity and better health, what would it be? Losing 10 lbs? Being able to run around with your kids without losing your breath? Getting rid of brain fog? No longer needing caffeine to wake up? Shoutout to @Lance Hitchings for the inspiration. Ill start in the comments below👇

When I am nervous, I cook. So that I can eat good food. On today's menu: - Baked beetroot and feta salad - Marinated zucchini salad - Wok cabbage & egg Very easy. Very veggy. Very natural.