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Simple upgrade - conventional meat to grassfed mea

Simple upgrade - conventional meat to grassfed meat!

Conventional meat is made from cows who are fed grain or an unnatural diet of corn & grain.

You are what you eat! And same goes for cows! When cows are able roam & eat on pastures, they are receiving the nutrients they need to be healthy & therefore affecting our health.

British Journal of Nutrition indicates that compared to concentrate-fed, grass-fed beef provides up to 5x more of omega-3 fatty acids.

Grassfed cows are not given/given less antibiotics & not given hormones.

There is debate whether 100% grassfed & grassfed finished is needed in the label. And grass fed labeling isn’t fully regulated yet. Ideally you want to know the farm and their practices. These days there are many companies who will ship you great quality 100% grassfed beef.

In the end, you do what you can afford & work your way up to upgrading your food quality!

Simple upgrade for eggs! 🥚
Unfortunately, we’ve been misled by labels & cage free & free range doesn’t mean what it sounds like.

Swipe to see that just organic isn’t the best option, but pasture-raised is. This is because chickens must graze in grass to eat insects & bugs giving them the nutrients they need giving you more nutritious eggs 🍳

One study found that eggs produced by chickens who forage in pastures had a “significant effect on all nutrients…except cholesterol.” The pastured eggs had double the amount of vitamin E, more than double the omega-3 fatty acids and more vitamin A than the birds fed a commercial diet.

Factory-farmed chickens are often given antibiotics before they get sick, which occurs often due to the terrible conditions they’re raised in. Overfeeding antibiotics to these hens can lead to antibiotic-resistant diseases in both chickens and humans, which are becoming more common and more worrisome.

Organic pasture raised eggs are the best option. Just pasture raised being the second best option if you’re on a budget!

Super simple upgrade to increase the quality of yo

Super simple upgrade to increase the quality of your food!! 🐓 No extra effort except price increase.

Organic chickens must have “the opportunity for exercise, freedom of movement, & reduction of stress.” Organic chickens can only eat certified organic feed & aren’t allowed be given antibiotics or hormones, but they are permitted to receive preventative vaccines. Organic chickens often have access to a pasture.

Conventional chickens are packed into cages, which leads to unsanitary & unhealthy conditions very quickly. Confinement also means that these chickens are more likely to get sick, which is why the majority of conventional chickens are pumped with antibiotics for most, if not all, of their lives.

These antibiotics don’t go away and can still be found in the conventional chicken meat offered at supermarkets, restaurants and fast food chains.

❌ Conventional chickens do not typically get to go outside at all!!! There is absolutely zero roaming or free-range time outdoors or indoors.

“Hormone-free” can be meaningful for other meats but not chicken since poultry legally cannot contain hormones.

“Free range” means it has to be outside but doesn’t have to be on grass. Could be on concrete or gravel. But chickens need to graze on pasture & eat insects.

“Natural” label is meaningless.

Getting chicken from a farm you know their conditions is ideal. But grocery store organic is always a better choice if you can afford it!

I looove being productive & I get so much peace wh

I looove being productive & I get so much peace when when my house is clean. This season hasnt allowed much of that 🤣 My to do list is always long, house is never fully clean, always grinding with work, haven’t slept a full night in 9 months, self care is very low, no date nights.

But I tell Michael: you know one day, it’ll just be us in the house, the house will be clean and we will be bored...missing the days when the kids were little, wishing we could go back just for a moment. I’m constantly reminding myself to stay present, forgetting about the things I’m not getting done, enjoying every little moment, each milestone, taking full advantage of the time I have with them because it really is so short 🤍

The days are long, but the years are short.

I started this Instagram bc I was so overwhelmed w

I started this Instagram bc I was so overwhelmed when starting my health journey. I still am sometimes haha. Everyone has a different opinion, there’s so much information to sort through, it can be expensive, & it’s unclear where to even start!!

My heart is to simplify living well & eating healthy. (Hence the name Simply Wellthy, my husband thought of it 🥰)

Some healthy lifestyles can feel unattainable or too difficult. I want normal people to feel like they can move towards healthier choices while still enjoying life!

My simple tips on a healthier lifestyle:
• switch one item at a time until it’s a the norm, then go to the next thing
• once your out of an item, then purchase a healthier swap (skincare, cleaning or food items)
• eat the same meals but buy better quality (grassfed meat, organic chicken, pasture raised eggs, grain free chips etc)

Thank you all for following & supporting me!! 🥰 Hope I’ve been able to help you move towards a healthier lifestyle!!

Been settling in our new place (we moved to the up

Been settling in our new place (we moved to the upstairs unit) & we are obsessed 😍 stoked on how much we’ve done in 2 weeks! Found this couch & ottoman on fb marketplace, Michael built awesome shelves over the window for more kitchen storage & we turned a shelf we found at a thrift store into this dreamy bench 😍 will show the rest soon!

First night out in 8 months! 🥳 Joey wouldn’t

First night out in 8 months! 🥳 Joey wouldn’t take a bottle but he survived 🙌🏼 had the best birthday! Felt so spoiled & loved 😍

31 🥳 a year of lots of transition but so thankf

31 🥳 a year of lots of transition but so thankful for all the blessings in my life 🙌🏼

pictures by the amazing @kimberlyhopephotography

Disneyland is where we had our first date, & here

Disneyland is where we had our first date, & here we are at Disneyworld almost 9 years later with two kids & wearing masks 🤪 resting today by the pool bc we need a vacation after our vacation at Disneyworld haha #exhausted

Free new stickers with every Simply Skincare purch

Free new stickers with every Simply Skincare purchase 🤩

When the cuteness is distracting you from working

When the cuteness is distracting you from working 😍 peep those two new teeth 🥺😁🦷🦷

Cashew butter cups 🤤 sugar free & guilt free ✨ recipe up on my website - one for cups like this & one for cashew butter balls if you do not have a candy silicone mold

Four months with this angel baby 🤩 he’s been

Four months with this angel baby 🤩 he’s been such a chill, easy baby I’m so grateful 😭 he’s learned how to fall asleep on his own & I feel like I hit the mom jackpot! 🙌🏼 he’s so smiley, loves everyone & way less high maintenance than Evelyn was as a baby. He makes us want to have a bunch more babies 😆

It’s only up from here ✨

It’s only up from here ✨

SIMPLE SWAPS // make up remover Neutrogena make

SIMPLE SWAPS // make up remover

Neutrogena make up remover wipes may be convenient but unfortunately can have health risks. They contain parabens that can be endocrine disrupters which mess with your hormones.

Jojoba oil works just as well!! Jojoba oils takes eye make up & face make up off well. It is closest to your natural skin sebum. Completely non toxic and hydrating!

SIMPLE SWAP // swap out your dryer sheets for wool

SIMPLE SWAP // swap out your dryer sheets for wool balls

WHY?!

• dryer sheets are full of synthetic harmful fragrances which can lead to asthma attacks, throat irritation or migraines
• the emissions from the dryer vent pump nasty pollutants into the air
• saves money!!! They’re cheap & you can reuse them for years 💸
• less waste 🌎

Can be bought lots of places these days! (Etsy, amazon, Trader Joe’s)

SIMPLE SWAPS // Raw dairy contains vitamins, miner

SIMPLE SWAPS // Raw dairy contains vitamins, minerals & enzymes that regular butter does not. The pasteurization process kills anything beneficial, while raw (or unpasteurized) keeps all the good stuff intact 👌🏼

Nutrients of raw dairy:
• diverse gut healthy bacteria
• vitamins A, D, B, E & K
• calcium, phosphorus & magnesium
• enzymes that breakdown lactose
• cholesterol

Benefits of raw dairy:
• reduces allergies (wow!)
• boosts the immune system (probiotics)
• aids digestion
• improves skin health
• contains healthy fats
• helps prevent nutrient deficiencies
• increases bone density
• helps build lean muscle mass

@rawfarm_by_organicpastures raw butter is much cheaper if you buy from their website! Can also be found at Sprouts!

Enjoying life with our new family addition 😍

Enjoying life with our new family addition 😍

Tongue tie (or ankyloglossia) is very common & mos

Tongue tie (or ankyloglossia) is very common & most parents aren’t aware it may be causing issues in your baby. It is a condition that restricts the tongue's range of motion. The condition is present at birth. A short, tight band of tissue tethers the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth. It can affect how a child eats & speaks, & can interfere with breastfeeding. Individuals can also have lip ties & cheek ties that also can cause issues.

When Joey was 3 weeks I noticed a few issues - a shallow latch causing extra air to get in which caused gas pains. It was also difficult to nurse in public due to milk pouring out the sides of his mouth. His jaw would also shiver but it was from exhaustion of using the wrong muscles to breastfeed. Very difficult to put to sleep etc. I chatted with a friend & she told me it’s bc of tongue tie & lip tie.

I researched it a ton & was shocked at how many issues such a small thing can cause:
Colic
mastitis
Jaundice
Slow weight gain
Thrush
Painful breast feeding
Decreased milk supply
Premature end to breast feeding
Poor sleep
Face developing incorrectly
Sinus issues
Gums receding
Delayed speech
Migraines (in adults)
ADHD
Congestion
Sleep apnea
Chronic fatigue
Dental crowding
Front gap
Tooth decay

Most pediatricians and dentists will recommend not getting the tongue/lip tie fixed but from my research & experience I highly recommend it if you can find an expert to get it fixed. I took Joey to Team Tongue Tie in San Diego. They were incredible. Joey had 5 ties. Tongue tie, top and bottom lip tie & two cheek ties. They numb the areas and laser the ties & it was very quick. He was uncomfortable for 3-4 days after but I already see a difference yesterday & today. I’m so happy I chose to do it & wish I did it even sooner.

The cause may be hereditary. It’s actually very common & people are becoming more aware today as breast feeding becomes more popular. People think it’s also from folic acid (man made form of folate) in prenatals. Folate is from real food (or a raw prenatal) where as folic acid is man made.

Tell me if your kids have had a tongue & your experience! ⬇️ also any doctors/dentists you recommend!!

My home birth story is up on my blog!!! ✨ I shar

My home birth story is up on my blog!!! ✨ I shared about my water breaking at a park 🤪 what I liked about a home birth versus hospital birth with Evelyn, & if we decided circumcise or not! Link in bio!

📸 Amazing pictures by @kimberlyhopephoto

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