Product Review: Amare FundaMentals Probiotics System
Amare FundaMentals Pack
Did you ever wish that there was a magical pill you could take that would dramatically decrease your stress levels to help you feel more calm? Do you wish that there was an easy way to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression without pharmaceutical interventions? Do you wish that you had better stress resilience to handle everything on your plate without getting so stressed out? Then you’re in luck! This product review is designed to provide more information about an amazing probiotic system that is scientifically shown to decrease your stress, anxiety and depression while increasing your stress resilience!
People often confuse mental health and mental illness. Everyone has mental health, but a growing number of people struggle with mental health issues – in 2021 1 in 3 people in the US has some form of depression and 1 in 5 people in the US has anxiety. But there’s hope as there are many ways to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression so you can live a happy life! Research has shown that 90% of your neurotransmitters are actually made in the gut, so good probiotics can be extremely helpful in treating depression and anxiety. If you want to improve your mental health, read on for information about probiotics specifically designed to boost your mood and have optimal mental health!
This product was created to improve mental wellness and reduce stress using an innovative approach to support not only the gut, but also the brain and vagus nerve (which connects the gut and brain).
Amare FundaMentals is a 3 part probiotic system that includes:
- MentaBiotics – comprehensive system of probiotics, prebiotics, and phytobiotics clinically shown to improve mental wellness
- MentaFocus – brain supporting phytonutrients clinically shown to support focus, mental sharpness, clarity, creativity and cognitive function
- MentaSync – nervous system supporting ingredients clinically shown to optimize communication between the brain and the gut
A growing amount of research has shown that mental wellness is directly correlated to your gut health. The FundaMentals are designed to kill off the bad gut bacteria and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria. This helps restore balance to increase gut health and mental wellness!
Benefits Include:
- Promotes healthy digestive system and increases communication between gut & brain
- Supports growth & vitality of variety of beneficial bacteria in the gut
- Boosts cognitive function, mental clarity
- Improves mood and reduces tension
- Improves psychological vigor (physical energy, mental acuity, emotional well being)
Scientific Research – Clinical Trial Results:
Healthy stressed individuals were given Amare FundaMentals probiotics or placebo for 30 days. The Amare Fundamentals group showed statistically significant improvements in levels of good gut bacteria as well as significantly better psychological symptoms as measured by standard subjective surveys.
- Lowers tension by 45%
- Lowers depression by 55%
- Lowers anger by 54%
- Lowers fatigue by 64%
- Lowers confusion by 43%
- Increases vigor for life by 44%
My personal experience:
I absolutely love the Amare FundaMentals probiotics! I have been taking them for the last 2 years and have experienced miraculous increases in my ability to handle everyday stress, my mood, digestion, mental acuity, focus and concentration. The symptoms of anxiety and depression I would get in the course of everyday life are completely non-existent and I have so much more energy! I have recommended these probiotics to a number of friends, family, and clients that have also seen incredible results after taking these products. The benefits that I have seen people experience on the Amare FundaMentals have been so overwhelming that I have joined this company as a wellness partner to support their vision to create a global wellness revolution!
Personal Product Rating: 5 stars
Company Website Product Rating: 4.8 Stars (137 reviews)
Don’t take my word for it, try them for yourself! One of the amazing things about Amare is they offer a one year money-back guarantee on all of the products (anything more than 60 days is unheard of with supplement companies). This is because they truly believe in their products and stand behind their effectiveness!
Place an order for these probiotics to start reducing your stress and increasing your mental health today! If you have questions or would like to chat with Kitty to find out if these are right for you, feel free to book a FREE 30 minute call.
Benefits of Grounding
Grounding is GREAT!
Getting into nature is so relaxing and balancing. Nature is the ultimate stress reducer! Grounding, sometimes called earthing is simple – it is getting your skin to touch the ground. You can do this by walking barefoot, laying on the ground, wading in shallow water, hugging a tree, gardening and getting bare hands into the dirt. If you ever done these things, you have probably noticed how much the help you chill out and relax. But if you’re like me, you have probably wondered how it works! So here is a short explanation – We are bioelectrical beings living on an electrical planet. Your body operates electrically. All of your cells transmit multiple frequencies that run, for example, your heart, immune system, muscles, and nervous system. The act of grounding is absorbing electrons from the earth and releasing excess protons into mother earth.
The benefits of grounding are amazing! Grounding is the most effective and quickest acting stress reduction technique I have ever found because it supports our mental, physical and emotional health! It benefits many body functions and has the following effects:
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- Reduces inflammation
- Decreases chronic fatigue & chronic pain
- Boosts mood, reduces anxiety & depression
- Reduces stress levels by normalizing stress hormone levels (cortisol)
- Improves sleep quality
- Supports cardiovascular health: reduces blood pressure, improves circulation
- Balances hormones & blood sugar; regulates metabolism
- Improves memory & focus
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Of course getting into nature is the best possible way to ground, but sometimes that’s not available to us, like if you live in a crowded metropolitan area with very little grass or it is the dead of winter and there is snow on the ground. Thankfully there are some grounding tools you can use in these times, which include grounding pads, mats, and blankets. This winter I purchased an Earthing Elite Mattress Cover Kit and have been absolutely loving it! I immediately noticed a dramatic increase in my sleep quality. According to my smart watch, I get a lot more REM & deep sleep now that I have the grounding pad!
Go outside and check it out for yourself today!
Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe
Zucchini Bread Recipe
Zucchini is one of my favorite comfort foods!I like mine with lots of zucchini, gluten free, and this recipe is a AIP variation (would be fully AIP & vegan if you swapped 2 regular eggs for 2 gelatin eggs)
Try this healthy spin on a classic!
Ingredients: Serves 12
- 2 small zucchini (shredded ~ 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- Juice of lemons
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup cassava flour
- 1/2 cup arrowroot starch
- 3 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional but often needed to thin out the dough)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Use butter and flour to create non-stick coating in loaf pan (approx 4.5″x8.5″). - In a small mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: cassava flour, arrowroot starch, coconut flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove.
- Shred the zucchini using cheese grater or food processor. Zest lemon
- In large mixing bowl, add the wet ingredients: zucchini, lemon rind, lemon juice, coconut oil, honey and 2 eggs.
- While mixing, slowly add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, 1/2 cup at a time. Mix until just combined.
- The dough should be like a runny paste consistency (thicker than a traditional batter, but thin enough that it would pour out if you tilt the bowl). If your dough is too crumbly or too thick (meaning it’s a solid), then add the coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes.
- Cover the loaf pan with aluminum foil and back for another approx 15 minutes or until the fork comes out clean when you stick it in the middle of the zucchini bread. Remove and let cool for about 20 minutes then enjoy!
Bacon Mushroom Ramen Recipe
Bacon Mushroom Ramen Recipe
Ramen is a favorite food of mine because it’s so delicious! Plus it is so versatile that you can change the toppings and use your typical pantry staples! Treat yourself by testing out this delicious recipe!
Ingredients: Serves 4
- 16 oz. baby bella mushrooms
- 2 tbsp avocado or coconut oil
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 2 large shallots (or substitute 1 small onion)
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger or powdered ginger
- 6 cup beef, chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 tbsp white miso paste (or substitute 2 cup coconut milk)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (gluten free or regular)
- 8 slices of bacon
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 packages of rice noodles (can also do ramen noodles with spice packets discarded)
- 2 large carrots
- 4 handfuls of spinach
- 1/2 bunch cilantro (optional for garnish)
- 1/2 bundle green onions (optional for garnish)
- 4 eggs (optional for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado or coconut oil in a large stockpot or dutch oven on medium high.
- While the pan heats up, wash & slice baby bella mushrooms, carrots. Wash & chop shallots/onions, garlic and grate fresh ginger.
- Add the bacon to the pan and cook until done.
- When the bacon is cooked, remove the bacon from pan put on cutting board, add shallots/onions and carrots to the stockpot and cook for a 3-5 minutes.
- While the shallots/onions and carrots cook, chop the bacon into large pieces.
- Add the mushrooms to the pan, 1 tbsp avocado or coconut oil, ginger, and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- If you want to add eggs to your ramen, follow these instructions, otherwise skip to Step #9. Start a second medium sized pot half filled with water, add the 4 eggs (in their shell) to the water and put on medium high heat. As soon as it comes to a boil, start timer for 6 minutes (soft boiled eggs) to 12 minutes (hard boiled eggs). Prepare an ice bath and as soon as the timer goes off, scoop up the eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice bath for 2-3 minutes. The carefully crack the eggs on the wide end where the air pocket is. Peel the eggs and put on plate.
- Add broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and white miso paste. Cover and bring to a boil, then turn heat down to a simmer and cook covered for 15-20 minutes.
- Look at instructions for rice noodles and add then noodles with enough time to cook them in the broth (ex: if they take 5 minutes to cook, add them in at 15 minutes so they can cook for 5 minutes and the heat can be turned off at 20 minutes. Add more water (1-4 cups to make sure the noodles are fully submerged).
- Add the 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, bacon.
- While the broth cooks, wash & chop cilantro, green onions.
- When the noodles are cooked, remove from the heat and spoon into 4 bowls. Add the egg (sliced in half carefully) and cilantro and green onions. And enjoy!
Walking Meditation
Quick How to Guide for Walking Meditation
Most people think that meditation means sitting quietly, but meditation can also be an active process! My favorite type of meditation is WALKING MEDITATION! Walking meditations help you slow down and really enjoy the beauty that constantly surrounds us! This is especially great because it helps you squeeze mindfulness and movement into your busy schedule at one time!
The process is quick, simple and easy, try out this 10 minute walking meditation:
1. Ground yourself – Walk slowly and connect to feelings of your legs and your feet on the ground. Feel the sensation of your heel as it touches the ground, the base and arch of your foot, and finally the toes. Notice what it feels like to lift your foot and the muscles in your legs. Focusing on these sensations grounds you and helps you be present in your body at this moment.
2. Gratitude – Remember that walking is a luxury that not everyone has. Take a moment to show appreciation for your legs and feet and feel gratitude for the ability to walk. Thank your legs for the daily service to get you to where you want to go!
3. As you walk, pay attention to your senses, one at a time:
(1) the feeling of your body walking, the feeling of your breath going in and out of your lungs, the feeling of wind and temperature on your skin
(3) any smells in the air or plants around you
(4) the taste of the air or anything in your mouth
(5) what you can hear
(6) what you can see
4. Focus on all of your senses at once and pause to thank your amazing body. Remember to smile and be grateful for the time you took for yourself today!
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe!
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Shepherd’s pie is one of my favorite healthy comfort foods! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this tasty meal!
Ingredients: Serves 8
- 2-2.5 lb gold potatoes
- 2 tbsp salt
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- ½ bunch of parsley (washed and chopped)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder / cornstarch / flour
- 1 tbsp worcester sauce
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 lb mushrooms (baby bello or white button)
- 1 lb mixed frozen veggies (whatever kind you like; I like corn, carrots, green beans, peas)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Use butter or cooking spray to grease a 9×13 casserole dish. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Wash, peel, and cube the potatoes. - Place potato cubes in a pot, add 2 tbsp salt and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil and cook until they break apart when you stick it with a fork (about 20 minutes).
- While the potatoes are cooking, chop onion into small dice. Peel and chop all the garlic.
- When the potatoes are done, drain the water. Mash the potatoes, adding sea salt, butter, sour cream, black pepper, parsley and set aside.
- Into a large frying pan, add olive oil and diced onions. Cook until they become translucent, then add ground beef. Saute on medium high until the meat is crumbled into small pieces (it’s ok if it’s still pink as it will bake in the oven). Transfer the meat to the casserole dish, creating a solid layer on the bottom.
- As the meat cooks, chop the mushrooms into slices.
- Put the mushrooms into the large frying pan and saute on medium high heat. While they cook, whisk the beef broth, worcester sauce, and arrowroot (or cornstarch / flour) in a small bowl. Add this sauce to the mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- When the mushrooms are getting close to done, add the chopped garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the mushrooms to the casserole dish, creating a solid layer over the meat. Be sure to add all the juices and distribute evenly across the pan.
- Spread frozen mixed veggies in a solid layer on top of the mushrooms.
- Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the mixed veggies in the casserole dish and smooth out to be an even layer.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top, making a light even coating on the dish.
- Put in the oven and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Cut into 8 servings and enjoy!
Celery Juice Benefits!
Celery Juice Benefits & Recipe
Celery juice has become really popular, so chances are you have heard of it as a new health fad. Although it is coming into greater awareness recently, celery juice has been around for a while and has become popular for good reason as it is helping people restore their health and rejuvenate their bodies!
As with many natural, miraculous food remedies, there are no research studies on the benefits of celery juice. This is simply because there is no big lobby or company behind celery. Since you can just go buy celery at the grocery store, there is no entity willing to pay tens of thousands to millions of dollars to do this research if they’re not going to make any money from it. Thankfully there is still lots of testimonials out there for celery juice as hundreds of thousands of people have shared their life changing benefits. And it’s so simple – just wash a whole head of organic celery, put it through the juicer and drink the celery juice on an empty stomach first thing in the morning.
As a scientist, I decided to give celery juice a chance and for the last 2 months, I have been drinking celery juice everyday. After just a couple weeks I had more energy, mental clarity and focus in the mornings after drinking it. I found myself snacking less, my digestion was great and felt very nourished. My skin got more clear and I even lost a few pounds! I am now a believer in celery juice and will keep drinking it everyday to gain some of the long term benefits!
Here is a complete list of celery juice benefits!
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- Full of good vitamins, minerals & antioxidants, which strengthens bones, reduces risk of cancer, and improves sleep
- Improves immune system function
- Creates sustained energy
- Boosts brain power, mental acuity and focus
- Reduces inflammation and remedies autoimmune diseases
- Reduces cardiovascular disease risk by lowering blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure
- Supports digestion and liver function
- Improves nutrient absorption and helps with weight loss
- Improves skin by increasing collagen production, purifies our skin and even increases hair growth
- Increases hydration
- Contains sodium cluster salts that fight bacteria, viruses, fungus and neutralizes toxins that cause disease
To learn more about celery juice, check out Anthony William’s website: https://www.medicalmedium.com/medical-medium-about-anthony-william
Delicious Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe!
On cold winter days, it’s great to have warm, comforting food! Here is a great winter soup recipe that is delicious, easy to make and done in only 45 minutes!
Stuffed Cabbage Soup
Ingredients: Serves 8
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 celery stalks
- 1 yellow onion
- 5 carrots
- 1/2 head cabbage cut into 8 wedges and sliced thickly
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (do not drain)
- 2 cups rice
- 3 cups beef broth
- 6-8 cloves of garlic
- 4 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Chop garlic. Dice celery, carrots and onions. Cut cabbage into 8 wedges and slice thinly.
- In a large pot over medium high heat add the ground beef and chili powder. Cook until brown and crumbly. Drain and set aside on a plate. Add two tablespoons butter, celery, carrots onion and salt & pepper. Sauté until tender (onions will be translucent), then remove and set aside with ground beef.
- Add in 2 tablespoons butter, garlic, cabbage and cook until the cabbage is tender and starts to wilt. Add the ground beef and onion back to the pan.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, beef stock and chopped tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
- Start cooking the rice in a separate pot based on instructions while the soup is simmering for 15-20 minutes.
- Add in rice before serving; add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
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