Sauerkraut and Hummus Sandwich
Did you know that sauerkraut is actually really beneficial for your gut health? It contains a high level of probiotics, which help you have a healthy digestive system. Sauerkraut is rich in dietary fiber, which helps keep you regular and feeds the good bacteria in your gut. It also contains vitamins C and K, and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and support the immune system. Integrating sauerkraut into your diet can contribute significantly to maintaining a healthy gut and overall well-being. It's important to choose a sauerkraut that is from the refrigerated section of the store (or better yet homemade from a farmers market!) as that has the ability to still have the probiotic strains alive and well! 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Hummus (some of the ones with the lowest amounts of glyphosate are Simple Truth Organic Garlic, Good & Gather Roasted Garlic, and O Organics traditional hummus-bonus that they're all store brands!)  
  • 
1 tbsp Hemp Seeds

  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric

  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper (to taste)

  • 2 slices Gluten-Free Bread (I love me some Schär or those baked from Farmers markets) 
  • 
1/4 cup Sauerkraut (drained)
  • 
1/2 cup Baby Spinach
Instructions:
  1. Mix together the hummus, hemp seeds, and turmeric, until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. 
  2. Scoop the hummus mixture onto one slice of bread. Add the sauerkraut and spinach on top. Close the sandwich and enjoy!

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Meet Leah Negrin

 
I am a bold, beautiful, sometimes timid, usually happy, essential oil, nutrition junkie. Although at 39 I feel as if I've had several careers over a lifetime (or at least sometimes when I look back at my resume that is what shines through). I've been a paralegal, an office manager, an administrative assistant, worked in commercial lending and have finally landed on nutrition.

My journey to nutrition started many years ago when my sister was diagnosed with celiac disease and food had to change for the family. From there, along my own health journey I’ve helped people not only figure out what to eat but how to do it so that it can work for them sustainably. For almost seven years I’ve been counseling people on their nutrition and weight loss journeys. 

Finally getting some sunshine in Southern California *Photo credit  Brittany Hassett 

I am knowledgeable about what purpose food serves your body and I focus on finding sustainable options when it comes to food; this also led to my love of essential oils. I had the opportunity to attend a workshop where a registered dietitian spoke about using essential oils in her practice to help her patients. I was floored. I knew that #plantsheal but I didn't realize that others in the 'conventional' medical community thought that as well!! Learning that it was possible to incorporate these magical little bottles gave me a huge sense of hope.


Alina, myself and Caitlin (oily bffs) *Photo credit Anne Negrin

 
As I learned more about these oils I was diagnosed with increased intestinal permeability or as many of us know it, leaky gut. Leaky gut has been around for quite awhile but many of us are just learning what this is or why this is even more common these days than ever before. Many issues can be related to leaky gut including autoimmune diseases. Receiving this diagnosis just led me down a path further to learn about nutrition and how to best serve my body and take care of myself.


Enjoying a vegan ice cream cone in Budapest! *Photo credit to Michelle Owen 

Since birthing our sweet baby boy at home earlier this year I’ve been incredibly passionate about helping other women too who are pregnant and new mothers with their nutrition. Eating healthy for your pregnant body and your postpartum self is a game changer for both mother and baby.

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