Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter & Chocolate
When people hear "support your hormones," they often think they have to give up chocolate.

Thankfully, that's not the case.

One of the biggest things I teach is that supporting your hormones starts with supporting your blood sugar. 

Instead of eating carbohydrates on their own, pairing them with healthy fats and protein can help create steadier energy and keep you feeling fuller longer.

That's exactly why I love this simple snack.

The rice cake provides carbohydrates for energy, while the peanut butter adds healthy fats and protein. Top it with dark chocolate (because yes, chocolate can absolutely fit into a healthy lifestyle!) and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and you've got a delicious snack that satisfies your sweet tooth while supporting more balanced blood sugar.

Remember, hormone health isn't about eating perfectly, it's about making small, consistent choices that help your body feel supported.

I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do!

Ingredients:
  • 4 organic rice cakes
  • 1/4 cup organic peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (I use the enjoy-life dairy free brand usually)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt
Directions:
  1. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together using a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave (I just melt these in a small sauce pan, so many things work!)
  2. Spread the peanut butter evenly over each rice cake.
  3. Spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter.
  4. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  5. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
  6. 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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