Naturally Well. by Hannah

Eco-Friendly Cleaners Tip: What’s your favorite eco-friendly cleaning hack? Here’s a quick one: Have you ever noticed how many disposable cleaning cloths, dusters, mops, and other items are for sale in the stores?... They might be convenient but they are NOT very eco-friendly. This week’s tip is about going back to basics plus, it will help you (re)organize and declutter. Sort out your old clothes (Especially t-shirts and socks!) and your towels. Cut them up to create a stockpile of cleaning rags! You’ll be putting those old clothes to use AND help cut back on your household contribution to the waste stream. PLUS you might find that those old socks/shirts do an even better job than the disposable products! Have you ever done this before? We have an old sock that we use to clean off our rowing machine-- and while I often pick it up from somewhere other than the rowing machine it does an AMAZING job of cleaning the dirt off of the track.

This is a simple broccoli and cucumber salad recipe that makes a surprising side dish. It’s good with broiled salmon or roasted chicken! (Or really any main course.) You will LOVE the dressing you can use it on hot or cold foods, and it even makes a great last-minute addition to any stir fry. BROCCOLI & CUCUMBER SALAD... (Makes 4 servings) DRESSING: cup (65 grams) natural peanut butter 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce) 2 tsp honey or maple syrup tsp ground ginger (or 2 tsps fresh grated ginger) 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp warm water, to thin dressing (OPTIONAL: a dash of sriracha or hot sauce) SALAD: 1 lb broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 2 small seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp dried cranberries TO MAKE THE DRESSING: Place all the dressing ingredients into a mason jar and shake well to incorporate. (This will keep for a week in the refrigerator). TO MAKE THE SALAD: combine the broccoli and cucumbers in a medium bowl. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss well to combine. Place the salad on a platter and spoon the peanut dressing over it. Top with cranberries and serve.

FOOD OF THE WEEK BROCCOLI They’re great raw, steamed, roasted, in salad, in soup, and the list is endless! These little green tree stalks are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your body loves!... Broccoli is believed to help protect you from cancer, can help control blood sugar, and supports healthy digestion. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable and contains precious phytonutrients needed for female hormone support. PLUS broccoli supports the function of your brain and immune system, is good for your heart, and also keeps your bones and joints strong! When’s the last time you had some broccoli!? REFERENCE: www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-broccoli

Just over here recording exercise content for my signature program soon to be launched Empowering women to not be the norm in society. Teaching them how to overcome period pain, mood swings, and be in sync with their cycles. Two zen yoga videos and one barre workout is enough for the day I think.