Pain Relieving Petal Cakes Recipe

Pain Relieving Petal Cakes Recipe

by | Blogroll, Fitness, Food, Recipes

This beautiful petal power recipe is going to be your new favorite! The powerful ingredients have been proven to combat pain.

One simple, affordable ingredient is currently gaining ranks as the top choice for pain relief and pain management. It can be added to salads, breakfast or baked goods as an oil, the seeds make an amazing addition to your oatmeal or smoothie and even award-winning journalists and the nation’s top doctors are recommending it for anxiety, stress, inflammation, spasms and pain.
It’s hemp. Specifically, hemp oil, hemp seeds and CBD oil, which is now legal to sell and consume in close to 30 states. CBD is considered to be non-psychoactive and is legal to purchase and consume in California. Personally, I consume hemp and CBD for combating acne, anxiety, to stimulate my appetite, to help with PMS (I recommend it for ANY feminine health issue) and for chronic pain management. With what it is doing for me, no wonder so many people enjoy CBD Oil from suppliers similar to pharmorganics.co. It’s one of my favorite ways to relieve pain naturally and luckily, you can add it to almost anything – with (get this!) no side effects! If CBD Oil isn’t strong enough for you, you may want to try ‘shatter‘ to extra pain relief. You should be able to find this at your local despensary or on sites like the Green Society.
The cannabis plant happens to be one of the most (if not the most) pharmacologically active plants on the planet, containing over 400 active chemicals. You want to make sure that when you get a cbd full spectrum oil or other product that you’re getting as many of those that would naturally occur in the buds as possible. After all, that’s why you’re paying for the full spectrum product, as that will make the effects stronger. Many of these are also present and highlighted in particular strains such as the Red Lebanese Hash, which you can Click here to find more out about. The unique active components of cannabis are called cannabinoids, which are found alongside active chemicals called terpenoids and flavonoids, which work together to provide a wide variety of therapeutic and anti-inflammatory effects benefits. Studies show hemp oil helps with pain management, cancer, insomnia, anxious feelings, worry, stress and more. Hemp oil has actually been proven increase your energy, so there is no lazy “high”.

I’ve suffered from arthritis for 12 years, so I combine hemp oil with my favorite supplement for pain and inflammation: collagen peptides! Collagen is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the go-to beauty secrets of the ages, but it’s also amazing for your muscles, joints and can help with stiffness and swelling. Collage peptides may also help increase muscle strength because they play the most important role in our connective tissues. Those who took collagen for 24 weeks found a significant decrease in joint pain while at rest, moving, changing directions, running walking and performing tasks. Another study showed that collagen can stimulate the growth of new cartilage tissue, which means it’s replacing old or worn cartilage. Amazing, huh?!

Here’s how to make your own mini petal cakes! I was so surprised at how quick and simple these are to make – and they’re a huge splash at any holiday party! Cook time is only (approx.) 25 mins.

INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. To the gluten free brownie mix add the coconut oil, hemp oil, Sugar 2.0, Vital Proteins Collagens, cayenne, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, chocolate chips and toss to combine.
  3. Add gluten free mix to cupcake trays so they are each 1/4 full.
  4. Optional: Add fruit such as raspberries or strawberries to the middle. This can also be done after.
  5. Bake for 25 mins or until moist when poked with a fork or toothpick.
  6. Remove and let cool.
  7. Add petals on top for decoration.
  8. Enjoy immediately. Best eaten when fresh but also amaaaazing the next day! Store in fridge.
*This post was created in loving partnership with Vital Proteins + Sugar 2.0, two companies I use daily and absolutely adore.
Collagen-Infused Hot Cocoa (The Scoop + The Recipe!)

Collagen-Infused Hot Cocoa (The Scoop + The Recipe!)

by | Blogroll, Food, Recipes

Of course I have to throw my healthy little twist on everything, even staples like hot cocoa. But seriously – you’re going to thank me for this one!

I love nothing more than cuddling up by the fireplace with a good book and a hot cocoa when the weather gets colder. Even in San Diego, right now the fact that I need socks and sometimes even a COAT(!!!) is a big deal and calls for a lot of warm grounding potions and healing concoctions so that I don’t get sick! Hot cocoa was a staple in my childhood and something I am really enjoying experimenting with (and perfecting!) as a full fledged adult.

You guys know by now that I don’t do anything the “normal” way. Stay weird is my motto and I literally walk the walk.  So, here’s my healthy secret of the week (maybe of the whole season!): I make my hot cocoa collagen-infused. YUP.

Every delicious, frothy sip is infused with one of the best skin rejuvenators out there: collagen peptides.

packetopenpackstudypacketaddmakingcupcocoa cocoatopfrothcanhotcocoadonepeptideshotcocoas gains  The benefits of collagen are bountiful – from helping bone growth and soothing joint pain to acting as a natural botox, there is a reason everyone should be taking this vital supplement daily for optimum health and all of its wonderful wellness benefits. Once you incorporate collagen into your life for just a little while, it’s easy to notice the great advantages it provides for overall appearance (your skin literally glows!) and for those of us with chronic pain or illness (you’ll start to notice you suffer much less frequently!)

Supplementing with collagen peptides can protect the degradation of the connecting tissues. If you take 30 – 70 grams of collagen peptides per day, it’s been shown to provide a reduction of risk for injuries on muscle, tendons, and ligaments, even in professional athletes!

You are seriously never going to go a day without this stuff!

I love Vital Proteins so much because they are sustainably sourced, which is always important to me. They’re odorless and tasteless and these supplement powders deliver real results in just days! Several studies show that a daily intake of just 10 grams of collagen peptides for 4 to 24 weeks may increase bone mass density. I find that my hair, nails and skin cells all grow so much faster and thicker when I am taking a lot of collagen in my meals and drinks – and this way is sooooo much easier than popping vitamins all day!

Not sold on Collagen yet? In a recent study, women who took just 2.5 g of collagen once a day saw a 20% reduction in wrinkle depth around their eyes… in just 8 weeks!! Even more significant, levels of the body’s own procollagen (the precursor to collagen) were significantly elevated, with production up by an unprecedented 65%!! SOOO impressive. It seems that the pills in this study could make a woman’s skin behave like a younger version of itself!

So, why not incorporate these healthy peptides into everything you can? I start my day every morning with a collagen chamomile tea (where I just mix the powder in with the tea), and at night I wind down with this collagen infused hot cocoa. I use an amazing, affordable and light espresso machine (my first! A gift from Todd last year, which I just adore!) to easily add the body-building, skin regenerating boost to this winter classic. Alternatively, this recipe can be done on the stovetop with a wooden spoon if you don’t have an espresso machine at home, however it won’t stay traditionally “frothy” as pictured. Still heavenly!!

INGREDIENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Add coconut milk to smart pitcher and froth in espresso machine until bubbly. 
  • Add Vital Proteins Marine Collagen Peptides to coconut milk and froth until thoroughly combined.
  • Remove smart pitcher.
  • Combine cacao powder, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and pumpkin spice into smart pitcher.
  • Froth until bubbly and transfer to your favorite mug.
  • Sip and enjoy!

(PS for those of you who asked, my lippie in these pictures is Survivor by Nudus – vegan and organic!)

enjoysThis post was created in loving partnership with Vital Proteins, a company that I really believe in, use daily and truly love.