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Kristen Jakobitz

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Holistic Nutrition & Fitness Expert | Menopause Specialist | Nutrition and lifestyle tips for a healthy, happy life without medications

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If your workouts leave you wiped instead of energized, you’re not doing it “wrong.” You’re doing what used to work. But your hormones have changed - and that changes the rules. Here’s where strong women get stuck - and how to shift: ❌ Old habit: Chasing the burn Lower

If your workouts leave you wiped instead of energized, you’re not doing it “wrong.” You’re doing what used to work. 

But your hormones have changed - and that changes the rules.

Here’s where strong women get stuck - and how to shift:

❌ Old habit: Chasing the burn  
Lower
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Environmental toxins like heavy metals and pesticides burden your detoxification pathways, accelerating cellular damage and aging. Support your liver and kidneys with nutrient-rich foods and clean living. #HealthyAging #ToxinExposure #LiverHealth

Environmental toxins like heavy metals and pesticides burden your detoxification pathways, accelerating cellular damage and aging. Support your liver and kidneys with nutrient-rich foods and clean living. #HealthyAging #ToxinExposure #LiverHealth
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Did you know? Your gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines, profoundly influences how you age. A diverse, healthy gut contributes to stronger immunity, better mood, and even sharper cognition. Feed your good gut bugs! #GutMicrobiome #GutHealth

Did you know? Your gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines, profoundly influences how you age. A diverse, healthy gut contributes to stronger immunity, better mood, and even sharper cognition. Feed your good gut bugs! 
#GutMicrobiome #GutHealth
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One of the best ways to support #estrogen levels during #perimenopause? Eat veggies from the cruciferous family because they contain compounds like diindolylmethane (DIM) and indole-3-carbinol that facilitate the liver's ability to break down and eliminate excess estrogen. These

One of the best ways to support #estrogen levels during #perimenopause? Eat veggies from the cruciferous family because they contain compounds like diindolylmethane (DIM) and indole-3-carbinol that facilitate the liver's ability to break down and eliminate excess estrogen. These
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Your body does its deepest healing while you’re asleep—so what happens when that sleep is broken? Studies show chronic insomnia can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease by 45%. It cranks up stress hormones and keeps blood pressure elevated—two major red flags for heart

Your body does its deepest healing while you’re asleep—so what happens when that sleep is broken? Studies show chronic insomnia can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease by 45%. It cranks up stress hormones and keeps blood pressure elevated—two major red flags for heart
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After age 40, bone breakdown starts to outpace bone formation, leading to a gradual decrease in bone density. Engage in regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises to strengthen bones and muscles, reducing the risk of falls. #BoneHealth #HealthyAging #StrongBones

After age 40, bone breakdown starts to outpace bone formation, leading to a gradual decrease in bone density. Engage in regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises to strengthen bones and muscles, reducing the risk of falls. 
#BoneHealth #HealthyAging #StrongBones
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Vitamins and antioxidants in #papaya make this fruit a nutritious addition to meals. But did you know that papaya may help protect vision, fight disease, prevent inflammation, improve gut health, lower blood sugar, and protect your heart? #nutrition #health

Vitamins and antioxidants in #papaya make this fruit a nutritious addition to meals. But did you know that papaya may help protect vision, fight disease, prevent inflammation, improve gut health, lower blood sugar, and protect your heart?
#nutrition #health
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The fiber in #pineapple aids digestion and can help prevent constipation. Bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple, may also help with protein digestion. 🍍 #GutHealth #Health

The fiber in #pineapple aids digestion and can help prevent constipation. Bromelain, an enzyme in pineapple, may also help with protein digestion. 🍍
#GutHealth #Health
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Are You Getting Enough Fiber? 📊 Only 5% of men and 9% of women meet daily fiber recommendations! Increasing fiber intake helps manage weight, reduce inflammation, and cut cancer risk. Time to load up on fruits, veggies, and whole grains! #HealthStats #EatSmart

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Going to bed early and waking up early versus going to bed late and waking up late promotes better overall health by aligning with the body's natural circadian rhythm. This can improve mood & cognitive function and may reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. #CircadianRhythm

Going to bed early and waking up early versus going to bed late and waking up late promotes better overall health by aligning with the body's natural circadian rhythm. This can improve mood & cognitive function and may reduce the risk of depression and anxiety. #CircadianRhythm
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Ladies, by understanding our monthly hormonal fluctuations, we can ramp up our workouts when our bodies are ready for it and turn down the intensity when our bodies can’t tolerate as much of a physical load. When we learn how to cycle our exercise with our cycle, we’re using our

Ladies, by understanding our monthly hormonal fluctuations, we can ramp up our workouts when our bodies are ready for it and turn down the intensity when our bodies can’t tolerate as much of a physical load.

When we learn how to cycle our exercise with our cycle, we’re using our
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Thyroid hormones influence your metabolism or how your body uses energy. When your thyroid hormone levels are too high, your metabolism speeds up. Low thyroid hormone levels -- hypothyroidism -- causes your metabolism to slow down. The production of thyroid hormone depends on a

Thyroid hormones influence your metabolism or how your body uses energy. When your thyroid hormone levels are too high, your metabolism speeds up. Low thyroid hormone levels -- hypothyroidism -- causes your metabolism to slow down. 

The production of thyroid hormone depends on a
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Drinking #coffee first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, when cortisol is already high, can further increase it. And when cortisol is high, it decreases thyroid function, which slows down your metabolism and increases belly fat storage. Eat your first meal of the day,

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The benefits of Vitamin C. 🍊 This antioxidant is crucial for immune function, skin health, and iron absorption. Load up on citrus fruits and veggies! #VitaminC #ImmuneSupport #nutrition

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The benefits of deep breathing: Slow, deep breaths can lower your heart rate, reduce stress, and improve focus. Practice diaphragmatic breathing. #DeepBreathing #StressRelief #HealthTips