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Shilajit for Women A Guide to Ancient Remedy and How It Can Boost Modern Female Health

July 10, 2025 · In: Wellness

Shilajit for Women: A Guide to Ancient Remedy and How It Can Boost Modern Female Health

When it comes to women’s health, there is a long wellness aisle packed with supplements offering promises of glowing skin, lasting vitality, and a fix for everything.  But the modern wellness moments can sometimes feel overwhelming. With so many choices available, it’s hard to tell which ...

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This lemon ginger turmeric infused water is so refreshing and easy to make especially when I want something other than plain water.

What you’ll need:
🍋 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧡 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌶️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
🖤 ¼ tsp black pepper
💧 20 oz water

Add everything to a glass or pitcher, pour in the water, and let it infuse for 2–4 hours (or overnight for a stronger flavor).

Save this infused water recipe to try later! 🤍

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Rivo is available at Sprouts nationwide, and you can get BOGO through my Aisle offer — link in bio! 🤍

Which flavor would you try first?

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Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥 A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥

A simple summer drink made with watermelon, coconut water, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for hot days when you want something a little more fun than plain water.

I used @cocogoodsco organic coconut water for this and it turned out so good.

Recipe:
- 2 cups watermelon
- ½ cup coconut water
- juice from ½ lemon
- pinch of sea salt
-
 ice
Blend, pour over ice, and enjoy.
(You can strain it if you like) 

Save this for your next easy summer drink idea 🤍

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Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie 🍪

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and actually so good.

This is one of those easy recipes for when you want something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies.

Ingredients:
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Chocolate chunks or chips
• Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
3. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten into a thick cookie shape.
4. Press extra chocolate on top.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes so it firms up.
7. Top with flaky sea salt if using.

Save this for the next time you want a healthier sweet treat 🤍

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Because sometimes we just need easy options on hand lol.

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A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. C A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. CAVA hummus, every body eat chia crackers, carrots, apples, Super Seedz pumpkin seeds, blueberries. 

Simple ingredients, feels good to eat. 

Save this for your next snack. 

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You don’t need hours. Just small moments that support your energy.

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I checked one of the veggie burgers in the fig app because freezer foods are one of those categories where I like to look a little closer at the ingredients.

save this for your next Whole Foods freezer run 🛒

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which one would you try?

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