Many woman know the importance of antioxidants in our diets. Antioxidants help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and can help reduce inflammation, prevent early aging, improve heart health, and boost immunity. Here is a list of 6 antioxidant-rich foods that every strong woman should include in her diet:
The Power of Berries
Berries are one of the best sources of antioxidants. Packed with polyphenols, berries contain anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties. Try adding blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, wolf berries or strawberries to your morning oatmeal or smoothies for an extra boost of antioxidants.Deep Leafy Greens
Leafy greens like kale and spinach are loaded with vitamins A and C, both powerful antioxidants that prevent cell damage and help prevent toxins, especially those from metals, from building up in your body. Incorporate these nutrient-dense foods into salads or sauté them as a side dish for dinner. If you don't enjoy eating greens, try a high quality green powder such as NingXia Greens to add to a daily smoothy or high-energy shot.
Nuts & Seeds
Vitamin E packs a powerful punch with its antioxidants, which help protect your body from damage from the environment. This protection is vital for healthy skin, eyes, and heart. Vitamin E also prevents inflammation by blocking certain chemicals in your body from initiating it. An added bonus is that Vitamin E helps boost metabolism and energy levels (especially when combined with other antioxidants). Plus, it's an essential component for keeping cell membranes strong so cells communicate better and function properly. Add walnuts, flax seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds to your salads or snack on them throughout the day for a healthy pick me up!
Legumes & Beans
Legumes and beans have long been a staple in cultures around the world thanks to their low cost, high nutritional value, and versatility. They contain antioxidants as well as essential proteins and vitamins which are important for strong muscles and healthy cells. Not only are legumes and beans packed with nutrition, but they can also make great additions to a variety of meals. Legumes like lentils, black beans, and chickpeas are all high in fiber and packed with protein. Incorporate legumes into soups and curries for added flavor and texture. Beans can also be added to salads or blended into hummus as a dip for crudités or crackers.
Cacao
Cacao is made from cocoa beans that have not been roasted or processed in any way—unlike chocolate which has been sweetened with sugar and milk fat added to it. Cacao powder provides many health benefits including being high in magnesium, which helps with sleep, and containing more than 300 different compounds including flavonoids—powerful antioxidant compounds found in plants! Try adding cacao powder to smoothies or baking recipes for a delicious antioxidant boost!
The Easy Button
For busy women like us, trying to add all of these foods to our diet can be difficult. Time for juicing, smoothie creation, or even lunch can be in short supply. Be sure to utilize ready-made antioxidant juices, such as NingXia Red that you can toss in your bag and take with you. NingXia Red packets don't even require refrigeration to deliver all those antioxidant benefits to your body.Conclusion
Incorporating these antioxidant rich foods into your diet can help you reap all their amazing health benefits! With so many delicious options available there’s no reason why you shouldn’t add these fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds to your grocery list this week! Enjoying these superfoods regularly will help give your immune system the boost it needs while providing protection against disease-causing free radicals in the body.
Happy Eating! :)
Teri Secrest
904-822-1788
When it comes to February, the month of Valentine's Day, we at the Royal Dream Team love to make it a month of pampering!
This month, Young Living is making it extra special for us by choosing gifts that support the spirit of pampering and love.
Imagine diffusing the Bloom oil blend in your bathroom as you're soaking in a warm bath with Epsom Salt, or even adding a few drops to your bath water. When you're ready to give your skin the nourishing moisture it needs, grab the Coconut Lime Body Butter. Keep the Luscious Lemon hand lotion in your guest bathroom for all your favorite friends to try, and just wait for them to come out exclaiming "I just LOVE your hand lotion in the bathroom . . . where did you get it?"
Plus, if you just so happen to binge watch a few too many romantic comedies or spend hours texting your special someone, you'll want to support your eye health against blue light and other factors that cause deterioration. Young Living's IlluminEyes supplement is the star performer of the show when it comes to eye support.
So are you ready for the breakdown of how these products can be added to your February order FREE of charge?! These are Young Living's gift to you to say Thank You for being a valued customer. And remember, anyone who has a Loyalty Rewards order will receive and EXTRA gift at the 100PV amount as well as an EXTRA gift at the 190PV amount.
For more information on the Loyalty Rewards Program, click HERE to visit Young Living's info page. Also note that there are a few UPDATED coming to Loyalty Rewards members as of February 1st. Here are the details: LOYALTY REWARDS UPDATE - January 2023 PDF
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LOYALTY ORDER
300 PV tier
Retail value: $192.44
· Coconut Lime Replenishing Body Butter
· IlluminEyes supplement
· Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
· Loyalty order: BLOOM by Young Living essential oil blend, 5 ml
· Loyalty order: 10 Loyalty Rewards points
250 PV tier
Retail value: $144.74
· IlluminEyes supplement
· Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
· Loyalty order: BLOOM by Young Living essential oil blend, 5 ml
· Loyalty order: 10 Loyalty Rewards points
190 PV tier
Retail value: $96.38
· Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
· Loyalty order: BLOOM by Young Living essential oil blend, 5 ml
· Loyalty order: 10 Loyalty Rewards points
100 PV tier
Retail value: $13.16
· Loyalty order: 10 Loyalty Rewards points
ONE-TIME ORDER
300 PV tier
Retail value: $129.94
· Coconut Lime Replenishing Body Butter
· IlluminEyes supplement
· Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
250 PV tier
Retail value: $82.24
· IlluminEyes supplement
· Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
190 PV tier
Retail value: $33.88
· Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Uses coconut oil and citrus premium essential oils for a naturally derived scent
- Moisturizes dry skin, including problem areas such as elbows, hands, and heels
- Provides moisture for healthier-looking skin
- Revitalizes and rejuvenates dry skin
- Improves skin’s texture and smoothness
- Features a vegan-friendly formula and 100 percent plant-based ingredients
- Contains no parabens, phthalates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, synthetic fragrances, or synthetic dyes or colorants
IlluminEyes features a proprietary formula including lutein and zeaxanthin that helps reduce eye strain, protects eyes from damaging blue light, and maintains vibrant skin. IlluminEyes can also help support long-term eye health. Vitamins A and C have properties that may help reduce eye health deterioration commonly related to age.*
Bring the fresh aroma of lemon groves and bright sunshine indoors with Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion. A Young Living Signature Scent, Lushious Lemon features Lemon essential oil from cold-pressed fruits grown in South Africa and Argentina, as well as Lemon Myrtle essential oil from steam-distilled leaves of the myrtle plant native to Australia. Lushious Lemon Hand Lotion hydrates and softens dry skin while enlivening your senses with a bright, citrusy aroma, leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth with a bright scent of citrus—minus the synthetics.
BLOOM by Young Living® essential oil blend combines Vetiver, Blue Cypress, Davana, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood™, Clove, Jasmine, Carrot Seed, Spearmint, Geranium, and Sacred Frankincense™ to create a luxe, sophisticated scent for home, office, or personal use. This is a beautiful blend to diffuse, apply to wrists and behind ears as a perfume or cologne, add a drop to your moisturizer of choice, or add a few drops to a cup of Epsom Salt and add to a warm bath. It is a very uplifting scent that reminds you a bit like being in a garden with the sun shining.
And last but not least . . . for all of the Loyalty Reward members who place a 100PV order or more, you will receive 10 additional PV points in the month of February! Yes, that's equivalent to $10! Can someone say, "Thank you for the gifts Young Living!"
We really do have a lot to be thankful for and I hope you know that I'm always here to support you and cheer you on. Health is a lifelong journey. Creating good habits takes time. Supporting healthy cells, healthy emotions and healthy habits can become a lifestyle for you and your family.
Please check back for new blogs being shared weekly. Join us for Wednesday Wisdom for weekly health and lifestyle and leadership education. And join the Royal Dream Team Facebook group to stay connected with life-minded health enthusiasts.
To Your Health!Teri Secrest, Royal Crown Diamond
Elizabeth Rose, Gold
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and if you're a romantic at heart, I can imagine that you will be thinking of special ways to create lasting memories this year. This Valentine’s Day, why not enjoy a romantic night in with your significant other? Whether you don’t want to fight the crowd or simply want to stay home and make the most of the moment, here are some tips for having a romantic night at home.
Set the Mood with an Amazing Atmosphere
Whether you’re setting up a romantic dinner or planning an evening of fun activities, take some time to set up the atmosphere. Create a playlist of your favorite love songs—or your partner's favorite tunes—and put it on loop. You can also decorate around the house with low light diffusers, flowers, or other items that represent your love and romance. Get creative! If you don't have any decorations on hand, consider making them yourself for an added touch of personalization.
Diffusing essential oils is one of the best ways to help set the mood. Here are a few diffuser recipes you can use to put romance in the air.
Plan Fun Activities Together
There are plenty of fun activities you can do together from the comfort of your own home. Have a movie marathon with films that remind you both of how you met or feature some of your favorite actors. Play board games or video games—you can even challenge each other to learn something new! The possibilities are endless when it comes to finding unique ways to spend quality time together without ever leaving your home.
Prepare Dinner Together
Plan to cook together or make it ahead. You can also head to Pinterest for some new recipes or get creative with ingredients you already have in your fridge. This can be part of the activity you do together valentines day night.
Draw a Bath
Whether you're pampering yourself or creating an enjoyable experience for a spouse, a romantic bath can be just the thing you need. Infuse your bath with epsom salts, fragrant bath salts and essential oils.
Consider a Massage
Valentines day is the PERFECT day to surprise your loved one with a massage. You can find great how to videos on YouTube or instructions on Pinterest. Break out fragrant massage oils, such as the Sensation Massage Oil and Relaxation Massage oil. If you're going for a deep moisturizer, you can use lotion over oils. Use what you have on hand or try the Coconut Lime Replenishing Body Butter is an all-time favorite.
At the end of the day, remember that this Valentine's Day is all about celebrating your relationship and enjoying each other's company. Take some time to relax and cuddle up on the couch while talking about everything and anything that comes to mind. Enjoy the moment without any distractions and cherish each other in every way possible! After all, isn't that what being in love is all about?
To Love,
Teri Secrest
Let's Connect
I hope these tips were helpful and I wish you all the best as you create memories this Valentine's Day. If you need any help or need extra tips feel free to call or text 904-822-1788 or email Teri@TeriSecrest.com.
Ignite your new year with a reset to your wellness routine. The first months of the year always shine bright with possibilities, resolutions, and purpose. To help you build your health while you work toward your goals, Young Living is discounting select supplements. To target those specific new year goals, they've curated stacks of the very best supplements!
You can stack your supplements and save 10 percent until 11:59 p.m., MT, on Tuesday, January 31, on Super BTM tablets, Super C TM tablets, Super Vitamin D TM tablets, Life 9®probiotic, and more!
Young Living also has an exciting challenge coming your way. When you share how your supplement stacks have reset your routine by using #MYYLSTACK to share your wellness goals from February 1–21, you can win prizes!
Why Do You Want To Stack?
Did you know it takes only 21 days to create a habit? Think about it: In just three weeks, you have the power to reset your wellness routine and develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
First comes the challenge, then comes the change.
Join us February 1–21 for the Stack Your Supplements Challenge
The goal of this challenge is simple: Stack your supplements for three weeks to create healthy, sustainable change. Think of it as a 21-day reset with the support of your Young Living community—plus a chance to win wellness prizes along the way!
How Does It Work?
1) Choose Your Stack - *Save 10 percent on goal-oriented supplement stacks when you order by January 31
2) Make it a habit - Take your supplements every day for 21 days to reset your health and wellness.
3) Share your stack - Tag @youngliving and use #MYYLSTACK on Instagram for the chance to win weekly wellness prizes like an Immune Support or Love Your Gut Stack.
Who Can Participate?
Both Brand Partners and Customers are welcome and encouraged to participate!*
*Participants must be located in the North America market and tag the official Young Living Instagram page for their market using the hashtag #MYYLSTACK.
How Can I Get Involved?
Challenges are more fun when shared! Join our caring community on the YL USA Facebook page for complete challenge details, resources, motivation, and all the community support you need to fuel you!
The YL USA page is also where we’ll announce weekly prize winners. See the official rules at the bottom of this blog for more details.
Let's Connect!
If you're new to challenges and need a bit of a push, join the Royal Dream Team Facebook group HERRE to connect with other like-minded health enthusiasts that can spur you on. We share tips and recipes and success stories and ask questions in this group.
If there's any way that I can personally be a support to you, please reach out at the contact info below.
To Your Health,
Teri Secrest, Royal Crown Diamond
719-502-1017
Teri@TeriSecrest.com
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Official rules
- Limited-time supplement stacks are available from January 25, 2023, at 9 a.m., MT, through January 31, 2023, at 11:59 p.m., MT.
- Discounted supplements are available through one-time or loyalty orders.
- Loyalty points cannot be used on this promotion.
- Offer valid for U.S. Customers and Brand Partners only (does not apply to other markets).
- An order limit of two (2) Super C™ per account, per month will apply in the U.S. only; no order limits will apply in Canada.
- Supplement stacks are available for shipped and pickup orders.
- Use the hashtag #MYYLSTACK to share your supplement stacks or challenge hacks on Instagram. Please tag @youngliving for the chance to win a free wellness stack each week!
- After the first week of the challenge, we’ll choose three winners to receive an Immune Support or Love Your Gut Stack. After the second week, we’ll choose another three winners to receive an Immune Support or Love Your Gut Stack. After the third week, we’ll choose one winner to receive a Grand Prize Stack, which includes one of each nutrition product from the four limited-time stacks.
- Winners will be chosen at random from among those who used the hashtag #MYYLSTACK.
- Winners will be announced weekly on the YL USA Facebook page and on the @youngliving Instagram page. Make sure to tag us to enter!
- Prizes will be shipped by your local fulfillment center on February 21, 2023, after the challenge is completed.
Hello 🙂,
We are so sorry your Young Living account has gone inactive and we’d love to earn your business back!
We have a Special Gift for you, should you choose to stay with Young Living. First, let’s talk about ways to treat yourself.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’d love to tell you about some of our most relaxing and invigorating products to leave you feeling great!
Start with a relaxing bubble bath by adding some of our Sensation Bath & Shower Gel (Item No 3748) to warm running water. Soak for 20 minutes and allow the essential oils of Ylang Ylang to encourage relaxation, while Jasmine enhances feelings of wellbeing.
After your bath, wrap in a warm snuggle towel and apply Sensation Hand & Body Lotion (Item No 3707) over your skin. This ultra-moisturizing cream contains several essential oils discovered by Cleopatra to enhance feelings of beauty.
To your lips, apply the Poppy Seed Lip Scrub (Item No 23749). The natural ingredients will exfoliate dull, dead skin, while rich, hydrating, plant-based butters and premium essential oils work to moisturize and condition lips.
Last, add a dab of Sensation Essential Oil (Item No 3420) to your wrist and behind your ears. Sensation will keep you feeling your best all day long and well into the night hours.
We have put this collection together for you to help you spoil yourself this Valentine’s Day.
To say “Thank You SO MUCH,” if you order 100 PV in products, we will send you one extra pampering gift for FREE! This is the Mint Satin Facial Scrub.
The exclusive collection described above is $115.75
- Sensation Bath & Shower Gel (Item No 3748) $23.75
- Sensation Hand & Body Lotion (Item No 3707) $29.75
- Poppy Seed Lip Scrub (Item No 23749) $24.00
- Sensation Essential Oil Blend (Item No 3420) $38.25
- Mint Satin Facial Scrub Free! (Mailed separately)
Total: $115.75
This collection is a very small investment for a month of relaxation and wellbeing. To receive your FREE Mint Satin Facial Scrub, CLICK HERE, select “Add all to cart, check out and text me at (904) 822-1788 with your name and order number or call me at (904) 822-1788 when you have about 10 minutes to spend on the phone. Together we will get your account reactivated and your order complete.
You can also email me your name order number at beverly@terisecrest.com. Be sure to put “I Ordered” in the subject line of the email. Be sure to text, call, or email so we know to mail you your facial scrub!
Yours for Vibrant Health,
Teri, Beverly, & Elizabeth
(904) 822-1788
