Adrenal Creamsicle
A couple of months ago, a friend came over and I made her my peppermint mocha matcha recipe. She LOVED IT and reminded me about how every time she comes over, I make her some kind of beverage-- a matcha, a tea, a cocktail, YOU NAME IT! She said I’m really good at “drink hospitality.” I had a good laugh at her comment because of how true that is! If you know me in real life or have been following me for a while, you can probably attest to this too. I love a good drink! Tasty, beautiful beverages can change your whole mood! This one in particular can change your whole mood because it’s made to nourish your adrenals & provide your body with essential nutrients for fighting off stress…. All while tasting like a vacation!
The adrenals are two small glands located on top of the kidneys that produce the stress hormone cortisol. Every morning, we should have a small, healthy spike in cortisol to wake us up and start our day. Throughout the day, cortisol should gradually lower so that we feel good and relaxed by the evening.
Unfortunately, many of us live under high amounts of frequent stress and anxiety, which leads to high stress hormones. High cortisol can spike your blood sugar, alter your mood, compromise your metabolism, cause stress breakouts, and more. Eventually, this could even cause adrenal fatigue where you’re no longer producing appropriate amounts of cortisol and your sleep/ wake cycle gets totally disrupted. You’ll feel exhausted, depleted, and unable to live your normal life. That’s what I dealt with in my early 20s and part of what inspired me to take control of my hormonal health, but I don’t wish it on anyone else! In addition to stress management and medical care for potential underlying causes, one of my favorite ways to proactively help your body respond to stress in a healthy way is the Adrenal Creamsicle!
Packed with vitamin C, fat, protein, potassium, and electrolytes, this is a caffeine-free, alcohol-free way to give your body, mood, & energy levels the boost they need! Here’s why this drink is so helpful:
Vitamin C: When you’re under a lot of stress, cortisol rises and can deplete Vitamin C, which weakens your immune system. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps us fight disease, encourages the production of white blood cells, and reduces oxidative stress. Fat & Protein: Fat & protein can help stabilize your blood sugar and play an important role in this beverage! The amino acids from the collagen powder are essential nutrients for your body and this is amazing for your gut, skin, joints, and muscles.
Potassium & electrolytes: Ok, a couple of these ingredients are weird, but you won’t taste them and electrolytes are so important! This is supporting your adrenal function, pH balance, and energy production.
Make the Adrenal Creamsicle & enjoy it at your next brunch, happy hour, or for a caffeine-free pre-workout or post-workout drink: Ingredients:
6 oz. of orange juice
2 tbsp full fat coconut cream
1 serving collagen powder (I use this kind!)
¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt
¼ tsp cream of tartar
Directions:
Put all ingredients in a blender or shaker to combine. Pour in a glass & enjoy!
This recipe & other amazing tips, & tricks will be part of my upcoming Master Your Mood Group Program! If you're ready to trade in your stress & irritability for feeling confident & calm, this 6-week group program is for you. We'll be diving into the process of using your hormones to your advantage so that you can have the energy you need to reach your goals, lift your mood (even before your period), & make progress at work and in your personal life with balance and ease. Enrollment opens March 14th & you can join for $111 off until March 21st. The program & group calls will begin in April. Join the list to find out more!