Chocolate Protein Chia Pudding
When working with clients and members in my online program, The Healthy Hormone Method, I am often asked what are some quick and easy, yet delicious recipes for breakfast and snacks...

Enter chia pudding!

It takes all of 3 minutes to mix together, and contains a powerhouse combination of nutrients!

Chia seeds are a great source of healthy fats. In fact, just 2 tablespoons contain 6g of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. This is a big deal given our bodies cannot make essential fatty acids - we must get them from food and/or supplementation.

Healthy fats are anti-inflammatory, which can help with mood (depression and anxiety are, in part, inflammatory conditions), pain, weight management, hormone health, autoimmune conditions...and a number of other things!

Another other really cool thing about chia seeds is that they contain all the essential amino acids - the amino acids we cannot make ourselves, and need from diet and/or supplementation.

Other than hemp seeds, most other vegetarian sources can't make this claim...and this is important as some of these amino acids, like tryptophan, actually help us make feel good neurotransmitters, like serotonin! Pretty awesome, right?

Chia seeds are also an incredible source of fibre. In order to support healthy hormones and healthy bowel motions, I recommend women eat 30 - 35g of fibre every day. Well, guess what...2 tablespoons of chia seeds has over 8g of fibre!!

Combine that with the cacao powder in this recipe (1 tablespoon has 4g of fibre) and you have a fibre-rich recipe that tastes awesome! Who says we need bread and cereal for fibre?!

This chia pudding ticks all the boxes. It is full of healthy fats, protein and fibre! A great way to support your hormone health, energy and mental health.

*Be sure to let the pudding set at least one hour, and overnight where possible.

This is because chia seeds have a hard, protective shell. They need to soak (or be ground up) to break that shell and allow us to actually utilise the nutrients....otherwise we will poop them out without getting any of the benefit.

Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Walnut Milk (or any other milk you prefer)
1/4 cup + 1 Tbs Chia Seeds
1/4 cup cacao powder
3 Tbs NutraOrganics Collagen Build
Pinch Celtic Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla
25-35 drops NuNaturals Vanilla Stevia

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a glass or stainless steel Tupperware container.
2. Whisk well, with a fork, until the powders have dissolved and combined.
3. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes, then remove and whisk again.
4. Leave at least an hour, however, it is better to leave overnight
5. Enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or as dessert!

**This will serve 2-3 people
***Store in refrigerator 

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Hello! Thank you popping by! I’m Jen. I'm a wife, a furmama to two gorgeous dogs, a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and an advocate for natural ways to support physical and emotional wellbeing. Oh, and I’m a CEO! 

My journey originally started in Psychology. You see, when I was 16 my father took his own life after suffering years of a debilitating gambling addiction. I did a Bachelor’s in Psych as I wanted to understand why he made the choices that he did. I also wanted to ensure that I never went down that path and also help those suffering as he did. I loved it so much I went on to do a Masters.

It was during that time I got sick. I’m talking woke up one morning and couldn’t get out of bed, sick. For many years I felt helpless and frustrated!

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Over the two years I saw five doctors and a Naturopath and nothing improved.

And then one day a friend and I got in touch. She told me to change my diet and take specific supplements. I figured I had nothing to lose, and so I did! I went onto a low-carb diet and was taking upward of 30-40 pills a day…and guess what?! Three months later my period started!! How incredible is that?!

Over the next two years all of my health ailments rectified! Well, all except my Hashi’s – more on that in a minute. My cycles became clockwork, they were manageable, the migraines and vertigo disappeared and my liver and blood sugar levels returned to the normal range! How exciting is that?! The best part, I can now have children should I choose! Having that option is incredible!

Of course I was so excited and inspired that I had to go to school and study Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy.

Now, let’s talk about my Hashi’s. That only went into remission when my toxic load was decreased. That was a lightbulb moment for me and the moment I got fired up to share with others the importance of leading a low-tox life. I love educating people where toxins are found, what impact they have on physical and emotional wellbeing, and what products to replace them with to support your wellbeing. 

I sincerely believe that many of my health issues would not have presented if I were living a low-tox life. My Hashi’s has been in remission since I was 31 and I am so proud to say that! Praise God!

Life is so different to what it was 10 years ago. I have the energy and the mental capacity to engage in life! I am present and am thriving. Oh, and I laugh! I actually laugh out loud, something that eluded me for many years.

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