July Jump Rope Challenge Done!

It's done...finally. It was more effort to post the jump rope snippets to Instagram than it was to jump rope every day. Check out the highlight in my profile to see ALL 31 days. Special thanks to the volunteers who were featured--Julia, Kathryn, Ethan, Mom, Chad, Miriam. Even the cats were involved! @SimpsonNutrition

July Jump Rope Challenge

Are you jumping in July? Follow me on Instagram--@SimpsonNutrition--and check out the 31-day July Jump Rope Challenge highlight in my profile. Social media is a labor of love/hate. Seriously. I started with a daily jumping post, but I got sick of seeing it every day...so I switched to posting to my story and saving it as a highlight. For me, it isn't hard to remember to jump rope each day. What is difficult is remembering to ask someone to record me jumping--or for me to record a volunteer jumping. Anyway, special thanks to Julia for the Instagram tutorials, volunteering, and recording for several of the days.

Art Display in Rose Park

Washington, DC, is replete with beauty. These pictures are from a display in Rose Park (mostly between M Street and P Street) by artist, Kiril Jeliazkov. There are 81 panels to see and will only be available until June 7, 2018. Check out this write-up in the Georgetowner. 

Certified Nutrition Specialist!

While it has been "official" since April 3, 2018...it is nice to finally have it in my hands! Now, just waiting for the District of Columbia licensing to come in the mail.

Walking Berlin

We explored the wonderful city of Berlin, Germany, last week while I was on a mission trip for work. The city has a painful past, but a vibrant vibe. The weather was ideal (60s and then into the 80s). It is very walkable and there is so much to see, parks to enjoy, and tons of cafes and shops. I highly recommend it.

English is not everywhere, as you might expect from a capital city or major European city. I was happy that our hotel (Radisson) had extensive allergy information at their restaurants--very helpful! Steven tried many pastries and treats. I ate more than my weight in pork, liverwurst, and chicken. So good.

7 Nutrients for a Thriving Thyroid

Do you suffer from a thyroid condition? Proper nutrition helps support this powerhouse gland. 

This article, 7 Nutrients for a Thriving Thyroid, provides a thyroid overview, along with the top 7 nutrients you need to support it: glutathione, iron, magnesium, selenium, thiamine, vitamin D, and zinc. 

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Kale Meatballs--Yes, Really!

These delicious kale meatballs are going to rock your world! No one will ever guess they are gluten free, dairy free, low histamine, and hiding kale--an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory superhero. These meatballs--and who doesn't love meatballs--are nutrient-dense and super scrumptious. I recommend double or triple batching with different ground meats so you can freeze and have on hand when needed...i.e., often!

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