Retinol 101: Do’s & Don’ts

February 12, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.
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Retinol, also known as Retina A, is such a hot topic for its anti aging properties, keeping pores at bay and helping you keep a clear, blemish free glowing complexion.

Dermatologists talk about it being the gold standard of anti aging ingredients. Retinol helps boost your cell turnover. It helps produce collagen, it’s important as we age to keep our collagen in tact so we can look youthful longer. Collagen depreciates for everybody at about the age of 25. In order to trick the hands of time we can add retinol into our skin care routine and encourage rapid cell turnover so your skin acts younger.

If you are using retinol you’ll need to be using a minimum SPF 30 (the higher the better up to SPF 60) be sure to apply every 3 to 4 hours to protect your new cells and prevent photo-aging (a.k.a dark spots).

Do not apply a retinol in the day time. In all my research and trainings I was told that is a big “no no”. Instead apply at night and allow it work while you sleep. Trust me you will thank me for this tip alone.

Another major tip is to start slow. Start once a week to avoid massive peeling and thinning of the skin. Less is more until you build up.

The seasons and the weather also need to be considered with retinol use. Do not start the use of retinol in the summer months to avoid unneeded sun exposure. Trust me I learned this the hard way. This simple mistake will cost you hundreds of dollars in corrective measures.

Make sure you are using the right moisturizer, you may need to switch for the duration of your retinol routine. Also you’ll need to use a great exfoliator in tandem.

Keep the basics such as a cleanser, toner, moisturizer with SPF 30 to 60 and exfoliator. It’s important to note that retinol is an added tool, not a replacement.

Be careful when applying it and avoid the eye area. The skin around your eye is way too thin and sensitive for this concentration of retinol.

Check with your doctor if you are on any medication that could make your skin thin or sensitive to burning and tell your skin advisor if you have any illness that impacts your skin.

Lastly, create a plan with a professional, don’t go in blind! Most likely you will get pink and when you increase your usage you will peel, this is completely normal.

Beauty Expert Review! OxyGeneo, the Best Facial in the Greater Toronto Area?

November 21, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.
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My most recent beauty find was the OxyGeneo Facial at Allure Medical Spa in Hamilton Ontario. This is a three-in-one facial in which Allure uses medical grade ingredients to ensure you achieve the best results. 

Facial Assessment

When I first arrived at Allure I was treated to a skin assessment and cleansing. This process was completed to ensure they found the best beauty treatment for me. They assessed my skin under six different lighting settings allowing them to assess skin damage in all forms including; photoaging, inflammation, texture pigmentation, redness, and fine line wrinkles. 

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Skin Assessment from Allure Medical Aesthetics

OxyGeneo Facial

An OxyGeneo Facial is a treatment that uses 3 steps to renew and anti age the skin using exfoliation, infusion and adding oxygen into the skin resulting in a beautiful glow.

The ingredients in the facial are said to be vegan, natural and paraben free, which I am a large advocate for. For those who don’t know, parabens can disrupt your hormones and lead to health issues.

The best part about this facial is that it is customizable to suit your individual needs such as balancing, brightening or revitalization (this is the one that I did). It uses red algae to help reduce fine lines, improve texture and give you refreshed hydrated skin. They come in individualized pucks with unique benefits.

Facial Process

The facial is completed in three different steps which are detailed below: 

Step 1: Exfoliate

This process removes the topical layer of dead skin. It reminded me of wet microdermabrasion with a bit of a kick. It felt kind of spicy, almost like a chemical peel, which I personally do love. While it was being performed I did however wonder if I would end up looking like a tomato afterwards as I am very prone to redness. Surprisingly I did not!

Step 2: Oxygenate

This uses something called the bohr effect which results in a natural body process that oxygenates blood cells. This process will help your cells to function younger and healthier resulting in a more youthful appearance.

Step 3: Infusion of Serum

During this process things like hyaluronic acid are added for hydration, vitamin C for brightening or anti-aging ingredients like peptides to help increase collagen production. 

Facial Results

The Oxygeneo Facial will produce immediate results making your skin baby soft and glowy. As time passes you will begin to see improved texture in your skin and will notice that your products work more effectively. This is the part that I loved the most as normally my skin looks best immediately after a facial, but with the Oxygeneo Facial my skin continued to improve even two weeks after the treatment. 

I would recommend booking an appointment with Allure and having them personally assess your skin, and if you choose to do the OxyGeneo Facial ….. Get ready for the ultimate facial experience!

Website: http://www.alluremedical.ca

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Beauty Expert Review! Cryotherapy, Worth the Hype?

Beauty Expert Review! Mesotherapy, Healing the Skin with Vitamins

The Best Anti-Aging Treatment in Canada for your Skin and to Boost your Confidence

October 26, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hi, in case you are new to Reawakening Beauty my name is Shawna Patruno. I review the best skin and body treatments so that you don’t end up wasting your money. I provide you with health hacks to look beautiful, have healthy skin, boost your brain health and feel confident from head to toe.

A while back I was very stressed and so I took a vacation to Blue Mountain. While there I had the opportunity to visit the famous Scandinavian Spa where I got a massage and did the circuit of the baths including; hot tub, cold plunge, sitting by the fire and back into the pool. My amazing friend joined me and I am so glad she did because we rocked the cold baths so much that a man asked if we were training to become a Navy Seal. I told him we weren’t, we were just seeing how far we could push our mind and body into submission. The answer for me was five minutes sitting in a tub filled with freezing cold water.

At this moment you’re probably thinking, that sounds completely unenjoyable, but I assure you after five rounds of doing the circuit your body is forced to relax and you’re submerged into the present moment. The only thing I didn’t love was the locker size and the fact that you had to be completely silent.

“Scandinavian Baths and Hydrotherapy circuits have many benefits including cleansing the body, stimulating blood circulation and releasing of endorphins.”

https://www.scandinave.com/blue-mountain/en/baths/

It’s all about the eyes, making aging beautiful!

September 15, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.
Tip Tuesday for aging around the eyes! Last week we spoke about how aging doesn’t need to be scary and I educated you on collagen loss…

Well this week we are going to talk about your eyes, aka the window to the soul … The skin around your eyes is very thin and it’s the first place you age along with the lips.

However we can prevent this, woo hoo! So listen up …

An eye cream in your 20s, 30s and 40s is essential, but be careful because if you pick the wrong one you can develop Milia, and that is not fun. Milia are small cysts that can develop around the eye area. They are not pimples and attempting to pop them can cause further inflammation, damage and scarring.

How about we let your fresh eyes make everyone wonder how you’re aging so well (or hardly aging at all)! I use a vegan luxury eye cream. This gives all skin types a youthful glow while reducing the appearance of puffiness, fine lines and dark circles thanks to a special combination of caffeine = isn’t for everyone

I use a vegan retinol alternative that has been better tolerated by the skin. This anti-aging eye cream formula also features Plant Stem Cell, vitamin C, Peptides and Vitamin B3 to improve the appearance of skin tone around the eyes for an overall healthier, younger-looking appearance that all skin types (including sensitive) will love. This product is allergy tested, dermatologist-tested.

Beauty Expert Review! Mesotherapy, Healing the Skin with Vitamins!

August 22, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

The goal when doing mesotherapy is to allow your skin to work in tandem with the vitamins to heal any issues, boost collagen and the elastin production.

Mesotherapy uses multiple micro injections of minerals, plant extracts, amino acids, vitamins, and other ingredients like hyaluronic acid that are put in the skin in order to help the skin heal. It helps with pores, scars, hydration , fine lines, lack lustre skin, loss of elasticity and premature aging.

The procedure takes about 30 mins and can hurt a little if your face isn’t frozen completely. Through the treatment you’ll be enduring multiple micro needles injected all over the face. You’ll bleed for sure, as it’s going into the skin and you’ll be left with little dots of solution which will dissolve within a day.

They have different types of mesotherapy, some are just cocktails of vitamins and other have more hyaluronic acid to help with lost hydration or volume.

A mesofacial depending on the concern can very from different vitamins and can range anywhere from $125 to $500 dollars depending on what you choose to heal your skin with.

It will not freeze the skin movement like Botox or fill your face like a filler, it will just make the foundation of the skin to be stronger, allowing your face to look more youthful and hydrated & Over time the issues you were concerned will dissolve.

I do it once a year at most, as my skin is pretty healthy and I maintain my skin at home. However, if you are correcting issues you may need to do it more frequently.

I started doing mesotherapy because I wanted to prevent wrinkles and keep my skin young. Based on my results I do enjoy it and I know it does help to maintain my youthful skin.

If you would like to work with me personally to find unbiased skin care advice please email me and I’ll set up a consultation

Vitamin shot, yes please

Beauty Expert Review! Is Cryotherapy worth the hype?

June 22, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

What standing in a literal freezing chamber pretty much naked can do for your body, mind and health for only 3 minuets and why it was one of the first things I did when things opened up from covid.

First off the definition of Cryotherapy is a treatment of extreme cold temperatures, using liquid nitrogen on the body to go anywhere from -160c to -196c in an enclosed space for 1 to 3 minutes. You are simply in your undies with knee high socks, gloves and slippers to protect yourself. It’s a great look!

Cryotherapy tricks your body to go into survival mode. These frigid temperatures trick your body into thinking something extreme is going to happen. Making your major organs the prime focus and therefore your mind sends signals to redirect all you blood to protect your organs. Once completed and you leave the chamber, your mind realizes it’s “safe” again and starts pumping new oxygen rich blood throughout the body. It decreases toxins with the extreme blast of cold.

Its said to decrease inflammation, help produce collagen, detox the blood, boost metabolism, heal injuries faster, improve sleep, hair and elevate your mood and it did all these things for me.

After 5 treatments I noticed a significant decrease in the swelling in my knee, a decrease in pain for up to 4 to 6 hours afterwards, I slept like a peaceful baby that night, my skin looked more toned on my face and body. My water retention also decreased. I noticed an elevation in my mood and my hair is shiny and more manageable, which is rare for me. The results are temporary at this point.

I have done over 50 treatments ish in total to see if the results are long term and honestly this treatment rocks and I’m addicted to my skin looking firmer, and my eyes looking brighter and pain management. You do have to keep up with it so I go at least twice a month now ✨

I would invest in cryotherapy if you are in pain or your an athletic person with aches and pains. It would be highly beneficial if you are jet legged from travelling, as it instantly gives you a jolt of energy. There are skin benefits, but I can’t say if they are long lasting at this point. I’ve been doing it for two years and it has been such a help. However be careful where you go as you need someone experienced.

I would say it’s worth a shot at least once and decide for yourself, however, i f you have heart problems or health issues check with your doctor before proceeding.

Now go freeze your ass of literally 😉 Seriously it burns extra calories too 🌿

How to find happiness in the chaos!

May 18, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Everything happens for a reason: the good, the bad, & the ugly…

I know this is a cliche you have heard many times. How bad do you want to punch me in the face this second? Here’s the thing no one likes struggle, but what if I can switch up your mind set and shake up your world. Give me until the end of this blog post to do so.

This statement was born because every time I forced something to be different was when I suffered. It was always chaos, heartbreak, illness and I am not saying give up, but I am saying accept it. Two very different things.

When I accepted what my reality was and moved in fluidity to this I was gifted something better out of chaos and rebel. It was like a dance where you let life lead and you are gifted a new blessing from your demise.

My life was not a cookie cutter life, we moved around a lot, I was poor, bullied and constantly felt alone. My mom was ill and was in and out of hospitals. She did her best, but People judged us and I learned fast to act happy and to be whatever I needed to be to survive.

I would often wish for friends, a mom who wasn’t sick, a stable home, to travel and was constantly trying to change everything. Force, force, force which resulted in pain, pain, pain!
However, I surrendered and accepted some huge pain points, such as, I can’t learn the same way as before because of brain aneurysm and accepting that I had a severe ED and moved through it. I was gifted with a real best friend and some amazing blessings.
I grew stronger from the ashes and that paved the way for friendships, love, a purpose and authentic relationships.

When I pushed for what I thought was right, I was often scorned. When I fought for friends they often betrayed me. When I fought for my moms approval my eating disorder got worse & when I fought for anything it often blew up in my face. Trust the process, let it go it’s not for you… Surrender!

Reawakening Beauty: Pumpkin Spice Protein Glow Bites

October 3, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Pumpkin Spice Protein Glow Bites

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Organic Pumpkin Puree
  • 3 tbs Erythritol & Monk Fruit Extract (or Monk Fruit Sweetener)
  • 3 scoops (63g) Clean Vegan Vanilla Meal Replacement Protein
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free Quick Oats
  • 1 tbs Organic Pumpkin Spice
  • 1/2 tbs Organic Cinnamon

Instructions

Add all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well using a fork. Using the measuring spoon (tablespoon) scoop the mixture into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Place in the freezer for approximately 45 minutes. Store in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days.

Benefits:

Pumpkin is very high in vitamin A and beta carotene which have been said to convert to retinol which can help with acne and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles when used orally. Additionally refer to my blog on www.reawakeningbeauty.ca for more information on retinol.

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Reawakening Beauty: Sour Patch Glowing Grapes

September 26, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Sour Patch Glowing Grapes

Ingredients

  • Organic Grapes
  • 2 tbs Organic Lime Juice
  • 2 tbs Erythritol & Monk Fruit Extract (or Monk Fruit Sweetener)
  • 1 tbs Baking Soda

Instructions

Makes 1 serving

Soak the organic grapes in a mixture of water and baking soda for 10-15 minutes. Remove the grapes and rinse well. Add the organic grapes into a small bowl. Pour the lime juice and the erythritol & monk fruit extract overtop. Mix together gently with a spoon or fork. Let sit for 2-5 minutes or as desired. Enjoy!

Benefits:

Grapes are very high in antioxidants which are said to help prevent skin damage caused by free radicals.

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Reawakening Beauty: Autumn Glow Plant Based Spaghetti Squash Pasta

September 12, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

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Autumn Glow Plant Based Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 Organic Spaghetti Squash (small – medium)
  • Avocado Oil Spray
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Pepper
  • Vegan Feta Cheese

Instructions

Makes 2 servings

Turn on the bbq to medium heat (350-375°F). Cut the organic spaghetti squash in half. Be sure to use a sharp knife and be careful as the spaghetti squash may be difficult to cut. Scoop out the seeds and lightly spray with the avocado oil. Sprinkle each half with the salt and pepper. Place the spaghetti squash (shell side down) directly onto the bbq grill. Cook for 30-35 minutes. Turn over the spaghetti squash and place them flesh side down for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the bbq and let cool. Using a fork, scrap the insides until it is the consistency of spaghetti. Add to a bowl or enjoy directly inside the shell. You can enjoy them either hot or cold depending on your preference. Top with vegan feta and pepper to taste.

Benefits:

Spaghetti squash is high in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which is said to help turn the food you eat into energy. In addition it is also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese and vitamin B6. Vitamin C has been said to help your skin and your immune system.

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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

September 5, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/8 cup Organic Pumpkin Purée
  • 1 tsp Organic Cinnamon
  • 1 serving Powdered Pre & Probiotic
  • 1-2 scoop Clean Keto Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup Ice
  • 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice (optional)

Instructions

Makes 1 serving

Mix ingredients in a blender (preferably glass) and blend until desired consistency!

Benefits:

Pumpkin has beta-carotene, which transitions into vitamin A that can help to strengthen your immune system.

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Reawakening Beauty: Chocolate Crunchy Rice With Almonds

August 29, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Chocolate Crunchy Rice With Almonds

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Vegan Keto Chocolate (Brand: Lily’s)
  • 1 tbs Organic Almonds (with sea salt)
  • 1 /2 cup Unsweetened Puffed Rice
  • 1 tbs Organic Coconut MCT Oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 320°F. Add the vegan chocolate into an oven safe dish. Place the dish in the oven until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the oven and stir in the organic coconut MCT oil. Next mix in the unsweetened puffed rice and almonds. Place on cookie sheet and put in the freezer for 60 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet and store in freezer safe zip lock bags.

Benefits:

Almonds are high in antioxidants and vitamin E. Antioxidants are said to help protect against oxidative stress which can cause damage to your cells molecules leading to inflammation and premature aging.

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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Healthy Glow Cauliflower Steak

August 22, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Vegan Healthy Glow Cauliflower Steak

Ingredients

  • 1 Head Organic Cauliflower
  • 1 tbs Avocado Oil
  • 2 tbs Organic Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tbs Spicy Herbed Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tbs Organic Pepper
  • 1/2 tbs Organic Thyme

Instructions

Makes 2 servings

Turn on the BBQ and lightly spray the grills with the avocado oil spray. Remove all leaves from the organic cauliflower head. Evenly cut the bottom of the cauliflower to create a flat base, this will make cutting the steak slices easier. Cut the cauliflower into 2 even, thick slices, these will be used as the steaks. I personally like to start by cutting the cauliflower in half. The left over cauliflower can be cut into florets and used as a snack. In a small bowl add the avocado oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper and thyme, stirring until it is mixed well. Coat each side of the cauliflower steaks with the mixture. Reduce the BBQ heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the bottom is slightly charred. Remove from BBQ, let cool and enjoy!

Benefits:

Cauliflower is high in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and K. Vitamin K is said to play an essential role in maintaining healthy body function.

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Reawakening Beauty: Protein Packed Vegan Alfredo Sauce

August 15, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Protein Packed Vegan Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Firm Organic Tofu (350g)
  • 1 pack Extra Firm Tofu (as needed)
  • 3 cups Organic Spinach
  • 2 Vegan Bouillon Cubes
  • 1/4 cup Filtered Water
  • 2 tbs Nutritional Yeast
  • 4-5 Olives (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the organic spinach with 3 tbs water. When sautéed, add 1/8 cup water and the bouillon cubes until they are dissolved. Pour the mixture and the rest of the water into a blender and add 1 package of the firm organic tofu. Blend until creamy consistency is reached, if you find it is not blending add a little bit more water. If you accidentally add too much water you can blend in some extra firm tofu until desired consistency is reached. You can put this on top of pasta, eat it as a dip or enjoy it with some gluten free tortilla chips.

Benefits:

Spinach is loaded with vitamin C. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that contributes to the production of collagen, which can help your body create new skin cells, giving you a more refreshed look.

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Reawakening Beauty: Healthy Glow Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough

August 8, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Healthy Glow Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough

Ingredients

  • 1 can Organic Chickpeas (rinsed & strained)
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 6-7 drops Vanilla Stevia
  • 2 tbs Monk Fruit Sweetener or Coconut Sugar
  • 2 scoops Clean Vegan Keto Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 2 tbs Almond Butter
  • 1 tbs Cacao Powder
  • 1 pkg Digestive Enzyme Powder (optional)
  • 2 1/2 tbs Gluten Free Quick Oats
  • Vegan Keto Chocolate Chips (as toppings)

Instructions

Add all ingredients, except the Gluten Free Quick Oats and the Vegan Keto Chocolate Chips, into a blender. Blend on high until well mixed. Pour into a large bowl and stir in the Gluten Free Quick Oats and the Vegan Keto Chocolate Chips. Place in the fridge for 60 minutes. Top with some additional monk fruit sweetener and enjoy!

Benefits:

Cacao has antioxidant properties and is loaded with magnesium, fiber and iron. It’s also been said to help improve brain function and is abundant in polyphenols as well.

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Reawakening Beauty: Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato for Gorgeous Skin

August 1, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Healthy Grilled Sweet Potato for Gorgeous Skin

Ingredients

  • 2 Organic Sweet Potatoes (medium)
  • Avocado Oil Spray
  • Organic Herbed Spicy Sea Salt
  • Pepper
  • Organic Paprika
  • Organic Garlic Powder (optional)

Instructions

Turn on the BBQ to medium heat. Slice the Organic Sweet Potatoes 1/2 inch wide pieces and place on a baking tray. Lightly spray one side of the Sweet Potato slices with the Avocado Oil Spray. Coat with the Herbed Spicy Sea Salt, Pepper, Paprika and optional Garlic Powder. Turn each slice over and repeat by lightly spraying with the Avocado Oil Spray and then coating again with the spices. Carefully place each Sweet Potato slide directly on the BBQ and grill for 10-12 minutes per side (or until soft when pierced with a fork). Remove from the BBQ, let cool and enjoy!

Benefits:

Sweet potatoes contain a high amount of Vitamin A which is said to help speed up healing, prevent breakouts, support the skin’s immune system and promote natural moisturizing.

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Reawakening Beauty: Fast & Easy Vegan Rice Cake Treat

July 18, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Fast & Easy Vegan Rice Cake Treat

Ingredients

  • 1 Organic Brown Rice Cake
  • 1 tbs Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream
  • 1/2 – 1 tbs Vegan Unsweetened Chocolate Chips (Lily’s)
  • 1/2 tbs Almond Butter

Instructions

Spread the almond butter evenly over the brown rice cake. Add the vegan whipped cream and finish by sprinkling the vegan chocolate chips on top. Enjoy!

Benefits:

This is a great pre-workout snack as almond butter helps to add fibre and protein which will keep your hunger pangs away during your workout. Almond butter also has a healthy fat that will help keep you fuller longer after exercising.

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