Germaine Benoit is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a Certified Health Coach behind Nourished + Empowered. She is passionate about helping others incorporate health and wellness into their busy lives. Along her own health journey, she has learned key tips she wants to share with you! Germaine is on a mission to help you learn how to properly nourish your body and empower your life so you can live on purpose. On her website, you’ll find a collection of her recipes and tips that she has used over the years to help strengthen her immune system, improve digestion and hormone regulation. We wanted to share one of her yummy recipes!

   Inflammation is at the root of most diseases, so foods that fight inflammation are a no-brainer when it comes to protecting your health in the future. This recipe is a power puncher when it comes to liver detox, cleansing your blood, fighting inflammation, and protecting against cancer. Every single ingredient is perfectly designed by Mother Nature to detox and heal you!
Let's break it down:

• Beets help to purify the blood and are powerful in liver detoxification. Both are important for skin and hormonal health. They also help stimulate the flow of bile, which helps you digest your fats properly. When you digest your fats better - you're able to take in more vitamins from your food.

• Blueberries are packed with phytochemicals and flavonoids, in particular, quercetin. I probably need to do a whole series just on quercetin - but in short, every single food we tout as "super" is super because of quercetin. Quercetin is what gives food its deep color and acts as an antioxidant that fights inflammation, and blueberries are at the top of the list. In addition, quercetin has been shown to help improve cholesterol levels, heart disease, viral infections, cancer, allergies, cognitive issues, and diabetes.

• Broccoli sprouts help detox the liver and are one of the best things to add to your diet to fight cancer. In addition, because of their detoxing properties, they are a great way to help balance estrogen in the body.
  
  

Blueberry and Beet Power Salad
Prep Time 00:05
Cook Time 00:40
Serves: 4

Main Ingredients
4 large beets
2 tbs avocado oil
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup of micro greens
2 - 4 tbs of fresh squeezed lemon or orange juice to taste




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Recipe Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425*
2. On a small baking sheet, toss the beets with the skin still on in avocado oil and a small sprinkle of salt
3. Once the oven is heated, place the beets in the oven and roast until they are fork tender. This depends on your beet size - but should roast for about 35-35 mins
4. Once cooked, pull the beets out and let them rest at room temp util you can peel them.
5. Peel beets then chop into small 1/2 inch cubes
6. Place in a bowl with the blueberries, micro greens and lemon or orange juice - I like to do an equal mixture of both orange and lemon juice
7. Toss together and serve

How yum! We are trying this recipe ASAP, y'all!

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​      In 1971, Bridal Path first opened in The Quarter off of Lakeland, but for the last four years, the Bridal Path we know and love is owned by Janie and Amelia Jarvis and Audrey McCarty located in Banner Hall. The mother daughter trio is following tradition like previous owners who were also mothers and daughters.
       Audrey said Bridal Path is known for being a one stop shop for all your wedding needs. Whether you are a bride looking for your own dress, your bridesmaids, or your mom’s dress- Bridal Path can dress your whole crew and alter the dresses! They carry designers such as Allure, Mori Lee, Eddy K, Colby John, Lazaro, Tara Keely, Kelly Faetanini, Anne Barge, Rivini, Alyssa Kristen, and more! No matter your budget or your size, Bridal Path wants to make sure all their client’s bridal dreams come true.
    Audrey’s favorite part about her job is the relationships she gets to form with each client. This is a memory you will have forever, and they want you to feel comfortable and confident in their help and your choice of dress!
     Bridal Path has big plans for 2022, with trunk shows, new designers, and getting ready for a big surprise happening in 2023- we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us, literally!  

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  ​         This stunning venue includes a 1,500 sq ft open formal pavilion, an outdoor ceremony area, and a 10,000 sq ft event hall. All this living underneath a canopy of 250-year-old Live Oak trees linked between stone pathways- a bride’s dream, and we’ve got the photos to prove it.
      The Reed House is part of a versatile and accommodating 130-acre Live Oaks Golf Club that opened in 1969. The venue area was just finished in 2021. Built by Kyle and Kathryn Morris in the original clubhouse location, and they named the venue in honor of Kyle’s mother, Jean Reed Adams. Kyle grew up playing golf at Live Oaks Golf Club with his childhood friends that are still playing alongside him today.
        The beautiful property’s past is still present and preserved in the brilliant landscaping and lights beneath the canopy of the live oak trees, outdoor pavilions, and entertaining indoor space. We cannot believe that this amazing venue is only located about ten minutes northwest of Jackson. 
        The Reed House at Live Oaks offers an unforgettable backdrop to host your event, whether it’s an intimate gathering, glorious celebration, or somewhere in between. This venue was built around giving their guests the chance to bring their dream to life.
        Cassie Williams Felder just got married at The Reed House on October 23rd and she can attest that this venue was her dream come true. 
       “It was everything I wanted and more. Kathryn and her staff are incredible and helped me with anything that I needed. Saying “I Do” under the massive trees with dangling lights and the sun setting was such a surreal moment. I felt like I was living in my own fairytale. I couldn’t have picked a more perfect spot for my husband and I to get married. It was such a magical day,” said Cassie.

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        This crazy Mississippi weather has us all daydreaming of warm weather and a sandy beach, or maybe you daydream looks a little different and you want to roam a Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Well, we have a secret… either dream can become a reality with the help of Custom Travel Professionals.
       Travelers are finding themselves overwhelmed with information overload on the internet, travel requirements, and choosing the right destination, property, or activities. Custom Travel Professionals and their relationships with suppliers, in-destination partners, and tour operators allow them to pass on unique experiences and amenities to their clients. These perks combined with their expertise provide travelers with a peace of mind you cannot get from an app or website.
        Custom Travel Professionals is here to help their clients navigate the changing landscape of travel. With the constant changing of Covid-19 regulations, traveling abroad can be scary, but with the help of a travel agent you don’t have to worry about being in the dark! The Custom Travel Professionals crew is known for staying up to date with the most relevant travel information.
        Not only are they up to date with information, but they are also so informative! Every Tuesday on their social media they share Travel Tips! We love reading up every week, so here are a few we wanted to share.

• Make sure you bring a credit card when you travel. Most hotels and resorts will require a credit card on file for incidentals. A credit card is better than a debit card, as they will also usually place a hold on funds.
• Clean your house before you travel! You will appreciate your efforts when you get home to a clean house. 
• Packing cubes are the best when maximizing the space in your luggage and organizing your clothing. 
• If you are running short on luggage space, pack a foldable duffel for souvenirs.

 
Be sure to follow their social media and be on the look out for their Travel Tips every week! Check out their website to see all of the services they provide so you can go on your dream vacation this year!