Stress and anxiety is the number one threat to a woman’s health and happiness. The B vitamins support the adrenals glands, which in turn help us to adapt and flow more gracefully through the stressors of the day. Women with with pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), depression, low energy and under-active thyroid would be doing themselves, their family, friends and co-workers a great favour by taking a complete vitamin B complex.

Some great B-rich foods to include more often in your diet include:

  • Whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa, kamut
  • Lentils
  • Brewers yeast
  • Nuts & Seeds
  • Spinach
  • Mustard greens
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Broccoli
  • Asparagus
  • Eggs (whole eggs!)
  • Fortified rice milk like Ryza
  • Free-range poultry
  • Lean, grass-fed beef

Make sure to go somewhere with a very knowledgable staff like Ambrosia, Nature’s Emporium, Whole Foods, Down to Earth Natural Foods or The Big Carrot for help in distinguishing which supplement is for you. A couple brands that I love and have great experience with include AOR, Lorna Vanderhaeghe and Sisu.

Simplicity Tip: Batch cook a large amount (3 cups) of B-vitamin packed Quinoa ahead of time, and add it into your recipes to beef up your salads, add it to your breakfast, or serve it as a side dish to your dinner entree.

Quinoa and Avocado Scram Slam

Try out this breakfast idea for something packed with flavour and stress-reducing B-vitamins.

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1⁄4 cup salsa (with no added sugar)
  • 3 organic eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tbsp basil or cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp parmesan, finely grated (optional)
  1. Pour hot water into pan, just enough to cover the bottom. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Stir in quinoa and salsa.
  3. When warm, stir in eggs. Using spatula, quickly scramble eggs.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in avocado, herbs, and cheese if using.
  5. Garnish with extra herbs.
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