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"Beauty does not need to be rushed" - Natalie

Feed Your Glow

Nourishing recipes, glow foods, and slower living inspiration from Natalie’s kitchen.

electrolyte water by Love + Be Well

Homemade Glow Electrolyte Water

A simple refreshing wellness drink from Natalie’s kitchen — lemon, raw honey, mineral-rich salt, and sparkling water blended together into an easy everyday hydration boost.

When life feels extra stressful, exhausting, or overstimulating, one of the first things I notice is how depleted my body starts feeling.

Dry skin. Low energy. Puffiness. Headaches. Fatigue.

And honestly…sometimes the simplest support can help the most.

This homemade electrolyte water has become one of my favorite little reset drinks because it’s refreshing, hydrating, and incredibly easy to make with ingredients already sitting in the kitchen.

Fresh lemon. Raw honey. Mineral-rich salt. Sparkling water over ice.

Simple ingredients that somehow make you feel noticeably more alive afterward.

Especially during hotter months, stressful seasons, travel, workouts, or those days where your body just feels a little run down.

Why We Love It

Lemon

Rich in vitamin C and naturally refreshing while helping support hydration and digestion.

Raw Honey

Adds natural sweetness while helping the drink feel grounding and nourishing.

Himalayan Pink Salt

Provides trace minerals that help support hydration and electrolyte balance.

Sparkling Water

Makes the drink feel refreshing and elevated while encouraging you to drink more fluids throughout the day.

Ingredients

  • juice of 1 lemon
  • pinch Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 8–10 ounces sparkling water

Optional:

  • ice
  • sliced lemon
  • fresh mint
  • splash coconut water

Directions

Add the raw honey and Himalayan salt to a heat-safe jar or glass.

Pour the warm water over and stir until dissolved.

Add the fresh lemon juice.

Top with sparkling water and stir gently.

Serve immediately over ice if desired.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they remind me wellness does not always need to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s simply slowing down long enough to nourish your body with what it actually needs.

Hydration. Minerals. Rest. Simplicity.

That’s usually where the glow begins.

Love + Be Well,
Natalie

 

Dark Hot Chocolate

Dark Hot Chocolate

A rich cozy glow-food drink from Natalie’s kitchen — dark chocolate, raw cacao, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk blended into the dreamiest healthier hot chocolate.

If you needed permission to drink more chocolate…this is it.

This dark hot chocolate feels incredibly rich and indulgent while still being made with ingredients that actually nourish your body beautifully from within.

Deep dark chocolate. Creamy coconut milk. Warming cinnamon. Real cacao.

Honestly it tastes like something you’d order at a cozy little café during the holidays while wearing the world’s softest sweater.

But without all the excess sugar and heaviness that usually comes with traditional hot chocolate.

And yes — the quality of your chocolate matters here.

The higher the cacao percentage, the richer the flavor and the greater the antioxidant benefits.

Why We Love It

Raw Cacao

Packed with antioxidants and minerals that help support skin health and protect against environmental stressors.

Dark Chocolate

Rich in polyphenols that help support glow, circulation, and overall skin vitality.

Coconut Milk

Adds richness and healthy fats that create that luscious creamy texture.

Cinnamon

Adds warmth and comforting flavor while making the drink feel extra cozy.

Lower Sugar

A more balanced hot chocolate option without relying heavily on processed sugars.

Cocoa vs Raw Cacao

Raw cacao is minimally processed and made by cold-pressing unroasted cacao beans, helping preserve more nutrients and enzymes.

Traditional cocoa powder is roasted at high temperatures, which can reduce some of its nutritional value.

Whenever possible, I love choosing raw cacao for recipes like this because the flavor feels deeper and the glow-food benefits are incredible.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup nut milk, oat milk, or hemp milk
  • 2 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon cacao powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
  • splash vanilla
  • pinch Himalayan salt

Optional:

  • whipped coconut cream
  • cacao nibs
  • extra cinnamon
  • espresso shot

Directions

Add all ingredients to a small saucepan.

Heat over low heat, stirring constantly until the chocolate melts and the mixture is hot and creamy.

Do not overheat or allow the chocolate to burn.

Pour into your favorite mug and serve warm.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they make nourishment feel cozy, comforting, and genuinely enjoyable.

Chocolate absolutely still has a place in a healthy lifestyle around here.

Especially when it’s this good.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie

immune boosting turmeric shot

Immune Boosting Turmeric Shots

A warming wellness tonic from Natalie’s kitchen — turmeric, ginger, lemon, cinnamon, honey, and black pepper simmered together into a soothing immune-supportive glow drink.

We made a huge pitcher of these turmeric shots for a wellness gathering at our house and honestly…everyone became mildly obsessed.

People kept asking what was in them.

Then we ended up drinking the leftovers all week ourselves because they’re just that good.

Warm, spicy, bright, soothing, and deeply comforting.

They’re especially wonderful during colder months, stressful weeks, travel, or anytime your body feels like it could use a little extra support.

And unlike many wellness shots that feel harsh or impossible to drink, these are actually enjoyable.

Which matters.

Why We Love Them

Turmeric

Rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that help support overall wellness and healthy glow.

Ginger

Warming and soothing while helping support digestion and circulation.

Lemon

Packed with vitamin C and bright refreshing flavor.

Cinnamon

Adds warmth and comforting spice while helping balance the flavors beautifully.

Black Pepper

Traditionally paired with turmeric to help improve absorption.

Honey

Adds soothing natural sweetness and comforting richness.

Ingredients

organic when possible

  • 1 quart filtered water
  • 3 inches fresh ginger sliced
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons manuka or raw honey
  • pinch black pepper

Optional:

  • fresh turmeric root
  • cayenne pepper
  • orange slices
  • collagen

Directions

Add all ingredients to a pot on the stove.

Bring to a gentle simmer.

Simmer for about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Serve warm or chilled.

Store in a sealed glass jar or pitcher in the refrigerator throughout the week.

Pro Tip

Don’t throw away the ginger slices.

They become soft, spicy, and delicious after simmering.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they feel nurturing in the simplest way.

A warm mug. Real ingredients. A little extra support during busy seasons of life.

Sometimes wellness can be beautifully uncomplicated.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie