Adaptogens & Adrenals. After having a child and everything that comes with it, I’ve experienced extreme fatigue in the past year and a half. I tried many things that helped a little but weren’t cutting it. Learn about 2 herb blends that have helped me feel like myself again & how you can help to heal your adrenals. If you're energy has been dangerously low. If you feel brain fog or just depleted of your resources. Please watch this video. The adaptogenic herbs I am talking ab

I'm always looking for ways to simplify my life. Whether it's better time management, better routines, less stress, feeding myself better, I want more time to enjoy the beauty & less time going throught the motions. For most of us, trying to create a healtheir, happier life, steals a lot of our energy. Here is a list of 5 apps that have helped me make progress with my goals, while taking the stress & energy of planning out of the equasion. Take a look & feel free to leave a c

I'm really excited to announce that I will be offering 3 FREE workshops at Whole Foods Midtown this month! See the offerings below & remember you must pre-register prior to the event to hold your spot! See you soon! Click HERE to email Akua Woolbright to reserve your space! #naturallyempowereddetroit #wholefoodsmidtown #ayurvedicdoshaandbloodtype #empoweringtoolsforhealthyliving #5nofailstepsforachievingyourhealthandwellnessgoals #detroithealthcoach #stephanieselvaggio #steph

French toast was always something I enjoyed as a kid. Whether my mom made it at home or ordering it out to breakfast, it was always a treat! Being a health coach & having been on my own wellness journey, I always try to make my favorite recipes healther. Here is my take on traditional french toast that has less sugar, sprouted bread & more fruit! It's sure to be a weekend favorite! Enjoy :) Sprouted Superfood French Toast serves 3 people-2 pieces each ingredients -6 slices of

As we kick 2015 into full throttle, many of us are making new years resolutions & talking about what we want to do different this year. The NEW year is a great time for change, a great time for rebirth, and a great time to get into a new groove. Many people, including myself get amped up in the resolution-making and end up with goals that are too lofty to achieve. Knowing that everything is a process and that small victories lead to large goals, I invite you behind the scenes

I don't know about you, but from time to time I get burnt out on smoothies. I love the way they make me feel, but sometimes I'm looking for more excitement on the home-front. I recently had fresh juice at my friend Annette's while preparing for our Gypsy Sisters 7-day detox this Sunday & it had organic orange juice, kale, ginger & strawberries. It made me feel alive! I've adapted it into a tasty smoothie that is velvety, tasty, high in vitamin c & will get some pep in your st

My journey as a health coach as been amazingly fulfilling in so many ways. I am filled with pride and great joy as I watch my clients set & achieve their goals of health and happiness. I few months ago I received a message from my friend Kimo, owner of True Body Fitness, letting me know there was a couple that he wanted to refer. This wonderful couple became my clients & I am ecstatic with the progress they are making. I believe they are able to make this progress because the

This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for fall. I was brainstorming about exciting toppings and spreads for toast while walking around Whole Foods one day. I really enjoy both of these flavors separately, so I decided to try the together. The end product is a winner friends! I've served this Pumpkin Peanut Butter Toast at a few breakfast pop-ups and guests loved it! I hope you do too! ingredients: pumpkin puree peanut butter raisins shredded coconut directions: 1) mix e

Use what you have in the fridge or garden to make this healthy, refreshing & cool soup! Be creative and use heirloom tomatoes. Your soup will take on a brand new hue. Kitchen Sink Gazpacho I created the recipe below for a cooking class I did for Keep Growing Detroit's Garden Resource Program. The topic was how to get the most out of your garden, especially what we get an abundance of. Gazpacho is quick, delicious & uses up a lot of the veggies we usually have so much of that

I don't know about you, but I'm in love with avocados! If there is a way to incorporate them into a meal, I'm in! So when I saw some chocolate AVOCADO mousse recipes floating around, I got excited. Avocados are packed with GOOD fats & have anti-inflammatory properties. Why not make a velvety decadent dessert out of them! chocolate avocado mousse ingredients 3 soaked dates 2 avocados 1/2 c cocoa or carob powder ½ tsp vanilla powder or extract 1/3 tsp almond extract ¼ c coconut

Over the weekend I offered a talk on sugar, aptly named SUGAR HIGH! It was at the lovely D:HIVE down town. We talked about history, science, cravings, other names for sugar, how to curb the craving and more. I gave a handout that I would be happy to email to you if you ask here: iamnaturallyempowered@gmail.com ---------------------------------------- Here are some other interesting articles, infographics, etc. that I pulled from for the lecture. SUGAR- National Geographic SUG

Meditation is something I wanted to do for a long time. For some reason I was scared of taking the plunge and beginning on this new journey. Little did I know that I had been doing a form of meditation all along.... The flirting stage: I grew up Catholic and was very familiar with prayer. Even as a young person I felt a certain connection to the quiet time spent alone, focusing on people we love, strength we hope to receive & needs we wish to have help meeting. In my adult li

Last month I began a collaboration with Naomi Gold of Midtown Yoga Shelter. BE WELL (whole, empowered & loving life). Our aim with this workshop was to bridge the gap between the mind and body, to find the wholeness inside of ourselves & allow our joy to radiate out. It starts out with an hour long session of empowering yoga du jour, followed by healthy snacks & a 75 minute fun & interactive lecture about health & wellness both by yours truly. With 3 sessions down and one to

Many salsa recipes call for canned tomatoes, so winter is a perfect time to experiment with these 2 recipes. Salsa is a creative way to spice up any meal. Put it over rice and veggies, on your breakfast scramble or sandwich, mix it into soups, use as dressing for a protein-rich salad. If you make it and share it, people will talk about it and ask for more! SALSA PICANTE ingredients 1 large tomato 1 can of crushed tomatoes (28oz) 1/2 c chopped onion 1 fresh jalapeno (seeds and