Adding adaptogenic herbs into your life can make a massive difference if how you go about your day to day life. They can help support energy, mental focus, improve sleep, and support a better mood. These are all things many of us could benefit from. But, you may wonder how exactly you go about adding these herbs to your diet or supplement routine. On top of supplementing with an adaptogenic blend like Yinergy or Vigor, you can also add certain adaptogens to recipes without altering the flavor all that much! Here are three fast and delicious recipes you can make in under fifteen minutes using adaptogens.

Pancakes for breakfast are a staple in many people’s households! They are a sweet treat we enjoy throughout childhood, and even us adults can enjoy them as well. While traditional pancakes may not be all that healthy, you can easily make a traditionally unhealthy pancake recipe into a healthier treat that tastes just as good as the real thing. This recipe uses coconut flour instead of wheat-based flour making them friendly for those who follow a gluten-free diet. They are also lower in carbs than traditional pancakes and contain maca to help support overall hormone balance.

Chia pudding makes such a delicious and nourishing snack. You can also dress a basic chia pudding recipe up to make it super yummy using all of your favorite flavors. This chai chia pudding recipe is perfect for those chai tea lovers out there! If you don’t love chai, feel free to play around with the ingredients.

If you are looking for a sweet treat you can enjoy without the guilt, these strawberry, hibiscus, and rosehip creamsicles will hit the spot. Plus, they are the perfect treat to have on hand through the rest of the summer.

Stress can lead to all kinds of unwanted side effects in the body, and high blood pressure is one of them. Some people are more prone to experiencing blood pressure spikes during periods of stress, and they may be fully aware when their blood pressure levels are rising. Others may not notice any symptoms of high blood pressure, but may still experience a spike when under stress. High blood pressure is one of those things that can easily go undetected simply because it doesn’t always come with signs and symptoms. The best thing you can do is to get your blood pressure checked at routine doctors visits but to also try to keep your stress levels as low as possible.

Acai smoothie bowls have become super popular, so much so that you may even find them on the menu at your local juice or smoothie bar. They are a delicious way to pack in powerful antioxidants, superfoods, and even your daily dose of greens. However, you can also whip up a smoothie bowl using ashwagandha powder making it a powerful calming and delicious way to start your day. Here’s an ashwagandha smoothie bowl recipe that you can make in under 10 minutes to help you stay calm and centered all day.

Have you heard about cordyceps mushrooms? If not, you may be surprised at exactly what they can do for your overall health. Here at Dr. Vim’s, we use cordyceps in our adaptogenic blends for a couple of different reasons. Let’s start by talking about what cordyceps are, and then how they can benefit your health.

Work have you stressed to the max? The modern-day American works a 9-5 job which often requires long hours strapped to a desk with little time to break away and take a breather. This can make for a very stressful day which can cause us to feel tense, irritable, and anxious. The good news is that there are some things you can do to feel a little more relaxed and centered to get through your day. Let’s take a look at 4 things you can do when you are stressed at work. You may be familiar with SSRI drugs that help with the reuptake of serotonin. However, there are some natural ways to help support healthy serotonin levels as well. Food plays a huge role in our overall health, and supporting serotonin levels is no exception here. There are certain foods that are rich in tryptophan which is an amino acid that synthesizes serotonin. Not having enough tryptophan in the body has been linked to things like depression and anxiety, so taking a good look at your diet is an important part of supporting mental health.

Adrenal fatigue is a term that is coming up more and more as more people find themselves living demanding lives, working long hours, and setting aside little time for rest and relaxation.

Holy basil is a wonderful adaptogenic herb that can be extremely helpful for reducing stress, anxiety, while also providing the body with non-jittery and focused energy. This powerful herb has been used in India for over 5,000 years, and has also been known to help promote longevity making it an overall excellent health promoting adaptogen.