April whispers, “slow down.”
And we listen.
This week begins our April Calm series—starting with the color of gentle growth: Soft Green.
It’s the color of early spring buds, heart-opening moments, and that quiet inside you that still knows peace.
Here’s your permission to pause.
Over the next 7 days, we’ll:
Reset the nervous system
Practice mindful grounding
Relearn how to breathe
Each post is a gentle invitation back to yourself.
Drop a 🌿 if you’re ready to soften into April.
#AprilCalm #SoftGreenWeek #NervousSystemReset #LiveYourTruthLab #InnerPeaceIsPower #GentleGrowth
🌱 Top Calming Foods & Drinks
These help regulate cortisol, support the vagus nerve, and promote that delicious parasympathetic “rest and digest” state.
🥣 1. Warm Oats or Creamy Grains
- Why it works: High in complex carbs → helps produce serotonin.
- Add: cinnamon, banana, nut butter, or flaxseed.
Example: Warm chia oats with banana + pumpkin seeds = nervous system hug.
🍵 2. Herbal Teas (Non-Caffeinated)
- Chamomile – classic for relaxation and digestion.
- Lemon balm – lowers anxiety and cortisol.
- Tulsi (Holy Basil) – adaptogenic and calming.
Jillienne Tip: Keep trying different ones. I keep hoping I’ll find one I like, lol!
🥬 3. Leafy Greens
- Rich in magnesium, which supports nerve + muscle relaxation.
- Think: spinach, Swiss chard, kale, arugula.
Add to smoothies, soups, or pair with grounding root veggies.
🥑 4. Healthy Fats
- Omega-3s help regulate mood + support brain function.
- Foods: avocados, walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, salmon.
Calm is built from the inside out — feed your brain love.
🧂 5. Fermented Foods (Gut-Brain Connection)
- Your gut = your “second brain.”
- Fermented foods improve GABA production (your calming neurotransmitter).
Try: kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso, kombucha.
🍒 6. Tart Cherry Juice
- Naturally high in melatonin = supports sleep.
- Also reduces inflammation.
1 small glass before bed = gentle sleepy vibes 🌙
🥛 7. Warm Milk or Milk Alternatives (with spices)
- Add turmeric, cinnamon, or cardamom for calming, grounding “golden milk.”
- Use oat, almond, or coconut milk.
Try a cozy nightcap with cinnamon and vanilla — grounding, creamy, dreamy.
❗Avoid (for calm):
- Caffeine (stimulant!)
- Alcohol (disrupts sleep + blood sugar)
- Processed sugar (energy crash → cortisol spike)
“You don’t have to do anything else today. You’ve already begun. Let that be enough.”
