AFTERNOON PICK-ME-UP
Afternoon Glow Bites
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup almond butter
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
Mix and roll into 1″ balls: chill.
Nutritional Benefits
Magnesium, zinc, and iron fight fatigue while fiber slows glucose absorption. Blueberries sharpen focus with anthocyanins, and pumpkin seeds improve oxygen delivery for stamina.
Macros & Calories (2 bites) ~220 kcal | 8g protein | 26g carbs | 10g fat
Protein Swap Options: Add a scoop of protein powder to the mix
EVENING RESTORE (Choose One)
Evening Nourish Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 oz grilled salmon
- 1 cup broccoli
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Lemon
Instructions
Grill salmon; serve with vegetables.
Nutritional Benefits
Omega-3s fight inflammation, broccoli activates liver detox enzymes, and spinach restores iron and magnesium — helping muscles relax and recover.
Macros & Calories ~420 kcal | 38g protein | 18g carbs | 20g fat
Protein Swap Options: Salmon → chicken breast, shrimp, or tofu
Bedtime Moon Milk
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Black pepper, honey
- Ashwagandha (optional)
Instructions
Warm gently and whisk.
Nutritional Benefits
Turmeric soothes inflammation, cinnamon balances blood sugar, and ashwagandha reduces cortisol — promoting deep, rejuvenating sleep.
Macros & Calories ~130 kcal | 3g protein | 15g carbs | 5g fat
Protein Swap Options: Add collagen powder for a protein boost
Final Word
These eight recipes offer a curated toolkit — choose one meal or snack from each time block to create your ideal day of nourishment. They deliver the perfect blend of protein, fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants to stabilize blood sugar, balance hormones, ignite energy, and protect your body from inflammation and aging.
They are elegant yet approachable, proving that luxury is living well from the inside out.
Because you are worth it.
About the Author
Linzi Martinez, CPT, INHC, BA is an award-winning health and wellness TV host, producer, and celebrity personal trainer who has devoted more than two decades to helping women unlock their full potential through food, fitness, and lifestyle. Her nationally recognized wellness programs, articles, and media appearances share the same mission as her private coaching: to give women the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to live stronger, healthier, and more radiant lives.
As the founder of LM Elite Physique, a global concierge fitness and nutrition service, Linzi provides highly customized one-on-one programs that optimize health, balance hormones, accelerate weight loss, and build lean, strong bodies. Her work is especially dedicated to women over 40–70, guiding them through the unique changes of this stage of life with science-based strategies and unwavering support.
For Linzi, wellness is not just a career — it’s a calling. Her passion is to reach as many people as possible with the life-changing truth that food can be your greatest medicine, and movement your pathway to freedom and joy. She believes every woman deserves to feel ridiculously alive, beautiful, and unstoppable — because that is the way we were meant to feel.
Disclaimer
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
