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Functional Nutritionist to support health + education of health along with holistic + wellness approaches to lifestyle.
Also: @amba.apothecary

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“More, please!” 💜 That elderberry mustache says it all!

It’s that time of year when caring for our littles—and ourselves—gets a little extra attention. Our Ambã Apothecary elderberry syrup is a sweet part of our family’s seasonal wellness ritual, alongside nourishing food, rest, and plenty of cuddles.

Small batches, made with love. Message me to order your bottle! ✨
#nutrition #health #elderberrysyrup #apothecary by @amba.nutrition

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4 days ago

Some food for thought…😆 I’ve been thinking about the difference between my generation and my parents’ generation lately.

Not from a place of judgment — but from a place of curiosity.

We were raised in a food system where highly processed foods became normal. Where the front of the package could make something sound wholesome, while the ingredient list told a very different story.

And now that we know more, we have an opportunity to do something different.

We can read the labels.
We can question what we’ve been told.
We can support local farmers.
We can grow our own food.
We can cook more.
We can teach our children where food actually comes from.

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about connection.

Connection to our bodies.
Connection to our food.
Connection to our communities.
Connection to the earth.

I don’t want my children to grow up thinking that ultra-processed food is simply “normal.”

I want them to know what real food feels like. 🌿

So maybe breaking the cycle doesn’t mean rejecting the generations before us.

Maybe it means taking what we’ve learned and choosing to do better with it.

Let’s make that the new normal.

What do you think? Do you feel like your relationship with food is different from your parents’ generation?
#food #healthy #localfood #realfood taken in Ericeira by @amba.nutrition

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a month ago

Back in the States and one thing I’m noticing again… the GREENWASHING is real. 🌱👀

I’m standing in the bread aisle thinking, which one is actually the better choice?

One package looks so wholesome — “organic,” “whole grain,” “superfoods,” “no artificial…” — all the words that make us feel like we’re making the healthy choice.

Then you flip it over.
And the ingredient list just keeps going. 😳

And then there’s the other loaf… 4 simple ingredients.
Flour. Water. Sourdough starter. Olive oil + salt.

This is why I’m always telling my nutrition clients: don’t shop the front of the package. Shop the ingredient list.

Healthy-looking packaging doesn’t always equal a better product.

Sometimes the most nutritious choice is the one that doesn’t need to convince you it’s healthy. 🤍

Less marketing. More real food.

#FunctionalNutrition #Greenwashing #RealFood #CleanEating #FoodLabels IngredientList NutritionTips WholeFoods SimpleIngredients HealthyEating ConsciousLiving AmbãNutrition taken in Hanover, New Hampshire by @amba.nutrition

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a month ago

This is my kitchen in the summertime. 🍋🌿

To me, abundance looks like fresh fruit piled high, Thai flavors and ingredients ready to come together, fresh fish for dinner, and local, seasonal ingredients filling the kitchen.

Not excess. Not perfection. Just food that is fresh, nourishing, vibrant, and close to where it came from.

This is one of my definitions of abundance.

What does yours look like?

#nutrition #nutritionist #health #healthylifestyle taken in Ericeira by @amba.nutrition

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2 months ago

Did you know that kale is full of nutrients that helps create beautiful glowy skin? It also helps to feed and protect the cells that live in your gut lining.

Here are 7 ways to eat your daily kale:

1. Kale Caesar Salad (raw)
2. Garlic Sautéed Kale (stovetop)
3. Kale Chips (roasted)
4. Kale & White Bean Soup (soup)
5. Kale Pesto Pasta (sauce)
6. Kale Smoothie (blended)
7. Kale & Mushroom Frittata (breakfast)

#nutritionist #nutrition #healthylifestyle #health #nutritioncoach taken in Ericeira by @amba.nutrition

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4 months ago

Does any of this sound familiar??

If you’ve nodded at more than two of these, your gut isn’t broken — it’s been asking for help for years and nobody’s translated what it’s saying.

1️⃣ Bloating after meals (even the “healthy” ones)
2️⃣ Brain fog by 2pm
3️⃣ Skin breakouts you can’t explain
4️⃣ Anxiety that lives in your chest
5️⃣ Exhaustion despite “good” sleep
6️⃣ Sugar cravings on a leash
7️⃣ Bathroom habits that aren’t actually normal

Here’s the thing nobody told you: 70% of your immune system and 95% of your serotonin live in your gut. So when your gut is inflamed, EVERYTHING is inflamed.

I wrote a 12-page guide that walks you through exactly how I help my clients heal their gut from the root — so you can stop bloating after dinner, so you can stop hiding under oversized sweatshirts, **so you can finally feel at home in your body again.**

Comment GUT and I’ll DM you the link. 💚

— Shannon, FNC

#guthealth #guthealthhealing #bloatingrelief #functionalnutrition #womenshealth rootcausehealing fncpractitioner holistichealth gutbrainconnection ambanutrition by @amba.nutrition

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5 months ago

Hi, I’m Shannon — your Functional Nutritionist with Ambã Nutrition 🌿✨

I’m passionate about helping people reconnect with wellness through nourishment, herbs, and intentional living. Alongside nutrition coaching, I also run a local Apothecary here in beautiful Portugal, where I handcraft herbal remedies and wellness products rooted in both tradition and nature.

My approach to health is simple: support the body naturally, live as clean as possible, and create sustainable habits that actually feel good in real life.

I believe wellness doesn’t have to be overwhelming or restrictive. Small intentional choices can completely transform how you feel — from the foods you eat, to the products you use, to the rituals you create each day.

Through Ambã Nutrition, I hope to teach, inspire, and support you on your own wellness journey 🌱

Whether you’re here for functional nutrition, herbal remedies, clean living inspiration, or simply learning how to feel more connected to your body naturally… I’m so happy you’re here 🤍

With love,
Shannon
Ambã Nutrition ✨

#FunctionalNutrition #HolisticHealth #CleanLiving #HerbalWellness #Apothecary PortugalLiving WellnessJourney NaturalHealth HerbalRemedies FunctionalNutritionist AmbãNutrition PlantMedicine RootedInNature taken in Ericeira by @amba.nutrition

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5 months ago

Hey all! Ambã Nutrition and Ambã Apothecary will be selling products at this market on Mother’s Day May 10th. Fun for the whole family on an absolutely beautiful farm property. Hope to see you there! 🌺@amba.apothecary
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#supportlocal #supportmomsbusiness #homegrown #nutrition #health by @amba.nutrition

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6 months ago

Tiny faces, big immune boosts 🍇💜
Rockin’ their elderberry ‘staches like it’s the latest trend.

@amba.apothecary

Sweet, messy, and just a little bit magical—this is what wellness looks like in real life ✨
#BerryCute #ElderberryLife #MessyMoments #littlewellness taken in Lisbon, Portugal by @amba.nutrition

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7 months ago

Choose the foods, the rhythms, and the moments that say: I respect you. I’m listening. I want you to thrive. 🧡
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🫶🏻 Ambã
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#nutritioncoach #nutrition #healthylifestyle #health #healthyfood by @amba.nutrition

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7 months ago

Bread isn’t the enemy.
But what’s added to it might be.

Many commercial breads in America contain preservatives and dough conditioners that can impact gut health and metabolic health over time.

This conversation isn’t about restriction — it’s about informed choices.

Check my stories for more context + tune into the episode🫶🏻
https://youtu.be/J8V-HAB4bug?si=gj1hq-nQ77uQX4-f

#IngredientAwareness
#ReadYourLabels
#FoodAdditives
#FoodQualityMatters
#KnowWhatYouEat
RealFoodMovement
HealingThroughFood
BloodSugarBalance
AntiInflammatoryLiving by @amba.nutrition

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8 months ago

I’m an energetic functional nutritionist on a mission to help you feel strong, clear-headed, and fully alive. ✨
No quick fixes. No one-size-fits-all plans.
Just real food, root-cause healing, and support that actually fits your life.
You deserve to feel good in your body — and I’m here to help you get there.
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#functionalnutritionist #functionalnutrition #rootcausehealing #holisticnutrition #integrativehealth by @amba.nutrition

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