🥗 Wellness Quest Spotlight: Nourishing Balance with Natalie VanLeuven

Hawthorne teacher Natalie VanLeuven shared how this month’s Wellness Quest helped her find balance and prioritize self-care — something so many of us can relate to. 💚

I love the wellness challenges because they remind me to put myself first. As a teacher and a mom, I often push my own needs aside, but these challenges encourage me to focus on my well-being.

Natalie decided to be more intentional about nutrition by preparing a quinoa salad that lasted all week — making it easy to eat healthy, save time, and feel great each day. 🌿

“It was such a game changer—I didn’t have to think about what to eat each day because it was already ready to go. It was healthy, delicious, and surprisingly, I didn’t get tired of eating it every day!”

Her reflection reminds us that wellness doesn’t always require big changes — sometimes it’s the simple habits, prepared with care, that make the biggest difference. ✨

Here’s the recipe: https://iowagirleats.com/jennifer-aniston-salad/

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