Plus, the comfy walking shoes she loves and how shes bringing awareness to lupus.
But lately, shes also been the face of a movement to inform and educate people about lupus.
Youll also want to read until the end to know whichEatingWellrecipe shes most excited for.
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EatingWell: How has lupus nephritis affected your life?
Braxton: I have SLE, so it can affect any organ in my body.
And I had no idea that lupus nephritis was as silent as it can be.
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A lot of times you have no symptoms, until the damage is already done.
Once I learned about that and read about having lupus, I’ve always been an advocate about it.
Having been so lucky, it’s affected my body, and these tests have saved my life.
So, I’m here to be an advocate about the testing.
Take the test, take the test, like Eddie Murphy said in the movieNorbit.
It’s so uncomfortable.
You have to write your name, Braxton, and use a pen that everyone’s touched.
But I encourage people to be uncomfortable because those uncomfortable moments can actually stash your life.
They definitely saved my life.
I know I say that all the time, but its real for me.
Braxton: I havent decided yet!
So, I have to find the right shoes.
I love that shoe.
Ive got to find a shoe that is very comfortable for me, but Im a fashion girl.
Braxton is pictured wearing a pair of the new HOKA Gaviota 5.
EatingWell: Do you have a favorite snack that keeps you energized throughout the day?
Braxton: I’m a foodie.
I love going to different restaurants.
I like trying different foods.
I wont do the bugs thing, but Ill try anything.
It’s more for me about sugars.
I venture to do natural sugars, and natural sugars for me is getting enough fruit.
I do tea all the time.
Tiffany Haddish has a bee farm, and she brought me over some honey.
It’s a dark amber and so enriched with great things for my body.
EatingWell: Do you have a go-to tea that you drink with your honey?
Braxton:I do.
I make my own tea, meaning I’ll get the leaves.
I use mint leaves, ginger and lots of citrus peels.
I love to do that.
Let it boil and reduce it.
That’s how I tend to do it: a concentrated tea.
Then, I’ll add water to it as I need it.
Chai with all the dark herbs and black teas are [also] all great for you.
I prepare my body if I’m going to not eat as healthy.
I just happen to be a burger girl.
But I’ve had to reduce myself from red meat, having my issues with my body.
What does eating well mean to you?
Braxton: Eating well means making healthier choices.
I saw you guys had theCalifornia Pizza Kitchen BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad.
I love the healthier choices that you have for that.
I love having the extra avocado.
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