Minna Lee
GOES FOR THE GOLD THAT FEEDS THE SOUL
The creative powerhouse behind Living Minnaly is reaching her health goals and helping others along the way .
Just outside of Los Angeles , Minna Lee is busy posting tips about her journey , and offering encouragement . Spend a few moments on her Instagram and it ’ s easy to see why her followers hang onto her every word . Living Minnaly has become a must-check social media channel for tens of thousands of followers . From posts about seasonal produce to coffee and recipes , to lunchtime hacks and boosting energy , along with her beloved Benny the Corgi , Lee ’ s secrets for living well are empowering .
Fresh from a recent trip to flavor-rich Korea , the former figure skater caught up with Extraordinary Health to share some of her inspired insight , including how things have changed in healthful living since she was on the ice .
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“ When I was 23 , I had a hip injury and my body just imploded and this was before we were talking about autoimmune disease and I had to advocate for myself to get the care I needed for Hashimoto ’ s disease ,” said Lee . “ It took a few years to untangle and manage that because not a lot was known about it .”
A few years later in late 2019 , Lee discovered she had endometriosis , the combination of which share some ties .
“ It ’ s crazy how many women , even in this county , suffer from endometriosis and it is gaining awareness worldwide ,” said Lee of the disorder that is a leading cause of infertility , so much so that the President of France called attention to the topic .
As part of her wellness management , Lee has been gluten- and dairy-free since 2015 and steers clear of food that inflames the body . Even when Lee ’ s on the road , she sticks to local cuisine , and usually tries to try to keep to some basic principles while traveling .