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Four Ways to Boost Your Longevity
Did you know that a recent study published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine found that adherence to a healthy lifestyle is directly associated with a lower risk of mortality? Let’s take a look at four of the areas that affect longevity most and some specific changes you can make in the next two weeks.
The circle of life has been completed
Surprise! Ethel was pregnant! Take a look at her beautiful baby girl! This is Ethel’s story. Luckily for her, and her new baby, it’s only just beginning!
“You spent HOW much at the grocery store?!”
Here in the United States, across most categories, food prices are already soaring. Major grocery stores report that they will be raising prices on ALL products soon and many have already started. Now’s the time to come up with some strategies to save some Benjamins. Here are a few tips….
I MADE it! Gut School Course Recap
Today, I thought I would give an overall recap of my time spent in Gut School by listing a few things that I wish every human being in the world would know and understand. Seem dramatic? Maybe. But that’s how strongly I believe that gut health is the key to overall human health and may be the key to our survival
7 FREE things you can do to start healing your gut - Week 6 of Gut School
We’ve been talking a lot about gut health and the connection between what we eat and the health of the gut. But it comes down to more than just food. You could eat a “perfectly” gut-healthy diet and still have gut dysbiosis. Here are 7 lifestyle things you can do FOR FREE to start healing your gut.
It’s not just food that’s harming your gut – Week 5 of Gut School
Week 5 of Gut School shed light on the many other things that can cause damage to the gut microbiome. Some of these may surprise you. They surprised me! But it totally makes sense when we look at our health and our bodies from a bird’s eye view. Everything is connected. Here are 6 things that are likely contributing to the damage in your gut….
Use your freezer to be healthy
Let’s upgrade your freezer and make sure you always have healthy food available! In this article, we’re going to talk about why and how your freezer should be your best friend in optimizing your meal planning (and prepping) efforts.
Food restriction is not the answer - Week 4 of Gut School
This goes against most of what I learned in nutrition school. Food restriction is not the answer. I’m sharing with you the basics of what I learned this week in Gut School! If you’re a person with food sensitivities, this article is for you!
Get those -biotics into your gut! Week 3 of Gut School
We all should be taking probiotics, right? Kale no! Probiotics have become extremely popular in the last several years. Probiotic yogurt anyone? But there’s so much more to the story….
Gut School - Week 2 - DYSBIOSIS
This week in Gut School, we got into the nitty-gritty of common things that cause digestive issues. This was starting the discussion on bathroom habits. I know, not everyone’s favorite topic! But it’s SO important when discussing health. What goes into the toilet can be one of the greatest indicators of what’s going on inside your body!
Gut Class - Week 1 will blow your mind!
Week 1 of gut school is complete! Check out what I learned! It will blow your mind!
I bought the food, now what?
Plants can be really confusing - buying, storing, and using them - can be a difficult transition when you’re not used to handling them. No judgment here! I just don’t want that to be holding you back from loving fresh, local, whole foods! Hopefully, you can learn from my mistakes!
The man behind the curtain…
I’m going to let you in on a little secret today. I like to come off as some type of superwoman who can do everything and anything herself. I always take on more than I can handle, and I work better under pressure (thank you adrenaline!). I don’t like to ask for help until it is absolutely the only option left. But the truth is, there’s more to the story. There’s someone standing right by my side, encouraging me, ready to catch me if I fall, and who is my biggest fan…
Why Local and In-Season Produce Matters for Your Health
Most people don’t take the time to mindfully source the foods they’re eating, and I’m going to tell you, not choosing purposefully is a missed opportunity for both your health and your wallet. Today I’m going to share with you the top five reasons to choose both local and in-season when it comes to the produce you’re eating, plus two great resources to find out what’s in season and how to get it farm to table!
May 17, 2019 - The day a dog changed my heart
Today is a special day in my life. May 17, 2019, was the day that Craig and I moved into our current house that has since been named Full Bloom Acres. On this day, we took on something I never thought I could take on and I will never be the same.
Are “healthy” foods sabotaging your weight loss?
If you are trying to lose weight, you may be consuming a lot more fat than you realize. And no matter what health "experts" say, fat is fat. Your body doesn't care if it's "healthy" fat or unhealthy fat, it is treated the same - stored in your tissues to help get you through a famine. Fortunately for you, that famine is likely not coming. Unfortunately, your body doesn’t know that.
Maybe “bad news” can be good
Oftentimes, receiving a diagnosis is viewed as something bad. In some cases, it may feel like a death sentence. You may be confronted with thoughts of your mortality. Or, in less serious situations, your lifestyle, habits, and the things you have been doing to your body for years may be called into question. But sometimes, this can be a good thing. Let me explain…
Never stop learning!
This past weekend, I attended the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) HEALCon Conference. This was an amazing conference filled with amazing presenters and attended by amazing professionals. I wanted to share a few of my takeaways from this conference. I am going to share a lot more with you in the upcoming weeks, but this is a great overview.
Do it for your bones!
Osteoporosis is becoming all too common in our society. We used to blame our genes for it. But now we know that dietary and lifestyle factors also play a major role. That’s a good thing! Why? Because that means there’s a lot we can do to prevent it and help strengthen our bones even if a diagnosis has already been made.
Ready to get my spring on
I love the change of the seasons. Each one is so very different from the last. Each one brings a new beginning. There’s a sense of renewal in the air. The buds on the trees are popping. The irises are starting to poke through the dead leaves. And everything smells like dirt! Here’s my top five!