I used to believe that bone health was something you worried about later, when you’re older. Something that showed up with age and was addressed after a fall or signs and symptoms of bone damage. I thought it showed a need for calcium pills, maybe more dairy, and hope...
Cookies used to be a quick fix. Back when I was living on M&Ms and ice cream, I didn’t question it. I just knew I needed something sweet, comforting, and quick. What I didn’t understand was how those choices were driving the rollercoaster… blood sugar spikes,...
“Crackers” used to be my something easy, out of the box. They were crunchy and salty, and completely disconnected from the nutrition I actually needed. I remember reaching for those kinds of foods when I was living on sugar and convenience, not realizing how much they...
If you’re looking for a simple morning drink to support digestion, reduce bloating, and start your day hydrated, this gut rejuvenator is a powerful place to begin. There was a time when my mornings started with sugar or nothing at all. Back when I lived on quick fixes...
There was a time when I thought a salad was automatically healthy. I’d fill my plate with greens, drizzle something on top, and feel like I’d checked the box. Years ago, when I moved away from living on ice cream and processed food, salads became my go-to. They were...
Back when I was rebuilding my health, I did what most health-conscious people do. I piled my plate high with greens and felt like I was doing everything right. To be fair, that was a powerful step. Leafy greens are loaded with minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients. They...
Back when I lived on M&Ms and ice cream, chocolate was both my stress relief and my reward. Thankfully, I turned my health around, before it was too late. But my mom didn’t. Despite everything I’d learned, and everything I tried to share, I couldn’t convince her...
Protein-powered, hormone-supportive, no-bake muffins that travel well and rebuild from the inside out. My health journey began with desperation. I was a sugar addict. Junk food was my comfort, my fuel, and my escape even when it was draining my energy, fogging my...
When my mother died suddenly of a heart attack at just 56 years old, there were no warnings. She had been given medications for a few seemingly minor conditions, but no one ever looked deeper. No one talked about inflammation, blood sugar, or nutrition. No one told...
Hawthorn berry, a small but mighty fruit and member of the rose family, has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine for its numerous health benefits. Functional practitioners dedicated to a holistic and evidence-based approach to wellness are...