Pregnancy is a wonderful opportunity to nourish the woman and the baby. We have many opportunities per day to eat foods that will build vibrant health. I encourage you to follow this guide in choosing snacks to nourish you and baby while maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.
Read moreWhich Fats and Oils should I Eat?
Natural minimally processed fats are a healthy and vital part of a well-balanced diet. In the 1980’s dietary fat was demonized in the US. The low fat diets dominated our culture. In more recent years the science became more clear on which dietary fats to avoid and which to consume. Here is an quick list of which oils to consume and which to skip.
Read more5 Tips for Healthy Milk Supply
Focus on creating meals from real food that includes protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates to nourish and support milk supply. You will naturally shed excess weight when you are consistent with eating healthy balanced meals. If you decide to restrict real food carbohydrates or healthy fats for weightloss, your milk supply may decrease.
Read moreA Virtual Interview with SD Voyager
Creating balance is about getting really clear on our priorities. Foremost, is maintaining our own heatlh because without that the rest of it can’t happen. I live with my priorities front and center; raising my daughter (family is everything!) and being of service to other women as a nutritionist. My work life balance is ever changing!
Read moreSummer Beverage Guide to Shrink Your Waistline
In order to shrink your waistline, you must start investigating which of your favorite drinks contain sugar. There are over 60 possible names for sugar in ingredient lists. Look for words like cane juice, dextrin, and corn syrup to identify sugar forms
Read moreTips for Feeding your Picky Eater
One of the most effective ways we can influence children and their eating behaviors is by role modeling healthy eating. Below are 9 effective strategies that have been helpful for my clients and in my own home, making mealtime much more enjoyable.
Read more6 Practical Tips for Eliminating Sugar
We have put together practical tips for eliminating sugar. These tips will not only support your immune health but will also reduce your waistline!
Read moreGrocery Deliveries During COVID 19
With hopes that it will help you navigate this new world we are living in, I’m sharing a roundup of the different types of services you can use to get meals on the table without actually going into a grocery store. There are a ton of food delivery companies out there, but I’m only sharing the ones that I’ve personally used to get healthy food on my table.
Read more5 Tips for Addressing Weight Gain
The sooner we can start talking to our bodies in a kind and gentle way, the sooner we will feel strong and worthy of health. It’s not the time to add extra pressure or stress. However, it can be a wonderful time to focus on health, self-care and taking tiny steps that can add up in big ways for your body.
Read moreHow I’m supporting my family’s immune system while we ‘shelter in place’
I have found peace in creating a good rhythm with our immune support! Once we got news of COVID 19 ..
Read moreSeed Cycling for Hormones
I often have clients add this to their daily smoothie to reduce PMS symptoms. It supports healthy estrogen and progesterone levels in the appropriate time of your cycle.
Read more5 Tips to reset after the holidays!
I absolutely love this time of year because I get to connect with loved ones. However, I have to be more mindful of taking care of my body in order to enjoy the celebrations of the season without taking a toll on my health!
Read moreVeggies of the Sea
These power-house Sea veggies are rich with nutrients and fiber! They contain a wide variety of minerals in a well-balanced form which makes it easy for the body to utilize. Yep, once again the sea is providing us wonderful nourishment!
Read moreBecome a Super Detoxifier
Determining the right timing and protocol to detox could be the difference between helping and hurting your wellness goals. I personally do a detox/cleanse 3-4 times yearly to keep my body working at its best and to avoid a sluggish liver.
Read moreSugar Cravings and How to Beat 'em!
Feeling short term pleasure from consuming sugar is a primal reaction. However, eating sugar doesn’t trigger the normal satiation cues in our body which leads to cravings and thus, binging. So...sugar makes you want more sugar!
Read moreMad about Magnesium
Magnesium is often referred to as “the master mineral” not only because of its vital role in glucose balancing, but also because of its importance in many other cellular functions.
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