Nature's Ozempic. This is the kind of clickbait title getting all sorts of attention on social media these days. Is it really possible to mimic the actions of a GLP-1 receptor agonist (like Ozempic) with supplements? The answer is yes and no. Let’s break down what these wonder drugs do. Because let’s be real–they’re truly … Continue reading Is There Really Such a Thing as “Nature’s Ozempic?”
Happy Thanksgiving! My goal is to spark hope and wholeness through nutrition support, mental health tips, and today–ways to save on supplements I love! (Don’t care about amazing supplement deals? Scroll down for November’s meal plans and two free downloads–my Black Friday gift to you!) Full Script 20% Off! Full Script is the online supplement … Continue reading Black Friday Supplement Deals!
With my coaching clients, I often emphasize the importance of consuming enough protein in our first session. Protein is the only macronutrient we don’t store. We need the amino acids from protein to protect our muscles as we age, support all the tissues in our body, to fuel cellular function, and most importantly (in my … Continue reading Protein Ideas
Your body needs to feel safe to heal and thrive. That’s true for emotional safety, and it’s absolutely true for physiological safety. Unfortunately, due to fancy food marketing and years of junk science twisted to benefit the food companies, we have commonly consumed foods that are keeping your body in an unsafe, stressed out state. … Continue reading Five Health Trends That Aren’t That Healthy
Fun fact: a hijacked immune system means hijacked neurotransmitters, especially in the case of tryptophan. The primary pathway for tryptophan metabolism in the body is the kynurenine pathway, needed for supporting inflammation and immune function in case of virus or infection. In fact, tryptophan is so crucial for fighting inflammation that a recent study on … Continue reading Immune Health and Neurotransmitter Function: What You Need to Know
It's the day after Halloween, and my dining room table is completely covered with candy. Some of my old favorites are featured: Reese's pumpkins, peanut M&Ms, Milky Way, and Heath. In our house, my kids get to pick their favorite pieces, no more than ten (I'm flexible because the size varies), and the rest gets … Continue reading What Do I Do With All That Candy?
Lately I have been on a rampage against commonly used inflammatory vegetable oils. They are everywhere, in every dressing, sauce, packaged good, and even in frozen vegetable mixtures and "healthy" items. Because of what I know about how these inflammatory oils impact our cell membranes and lead to oxidative damage, I get enraged that so … Continue reading The Pantry Item That Could Be Wrecking Your Mental Health
If we’re going to partner with our bodies for whole body healing, we need to understand that the way we choose to talk to our bodies about our choices of nourishment impacts the way we digest and utilize nutrients. A body in stress won’t digest! Our thoughts pave the way for everything that happens on … Continue reading Popular Phrases That Don’t Support Whole Body Health
Breaking news: A HUGE study, published in March 2022, showed that people who consumed high amounts of aspartame were associated with a 22% higher risk of developing breast cancer and 15% higher risk of developing obesity-related cancers. Other sweeteners that were included in the study were sucralose (Splenda) and acesulfame potassium, though 58% of the … Continue reading Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer: What’s the Connection?
I love supporting my mental health through nutrients from food. When I stopped dieting and started focusing on ADDING colorful variety and nutrient density, it was a much needed mindset change. This helped me to learn to listen to my body’s needs, instead of viewing my body as a project I needed to perfect and … Continue reading Favorite Foods for Brain Health
