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Today more than ever, people are talking about the importance of balanced hormones! They truly affect every aspect of our lives from sleep to metabolism to emotions and even our perception of the world around us. It is becoming increasingly popular to discuss balanced hormones, but I am seeing the discussion centered around supplements, trendy […]

Undereating is one of the biggest challenges that I see women face when it comes to food and hormone balance and it was one of my greatest offenders in my personal health picture.  Undereating was one of the biggest stressors to my hormone health and my metabolism. I was “eating all the right things” I […]

  There is a common phrase in the functional health community that “all disease begins in the gut.” The gut microbiome and intestine play a critical role in our overall health! In fact, healthy gut function is required for proper nutrient absorption, immune function, hormonal balance, and detoxification, among countless other processes.   Unfortunately, many […]

Many women come to me feeling defeated by ongoing digestive symptoms — despite eating well, staying active, and doing all the right things. I get it, I’ve been there too. This is why gut healing isn’t just a physical process — it’s an emotional one too. The truth is, you can follow a nutrient-dense diet, […]

  This polyphenol, antioxidant rich, and nutrient-dense smoothie is delicious way to offset oxidative stress and decrease inflammation, while promoting growth of beneficial bacteria. Polyphenols (pol-ee-fee-nawls) are chemical compounds that come from plants. They are used by your gut bacteria to make beneficial substances for you (like short chain fatty acids- SCFA) and they help […]

Hormone problems are gut problems! Did you know that hormone health and gut health are very closely linked? For women struggling with fertility challenges, PCOS, PMS, fatigue, weight fluctuations, autoimmunity,  and other unexplained symptoms, gut health might JUST be the missing piece of the puzzle. Just in case the thought crossed your mind…you do NOT […]

  With Labor Day around the corner here is one of my fave, make-ahead side dish for any get together! This is more of a template than a recipe that can be both gluten free and dairy free .You can throw in WHATEVER ingredients sound good or simply add what you have on hand!👉🏻Pick a pasta( 4 cups)👉🏻Pick […]

Food Relationship Focus The topic of body image and your relationship with food are SO incredibly important when talking about nutrition, yet not always discussed!   With the changing of the seasons, I always feel like this is a fantastic time to refresh self care strategies, but I also find that this can be a […]

If you have been here for a while, you know we LOVE talking about the benefits of blood sugar stability for hormone health. To set myself up for success, I love batch prepping a chia pudding for the week as an option for breakfast, snack, or bump up to a meal! Rich in healthy fats, […]