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 […]

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, […]

Looking to boost your gut health for better digestion and healthy hormones? Resistant starch is an important type of fiber to add into your diet. Resistant starch feeds good bacteria in the colon, which has countless benefits I share here. A great way to incorporate resistant starch is by using unripe green bananas in your […]

Looking for a delicious way to boost your gut and hormone health? Try this snickerdoodle smoothie with resistant starch. Resistant starch is an important type of fiber to add into your diet. Resistant starch feeds good bacteria in the colon, which has countless benefits I share here. A great way to incorporate resistant starch is by using soaked steel […]

  This is one of my favorite brunch frittatas to make.  It is SO easy and a total crowd pleaser.   A frittata is also an easy way to get in all the components of the nourished plate to support a blood sugar balance breakfast.   Keeping blood sugars stabilized is a number 1 bedrock […]

 

Some of my favorite recipes come from thinking of a flavor profile that sounds good to me and pumping it up with whole food ingredients that have “nutrient seeking” intention. “Nutrient seeking” is a concept I talk about with clients where we put a fun focus on seeking for a variety of vitamins, minerals, and […]

  I love this salad for hearty holiday meals because it is simple, fresh, crunchy, and acidic – perfect for balancing out richer entree.This slaw is packed with not only flavor, but health benefits! Radicchio adds a pop of holiday color while providing liver, gallbladder and digestive support. Raw brussels sprouts give you your daily […]