Blog by Kristen
True nutrition is a world where food recommendations are customized to your unique needs, rather than dictated by a one-size-fits-all approach. While it's been practiced for centuries, the confusing world of diets and marketing seems to drown it out. The great news is that science is catching on... ...
Unleashing your little ones in the kitchen may sound like a recipe for disaster, but in truth, it is an excellent way to foster good eating habits and nurture lifelong skills. Cooking with children provides not only a platform for creating cherished memories but also acts as a fun, interactive class...
Everywhere we look; advertisements are claiming miraculous results from dietary supplements. Magnesium for sleep, collagen for youthful skin, vitamin E for a healthy complexion, vitamin C to boost immunity, and B vitamins for energy. These carefully packaged pills appear like a magic answer to all o...
In a world filled with endless food choices, brightly colored packaging, and cleverly phrased labels can make our heads spin. Buzzwords promising ‘natural’, ‘multi-grain’, and ‘made with real fruit’ are EVERYWHERE on supermarket shelves.
The struggle is, "natural" sounds really good until y...
15 years ago, you might have not even thought about the word gluten, nor even know what it was... unless you or a loved one had been diagnosed with Celiac or something similar. But in the last 15 years, the term "gluten-free" has ballooned into one of the most common food labels in the mar...
We've all heard that we 'should eat our fruits and veggies' to be healthy... it's been advice we've faced as long back as we can remember. I think we all know that plant foods are good for us. I think we've all had it seared into our brains that plants are good for us... yet, many of us still find i...
Let's face it... food is PACKED with emotions. We FEEL hungry, bored, and snackish. We FEEL guilty for not having control. We FEEL apprehensive about the role of food in our weight and appearance. We FEEL judged, embarrassed, or even numb from having to feel all of this. We tie so much of it to food...
Have you ever felt stuck in a never-ending cycle of diets, calorie counting, and guilt surrounding meals? What if you could simply DECIDE to not be stuck? Think about how liberating that would be!!! What if I gave you permission to ditch the rigid rules and let your body take the lead? Sometimes jus...
I kind of despise the wave of "New Year Resolutions"? Why can't we just start with goals when we need them? Why wait until the new year? And if we don't meet those goals... we tend to think we failed, but we don't know how to pick up. What if we didn't set the right goal? What if the goal ...
We all know that seasonal slump that just seems to take over as winter sets. Many of us experience the winter blues, not realizing that it might be related to our own nutrition... vitamin D in particular.
Vitamin D may be called a "vitamin," but it acts more like a hormone in your body. Its...
Oh, glorious holidays! The air is filled with laughter, sparkling lights guide our way, and sumptuous feasts await us at every turn. It is the best!
Today I'm sharing some of my favorite winter flavors... packed with joyous experiences, and bringing in all that extra energy! Let’s explore a culinary ...
This holiday season, let's shift our focus from stress to quality time by nourishing our bodies with the principles of open eating and nutrition. Discover how saying no, laughing more, practicing acupressure, nurturing a positive mental attitude, and incorporating healthy eating habits can transform...
Regret—a universal human experience that tugs at our hearts and weighs on our minds. We all have experienced moments where, in retrospect, we wish we had made different choices or taken alternate paths. It can be easy to get tangled up in the web of regret, feeling consumed by guilt, remorse, and sa...
We often find ourselves overwhelmed by worry—specifically concerning our food choices and their impact on our well-being. The stress and anxiety associated with nutrition can be a real downer… and block us from cultivating a healthy relationship with food. I'm here to tell you that you can let go of...
Fall is a season synonymous with hearty meals and vibrant flavors. It's also the perfect time to give your body an abundance of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals before winter settles in. So, get ready to be inspired by these nine fall produce picks that will have you craving healthier meals all sea...
Our relationship with food is complex and multi-faceted. We eat for sustenance, pleasure, and sometimes, for reasons that have nothing to do with genuine hunger. Emotional eating, in particular, can be a common and challenging aspect of our relationship with food. It often stems from boredom, stress...
We've had a whole bunch of blogs related to the gut and health of that microbiome. We've talked about pre-biotics, pro-biotics, and ways to help support a healthy gut. But did you know there is such a thing as POST-biotics?
Before we get started, let's do a quick review:
Probiotics: These microor...
We've talked a lot in previous posts about the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. Most of our posts have talked about how to use foods to help grow the healthy bacteria in our gut naturally. But let's be honest... it involves work. And with all of these millions and billions of micr...
Do you find it challenging to stop after just one bite of certain foods? Sometimes you just NEED to finish that big bag of chips in one sitting or can't seem to help but indulge in a second slice of cake at a party. Overeating specific foods doesn't make you weak-willed... it really CAN be hard. Som...
When it comes to nutrition, you've probably heard the advice to "eat the rainbow." But what does that mean, and why is it so important? The answer lies in the vibrant colors of natural foods and the powerful compounds known as polyphenols that they contain. In this article, we'll dive into...