Category: Nutrition

Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Fruit

A while back, two large podcasts had guests saying awful things about fruit. Things like fruit causes cancer and fatty liver disease; fruit is worse than a candy bar. This is INSANE. Please do not be afraid of fruit. I go into many of the benefits of fruit below, but first, I want to break […]
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Enjoying the Process of Healing Hormones

When I first started trying to balance my hormones after coming off the pill, I looked for immediate results. I lost my period for over six months; my acne significantly worsened, I had no energy and felt like a shell of myself. I was continually trying a new way of eating, a new supplement, getting […]
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The Real Deal On Saturated Fats

Are saturated fats really the villan they are made out to be when it comes to our health? You might be surprised to hear this, but no, they are not. Saturated fats in fact are actually very stable. Think about it–they are solid at room temperatuer and very important for cell structure, hormone production, brain […]
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How To Know If You’re Eating Enough

One of the most foundational ways to support your hormones is to eat enough food. I often get asked how someone can know if they are eating enough. There are a number of signs our bodies give us when we aren’t eating enough:-Low/inconsistent energy-Poor appetite/hunger/cravings-Anxiety-Constipation-Feeling cold frequently-Difficulty falling and staying asleep-Hair loss-Irregular cycles/missing period-Irritability/mood changes-Unable […]
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Understanding the Importance of Macros Without Obsession

I think we all know someone that has tracked their macros or maybe you’ve even done it yourself (I definitely have), but that’s not what I’m talking about in this newsletter. I want to breakdown the science behind macros and share the importance of balancing them for healthy hormones. To be clear, I don’t think […]
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15 Foods that Provide Essential Minerals to a Woman’s Body

One solution to improving your health is by consuming mineral- and nutrient-rich foods. Minerals and vitamins are an important part of maintaining health and wellness. A woman’s body experiences multiple changes throughout her life, and also on a monthly basis. These changes can be hormonal, mental, and physical. This causes the need for specific nutrients. […]
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Nourishing Your Body Without Obsession

One thing I’ve had my own journey with and supported many clients in is walking the line of nourishing your body with food to support health and happiness and using food in a specific way to heal. The good news: you can do both! Before we dig into this complex topic, let’s define nourishment: “The […]
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Optimizing Your Nutrition For Healing

I often get asked about what diet is best for our hormones and honestly if feels like a really hard question to answer since it’s usually coming from someone that isn’t a client. The best diet for your hormones will be relative, but I do think there are things we can all do to reduce […]
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