I know some of you roll your eyes and groan when you hear the term batch cooking (or meal prepping). There are times that batch cooking sounds annoying to me, too. And in those times, I rely on this tried and true way to get food prepped and cooked without feeling like I’m actually doing […]

  Not to be dramatic, but inflammation is at the root of nearly all chronic conditions… Diabetes- yep! Cancer- most Heart disease- yup Mental illness- often times, yes   Though we live in a world where inflammatory practices are abundant, there are actually a lot of habits we can implement to help us keep inflammation […]

    Over the last few years, protein has become increasingly important to me. As a former vegetarian/occasional vegan/occasional pescatarian, for nearly a decade I was hounded about not getting enough protein. I would so often roll my eyes when asked how I get my protein and proclaim, “broccoli has protein!” Well, fast-forward about 5 […]

  Does cooking real food at home feel extra difficult sometimes? You know it’s what’s best for you and your health, but there are weeks and even months that it just feels out of reach. You don’t have any fun recipes you are interested in, or haven’t taken the time to look any up. You […]

We know that quality sleep is imperative for our gut, digestion, and hormones, but how do we get optimal sleep? In this blog post, we will dive into some tactical tips to create the most beneficial, nourishing sleep- something your body has been craving!   Why a Sleep Routine is Important It’s interesting that so […]

  If I’m going to have a salad in the colder months, three things are imperative:   Tastes bomb Has lots of fiber (usually beans) Has something warm in it I don’t inherently love salads. They often seem like a lot of work, and I’ve had many salads that left me unsatisfied. Add to that […]

Sleep and the Gut The gut plays a huge role in regulating how well you sleep. And the reverse is true, your sleep plays a role in how your gut functions.   Benefits of Sleep There are a host of reasons sleep is important, below are just some of them: Quality sleep positively impacts- gut health […]

Have you ever wondered if your food is digesting quickly enough? Do you get the sense that things are lingering in your digestive tract too long? If you aren’t pooping daily, that’s a good indicator you are correct. Or maybe you are worried that things are digesting too quickly! You seem to poop throughout the […]

There is literally no single food better for your digestive issues than beans. I said it, and I mean it. Yes, even for my friend waiting with the, “but beans give me gas!” rebuttal. Even for you, beans can be your ally and key to healthy digestion.   Today, I’m digging into why beans are […]

We are two weeks into 2024 and my assumption is that most of us are either… Killing our goals/resolutions/new habits- “New year, new me baby!” You tried a new habit but it didn’t stick and you’ve slowly glided into your typical routine. No shame in your game. You didn’t set a goal at all- who […]