I'm feeling more alive again. Are you? Maybe it's the sun lingering on our days a little longer... or the breath of fresh Spring air that invites us to come back to life. Wherever the inspiration stems from, it's clear that as Spring comes to bloom, I feel ready to leap back into the things that help me reawaken too. Things that have my heart year-round, but that sometimes slip through the cracks in the depths of winter stillness. Now, as each year's Spring solstice comes aro

Well hey there, long time no talk... It's been 3 years, but we're finally breathing life back into the blog. While not entirely intentional, this unplanned hiatus was, however, for good reason as 2022 marked the start of my endeavor as a holistic nutrition practitioner. Now, several years later with more work, responsibilities and littles than ever, I'm making shifts to be more intentional with the time I put into this business. For me, this has meant taking a break from work

As we continue to learn the importance of optimal gut health (especially the connection it has to the rest of the body), correcting & protecting our own is more important than ever! But what does it actually mean? In general, when you hear people talking about optimal “gut health”, they're referring to: A well-intact intestinal lining , free of inflammation or permeability (Leaky Gut). A well-balanced gut microbiome with a healthy ratio of GOOD intestinal bacteria to BAD inte

"Holistic" – the popular buzzword you may be seeing around the internet or hearing your crunchy friend rave about over their organic...

If you’re no stranger to the “health & fitness” world of the internet, it’s likely you’ve heard the terms “tracking macros”, "flexible dieting", or the infamous “IIFYM" (if it fits your macros). But are you familiar with exactly what it means, and if it’s actually beneficial or not for YOU? Here we discuss what macro-tracking is, its pros and cons, and other important insights such as who may enjoy it or who should avoid it altogether! What is "Macro-Tracking"? "Tracking macr

Looking for a simple way to get in extra VITAMINS, MINERALS + other ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS?!⁣ With these 6 nutritious smoothie-boosting...

Did you know the cause of nutrient deficiencies can go deeper than just dietary lack? Let's talk NUTRIENT DEPLETERS and how they could be affecting your vitamin & mineral status! Vitamins & minerals are essential nutrients required for maintaining the proper function of several hundred reactions in the body. For example, thanks to these nutrients, we’re able to do things like: fight infections heal wounds regulate hormones maintain bone strength repair cells protect eyesigh

So long and sayonara to the days when exercise was popularly praised for FAT LOSS... (...which we now know is predominately determined by DIET.) While physique goals are a common motivator for many, let's shed some light on some of the deeper, more VITAL benefits of exercise by diving into all that movement has to offer! First, What's Considered "Regular Exercise"? In general, regular exercise for adults is considered 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week , bro

Do you regularly suffer from nagging symptoms such as fatigue, trouble falling/staying sleep, weight gain, or constantly feeling STRESSED no matter what you do... ...but have never been able to figure out WHY ? If so, it may be time to talk about ADRENAL FATIGUE . But first, what are the Adrenal Glands? The adrenals are two small, triangular-shaped glands which rest atop each kidney and are part of the endocrine system. Together with the hypothalamus, pituitary & thyroid glan