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Inside My Functional Nutrition Approach: Q&A
I dive into my most frequently asked questions and give you honest answers for symptom-specific testing, my whole-body approach to health, and personalized protocols.
Importance of Fermented Foods
From benefits like increased gut microbiome diversity, stronger immune health, improved digestion, enhanced nutrient absorption, and reducing inflammation, implementing fermented foods supports may be the underrated hero for overall health.
Chronic Inflammation 101
Inflammation is the body’s natural defense mechanism, bit over time, high levels of inflammation can be the silent cause of disrupted hormones, metabolism, digestion, energy levels, and more. Being able to identify some of the symptoms of chronic inflammation are the first steps to lowering it.
How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need?
You may have heard it’s important to get good quality sleep, but do you know how much sleep you actually need for good overall health?
Mediterranean Meatball Bowls
Build-your-own meals are a win for the whole family—swap ground turkey for chicken or beef, mix and match toppings, and let everyone customize their bowl. This one is high in protein + fiber, loaded with color and flavor, and perfectly balanced to keep you satisfied.
The 6 Foundations for Your January Reset
A new year doesn’t need a new you — it needs a more supported you. These six foundations create the framework for feeling energized, balanced, and resilient all year long.
Prioritizing Hormone Health During Winter
Just as the seasons change, our bodies have different needs and nutrients. Prioritizing certain foods, activities, and rituals during specific seasons and times can be really beneficial to not only our hormones but also our overall health.
My Kitchen Must-Haves & Favorite Wellness Items
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, I wanted to break down my favorite kitchen items and wellness goodies.
The Power of Herbs in Holiday Cooking
Soup allows for culinary freedom and creativity; it’s delicious and simple, and the addition of fresh herbs makes it extra nutritious–especially when it comes to digestion and hormone health. Read on to learn about the underrated power of parsley, sage, dill, and rosemary for gut and hormone health, and get my recipe for Lemon Herb Chicken (or Turkey) Soup with Cauliflower Rice!
What is Methylation and Why You Need to Know About It
Optimal methylation may just be the unsung hero of overall health. As our bodies are complex systems that rely on and communicate with one another through various processes, functions, and reactions, think of methylation as the ultimate regulator.
Foundation of Cellular Health: Phospholipids
Phospholipids are vital components of every cell membrane, serving as both protectors and gatekeepers. They form a barrier that defends your cells while allowing essential nutrients in and moving waste out.
Nutrition for Fertility
In this blog, you will find ways to strengthen your knowledge around fertility and gain prenatal support through my recommendations in lifestyle, food, nutrition, ways to enhance gut microbiome diversity, and tasty recipes.
Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe for Hormone Health
The slow and steady rhythm of fall brings nourishing and hearty vegetables to the table. Vegetables like beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, and sunchokes provide warm energy and support hormone health.
Keep reading to get my sheet pan roasted vegetables recipe!
Osteoporosis 101
Having strong bones and taking preventative measures throughout a lifetime means reducing the risk of the “silent” disease, osteoporosis. This blog covers osteoporosis 101: bone health, definitions, individuals at risk, causes, and prevention.
Is Coffee Good or Bad for You? The Links Between Caffeine and Health
Let’s dive in with 5 research-backed answers to common questions and myths around the main question: “Is drinking coffee good for you?”
The Importance of Methylated Folate for Overall Health
Folate, a naturally occurring umbrella term that encompasses a form of B9, has two common types: folic acid and methylated folate. To state simply, folic acid is a synthetic form of folate, whereas methylated folate is a naturally occurring and bioavailable form of folate.
Top Micronutrient Deficiencies
As a functional nutritionist, some of the common micronutrient deficiencies that many of my clients have are zinc, magnesium, omega-3, folate, and B vitamins. Each micronutrient supports the body in different ways, and in this blog, I go into detail about how each helps our bodies function optimally and the types of food that are high in each.
My Top 4 Supplements for Menopause
This week’s blog is about my top 4 supplements for menopausal support. Since our bodies change, the right support can make a huge difference!
The Importance of Hydration and Electrolytes
Drinking enough water and having balanced electrolytes supports all bodily systems, such as digestion, hormone regulation, movement, body temperature regulation, and provides mental clarity and glowing skin.
Why Choose Organic?
When you see an organic label or tag at a grocery store or shopping center, have you ever wondered about what the term “organic” really means?
In this blog, I dive into the definitions of conventional and organic labels, provide the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce lists, reasons to choose organic produce, and how to support your local farmers.

