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How to Jumpstart Healing Your Blood Sugar Dysregulation
Compromised blood sugar does not happen overnight, so donβt expect it to be reversed overnight either. If your blood sugar dysregulation has progressed to Phase 3, 4, or 5, I would highly recommend working with a practitioner for guided, individualized, 1:1 support.
Sneaky Sugars and Easy Swaps
I do not like to omit any one specific group because I feel that is not sustainable in the long-term (i.e. low fat, low carb, etc.). However, it is so so important that we source our food appropriately to maximize the nutrients we are taking in.
The Pathway to Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes does not happen overnight. (Thankfully!) And (unpopular statement...) just because other family members have a Type 2 diagnosis, doesn't mean you will have one!
Blood Sugar 101: Signs of Dysregulation and Why it Matters
Blood sugar refers to glucose that is circulating through the bloodstream. The sugars that we consume are broken down into glucose to be used for energy or stored for later use.
Protein and Bone Quality
Purchasing high-quality protein and other animal products is an important step I have my clients focus on.
How to Holiday on a Special Diet
Navigating the holidays with dietary restrictions or while on a therapeutic diet can seem daunting and an impossible task.
Christmas Recipe Round Up
Itβs the most wonderful time of the year! Itβs also the time of year where we are a little more stressed, are exposed to less sunlight, and consume LOTS of treats.
Nutrition 103: Special Diet Terms
There are many different therapeutic diets and it can be overwhelming to determine what they are and who they are targeted to help. I have put together a list of some of the more common therapeutic diets and the intention behind implementing them.
Nutrition 102: Food Buying Terms
I know that food buying and terms can all get a little confusing⦠GMO, organic, grass-fed, pasteurized, plant based, keto, etc.
Nutrition 101: Macro and Micronutrients
Letβs say you just started care or youβre dipping your toes in nutrition learning for the first time. There can be a helluva lot of jargon that can go over our heads: letβs learn!
Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Shopping strategically can not only help in the budget department, but we can also optimize our purchases for the most nutrient-dense options for our buck.
Gallbladder...Are You There?
Gallbladders are vital to our body system and itβs one of the most popular organs to be removed so quickly! Surgeons often remove them, theyβre often misdiagnosed as the root of a problem that continues to be a problem after removal. Once the gallbladder is removed weβre leave us lurking in the dark with very little education for whatβs next.
Water Filtration and WHY We Need It
Water filtration, do we need it Absolutely, 100% yes!
Most water disinfectant systems are treated with harmful chemicals, like chlorine and chloramine. That junk is in your tap water!
Why Thyroid Support is Key to Digestion Support
Digestion is a metabolic process. Wait, what is a metabolic process? Metabolic processes are chemical reactions that occur in our cells to sustain life.
Lifestyle Tips to Support Blood Sugar Balance...Without Turning Your World Upside Down
How can I live my life and support blood sugar balance every day? How can I make it easy, so itβs just something that I do? Iβve got you, keep reading.
Signs You're Struggling with Blood Sugar Regulation and What You Can Do About It
We feel full and satisfied after our meals, have stable energy throughout the day, sleep soundly through the night, and donβt experience cravings. That sounds like everything youβre NOT experiencing?
The Ultimate Gluten Free and Dairy Free Snack Guide + How to Snack to Balance Blood Sugar
Do you ever feel guilty for snacking? Where did that come from?
Supplement Q & A: What are supplements, how I use them in practice, and what makes a quality product
I have done multiple posts on different supplements that support a range of health concerns such as low stomach acid, a weakened immune system, and gut infection.
Normal detoxification is how we heal
Detoxification is super important because it clears vital cellular activities and organs to function efficiently. Our bodies heal and repair themselves naturally through this internal cleansing process.
Food Quality: When do I eat organic, conventional, grass-fed...and why?
There is no getting around the fact that purchasing high-quality food is more expensive than purchasing conventional food. Fruits and vegetables that are grown organically and meats and other dairy products that are pasture-raised and grass-fed are the better, more nutrient-dense option to consume for our health, but the ole wallet can take quite a hit if that is all we purchase.