Navigating the holidays with dietary restrictions or while on a therapeutic diet can seem daunting and an impossible task.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s also the time of year where we are a little more stressed, are exposed to less sunlight, and consume LOTS of treats.

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.

I know that food buying and terms can all get a little confusing… GMO, organic, grass-fed, pasteurized, plant based, keto, etc.

Let’s say you just started care or you’re dipping your toes in nutrition learning for the first time. There can be a helluva lot of jargon that can go over our heads: let’s learn!

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.

Gallbladders are vital to our body system and it’s one of the most popular organs to be removed so quickly! Surgeons often remove them, they’re often misdiagnosed as the root of a problem that continues to be a problem after removal. Once the gallbladder is removed we’re leave us lurking in the dark with very little education for what’s next.

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!

Digestion is a metabolic process. Wait, what is a metabolic process? Metabolic processes are chemical reactions that occur in our cells to sustain life.

How can I live my life and support blood sugar balance every day? How can I make it easy, so it’s just something that I do? I’ve got you, keep reading.

We feel full and satisfied after our meals, have stable energy throughout the day, sleep soundly through the night, and don’t experience cravings. That sounds like everything you’re NOT experiencing?

The Ultimate Gluten Free and Dairy Free Snack Guide + how to snack to balance blood sugar

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.

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.

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.

Throughout the past 10 years the Paleo Diet has been gaining popularity. I want to be clear that the Paleo Diet is not a fad diet that should be used to lose weight quickly.

“Hey, hey, Mae: I heard you stay away from dairy and am curious as to why?” Before we get moving on some dairy education, I want to recognize that stealing someone’s cheese is about as serious to Americans as removing apple pie from the fall dessert lineup.

There is a lot to be learned from our poop! The type of poop you (hopefully) have each day is a direct indication of the health of your digestion.

Fun fact: there are around 100 million neurotransmitters that are located in your gut!

Gluten is what makes bread dough stretchy and elastic!