I had a client ask me what the difference is between probiotics and prebiotics - so let’s talk about it! Many people are popping a probiotic pill every day , and not really thinking much more about it. But here's what's actually happening inside your gut - your probiotic doesn't have much to work with if you're not feeding it. That's where PREbiotics come in. And nope, a trendy soda with "prebiotic fiber" on the label doesn't count (keep reading to learn more…). What's the difference,...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Ok, so a reel popped up on my feed recently making fun of people who still use wired earphones. And surprise surprise…. I'm one of those people Here's why - I'm not here to tell you to throw your AirPods in the trash. But I AM here to tell you that the "they're totally safe" crowd is way more confident than the science actually allows them to be right now. What AirPods actually emit Like all wireless devices, AirPods emit radiofrequency (RF) radiation - the same category as Wi-Fi routers and...
14 days ago • 2 min read
Last weekend, we flew to Boise for a family wedding - so fun! Being 7.5 months pregnant at a wedding is a whole new experience and I’m into it. We danced, we celebrated, we went to a bar (!), and I felt AMAZING the next morning. We stayed at an Airbnb, and were on a mission from the second we walked in… It was one of those places where the "fresh" smell of synthetic fragrances was intense. We went room to room hunting down every wall plug-in and reed diffuser we could find, placed them all...
21 days ago • 3 min read
Here’s some practical stuff I've tested in real life and have loved using! Large stone dish drying mat Ok, I have to start with this one because it's my favorite new thing in our home right now. I was so over dish towels - especially after one too many moldy ones - and those synthetic pads are gross too. And traditional drying racks always end up slimy. This stone mat has been used heavily for five months and I'm still loving it! It looks sleek on the counter, drains fast, dries fast, and...
28 days ago • 1 min read
This is one of the simplest recommendations I make for my clients - and one of the ones that makes a huge difference. It’s not a fancy supplement or protocols… it’s just this: finish eating earlier in the evening. Here's why I'm so adamant about it - Your body isn't designed to digest while you sleep Digestion is active work! When you eat, your body ramps up blood flow to the gut, releases enzymes, and starts breaking everything down. That process takes two to four hours - depending on what...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
The real reason I’m not taking clients until the fall… is because I’m pregnant! I had only been accepting new clients with a January start date because baby is coming in June, and I wanted to make sure I could fully support everyone I was working with through their programs. I’m planning to open up spots again in the fall - so stay tuned! Honestly, I’ve been really lucky. Pregnancy has felt good. My energy has been steady, no nausea, I’ve been able to keep lifting, traveling, and maintaining...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
This is one of those questions I get ALL the time from clients. Because yes… organic is more expensive. And no… it doesn’t automatically make food “perfect.” But when you actually look at the research, there ARE some clear differences that matter - especially if you’re working on gut health, hormones, skin, or reducing your overall toxic load. I’ve started running toxin testing on clients, and I often see environmental chemicals like pesticides elevated, even for those who live relatively...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
We just got back from a trip to Mexico, and one of my favorite parts of traveling to tropical places is how much time we spend outside. The only time we’re NOT outside is when we’re sleeping. It feels SO good. And yes - part of that is the mental/spiritual side of being in nature… but it’s also doing a lot more for your body than most people realize… including your blood sugar. Why sunlight is good for blood sugar A study published in the Journal of Biophotonics looked at what happens when...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
I GOT QUOTED IN AN ARTICLE 😎 And it brings up something bigger than just one brand. You may have seen the recent conversation around Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dunkin'. The question RFK Jr. raised was simple: Are ultra-sugary coffee drinks actually appropriate for teenagers? And instead of having a grounded, nutrition-based conversation, the response quickly turned into defending the brand. Let’s take the politics out of it for a second… This isn’t about who said it - it’s about whether it’s...
2 months ago • 1 min read
There’s been a lot of conversation lately about salt - heavy metals, microplastics, which salt is “clean,” which one to avoid. And like most things in nutrition, there is some truth here… but also a lot of exaggeration! Yes, salt can contain trace amounts of heavy metals. Yes, microplastics have been detected in some salt products. But when you zoom out and look at this through a functional, holistic lens, salt is not where I am focusing most of my attention. What matters far more is the...
2 months ago • 3 min read