Are you shook? Yup, the same foods that are pro-metabolic are also pro-digestion. You see. Digestion requires lots and lots of nutrients and energy to do its job and keep that digestive fire burning. If you metabolism is sluggish due to nutrient deficiencies then your digestion will be too whether it be bloating, constipation, diarrhea, … …

After seeing this water bottle trend, you know the one, that fancy gallon size water bottle with cute markers like “ you’ve got this,” “no excuses,” “keep drinking”… I couldn’t help but wonder, where the hell did we get the idea that we should be drinking a gallon of water a day regardless of your … …

Just as I talk about nuts + seeds + raw vegetables wreaking havoc on your gut, gluten is no different. 1 in 3 Americans are gluten intolerant. It goes undetected because it manifests in so many different ways. Skin issues like acne, psoriasis and eczema, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, headaches, migraines, fatigue, anxiety + depression, ADHD, … …

From day one my relationship with food was fucked. I remember being 10 and my grandmother eating a box of peeps, telling me they are good for you because they don’t have any fat and that fat is bad for you. There began my journey into low fat dieting. I remember in middle school my … …

What are we doing… Really tho. What the F are we doing. How many times have you felt guilty for having the white rice, the potatoes, or the bun? I will never forget the time when I was deep into my orthorexia. I went to chipotle for lunch and they put white rice in my … …

Newsflash. There has never been a study showing that weight is the problem. Weight does not determine your worth or your status of health. The best weight for you is one where your body feels warm and comfortable all the time, your cycles are painless and uneventful, your happy and enjoy life, you have a … …

Raise your hand if you really know your happy weight. I mean really know. I’m talking the weight your body FEELS it’s best, the weight your body feels nourished, safe, energetic, happy and less symptomatic. As women we have no idea what our happy weight is. We have had negative thoughts around food and our … …

You wake up tired AF from a mediocre nights sleep but get in your 10 mile run upon waking anyways. You come home and have your coffee on an empty stomach (that coffee you have been craving the whole run). Then about an hour later you make your smoothie bowl filled with raw veggies and … …

Yup. SUGAR, your metabolism runs on sugar and carbs! Are you shook? I know I have talked about the importance of metabolism but here is a quick metabolism 411 and why I emphasize it. To put it simply, your metabolism is how well you take in nutrients for energy and has absolutely nothing to do … …

I know. I am that crazy lady that always talks about the benefits of eating sugar + carbs but in reality it’s all about dat’ protein. Yes, your body’s main source of energy is glucose BUT in order to actually be using that glucose appropriately you have got to have a significant amount of protein. … …

Time + time again I have clients come to me with a lot of digestive distress, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, skin issues, acne + other various digestive related symptoms. One of the most common questions I get is, “do you think I need to take a food sensitivity test?” + my answer … …

Are you addicted to nut butters? I know, I called you out. I get it. My middle name should have been peanut butter back in the day. If this doesn’t say something, when I went to do research on this topic I found legit “Peanut Butter Addiction Support Groups” online. When I started looking into … …