A health and wellness blog written by a dietitian, inspired by nutritious food, holistic skincare, and wellness routines
Let’s talk about how to make homemade almond milk with a juicer (or blender too). Did you even know you could make your very own version of creamy almond milk? Well, the answer is you can and it’s super simple to do. There are a few perks to making your own almond milk: Most store-bought …
Let me guess, you’re here because antibiotics didn’t fix your SIBO. I work with a lot of gut issue clients. The sad part is, I’m usually not the first practitioner they’ve seen. Time and time again, they come to me with a SIBO relapse. They’ve talked to the doctors, they’ve went low FODMAP, and they’ve …
Can we just take a sec to talk supplements? Like, why where you purchase your supplements matter and how to purchase supplements safely. I was recently asked a question that REALLY made me think. She ask asked why I recommended a certain digestive enzyme over another (much cheaper) brand from the drug store. …
Are you struggling to fix some aspect of your health? It feels like a lot of people have been reaching out to me with the same problem. A common denominator of most situations, is treating the problem like a single issue. And the reason we don’t get the a desired result is we are working …
A mug of creamy, dairy free hot chocolate is the key to getting through these chilly, winter nights. Scratch that. It’s not even (technically) winter yet. I’ve got another 10 days before the official start of winter. But what it is, is a balmy 2°F as I write to you. The hubby and …
Raise your hand if your periods suck. Raise your hand if your periods are irregular. And raise your hand if your periods are painful. I suspect you may have raised your hand. You are not alone my friend. Many women experience some form of hormone imbalance. Imbalances between the hormones estrogen and progesterone throughout …
Did you know that what you eat, has a major impact on your skin health? Even the American Academy of Dermatology agrees certain food can lead to breakouts. When you are acne prone, eating certain foods can trigger inflammation and increased oil production. The end result…acne and breakouts. If you’re on the road to …
I have a serious crush on nut butter. And I have a serious crush on coffee. Which makes this Simple Guilt-Free Coffee Cashew Butter a crush-worthy combination. Then you throw a crisp, orchard apple and a dash of cinnamon to the mix…we’ve got a marriage-worthy combination. After all, if you follow me on Instagram, you …
Wow — I must admit, an Apple Cider Vinegar Digestive Tonic sound glamorous. I like the ring of it. Very “pinky up” vibes, if you will. The name sounds waaayyy more glamorous than an apple cider vinegar drink. Don’t you agree? Unfortunately, this isn’t going to be a glamorous, pinky up, post. Instead, …
Collagen Peptide Benefits: Buzz or Bust? If you spend any amount of time on the internet, you’ve seen people buzzing about collagen. Influencers are bragging about it, your friends are drinking it, and health stores are stocking it. Maybe, you’ve heard claims of long nails, luscious locks, a healthy gut, and glowing skin. Collagen …
Sugar. We love it, we hate it. It’s like a bad boyfriend. Like the worst, especially when it comes to your skin. And girl, it might just be time to break up with sugar. But before you run to your kitchen to throw out your secret stash, let’s take a breath. Small amounts …
Have you cleaned your makeup brushes lately? Yes, I’m talking to you. Or maybe I’m even talking to me. I get it. Cleaning our brushes feels like a chore. It’s one of those tasks that rarely makes it to the top of our to-do list. But I’ll make it a super simple …
You all know I’m obsessed with talking about dairy, right? And today we are all about favorite dairy-free alternatives. I can see my Wisconsin roots cringing at the title. Too catch you up to speed, I’m very much into dairy. Especially ice cream. If you asked me today, yesterday, a year ago, …
We all like a good green smoothie, ya? Something about getting all those fruits and veggies leave me feeling glowy AF. It’s very much that Vitamin-Mineral Glow. Sure you could do a green juice, but I much prefer a good smoothie. They both are a liquid shot of nutrients. But a Healthy Skin Green Smoothie …
No doubt I’m very into sunscreen. Especially Acne Safe Sunscreens. Protecting yourself from the sun is oh-so important. But you already knew that. Not only does regular sunscreen use prevent sunburns, it also helps defend us against the UVA/UVB rays that cause oxidative damage, premature wrinkles, discoloration, skin cancer, and sun spots. …