Akkermansia has proven to help maintain a healthy gut lining, support proper nutrient absorption, and contribute to a balanced metabolism. Read on to learn how this beneficial bacteria makes a lasting impact on our health! 

Chicken Shawarma Bowls! This bowl-style dinner is so versatile. The staples are seasoned protein, parsley basmati rice, and a hefty salad—top with your favorite Middle Eastern toppings, like hummus, tzatziki, and feta. Invite some friends over because you’ll want to share!

Are you looking for an easy and versatile topping to elevate any salad, bowl, taco, or sandwich?

Pickled red onions are quick to make, packed with flavor, and so simple!

For our health, the spring season reminds us of the beauty and power of detoxing the body. After a long and stagnant winter, our bodies crave the cleanse that comes with prioritizing spring produce, more movement, sweating, and spending more time in sunlight. 

Have you been looking for a fiber-packed and blood sugar-balanced breakfast that is both filling and satisfying?
Introducing an ingredient rich in macro and micronutrients… basil seeds! Change up your first meal of the day (or any meal) by making my basil seed oatmeal bowl!

In addition to its naturally sweet and spicy flavor, it directly supports blood sugar levels by reducing a blood sugar spike. Cinnamon also indirectly supports blood glucose by improving gut health, reducing inflammation from being rich in polyphenols, and aiding in balancing hormones. 

Have you ever heard the term “blood sugar?” How about glucose? Insulin? It may be surprising, but having balanced blood sugar levels is vital for all people and serves as a foundation for a healthy body.

The luteal phase is the longest phase of the menstrual cycle and it arguably has the most highs and lows of emotion, hunger, and energy levels. Since it occurs right after ovulation, you may still feel ovulation’s high energy and increased confidence, but the latter half of the luteal phase involves the dreaded premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and its symptoms. 

Now that we have covered the uniqueness of both the menstrual and the follicular phases, the next phase up is ovulation! For many women who track their cycle and know what phase they are in, ovulation is generally viewed as the favorite. From unbeatable energy to glowing skin, menstruating women tend to thrive during this time. 

The follicular phase is about growth–not just mentally with heightened creativity, physically with an increase in energy and mood, but internally as the body prepares to release an egg. It is our body’s internal spring and there are multiple ways we can support our mind and body through our food choices, movement, and intention setting. 

Menstruating women know firsthand how periods can affect mood, appetite, energy levels, and body temperature, but have you wondered what is actually going on inside the body? Periods are vital markers of health, and our bodies invite us to tune in through diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

Let’s start at the beginning with the menstrual phase!

Each phase of the hormonal cycle offers an opportunity to align our nutrition, movement, and lifestyle with our body's natural rhythms. By supporting our cycle, we cultivate balance and well-being from the inside out!

Do you feel disconnected from nature? Have you considered how nature can help us heal our bodies? In addition to providing us with nourishment and medicine, the natural world's energy can help us heal when we are connected to it!

Oh, winter. The slow season of hibernation and restoration. Participating in winter’s cozy reminders, hobbies, intentions, and nourishing recipes all help us welcome the blustery season and demonstrate how our bodies benefit from living in tune with nature and its cycles.

Now has never been a better time to invest in your health! Let 2025 be your year for health by diving into the following health pillars that support the beginning of your wellness journey.

Explore the science of cortisol, its relation to stress, how cortisol impacts hormones, how I measure cortisol using the DUTCH Test, symptoms of high and low cortisol, and how to balance it!

I get to the bones of the popular bone broth trend to tell you what it is, the health benefits of consuming it regularly, and included recipes so you can boil it down yourself!

Your ultimate Costco grocery staples guide is here! Simplify creating healthy meals in a pinch by stocking up on kitchen staples to help crush your health goals.

Thinking about your New Year's resolutions or your goals for 2025 yet? Atomic Habits by James Clear is the perfect way to help you understand the process of habit-building and the behaviors behind creating good habits that last while breaking bad ones for good. 

Don’t let the stress of trying to be perfectly on track with your health goals ruin your holidays! Remaining healthy amidst the season of social gatherings begins with breaking down core wellness pillars that will put your mind and body at peace and fuel your holiday cheer.