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Nutrition

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Continuous Glucose Monitors: Helpful Tool or Just a Trend?

If you’ve been scrolling through social media, you’ve probably seen people wearing Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs). They look sleek, high-tech, and they promise insight into how your body handles blood sugar in real time. And maybe you’ve thought: “I should get one of those!” Hold that thought for now. CGMs can absolutely serve a purpose […]

Woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor on her arm, symbolizing tracking blood sugar trends

Free Radicals on the Dance Floor: How Antioxidants Keep the Peace

You’ve probably heard the terms oxidative stress and antioxidants tossed around, especially in health-focused conversations. But what do they really mean for you, day to day? Let’s break it down in a way that skips the jargon and connects the dots to your own healing journey. What Is Oxidative Stress, Anyway? Oxidative stress happens when […]

Colorful assortment of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables symbolizing the role of antioxidants in calming oxidative stress.

Why Food Quality Matters More Than You Think

You’ve probably heard a lot about what to eat:Protein, fat, fiber, and lots of colorful fruits and veggies.And yes — those are essential building blocks for healing. But there’s something just as important that often gets overlooked:The quality of the food you’re eating. Because here’s the truth:What you eat matters.But what’s in that food — […]

Fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and clean proteins symbolizing the importance of food quality for health and healing.

Ditch the Numbers: A Smarter Way to Think About Food Quantity

Have you ever tracked calories, logged every gram of protein, or followed a macro plan to the letter — only to still feel off in your body? Same! 🙋‍♀️ So many of us have tried all the “right” approaches to food quantity: counting, measuring, restricting, adjusting. And while there’s nothing wrong with wanting to feel […]

A balanced meal plate with colorful vegetables, protein, and healthy fats, symbolizing mindful eating without counting calories or macros.

Nutrition Intro: How Nutrition Becomes Your Daily Medicine

If you’ve landed here, you’re probably someone who wants to eat in a way that supports your body – you just need some clarity about what that actually looks like. You’ve likely tried a few approaches before. Maybe you cut out sugar. Or tried keto. Maybe you took a leap into the world of “clean […]

Heart-shaped dishes filled with colorful whole foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and salmon, symbolizing a nourishing, food-first approach to healing.

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Hi! I'm Tiffany, child of the 80s, middle-age midwestern mom raised on fast food, garden hose water, and overindulging at the holidays. Now breaking habits and societal norms in favor of long-term health and vitality - and helping you do the same. I'm so glad you're here.