Gut health plays a major role in weight maintenance and weight loss. As a gut health practitioner, I’m inclined to look at the gut no matter the health goal because, without a healthy, flourishing digestive tract, there’s a good chance you will never fully reach your health goals. And that is particularly true for weight loss.

My Thanksgiving wish for this wonderful community…I am incredibly grateful for this amazing community we’ve built over the past several years. Whether you joined this family as someone wanting to improve your health or you were drawn in by the work we do rescuing farm animals, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Enjoy this FREE recipe ebook as my way of helping the 39 trillion microbes living in your gut. I now work for them and they requested these recipes! Give ‘em what they want so you can actually enjoy this magical time of year!!

In the latest blog article, we'll delve into the benefits of eating seasonally, celebrating the synergy between our bodies and the Earth.

Physical activity strengthens your gut by keeping things moving along your digestive tract, reducing overall inflammation, and helping to get more oxygen into your body. A happy gut is a gut whose owner exercises. But there is a thing called “over-exercising” and it has the exact opposite effect on your body and your gut. Let’s dig in…

Good health in general is dependent on good gut health. Good gut health is dependent on maintaining an optimal supply of beneficial bacteria being colonized in the gut. Now, two new studies are reminding everyone that there are two “gut health killers” that people tend to forget about: poor sleep and high-fat foods. Let’s dig into the research!

Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this Halloween season? Get those little monsters in the kitchen and whip up some creepy crawly treats! Check out the recipe collection I put together just for you!

Today, I’m taking you inside one of the topics I coach on most often. Mindset. We’re going deep. But this is really, really important. And for many people, it’s the key to reaching their health goals. We’re going to break the belief that this won’t work for you.

Want to save money? With the price of everything - especially food - skyrocketing lately, it’s becoming even more important to plan our meals. Many people claim they don’t have enough time to eat healthy. Lack of time isn’t the problem. The real problem is they are not planning. Let’s dive into how you can utilize one of my favorite kitchen tools to make meal planning and prepping a dream.

What if the behaviors you learned and have been doing since you were a child are not helping you become the best version of yourself? Your beliefs are the thoughts you have told yourself over and over again so now you believe them to be true. Why in the world would you choose to continue to think limiting thoughts if they make you miserable?!

Many consumers have been convinced that taking a multivitamin/mineral is a waste of money. Unfortunately, they’re missing out on what could possibly be the easiest step to take in protecting their long-term health.

Repeated surveys show even the most diet-conscious consumers have gaps in accomplishing an adequate daily intake of both macro and micronutrients. Let’s dig in.

September 11, 2001, is a day that most of us will never forget. I can’t believe that it’s been 22 years since we anxiously learned of the horror that had been inflicted on the beautiful Twin Towers. Memories make us who we are. They are what makes us different from every other human on the planet. They shape who we are and what we want to become. We’re talking all about memories in today’s article!

“Hate” is a very strong word. If you have kids, I bet you correct them when they say they “hate” something or at least explain what that word really means. But are you using this same discretion with your own mind? The inner dialog we have going on can be intense. Let’s take a closer look at this idea.

Most people know sucralose under the brand name Splenda, which can be found ubiquitously in restaurants in little yellow packets. It should be noted the Splenda company also markets natural sweeteners, such as stevia and monk fruit, under the Splenda brand. But is it safe? New studies say no.

Chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer rates are up. They are not going down, despite all the new advances in medicine and technology. Our healthcare system isn’t working and we are demanding a better way! The answer may be found in alternative therapies.

Are you a wolf, sheep, or sheepdog? And why? In today’s article, we’re talking about what I like to call the first step to bio-hack your behavior. Let’s dig in!

As summer temperatures rise, it becomes even more crucial to stay hydrated and replenish our bodies with essential nutrients. While drinking plain water does the job, why not take hydration to the next level with refreshing infused water recipes? I have 5 delish recipes for you today!

Today is the day I’m drawing a line in the sand. I’m officially giving up on one of the fluffiest, most overused words in our world today - motivation. If you are waiting to feel motivated to do things, you’re using motivation as an excuse to not do the things. Let’s talk about what to do instead…

I know that you or the people you know suffer from heartburn. How do I know this? Heartburn is one of the top issues I help people work through in my health coaching program. Today, I’m giving you a crash-course in acid reflux, what it is, how it feels in your body, and easy steps you can take RIGHT NOW. Let’s dig in!

Today, I am sharing with you a collection of 20 recipes I put together that are just that - quick, easy, delicious, and all of which contain several ingredients that are either right from my garden or easily found at the Farmers Market. Download this recipe collection for FREE!