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If you feel like you are doing all the “right” things with your diet but still end up bloated, you are not alone. This is something I hear from clients all the time: “I eat really healthy, so why am I still bloated?” The first thing I usually want to know is: what does healthy […]

If you’ve spent any amount of time in the functional nutrition world, you know there is no shortage of testing available. I often work with clients who have already been through the gamut of functional testing, supplements, restrictive diets, and intensive protocols. Some of those protocols may have been completely appropriate and helpful. But sometimes, […]

You finally make the appointment because you have not felt like yourself for months. You are tired no matter how much you sleep. Your brain feels foggy. Maybe your cycles have changed, your digestion is off, your energy crashes in the afternoon, or your body simply does not seem to be responding the way it […]

The Afternoon Slump: Understanding and Overcoming Your Midday Energy Crash Picture this: it’s the middle of the afternoon, and you’re sitting at your desk when you feel it – a wave of exhaustion that washes over you, leaving you struggling to concentrate or even keep your eyes open. Your motivation and productivity take a nosedive. […]

Practical ways to ease mealtime struggles and help kids explore new foods.

Why food, faith, and nourishment became the foundation for Growing Up Nourished.

Turn homemade sauerkraut into an edible science lesson about fermentation and gut health.

Originally published 2021. Updated September 2026 with current research. If you have made it through Parts 1 and 2 of this series, you may be looking at your glass of water a little differently. We have talked about contaminants that can be present in tap water, including lead, PFAS, fluoride, and disinfection byproducts. We have […]

Originally published 2021. Updated September 2026 with current research on bottled water, microplastics, and nanoplastics. After learning more about what can be present in tap water, one of the most natural responses is: “Fine. I’ll just drink bottled water.” I understand why that feels like the safer option. The bottle is sealed. The label may […]

Originally published 2021. Updated September 2026 with current research and drinking water guidance. Why water quality deserves more attention Water is foundational. We drink it. We cook with it. We make coffee with it. We wash our produce in it. We bathe our children in it. Depending on where you live, you may interact with […]