Wellness Blog

Meet old me: reaching for a glass of wine a few times a week to relax, unwind, and also because I really like the taste of wine, especially red wine. Does that sound familiar? So many of us are in that boat! Wine seems to be indoctrinated in mommy culture…

You already know that hydration is absolutely key for optimal hormone health. If not, let's recap this real quick! Being hydrated helps with digestion and helps flush toxins out of your body. It's exactly what your body needs on a daily basis to help you stay in balance, help keep…

You may have heard of or read the terms "adaptogens" and "nootropics" online, on social media, or on food packaging and supplements. If you're not sure what they mean, I'm here to clear some things up for you and to help you understand how they help with hormone health! First…

A major part of optimal hormone health is helping your liver with detoxifying all the toxins that you come across - through what you consume, what you touch, and what you inhale. It seems SO trivial in the grand scheme of things, but speaking from experience and having watched so…

Ever feel like you need to be doing something productive to feel worthy and accomplished? That used to be me all the time. Turns out, I'm not alone! Parita, a good friend and certified professional coach gave me some great insights into how women often sabotage themselves by falling into…

If you've been searching for the best plant protein powders, you're not alone! Finding a great plant-based protein supplement is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. Along with those: "Isn't protein powder a processed food?" and "Do I actually NEED a protein supplement?" and "I've heard that…

If you're like me and you're looking at yourself in the mirror, you may be thinking "I'm WAY too young to have to start thinking about perimenopause or menopause." I'd like to clear one thing up: an aging body, perimenopause, and menopause are NOT curse words. Sure, perimenopause symptoms may…

Unless you're living under a rock right now, you see high protein meals, products, and snacks, being pushed everywhere. I'm a fan of a high protein breakfast and high protein meals myself, but it's not because of the latest trend. Historically, protein needs and research was done primarily on men,…

One of the trendiest wellness practices, especially at the beginning of the year, is to do a full body cleanse and detox diet. First of all, what is a detox anyway and why would you need one? A detox or cleanse usually involves eliminating certain foods for a period of…

Cold plunges? Intermittent fasting? Cycle synching? Are any of these actually effective or just entertainment on TikTok? This year, I've seen everything from "dry scooping" pre-workout supplements (please don't try this) to alkaline water to raw carrot salad trends on social media. Although I wouldn't blindly adopt any health trend,…

If you're like me, you know how overwhelming it can be to get work done, prep for friends and family, decorate the home, try to bake all-the-things, and shop for gifts for loved ones. If that's you, I got ya! I've carefully curated this wellness gift guide based on products…

If you're like so many other people (an estimated 60% of the population), dairy may not sit very well for you. An easy way to tell is by how you feel about an hour or two after you consume dairy. If you're not bloated, have a stuffy nose, or have…