Read the Ingredients! Natural holistic ways to support your health... and all the ingredients that go into it Hello friends, I've been talking about walking a lot lately, so here's something you can do on your walks — podcasts! Whether you listen in the car or on your walk, podcasts are a great way to learn more about health and how to support it naturally. I've compiled a list of the 10 best podcasts for nutriton and holistic health. These are all podcasts that I listen to and have learned...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Read the Ingredients! Natural holistic ways to support your health... and all the ingredients that go into it Hello friends, Here we are in 2026... Do you feel like you missed the chance to start new habits with January 1? Or do big goals feel too dauting? My big goal for last year was to walk 1,000 miles... and I made it just in time! And I'm here to tell you that you can met big goals, too! Here are a few things I learned along the way — tips for establishing daily habits and actually...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Read the Ingredients! Natural holistic ways to support your health... and all the ingredients that go into it Hi friends! Last month I shared some benefits of walking, and I hope you've been able to get outside a few times since then! I've been walking a lot, but also writing! Check out my latest article all about the benefits of daily walks: But if you haven't walked much this month, I get it... It takes time and effort, and it doesn't always fit into our normal routines. So here are a few...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Fall! Whether it's starting to feel a bit chilly and you're getting out your cozy blankets, or whether you're still hoping for it to dip below 70° overnight like we are here in central Florida... either way, the seasons are changing. And despite my complaining, I will admit that it is noticeably less sweltering these past couple of weeks. What will you do with cooler temps and fresher breezes? I'll be taking lots of walks! Walking as movement I think we are often quick to dismiss...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, "I just can't face eating meat in the morning!" My client Joanna* knows she has more stable energy when she eats more protein, but she doesn't want ground beef for breakfast! Maybe you can relate? Joanna and I discussed some options — boiled eggs for ease, scrambled eggs for speed, sausage for flavor, maybe dinner leftovers occasionally. She was nodding along, but paused. She sheepishly asked... "What about Greek yogurt?" Perfect! She didn't think I would like it because it...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, I've been quiet on here the past few weeks because I've been working on a surprise for you... Try the Nutrition Quiz! The brand new nutrition quiz is now live! What’s really in your food? How healthy are your daily habits? We all want to be make healthy decisions, but what if we don't quite know what the healthy option is? This quiz will challenge your nutrition knowledge on labels, ingredients, whole foods, and practical choices. You'll get a final score — plus a bonus prize....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Are you planning any travels this summer? It can be challenging to stick to goals and food plans while traveling or when on a different schedule. One of the best strategies is to make a plan ahead of time and just pick one or two things to focus on. Personally, I've had a busy first half of the year visiting the UK, New York, Tennessee, and Texas... and I am quite happy to be staying home in July. But I will pass the travel baton to you, along with my travel tips -- already...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Welcome back to Read the Ingredients where we look behind the labels and learn how to support true health from the inside, through what we eat every day. Let's talk about salad. Often seen as one of the most healthy foods, salad should be the first food every nutritional therapist recommends, right? Well, here's my confession... salad is not always my favorite! First, the lettuce -- I actually prefer most salads without the lettuce. Nothing against lettuce, it has plenty of...
9 months ago • 2 min read