Real Nutrition

Hello my friend! The other day, I stumbled upon a phrase that resonated deeply: "fit, content, and abundant." This aptly described how I desired to feel and be. It also brought to mind various Biblical verses. Today, I want to share my revelations on how these words can impact your life in light of God's word.

The recent bread workshop we did in The Christian Health Club inspired me to branch out with my bread making. I’ve always milled my grain, dumped all of the ingredients in the bread machine, and set-it-and-forget-it until I have a beautiful 2-pound loaf of bread ready 3 hours later. It’s so simple.

But, Kerri showed us other fun options of what we can do with the dough. Come check it out! 🍞

Emily Morgan from Best Daily Prayer is our guest author to share with us how to win the fight against your mental health with these 10 practical tips that will uplift your spirit.

Despite a world full of conflicting and confusing dietary advice, the matter of what to eat is really very simple. God gave us plant foods and He gave us animal foods. The food He gave us is the food we are meant to eat. The Creator of our bodies made the perfect food for our bodies and He tells us exactly what that is. God is our Master Nutritionist and His Word is our dietary compass.

At the beginning of each new season in The Christian Health Club, we practice a 3-day detox that removes all meat, fish, eggs, dairy, nuts/seeds, grains, sugar and alcohol. Essentially this leaves you with vegetables, fruit and plant fats like avocados, olives and coconut. As much as I praise animal sourced foods and protein as a critical part of the diet, I recognize that periodically cycling them out is a healthy practice for the body.

You may have heard that a low carb diet can help you lose weight and feel great but do you know why?

You’re probably familiar with the concept of Detoxification but are you familiar with the concept of Drainage? Detox is what’s going on in the body to grab and process the toxins and drainage is what takes them out of the body. If the drainage pathways aren’t open and the toxins can’t get out, then they will recirculate, become more toxic and make you more sick.

Drainage MUST come before any detoxification protocol. Read on to learn more about the drainage pathways, how to optimize their “flow,” what symptoms may indicate yours are “clogged” and the current protocol I am using with clients to get the drainage pathways open.

It’s here, it’s here! The season of love and giving and wonderful expectation of the birth of our Lord. I enjoy sharing some of my most favorite things to get and to give. I hope it gives you some ideas for the gift-buying season!

I’ve switched my coffee game up here recently and thought I’d share the deliciousness of what’s going on in my cup! ☕️

One of the first books MY nutritionist recommended to me over 10 years ago was Life Without Bread. But I don’t want life without bread! It is one of my Heck Yeahs. There are very few (if any) healthy bread products. Bread in general is nutrient-devoid but energy-dense, and leads to blood sugar spikes and dips. But if you’re like me and enjoy a buttery piece of toast from time to time, then this guide to making upgraded bread choices is for you!

There’s something so satisfying about having a kitchen stocked full of clean basics and everyday go-tos. There’s a world of possibility behind the doors of your fridge and pantry when you keep it filled with good things. These are the foods that determine your body composition and health so it’s important to make good decisions about them at the store.

I get a lot of questions about what our family eats and what supplements we take. Our food is simple; our supplements can be complicated. LOL

We don’t take the same supplements day-in, day-out, all year long. I’m often changing things up based on seasonal and targeted health needs (allergies, gut health, hormones, flu-season, etc). Plus, I’m always personally experimenting.

The supplements I give my kids change and rotate, not quite as much as mine do, but they definitely vary. Below is what I have them doing right now. I’ll try to keep this updated and let you know when I change things in and out.

All calories are not created equal, and because of this, calories shouldn't be obsessed over. But when we use the My Fitness Pal app, it’s front and center and hard to avoid. It’s not bad to check in with your calories every once in a while… as long as you don’t become fanatical about it. Remember, it’s the way food affects your hormones that matters most.

Part of regarding The Bible as our Life Manual is also utilizing it as our Health Manual. Incorporating ancient practices into our modern lives keeps us grounded spiritually and physically. Fasting is a great way to experience this connection. It can be an incredibly effective strategy for weight loss, detoxification, and digestive resetting.

Macronutrients are like Jesus: the same yesterday, today, and forever. No matter what diet is popular, a food will be classified into one of those three categories.

It’s time to give the essential trace element zinc it’s well deserved spot in the limelight. Because zinc is an ESSENTIAL mineral in the body, a deficiency can lead to so many problems beyond a compromised immune system. Let’s take a look at what this amazing mineral does for your body and how to determine if you have enough of it!

Diets are kind of like denominations.
There are SO many, and everybody thinks theirs is THE right one.
Read this post to learn how assigning yourself to a Diet Denomination could be holding you back from your health goals and stealing your food peace. Let’s take it back to basics and eat how Jesus taught us to eat.

This is one of the most common questions I get when I recommend intermittent fasting. We’ve all heard that breakfast is THE most important meal of the day, right? It’s been drilled into our heads for years. The reasons why, however, may or may not apply to you. Let’s dig in.

‘Tis the season….for flu, or is it? Is there even an actual season?

Read this guest post by Jennifer Winter, NTP, to get the scoop on how to stay well during the fall and winter months, no matter how many germs come your way.

Stumped about what to pack kids for lunch? I’ve got some ideas and strategy for you. Read this blogpost to get the scoop on lunches that are both nutritionist AND kid-approved.

Our body’s immune system is designed to keep us safe. But what happens when it goes too far and starts reacting to foods like they’re a foreign invader?

Read this blogpost to learn about food allergies, the top 8 foods that trigger them, and instantly download 14 top-8-free recipes to mix up your allergy-friendly cooking.

Have you heard of The Carnivore Diet? If you haven’t, you will. It’s the new kid on the dietary block and it’s just like it sounds: an all-meat diet. In this blogpost, I’m spilling the deets on the Carnivore Diet, whether it’s healthy, and who it could work for.

Chelsea invited me to write this guest post after my appearance on Episode 18 of the Christian Health Club podcast: Why Hidden Mold Is Wrecking Your Health. I know mold can seem like a lot of doom and gloom, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s empower ourselves with .knowledge so we can treat problems and prevent them well.

Vegetable oils like canola oil, soybean, and cottonseed used to be all the rage. Luckily, consumers are wising up to those marketing tactics, but you may still be confused about what oils are actually healthy. In today’s blogpost, I’m giving you the deets on which oils are the best choices!

There is so much hype about CBD oil these days. Some people claim it basically cures all ails, while others discount its benefits completely. My Operations Manager Carly, who’s both a nutritionist and a nurse, dove into the research for us to get the skinny on CBD.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s less about WHEN you eat it and more about WHAT you choose to put on your plate. Learn my fat-burning breakfast strategies in this new post! 🍳

🍫 Y’all. Brownies happen. I’m realistic. And I wanna be a normal human and just roll with it!

Read this new blogpost to learn my 3 strategies to fit treats like brownies into my lifestyle without sacrificing results AND you’ll get my delish Paleo Avocado Brownie recipe. Heck Yeah!

🐷🐷🐷 Remember the story of the 3 Little pigs?

🏠 The big bad wolf couldn’t destroy the last house, the one built of bricks. It was strong and grounded. 💪🏼

🏠 Y’all, we want to be the brick house. And not just the one the Commodores sang about in the 1970’s although I’ll take that too. 😉 Learn more about how to build YOUR “brick house” in this blogpost…

I love wine.

I mean, I LOVE wine.

I love it with food, with friends, with Fridays, with homework. Math homework with my fourth grader is stressful and sometimes mama needs a little wine to smooth the edges. I’m allergic to math, remember?

If you’ve been with me for a while, you know how important balancing your three macronutrients (protein, fats, and carbohydrates) is! Wanna know what’s even MORE important? Your MICROnutrient balance.