Clean Eating

As the leaves change colors, it can only mean one thing –pumpkin season is here! Beyond being a seasonal flavor, pumpkin is a nutritional powerhouse that can help level up your wellness game during the colder months. The best part? It’s versatile. Pumpkin makes for an easy and tasty add-on to your favorite meals and […]

When starting (GLP-1 RAs) medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, or Mounjaro, following a nutrition plan that supports your body’s needs is crucial. While these medications don’t require restricting certain macronutrients, what you eat still plays a vital role in how well the drug works for you. A balanced diet can help prevent unwanted side effects […]

Protein has become a pretty trendy word in the health and wellness space, and for good reason. Protein is an essential nutrient, carrying out functions like building and repairing your tissues, transporting and storing oxygen and nutrients, maintaining fluid balance, and providing energy when necessary.  For women in particular, adequate protein intake is also crucial […]

It always seems like one recipe style takes over TikTok—you start seeing it pop up all over your feed, but featured in all sorts of different ways. That’s what’s going on right now with smoothie bowls, which have exploded in popularity in recent years. This once-niche health food has now become a mainstream staple in […]

We’ve all experienced bloat before—that feeling of fullness or pressure in our stomach that’s often accompanied by discomfort, swelling, and sometimes even pain. Not only is it flat-out uncomfortable, but it can also impede our ability to carry on with our day-to-day responsibilities, from work productivity to social commitments.  Here, We’re sharing a week’s worth […]

Picture this: You’re in line with your date at Chipotle, preparing to step up to the ordering counter, and you freeze. While you drool over this menu, you suddenly remember that the last time you ate here, you devoured your delicious meal only to be plagued with uncomfortable bloating and gas for the rest of […]

Sticking to a diverse diet full of fresh, whole foods is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being—full stop. But even if you do exactly that, there’s a chance that bloating and constipation, as well as other forms of digestive distress can still rear their ugly heads. What gives? […]

Summer is all about soaking up the sun and enjoying outdoor activities. However, this also brings unique challenges in maintaining feminine hygiene. From sweaty workouts to swimsuit season, maintaining a healthy vagina (even more so during the summer) requires a combination of proper hygiene, mindful lifestyle choices, and, perhaps the most overlooked, following a healthy […]

Keeping your blood sugar levels stable is a key piece of your overall wellness. Think about how you feel when your blood sugar is on a rollercoaster ride, experiencing dramatic spikes and drops. When it’s stable, you have energy, less brain fog, and are likely in a better mood. Plus, blood sugar balance helps lower […]

If you often experience midday hunger pangs coupled with near-debilitating bouts of fatigue, you’re in good company. What’s known as the afternoon slump is quite common, and often the result of a dip in blood sugar levels, according to Jerry Bailey, DC, LAc, certified nutritionist, acupuncturist, chiropractic, and functional medicine physician at Lakeside Holistic Health. […]

“Detox” is a health buzzword that can have many meanings. The most important thing to remember is that your body has its own detoxification system that you can support through simple everyday food choices. While there’s no single magic ingredient to reset your body, eating a variety of detox foods can support your overall health […]

What if I told you that you could enjoy your favorite desserts without throwing your hormone balance off track? Seriously, it’s not just wishful thinking. As a registered dietitian who keeps a close eye on food trends, I’ve noticed a shift away from anything sweet, with sugar often labeled as the villain. Now, I’m not […]