The ultimate guide to traveling without wrecking your biology
And my favorite convienience meal (recipe you can make today) If you travel at all this spring or summer (or anytime), this one's for you. Spring and summer travel season is here, and I've been getting the same questions on repeat: what to bring on flights, what's actually happening in your car on a road trip (and how to protect yourself), and how to reset after crossing time zones without feeling wrecked for a week. I finally put it all in one place. Keep reading for the details! Need a...
5 days ago • 2 min readWhy trying to be “creative” in the kitchen might be hurting you
And my favorite convienience meal (recipe you can make today) A simple (and slightly boring) strategy that actually works - and why For years I tried to make a variety of recipes & be "creative" with my cooking.......and when I talk with clients - many of them feel stuck or stressed, because they think they need to suddenly become a chef to lose weight or meet their goals. But a recent paper in Health Psychology looked at something most people overlook: how consistent (and boring) your eating...
9 days ago • 3 min readWhy Spring can make estrogen dominance worse (men too)
The light story behind estrogen dominance - spring light tips & our at home protocols Estrogen + Histamine issues in spring & Your guide to spring light Spring is not a neutral season..... It’s a rapid shift in light, immune activity, and hormone timing. For many people this feels great - but for some people - the adjustment period can be uncomfortable. In spring - day length increases, UVB begins to come back online or get stronger, and your brain starts pushing a completely different set of...
13 days ago • 3 min readSomething I have been struggling with
Sharing some thoughts on social media - how we behave online & how to keep it classy and respectful.... Sharing information without being divisive ? Today's email is a little different as I want to share some things on my heart (don't worry - I do have some resources inside this email on my Spring Hydration Protocol - Chlorine/Saltwater pool Protocol & an episode that I put out recently which was heavily censored). So here's the thing.... I don't know about you - but I have really been...
18 days ago • 5 min readThe problem with antioxidants.....
Why more antioxidants don't equal more protection & how they can keep you stuck The big problem with suppressing all inflammation... We’ve been taught that more antioxidants = more protection. And while they can be helpful - overuse is an issue, because your body actually NEEDS some inflammation! Confused? Keep reading... Happy Spring Equinox! This week I have an in depth video on Spring Light prepared to share with you & a longer article that will help you capitalize on this time of year!...
20 days ago • 3 min readWhen antioxidants start working against you
Why more antioxidants don't equal more protection The big problem with suppressing all inflammation... We’ve been taught that more antioxidants = more protection. And while they can be helpful - overuse is an issue, because your body actually NEEDS some inflammation! Confused? Keep reading... ⚡️ Recipes is 50% off for only one more day - Click here to get the 91 page Seasonal Eating Made Easy & to get 50% off before Spring Equinox on Friday Spring cleaning? My favorite pod-free low tox dish...
21 days ago • 3 min readBlueprint closes in a few hours
Ready for customization and support? Registration closes in a few hours Just a quick note before I close my laptop for the night: Blueprint registration is closing in a few hours. If you’ve been thinking about joining but waiting for the “right time,” this is it. Inside Blueprint we build a custom plan for your metabolism based on your lifestyle, environment, circadian rhythm, nutrition, and real life - not another rigid diet or protocol. It’s where we put everything together based on your...
24 days ago • 1 min read30,000 IU's of vitamin D for weight loss?
One of my Blueprint students tried this & had some not so good results.... Here’s what actually worked. 30,000 IU of Vitamin D for weight loss? A woman joined my Blueprint program recently after trying what she thought was everything: Keto, Fasting, Cutting calories, Eliminating food groups......Nothing worked for her. Then her naturopath suggested something new: High-dose vitamin D for weight loss. She was taking 30,000 IU per day (without any baseline testing to see if she was actually low...
25 days ago • 3 min readYour metabolism is still on the old clock
And only 3 spots left for Blueprint if you are looking for more support this spring! Fasting to support circadian health & who should skip it... Earlier this week I shared my DST reset routine (click here to read it if you missed it), and yesterday I went live to talk about some interesting research on how fasting & meal timing can serve as a circadian reinforcer (or zeitgeber). There are definitely people who should skip fasting & stick to the strategic meal times, and I will discuss that...
27 days ago • 3 min readMy fasting hack to reset after DST
And only 3 spots left for Blueprint if you are looking for more support this spring! Fasting to support circadian health & who should skip it... Earlier this week I shared my DST reset routine (click here to read it if you missed it), and yesterday I went live to talk about some interesting research on how fasting & meal timing can serve as a circadian reinforcer (or zeitgeber). There are definitely people who should skip fasting & stick to the strategic meal times, and I will discuss that...
27 days ago • 3 min read