For centuries, people have been practicing the art of nose-to-tail eating. In fact, in primal times, this was a primary practice and a focus point with the hunter/gatherer mentality.

The meal that is the most hectic for our family is breakfast. After having Colter, it’s been hard to even finish our coffee or tea, let alone worry about making breakfast. BUT it’s so important especially in postpartum to be eating enough and often to keep your hormones balanced, assist with breastfeeding (if you’ve chosen that path), and giving yourself fuel to heal. And now that I’m pregnant, I like to meal prep so that I have several options on hand for things to snack on and eat throughout the day (not just at breakfast!).

This Nourishing Lemon Chicken Noodle Soup is super easy to make and is a crowd pleaser for the whole family! Colter, our little one, loved it as much or more than we did. I used an InstantPot for cooking the chicken and then my Misen Dutch Oven for making the soup!

As you near the end of pregnancy, prepping for postpartum can feel overwhelming. There are so many different products discussed and shared and it can be hard to know what exactly you need! I wanted to provide a guide that could be a resource for postpartum prep including all of my favorite recommendations (nutrition and food included!).

Now more than ever, there’s more information swirling about the best fats and oils to cook with for optimal health. I find that many of my clients are often asking which oils are best for their nutritional and health as a whole. It can be challenging to find information on what oil is best and what provides the most nutrition.

Ever since I was little, I’ve always loved oxtails. My grandmother was Indonesian so she frequently made us delicious oxtail stews, soup and broth. As a nutritionist, I’m always wanting to find ways for clients to get in this nutrient-dense food. It’s especially important in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum.

Raw carrots are packed with antioxidants and unique fibers that bind and flush endotoxins and excess estrogen.

For women who experience heavy periods, headaches, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and cramping due to estrogen dominance, this is especially helpful.

Let’s explore all the benefits of eating raw carrots and learn to harness this superfood for better hormone health.

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There are many factors that can wreak havoc on our overall gut health. A lifetime of poor food choices, antibiotic usage, stress and toxins can mess with your microbiome and overall gut health. It’s important to take actionable steps to rebuild your gut and replenish good bacteria.

It’s important that we’re prepared for the occasional sickness to come our way and that we have the proper tools on hand to boost immunity and help fight common colds. These are a few of my favorite things to keep on hand for our family.

The best post-Thanksgiving Bone Broth + Turkey GF Noodle Soup

I’ve been a longtime fan of Caroline’s recipes (my favorite being her infamous Five Pepper Sweet Potato Chili) and her new cookbook offers such amazing recipes. One of my favorite recipes from the cookbook, this Creamy Chicken Piccata, might be my new favorite! Her recipes are perfect for meal planning, dropping a meal off for a friend, even stocking the freezer for postpartum meal prep, etc.

Intermittent fasting has been a hot topic in the health and wellness space for the past few years. This ancient practice has been long used by the eastern world and has recently grown extremely in popular in the western world for its undeniable health benefits. It is a growing trend and a hot topic among nutritionists, clients and health practitioners.

Bone broth is a tool that I use not only for my family and but also for my clients. It’s a great way to assist with symptoms from poor digestion, gut health and even low progesterone. Bone broth helps seal the gut living because of the collagen and minerals that it contains to help support digestion and blood sugar. It is also super high in protein which is helpful in pregnancy, postpartum and with regulating hormones.