So exactly how did our ancestors eat? Many primal societies ate “nose-to-tail.” This means they used every part of a butchered animal—from its organs to its bones and eyes. Parts of the animal that were difficult to consume were often added to broth and soup, while other parts were used to make tools and jewelry.

Meeting your nutritional needs during pregnancy should be as simple as taking a daily prenatal vitamin…right? If only it were this easy.

Another thing we’ve focused heavily on is always making sure Colter gets plenty of protein in. And right now, breakfast has been especially hard because he’s going through a time of egg aversions… so my friend, Hannah, told me about these cottage cheese pancakes she was making, so I tried making a sourdough version and I have to say, they’re really good!

Our liver is responsible for a lot within the body! It’s responsible for making bile, converting thyroid hormones, activates enzymes, metabolizes fats, proteins and carbs, stores nutrients and more!

Now that it’s officially October, I figured it’s time to share a Halloween themed post. In case you’re wondering... no, I don’t think there is such a thing as healthy candy! By “healthy” I just mean better than the alternatives, meaning made from real food ingredients and without artificial dyes, preservatives, fillers and all the other junk found in conventional candy.

At the Weston A Price conference in October, I saw Dr. Bill Schindler speak and he said something that really resonated with me. He shared that one year he made an entire thanksgiving meal from scratch (he made the cheese, butchered the meat, fermented different foods, etc) and while it was exciting to make an entire meal from scratch, it didn’t change anything for his family on the day to day. He encouraged us to make small changes that eliminate unnecessary ingredients and reduce costs around grocery spending. I’ve taken this as my mantra for this year to get back to the basics in the kitchen and start making several of our daily staples.

I’ve been preparing some course material for my upcoming Preconception Group Coaching Program (which launches October 4th!) and I’m always so excited about the incredible role that optimal nutrition plays on preconception health.

Choline is critical for a number of physiological processes during the prenatal period with roles in membrane biosynthesis and tissue expansion, neurotransmission and brain development, and methyl group donation and gene expression.

With summer upon us, I’ve been finding new ways to keep us all well hydrated during the warm summer days playing outside, adventuring or gardening. We never got into the popsicle game before moving to the southeast and I have to say… they’re pretty much a summer essential here! I

Herbs can offer so much healing support and true nourishment. It’s important to try to optimize your vitamin and mineral intake to replenish those lost nutrient stores from birth. This herbal tea is one of my favorite blends to recommend to new moms and those trying to work on hormonal imbalance, mineral support, etc. These three herbs Red Raspberry Leaf, Nettle Leaf and Oatstraw are a few of my favorites and here’s why:

My son, Colter, loves a good fruit leather or gummies throughout the day and I hate that they can be a pure sugar bomb! I started making these nutrient-dense fruit leathers similar to how I make gelatin gummies and they’ve been a hit! I always use perfect supplements grass fed gelatin because it’s tested for glyphosate and is one of the highest quality gelatin products available. Use code LIVEWILD10 to save on all perfect supplements products!

Sickness and congestion in pregnancy can be troubling when you feel like you have no idea what is safe to take to alleviate symptoms. Luckily, there are a plethora of natural remedies that can help alleviate symptoms for the common cold and recurring congestion. 

Beef liver is loaded with essential nutrients and is truly natures multivitamin. Try this amazing beef liver pate recipe that everyone will enjoy… even those who don’t love beef liver!

I’ve been dreaming up recipes to make for our family St. Patrick’s Day celebration and this one was a true winner!

I have a food first approach and try to prioritize getting the majority of my vitamins and minerals through the food I’m eating. We try to eat local and prioritize high-quality meat, fish, fruits and veggies. I focus on getting in plenty of calories and prioritize foods that are rich in nutrients like Copper, Zinc, B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Retinol and more.

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!