Postpartum Recovery + Healing Essentials Guide
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!).
Why the Oil you Use for Cooking Matters!
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.
My Favorite Oxtail Stew
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.
Benefits of Eating Raw Carrots
Raw carrots are so powerful - so much so that they benefit women in a variety of ways! Carrots are root vegetables that contain unique fibers that attach themselves to endotoxins, bacteria and estrogen.
Protocol for Healing from C & Other Illnesses
Looking for resources to help with C and other illnesses? Check out this protocol to get additional resources.
10 Strategies for Promoting Optimal Gut Health
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.
Immune Boosting Supplements for Mama + Baby
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.
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth + Gluten Free Noodle Soup
The best post-Thanksgiving Bone Broth + Turkey GF Noodle Soup
Creamy Chicken Piccata Over Mashed Potatoes (From My New Favorite Cookbook!)
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 and Hormone Health
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.
How to Make the Most Gelatinous Bone Broth
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.