Perimenopause and menopause are not a sentence to inevitable weight gain or relentless hot flashes. What changes at midlife is not your worth but your biology. Your ovaries begin a slow decline in hormone production, and other organs step in to help. That shift—paired with modern life stressors, diet patterns, and environmental toxins—creates a perfect…
Valentine’s Day is a day where many of us take the opportunity to tell our loved ones how much we appreciate them. Whether that’s a significant other, the ladies in your Galentine’s group, or your kids, these chocolate covered raspberry bites are a great way to do that. They’re a healthy treat that are delicious…
Maybe you’ve seen microgreens at your local farmer’s market or farm to table restaurant. These little green plants are similar to sprouts, and just as packed with nutrients. Growing microgreens at home is really easy and offers so many health benefits! What are Microgreens? Microgreens are miniature plants of greens, herbs, or other vegetables. Like…
Girl Scout cookies are popular this time of year. It’s estimated that over 200 million of those crunchy, chewy, addictive small boxes sell every year. What’s not so tasty are the ingredients and pesticide residues they contain. If you’re a fan of chewy coconut, caramel, and rich chocolate Samoas, then you’ll love this healthier take….
Parents ask me about food more than almost anything else. After all, I’m the natural health lady, so of course my kids are always drinking kale smoothies (not really). When health dogmas and real life collide, at the end of the day what do I feed my kids? And more importantly, how do I help…
When I made the switch to eating whole foods over a decade ago, I realized I had a lot of food I no longer wanted to eat lurking in the pantry. If you’re making the switch or need to clean things out, here are some creative uses for junk food! I compiled a list of…
Your mood and mind are deeply connected, not just to your daily stress or relationships, but also to the nutrients that fuel your body. While traditional medicine often separates emotional health from physical health, new research highlights the deep relationship between brain chemistry, diet, and the gut-brain axis. At Eat for Life, we support people…
In today’s world of trends, algorithms, and one-size-fits-all health plans, ancient nutrition offers something refreshingly different: wisdom that has stood the test of time. At Eat for Life, we don’t believe in cookie-cutter solutions. Every client has a unique biochemical blueprint, shaped by genetics, environment, and lifestyle. That’s why we turn to ancestral practices to…
If you’ve been dealing with anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, or fatigue without any real answers, Pyrrole disorder could be the missing piece. Also known as pyroluria, this condition affects how your body holds onto key nutrients. When those nutrients drop, both your brain and body can feel out of sync. At Eat for Life,…
Cortisol, often labeled as the ‘stress hormone,’ actually plays a much larger role in our health than commonly believed. It regulates blood sugar, energy, inflammation, and even memory. When cortisol levels are imbalanced, whether too high or too low, the entire body feels the impact. If you’re experiencing feelings of being wired, exhausted, anxious, or…
