Are You Enzyme Deficient? Take the Quick Quiz.

Are You Enzyme Deficient? Take the Quick Quiz.
Signs of Enzyme Deficiency - Healthy Raw Food Lunch

Struggling with constant bloating, fatigue, or acid reflux? You might be experiencing a digestive enzyme deficiency without even realizing it. Take the quick quiz below to find out what your body has been trying to tell you. Go down the list. Answer honestly. If you check even one box, keep reading. Do any of these sound like you? You drink alcohol regularly You eat processed or packaged food most days You take prescription medication (including vaccines, birth control or Hormone Replacement Therapy) You take over-the-counter medication (antacids, ibuprofen, allergy pills - all of it counts) You eat fast - at your desk, in your car, standing over the…

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The Oatmeal Experiment – Why You Need Digestive Enzymes

The Oatmeal Experiment – Why You Need Digestive Enzymes
The oatmeal experiment and why you need digestive enzymes

Have you ever finished a healthy meal only to feel like a heavy brick is sitting in your stomach? Fortunately, you don’t have to just live with that sluggish feeling. In fact, your body might simply be missing the "key" to unlocking those nutrients. In my latest experiment, I use a simple bowl of oatmeal to demonstrate exactly how digestive enzymes work to liquefy food and boost your energy in under 60 seconds. Why Your Body Needs Digestive Enzymes To begin with, we need to understand what digestive enzymes actually are. Essentially, they are protein catalysts that break down bulk food into tiny, absorbable nutrients. However, many of…

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How to Make Your Own Electrolyte Drink (And When to Skip the Kitchen)

How to Make Your Own Electrolyte Drink (And When to Skip the Kitchen)
Homemade electrolyte drink recipe with lemon and Celtic sea salt.

Why Your Body Needs More Than Water If you've ever wondered how to make your own electrolyte drink - or whether it's even worth the effort - you're in the right place. Water is essential, and most of us know that. However, plain water doesn't replace everything your body loses when you sweat, work hard, or just drag yourself through a busy day. That's where electrolytes come in. Electrolytes are minerals - sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride - that your cells need to communicate, contract your muscles, and keep your fluid balance steady. When those drop low, you feel it. As a result, you may notice fatigue, brain fog,…

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Why Women Feel So Busy and Exhausted After 40

Have you ever stopped and wondered why you feel so busy and exhausted all the time, even when you haven’t done anything out of the ordinary? I listened to an audio recently by Valorie Burton called How Did I Get So Busy?, and one part really stayed with me. She said busyness is often rooted in fear. Not fear in a dramatic way. But in the quiet thoughts many women carry every day. What if I say no and disappoint someone?What if I slow down and fall behind?What if people stop needing me? So instead, we keep going. We stay busy. And after a while, it just becomes…

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What are the Key Components of Gut Health – Listen to Your Body

What are the Key Components of Gut Health – Listen to Your Body

What Are the Key Components of Gut Health? Your body is always communicating—your gut leaves clues if you know how to listen. The gut is the cornerstone of overall wellness. Digestive discomfort is often the root issue—or a secondary result—of other imbalances in the body. When the gut is compromised, everything from energy and immunity to hormones and mood can suffer. Signs Your Gut Is Out of Balance Your gut may be out of balance if you experience: Gas or bloating Belching or reflux Stomach pain or soreness Constipation or diarrhea These are the most common signs, but they are not the only ones. Digestive issues are becoming…

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Turmeric Tea

Turmeric Tea
Healthy Tumeric Tea Recipe

What are turmeric and turmeric tea? Turmeric, an herb often used in cooking, has many great health benefits. Turmeric, a plant in the ginger family. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant. Meghan Telpner, author of the blog Making Love in The Kitchen, shared the following benefits one should consider it. Historically, turmeric was used in Ayurveda and other traditional Indian medicine, as well as in Eastern Asian healing such as traditional Chinese medicine. In India, it was traditionally used for disorders of the skin, upper respiratory tract, joints, and digestive system. Today, turmeric is promoted as a…

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White Beans and Summer Squash Saute

White Beans and Summer Squash Saute

🌞 What to Do with Extra Summer Veggies? Try This White Bean & Summer Squash Sauté If your fridge or garden is overflowing with zucchini, yellow squash, and tomatoes, you’re in good company. This seasonal bounty is a blessing—but it can feel like a challenge to use it all before it spoils. Enter this Summer Squash and White Bean Sauté: a quick, satisfying, and nutrient-dense way to enjoy your summer harvest. Loaded with fiber, protein, and antioxidants, it’s a feel-good meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. 💚 Why This Recipe Works (Especially for Women 40+) Gut-friendly fiber for better digestion Plant-based protein to support energy and…

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Are You Really Digesting Your Protein? Here’s How to Tell

Are You Really Digesting Your Protein? Here’s How to Tell

Are You Really Digesting Your Protein? Here’s How to Tell You’re eating the chicken, the shakes, the eggs… but are you actually using the protein you’re consuming? If you’re a woman in your 40s or beyond, chances are you’ve been told to increase your protein for muscle, metabolism, and energy. And while that’s great advice, there’s a hidden piece no one talks about: 👉 It’s not just what you eat—it’s what your body can digest and absorb. Many of the women I work with are doing the “right” things: eating cleaner, choosing lean protein, maybe even adding collagen or bone broth. But they’re still feeling tired, inflamed, bloated, or like they’re not seeing results.…

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What are Enzymes?

What are Enzymes?

What Are Enzymes and Why Are They Important for Women Over 40? What are enzymes? And if they’re so important, why don’t many doctors or nutritionists discuss it with their patients or clients? Have you ever wondered how your body turns the food you eat into energy? It’s like magic, but there’s actually science behind it. The secret lies in tiny proteins called enzymes. Let’s dive into what enzymes are, why they’re so important for everyone—especially women over 40—and how you can keep them working well with the right foods and lifestyle. What Are Enzymes? Enzymes are special proteins that act like little helpers in your body. They…

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Signs of Digestive Issues

Signs of Digestive Issues
Digestive Health Issues

There are numerous signs of digestive issues. Digestive issues can present a wide range of symptoms and vary based on the individual's state of health. Other factors that impactive digestive issues are based on the underlying cause and the specific part of the digestive system affected. As a gut health specialist, I'm passionate about digestive issues. Also, I've been able to overcome my imbalances including Irritable Bowel Syndrome using natural solutions. This statement from Harvard Medical School conveys how important our gut and digestive health truly is. The enteric nervous system that regulates our gut is often called the body's “second brain.” Although it can't compose poetry or solve equations, this…

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