Does Exercise Really Work for Weight Loss?
If you’ve ever started an exercise routine hoping the scale would finally budge, you’re not alone. For decades, we’ve been told that exercise is the key to weight loss. Just burn more calories than you eat and—boom—problem solved. But if it were really that simple,...
Nutrition, Aging & Immune Health: Staying Strong From the Inside Out
As we age, our immune system naturally begins to change. We produce fewer immune cells, inflammation can become more persistent, and our ability to bounce back after illness isn’t quite what it used to be. While this is all a normal part of the aging process, the...
Stress Less – Calm Your Body and Mind
Stress… we all know it well. Sometimes it gives us that little push we need to meet a deadline or get through a packed day. Other times, it leaves us feeling overwhelmed, foggy, and far from our best. And when stress becomes a daily companion, it can start affecting...
How to Curb Sugar Cravings During Pumpkin Spice Season
Pumpkin spice has its own season—and for good reason! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Pumpkins line porches, apple orchards buzz with families bobbing for apples, and the crisp rustle of leaves fills the air with that unmistakable autumn charm. The days...
The Power of One Nut: How a Brazil Nut Promotes Healthy Hormones, Brain Function & Beautiful Skin
When it comes to nutrition, sometimes the simplest foods deliver the most powerful benefits. One perfect example is the Brazil nut. Packed with the trace mineral selenium, just one Brazil nut a day can meet your body’s daily requirement of this essential nutrient. No...
Is Gluten the Gateway to Inflammation, Gut Health and “Leaky Gut”
If you’ve ever wondered how something as common as bread or pasta could be the root of chronic inflammation, autoimmune flares, or food sensitivities, the answer may lie in a protein called gliadin. Gliadin is one of the main proteins in gluten—and it's capable of...
Could Butter Be the Ultimate Gut-Healing Superfood?
When we think about superfoods for gut health, most people picture leafy greens, fermented veggies, or probiotic yogurt—but butter rarely makes the list. And yet, real butter—especially from grass-fed cows—is one of the richest dietary sources of butyrate (also known...
Going Sugar-Free Doesn’t Mean Giving Up Everything You Love
You’ve heard it. Maybe even believed it: “Going sugar-free means giving up desserts, flavor, comfort… everything I enjoy.” But let’s bust that myth wide open. The truth? Living sugar-free doesn’t mean living without joy. It means redefining satisfaction—without the...
Why Am I Craving Sugar—Even When I’m Eating “Healthy”?
If you’ve ever asked yourself: “Why am I craving sugar even when I just ate?” “Why do I feel tired and puffy after my ‘healthy’ lunch?” “Why can’t I lose weight no matter how clean I eat?” You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. I’ve been in your shoes,...
The Link Between Insulin Resistance and Weight Gain
If you’ve been following my work for the past few years, you might know my personal story - that losing and maintaining my ideal weight has been a challenge for me for a long time. I remember when I was able to exercise more and cut back on a meal or two and drop 5...
Welcome to Simply28
Hi, I am Lacee Cunningham, a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and lover of food and life! I am committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives through great food and a fun, active lifestyle.
I believe that the majority of modern health problems such as obesity, diabetes, digestive issues and hormonal imbalances can have symptoms alleviated and often be completely reversed through a healthy diet that is nutrient dense and appropriate for the individual.
