PCOS and Nutrition: Your ‘Real’ Food Roadmap to Manage Symptoms
PCOS is the abbreviation for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome a common hormonal disorder that affects women. I became very interested in PCOS when my daughter was diagnosed with it at the age of 19. Like many young women, she began experiencing symptoms as a teenager. She...
Nourish Your Way to Calm: 7 Nutrients to Reduce Anxiety
Do you find yourself worrying excessively about work, family, or health? Do you feel restless, on edge, or have trouble sleeping at night? Have you experienced increased heartbeat, muscle tension, or shortness of breath? These symptoms can be symptoms that your fight...
Pumpkin Perfection
With Halloween just minutes away, I’ve been reminiscing about carving pumpkins with my daughters when they were little girls. One of my fondest memories is when Mallory and Marissa, ages 5 and 3 years old, stood up on the seat of the chairs at the kitchen table. Steve...
Gluten: Unveiling the Truth About This Sneaky Protein
Hey friends! Lacee Cunningham here, your go-to source for all things real food and nutrition. Today, I'm diving into a topic that's often surrounded by myths and misunderstandings: gluten. We'll separate the facts from fiction, discuss who should consider avoiding...
The Alarming Impact of Added Sugars
Hey there, friends! Lacee here, and today we're going to dive into a topic that's near and dear to my heart – the alarming impact of added sugars on our health and well-being. As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) who's all about real food and a...
How to Prevent Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Am I at risk for developing osteoporosis and osteopenia? Are there ways to keep osteoporosis and osteopenia from getting worse? Can I prevent getting osteoporosis and osteopenia? Osteoporosis and osteopenia are both conditions that weaken our bone structure, can be...
5 Questions Women Ask Most About Menopause
Menopause is a natural phase of a woman's life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While it's a universal experience, each woman's journey through menopause is unique, accompanied by its own set of challenges and questions. In this article, we'll explore the...
Is Insulin Resistance Stopping Your Weight Loss
Imagine this. You eat healthy and take really good care of yourself. You love the feeling you get when sharing meals with family and friends. You have a lot of knowledge to share when it comes to living a wonderful life. But…. There it is. The “B” word. If you are...
The Vital Forms of Vitamin B
Over the last couple of years, I’ve really be leaning into specific nutrients, how they work, and how to get more of them naturally from my diet. A few years ago, my doctor discovered that have a MTHFR gene mutation. Like many people with this mutation, I am...
Allergies vs Food Intolerances: Understanding the Differences and Navigating Your Health
In a world where dietary preferences and health concerns are becoming increasingly complex, it's crucial to understand the distinctions between allergies and food intolerances. While both can lead to discomfort and unwanted symptoms, they stem from different...