Lauren Brady-MacAulay, RHN

07/30/2025

I think Dr. M. C. Haver is awesome for shining a light on menopause and being a solid source of information on the subject. Do I agree with everything she says? No, but YES to the vast majority of it! For example, this post is super valuable for knowing what to request when your doctor orders blood work.
A doctor may be reluctant to run certain labs if they aren't confident about interpreting the results, or they don't value the information.
It's important to self-advocate!
I take my blood work results to my Naturopathic Doctor for interpretation, which is very helpful for designing a protocol, which includes an effective nutritional plan.
Are you perimenopausal or postmenopausal and looking for support?
My Brightside Integrated Health colleague, Dr. Robin Roeslen, ND, and I are available to help!
https://brightsidehealth.ca/dr-robin-roeslen/
https://brightsidehealth.ca/lauren-brady-macaulay/

07/29/2025

If you've never done a foraging eco tour before (or even if you have), I highly recommend this! I learned almost everything I know about mushrooms from Jolanta - she is a wealth of information and the food is always amazing.🍄

07/26/2025

Lion's Mane 🦁
Behold this majestic mushroom that I bought from the Wolfville Farmers Market this morning! It's big, it's spongy, it smells clean... and we are going to make steaks out of it tonight. 😋

Lion’s Mane has many potential benefits, including:
*Improvement of mild cognitive impairment
*Support for depression and anxiety symptoms
*Promotes recovery from nerve injuries
*Protects against stomach ulcers
*Improves heart health
*Manages diabetes symptoms
*Cancer prevention
*Lowers inflammation markers
*Improves immune function

So many reasons to try Lion's Mane and incorporate it into your diet! 🍄 🍄
https://brightsidehealth.ca/holistic-nutrition/

07/24/2025

Smoothies are a great way to fit more greens into your (and your kids') diet. There's a huge handful of spinach in my smoothie, but it's undetectable!
Ingredients: banana, blueberries, baby spinach, protein powder, water, oat milk.
https://brightsidehealth.ca/holistic-nutrition/

07/20/2025

Have a sweet tooth?🍫🦷
Making your own treats is infinitely better than grabbing something ultra processed and full of sugar. I actually just smear dates with peanut butter and drizzle with melted dark chocolate and keep them in the freezer, but that video wouldn't be as aesthetic as this one!
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07/08/2025

PROTEIN 💪
Are you getting enough?
Are you getting too much?
Carbs are bad, protein is good, and fat is... confusing. Right?
Wrong.
If you scroll through social media these days, it's all about making protein your full-time job and adding cottage cheese into everything. The truth is, people are unique, in terms of their s*x, age, body composition, goals, preferred way of eating, intolerances, and personal health challenges. Tiktoks only exist to get clicks and many online "experts" are selling you something - their plan, supplements, book, etc.
Want to cut through the online noise and receive a personalized nutritional assessment that focuses on a balanced diet and not just the trendy macro of the day?
Book with me and let's work together!
https://brightsidehealth.ca/holistic-nutrition/

Below is my post workout lunch... goat yogurt, mixed berries and protein granola = approx. 20 grams of protein.

07/06/2025

I've been taking liberties with my diet lately and I'm tired of paying the price with my energy, digestion and inflammation.
Time to reel it in... enter my secret weapon, soup!🍲
It is one of the only things that I will cook. It lasts for days, it's "clean", super nutritious and easy to digest. 🥕🧄🧅🥔
I didn't have a plan for this one... just started throwing things into the pot: onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, yellow zucchini, red lentils, frozen cauliflower, peas, and chopped kale and some red pepper pesto.

Want to learn more about planning healthy, EASY meals that make you feel better? Book a personalized nutritional assessment with me today!
https://brightsidehealth.ca/holistic-nutrition/

07/02/2025

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Brightside Integrated Health offers mental health counselling, trauma counselling, corporate services, massage, naturopathy and nutrition.

06/24/2025

Thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway contest!
The winner of the free nutritional assessment, follow-up and Nutribullet Ultra is Sandra Smith!🎉🎊

Congratulations Sandra - you can book your appointment by calling 902-444-1015, emailing info@brightsidehealth.ca, or booking directly online at https://brightsidehealth.ca/contact/

06/21/2025

Only three more days to enter!😎