5 Elements Coaching LLC

5 Elements Coaching LLC 5 Elements Coaching LLC
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists
Regain A Healthy Balance With Food and Body While Providing the Support YOU Need without the Stigma

5 Elements Coaching LLC practitioners are professional Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists passionate about health, nutrition, and happiness.

5 Elements Coaching LLC has been evolving and bringing services to the community since 2015. The vision is to help those in the community looking for optimal wellness by developing a deeper understanding of their habits and lifestyle choices by creating a who

le life balance that prioritizes your well-being and celebrates all aspects of your true self. Each of 5 Elements Coaching LLC clients is individually evaluated and provided with a well-researched and comprehensive plan they can follow for the rest of their lives no matter if they are seeking help with resetting their digestive system, setting health goals, adopting a healthy lifestyle, supporting their mental health or wanting to work on disease prevention.

5 Elements Coaching is located in Maryland and serves a broad range of clientele. So, you are looking for behavior change or professional nutritional guidance to address a specific health issue. In that case, 5 Elements Coaching LLC practitioners are ready to help you reach your health and well-being goals today.

​Please feel free to contact us to learn more about our health services and book a nutritional consultation or other services. It’s time to start nurturing your body and soul again. I'm here to help you succeed in your health and wellness journey!

****DISCLAIMER: Information provided in this group differs from information received from your physician. The information that Linnette provides does not create a client-clinician relationship.

🌟 Too Good to Be True? 🌟Have you ever come across a supplement, workout, or diet that promises instant results with zero...
08/07/2025

🌟 Too Good to Be True? 🌟

Have you ever come across a supplement, workout, or diet that promises instant results with zero effort?

🚩 “Lose 10 lbs in a week!”
🚩 “Only 4 hours of sleep needed with this hack!”
🚩 “One pill to cure fatigue, anxiety, and inflammation!”

As a Clinical Nutritionist and Researcher, I can tell you — if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

✨ Real wellness isn’t about shortcuts. It’s about evidence-informed, sustainable practices that honor your body, your journey, and your truth.

Want to know the red flags to look out for?

Read the full post here-- https://www.5elementscoaching.org/post/when-is-it-too-good-to-be-true-how-to-spot-health-and-wellness-red-flags

Have you ever tried something that seemed too good to be true? What happened? Let’s talk about it.

Chocolate Treats You’ll Actually Want to Eat (and maybe not share 😉)Let’s talk REAL dessert.Not the kind that spikes you...
07/25/2025

Chocolate Treats You’ll Actually Want to Eat (and maybe not share 😉)

Let’s talk REAL dessert.

Not the kind that spikes your blood sugar or leaves you feeling blah...
I’m talking about nourishing, fudgy, feel-good chocolate that satisfies cravings and supports your wellness goals.

Say hello to your new favorite duo:

🥑 Chocolate Avocado Pudding – 5 minutes. One blender. Super creamy. Rich and smooth with ZERO dairy or refined sugar.

🍠🍌🥑 Fudgy Chocolate Brownies – Choose your base: banana, sweet potato, or avocado. These brownies are nutrient-dense, naturally sweetened, and so fudgy you'll want to hide them from your family (don’t worry, we won’t tell).

✨ Bonus: Combine the two for a decadent brownie sundae situation that feels indulgent but fuels your body with real, whole ingredients.

At 5 Elements Coaching LLC, we believe that dessert should be both delicious and empowering.

🧾 Want the full recipes? Go to the full blog post here- https://www.5elementscoaching.org/post/two-chocolate-treats-you-ll-want-to-share-or-not

07/19/2025

Significant Changes Are Happening at 5 Elements Coaching

After more than a decade of building 5 Elements Coaching, LLC, I’m stepping into a new chapter—one that’s rooted in purpose, sustainability, and community.

This shift hasn’t been easy. This work is deeply personal. However, as I’ve grown into roles as a professor, clinical researcher, and mentor, I’ve realized that the systems I was using no longer align with the vision I’m working toward.

So… we’re evolving.

Here’s what’s happening:

Streamlining systems for more clarity and ease
Expanding speaking opportunities (looking forward to this!)
Continuing to serve in the mental health space where this journey began for me, while expanding for the team
Building community-based programs that don’t rely solely on 1:1 work

Sprouting Nutritionists & Coaches™ (SNC) is now fully integrated into 5 Elements Coaching—offering mentorship and CNS support in a more scalable, group-based format.

The Integrative Synergy Research Collaborative™ (ISRC) will stay separate and continue to grow as a hub for research, collaboration, and education.

This pivot isn’t about doing less.
It’s about doing what matters most—and doing it in a way that protects our energy, our joy, and our mission.

If you’re also walking the line between purpose and burnout, I hope this reminds you: you’re allowed to shift. You’re allowed to grow.

Here’s to building something meaningful without burning out in the process.

Exciting News from 5 Elements Coaching, LLC I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially partnered with Berry Street—a lea...
07/11/2025

Exciting News from 5 Elements Coaching, LLC

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially partnered with Berry Street—a leading virtual platform offering insurance-covered nutrition therapy—to expand access to evidence-informed, client-centered nutrition care.

As a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist, and Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I’ve seen firsthand how financial barriers and limited access keep people from receiving the support they deserve.

This partnership changes that.

What this means:
✔️ 1:1 virtual sessions with licensed nutrition professionals (including me!)
✔️ In-network with 100+ insurance plans (Aetna, UHC, Cigna, BCBS, and more)
✔️ $0 out-of-pocket for most clients
✔️ Support for IBS, PCOS, diabetes, disordered eating, weight concerns, GLP-1s & more
✔️ Personalized AI-assisted meal plans, chat support, and progress tracking

Berry Street’s mission aligns deeply with mine: accessible, sustainable, root-cause nutrition therapy that honors the whole person.

If you're ready to take the next step in your wellness journey—or refer someone who is—you can learn more or check coverage at: 👉 www.berrystreet.co

Here’s to making high-quality, personalized nutrition support more accessible for everyone.

Blood sugar... cortisol.... hormones...things that can affect a person and their health journeys...Understanding your bo...
07/05/2025

Blood sugar... cortisol.... hormones...things that can affect a person and their health journeys...

Understanding your body helps with this...

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/03/nx-s1-5448849/glucose-blood-sugar-diet-weight-loss?fbclid=IwY2xjawLVSzhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHpQKQa4gDc0ngnWGdTzk1Ur9kzkEeqtLK7O9_7PKBWI_Ypbv-ZgEcKB20la-_aem_E7s0XcQEa9rQ4Z27GP-8Qg

After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help.

Happy 4th of July!As we celebrate today and head into the weekend, I would like to share something.I recently came acros...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

As we celebrate today and head into the weekend, I would like to share something.

I recently came across a post from a medical professional that really concerned me—it focused heavily on restriction as the key to better health.

But here’s the thing…

We’re seeing weight trends shift downward, not upward —something professionals are particularly concerned with. More importantly, are we looking at the rise in disordered eating or eating disorders, especially during times of chronic stress, food insecurity, and a culture that moralizes food choices?

Here’s what I share with clients and colleagues all the time:

Eat the food. When we feel restricted or deny ourselves permission, we tend to obsess, “eat around” it, or consume it with guilt and shame.

Make the memories. When we’re too focused on what’s on our plate, we miss the joy of being present with the people we love.

Choose what feels good for YOU. If your choices leave you feeling energized, clear-headed, and grounded, that’s your path.

✨ Want the bun? Eat the bun.
✨ Want a soda? Drink the soda.
✨ Feel like moving your body? Take the walk—but not because you need to “earn” your food or punish yourself for enjoying it.

Let’s stop making food something we have to earn.
Let’s shift the conversation from restriction to nourishment.

When we focus only on weight, especially through the lens of control, we risk normalizing disordered behaviors in the name of “health.”

True health is personal. It’s about energy, connection, digestion, mood, access, and trusting your body.

So today, and every day, let’s stay curious—not just about outcomes, but about how we’re being told to eat… and how it makes us feel.

Wishing you a joyful, nourishing holiday! ❤️🤍💙

In my work with clients, I often see the frustration that comes from trying “the perfect plan” that someone swore would ...
07/04/2025

In my work with clients, I often see the frustration that comes from trying “the perfect plan” that someone swore would work, but didn’t. And it’s not because they failed. It’s because it wasn’t built for them.

Lately, I’ve been seeing more and more posts, videos, and even professionals claiming their way is the only way to feel better:

👉 “You have to cut all carbs.”
👉 “If you're not fasting, you’re missing out.”
👉 “This supplement is the game-changer you need.”

But here's the truth: your body is unique.
Your history, your stress, your hormones, your sleep, your gut… all of it matters.

In my work with clients, I often see the frustration that comes from trying “the perfect plan” that someone swore would work—but didn’t. And it’s not because they failed. It’s because it wasn’t built for them.

✨ Healing takes time. It takes curiosity. It takes asking:

What brought me here?

What actually makes me feel good?

What feels sustainable—not stressful?

So if you’ve been feeling discouraged because something “proven” didn’t work for you… You’re not alone. There’s no shame in experimenting gently, tuning into your own energy, and choosing what fits your life.

Your path to health doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.



What feels sustainable, not stressful?

Confused by Conflicting Health Advice? You’re Not Alone.One expert says intermittent fasting is a game-changer.Another s...
07/04/2025

Confused by Conflicting Health Advice? You’re Not Alone.

One expert says intermittent fasting is a game-changer.
Another says it’s stressful for your body.
Then you see a reel claiming it cured everything from fatigue to brain fog.
So… who do you believe?

I see this all the time in my work, and I’ve felt it myself.

Here’s what I always come back to:

✨ Look at the research – Is it backed by science, or just going viral?
✨ Notice the lens – Are they sharing clinical insights, personal experience, or something else?
✨ Stay curious – Try one shift at a time. See how you feel.
✨ Personalized > perfect – Your history, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals matter more than any one-size-fits-all answer.

Health isn’t about chasing trends or finding the answer.
It’s about tuning in to what nourishes your body, mind, and soul.

Ever felt torn between two “right” answers? What helped you decide?

07/02/2025

Lately in my practice, I’ve been sitting with a truth that’s worth sharing:

Nutrition, hydration, sleep, movement, and stress reduction aren’t quick fixes.

They’re not one-and-done habits… and they’re definitely not things we can just “willpower” our way through.

What I’m seeing over and over again is this pattern:
Someone tries a new diet, routine, or wellness plan—and when it doesn’t work fast enough, frustration sets in.
But the body doesn’t work on our timelines. Healing isn’t linear. And change that lasts takes time, curiosity, and self-trust.

Sometimes we have to try a few things before something clicks. That doesn’t mean failure—it means we’re learning what resonates.
✨ What energizes us.
✨ What supports our sleep.
✨ What actually feels nourishing rather than depleting.

The real shift happens when we stop chasing the “perfect plan” and start asking better questions:
💭 How did I get here?
💭 What does my body need today?
💭 What feels good, peaceful, sustainable?

If you’ve been on this journey and feeling stuck or discouraged, I see you.
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just discovering what’s right for you.

🌀 Be curious. Be compassionate. Be open to trying again—with a different lens.
It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing what aligns with your energy and your life.

💚 You deserve to feel well—not just look well.

07/01/2025

BREAKFAST MATTERS—Here’s Why I Encourage My Clients to Eat It (and Make It Their Biggest Meal)

Did you know that when you eat may be just as important as what you eat?

Two new studies from 2024 are showing us just how powerful meal timing—especially breakfast—can be in terms of weight management, blood sugar balance, and overall metabolic health.

One study (Jakubowicz et al.) found that eating a large breakfast early in the day helped individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and better control their blood sugar levels. It even had a positive impact on their gut microbiome and circadian (body clock) gene expression.

Another (Peters et al.) showed that eating more calories earlier in the day—rather than late at night—can help prevent obesity and other chronic conditions.

That’s why I often work with my clients to stop skipping breakfast and instead make it their most nourishing, satisfying meal of the day. You don’t need to follow a strict fasting protocol for benefits—just eating in sync with your body’s natural rhythm can go a long way.

That said, I always approach this in a personalized way. Intermittent fasting or skipping meals isn’t ideal for everyone, especially if you’re dealing with blood sugar issues, stress, hormone imbalances, or disordered eating patterns.

Bottom line: a real, nourishing breakfast might be one of the simplest and most powerful things you can do for your energy, focus, and long-term health.

What’s your go-to breakfast when you want to feel your best?

Reflections from the Trail — Midlife, Mindfulness, and MomentumAfter a weekend of hiking and exploring—starting in Harpe...
06/29/2025

Reflections from the Trail — Midlife, Mindfulness, and Momentum

After a weekend of hiking and exploring—starting in Harper’s Ferry (finally made it back to Jefferson Rock Outlook, a trail I haven’t done since my 20s—definitely slower this time around!) and winding through the mountains of West Virginia—I was reminded of how much clarity can come from simply putting one foot in front of the other.

It also reminded me of the importance of good hiking gear 🙃, the reality of a worked-out body in midlife, and how essential it is to care for ourselves if we want to keep doing the things we love at every stage.

The views were stunning (and yes, we’ll be back—my kiddo already requested it!), but the real takeaway came from the journey and the reflection along the way.

Lately, I’ve had a hard time fully shutting work off. Even when I’m away physically, my mind often stays in “go” mode. I know I’m not alone in that. Between work, family, and everything in between, it’s easy to let our own well-being slip to the bottom of the list.

So I’m making a shift—intentionally.

✨ To make time, not just manage it
✨ To protect rest, not just chase productivity
✨ To support this phase of life with compassion, movement, sleep, and more room to breathe

There’s still more hiking to do—literally and metaphorically—but the path ahead feels clearer.

Here’s to the next year of feeling stronger, more grounded, and more aligned with what really matters. 💚

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