Color My Food, Nutritional Therapy

04/24/2026

My uncle and I

87 + 59 = 146 🙌

Living in a way that you feel good—
so you can keep showing up,
staying engaged in life,
and continuing to give back—at every age 💖

Joy. Energy. Present.

04/24/2026

What’s been showing up lately?

A) Low energy / feeling exhausted
B) Brain fog
C) Irritability / mood swings

You can comment A, B, C… or just notice. ✨

Awareness is often where the pattern starts - tuning in to the digestive signals your body is sending

04/24/2026

A brain health lifestyle …your 80-something year old Your 80-year-old self will thank you😊 💖

04/24/2026

💖LOVE this!
Simply daily habits to keep happy neurochemicals flowing in your brain.

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You can keep the happy neurochemicals flowing in your brain with simple daily habits. Here's how to boost each one to get your daily dose.

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04/24/2026

❤️ 👉 "Your brain is plastic. You can retrain it. But you have to be intentional about what you’re feeding it.

Movement. Real food. Learning. Human connection. Things that require something from you — and give back more than they take."

04/24/2026

Feeling uncharacteristically irritable?

Here’s something most women aren’t told:

Your bowel movements are feedback.

If it’s not:
• easy
• daily
• and complete

👉 your body may be holding onto what it’s trying to clear.

And that can show up as feeling more irritable or anxious than usual.

Check in with your bathroom breaks – frequency and quality are signals

Support digestion by

- Drinking water throughout the day
- Taking a few deep breaths before you eat
- Chewing thoroughly before swallowing
- Including fiber rich colorful carbs from plants at each meal

Share if this can help someone you know 💖

04/22/2026

Proud mama moment 💖

My 15-year-old ordered a green smoothie

Without thinking, I said, “green smoothie?”

She laughed and said,
“you infected me… my body is asking for it.”

And I smiled with a happy heart

Because there was a time—not that long ago—
when she NOT want greens in her smoothie
even though as little one she loved the “super power” of green smoothies -- she loved greens in all ways, nibbling them right out of the garden. 🥬

It is a good reminder:

Those early habits matter.
Even when it doesn’t look like it in the moment.

Teaching our children to connect
what they eat with how they feel—
their energy, their mood, their focus—
is one of the most valuable life skills we can give them.

If you’re parenting a teen—take heart.
It often comes back.

And if you have little ones…
these are the years where it begins 🌱

04/21/2026

Foggy. Constipated. Irritable?

Start simple.
👉 Add leafy greens

They help:
• move food through your system
• support what your body is trying to clear
• give your brain what it needs to function clearly

No overhaul needed—just start adding.

So many ways to add into your day to day!

What is the easiest way for you to add greens?
A - Smoothie
B - Eggs
C - Lunch wrap
D - Grain bowl

Comment A, B, C, D to get started 🙌

If this was helpful, share it with someone who needs easy ideas. 😍

04/21/2026

Snappy? Irritable?
Then immediately feel guilty?

👉 it can be constipation.

If you’re not going regularly,
your body isn’t clearing what it needs to.

And that doesn’t just affect your gut—
it can affect your mood.
• more irritability
• feeling on edge
• less patience

Not because something is wrong with you—
but because your body needs support.

Start here today:
• room temperature water in the morning
• slow down and chew your food thoroughly
• do a few air squats or take a short walk after meals

Simple… but effective.

💬 Did this surprise you?

🌟 What to do? 🌟
Comment DIGEST
and I’ll send you quick, practical tips you can start TODAY to support digestion and feel more like yourself again.

04/21/2026

💗 this 👇

We can have a positive impact on humanity and our future

All living beings need our heart. Including Earth 🌏

04/21/2026

Hello spring! 🌷

This has been one of my go-to's lately:
protein overnight oats with strawberries + a little crunch on top 🍓

Simple… but it makes a difference.
When meals include protein + fiber, it’s so much easier to feel:
• steady energy
• clearer thinking
• satisfied (not hungry an hour later)

No overthinking—just nutrient dense food that works with your body – and for kids/teens too.

This is one of the easiest ways to boost your energy and mood —without overcomplicating it.

Make a batch, and change it up throughout with week with different seasonal fruits and nuts on top.

💬 Sweet or crunchy?

04/20/2026

💖This! 👇

More plant diversity + whole plant foods → more fiber → better sleep

What you ate yesterday may be shaping how you sleep tonight. 🧠🌙

A new study tracked 3,500+ people across ~4,800 nights and looked at how daily diet changes impacted sleep within the same person.

Here’s what stood out:

✨ Fiber changed sleep architecture

Higher fiber →
• ↑ Deep sleep
• ↑ REM sleep
• ↓ Light sleep
• ↓ Nighttime heart rate
✨ Plant-forward eating = calmer nights

More plant diversity + whole plant foods →
• Lower overnight heart rate
• Faster sleep onset
✨ Meal timing affects your physiology
• Bigger evening meals → longer sleep but higher heart rate
• Earlier dinners → shorter sleep but better cardiovascular recovery

Diet, especially fiber + plant diversity, shifts your body toward a more restorative state.

If your sleep feels “off”…
It may not just be stress or screens.
It could be your last 24 hours of food.

Source: https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.02.17.26346471

Have you ever noticed better sleep after a cleaner, plant-forward day of eating? 👇

04/20/2026

Eating well… but still feeling foggy? 😶‍🌫️

This is where digestion matters.

Because brain fog isn’t just about your brain— it’s often about what your body can actually break down and absorb.

Leafy greens are one of the simplest ways to support this.
Here’s why:

🌿 they support stomach acid and enzyme activity → better breakdown and absorption
🌿 they provide B vitamins and minerals your brain uses for focus and mental clarity
🌿 their fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria → which help produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine
🌿 they help move food through your digestive system → so you’re not holding onto what your body is trying to clear

So this isn’t just about “eating your greens.”

It’s about giving your brain access to what it needs to function optimally🧠✨

This is how food begins to influence how you feel—
not just in your body, but in your ability to think clearly. 💖

Want a simple way to start? Add leafy greens to your daily lifestyle
🌿 Put into smoothies
🌿 In egg muffins/casseroles/frittata/omelet
🌿 Toss in fresh, chopped greens into grain bowls and pasta dishes
🌿 Add to soups, chili and stews the last few minute of cooking
🌿 Use in lunch wraps – you can even make the greens like collard leaves or Swiss chard the wrap itself!
🌿 Make pesto – arugula, kale, Swiss chard, spinach

🌟 Bonus: prep once → use in breakfast lunch for dinner throughout the week.

Less decision fatigue, more consistent nourishment.

From the blog archive, here are 10 ways to improve digestion and brain health with leafy greens
👉https://www.colormyfood.com/2021/11/green-and-cruciferous-vegetables-boost-mood/

Know someone who’s eating well but still feeling foggy?
Share this with them—this is often the missing piece.

💬 What’s your go-to green?”

04/15/2026

Brain fog after eating?

Start simple.

This is one of my favorite easy breakfasts:
🍠 stuffed sweet potatoes

They’re:
🥕 nutrient dense (fiber rich brain essential nutrients)
⭐️ easy to prep ahead
✨ support more steady energy and clearer thinking

👉 Pro tip: cook a few at once
→ use them for 2–3 meals during the week

Less decision fatigue.
More consistent nourishment - more clarity

Need ideas?

Here are 5 easy ways to make them:
https://rainbowplantlife.com/stuffed-breakfast-sweet-potatoes-five-recipes/

If this kind of simple, real-life approach is helpful, you can follow along here.

💬 Sweet or savory?

04/14/2026

Still feeling foggy… even when you’re eating well?

This is something many women (and men!) start to notice more in midlife.

And one of the most common patterns I see is this:

Reflux or heartburn → and being told it’s caused by too much stomach acid.

So the default solution becomes antacids.

But often, that’s not the full picture.

In many cases, it’s actually the opposite:

👉 not enough stomach acid

And this is where things start to connect.

Because stomach acid is what helps you:
• break down protein
• activate digestive enzymes
• absorb the nutrients your brain depends on

When it’s low:
• food isn’t fully broken down
• nutrients aren’t absorbed as well
• your brain doesn’t get what it needs

And that can show up as:
• brain fog / trouble focusing
• low or unsteady energy
• mood shifts

This is why “eating healthy”
doesn’t always translate into feeling clear or energized.

Your body has to be able to use what you’re eating.

The good news:
You don’t need to overhaul everything.

Simple shifts can start to make a real difference:
• slow down when you eat
• chew more thoroughly
• eat in a more relaxed state

Many women start to notice small but meaningful changes
within the first 1–2 weeks.

This is the work we’re exploring this month—
supporting digestion so your brain and body can function more clearly and steadily.

If this sounds familiar:
🌟 Comment DIGEST
and I’ll send you a simple place to start.

📝 If you want simple, real-life ways to support your energy, focus, and mood through a brain health approach, follow along.”

04/14/2026

Silence is nourishment too
Silence helps your brain grow 🧠💖✨

Rest is not wasted time. It is when your brain rebuilds, organizes, and grows. Sometimes, doing nothing is the best thing you can do for your brain.

04/13/2026

Feeling foggy?

It might be your digestion.

Reflux or heartburn isn’t always too much stomach acid.

Often, it’s the opposite.

👉 insufficient stomach acid

And that changes everything about how your body breaks down and uses food.

Because stomach acid is what helps you:
• break down food properly
• absorb the nutrients your brain depends on

When that digestive process isn’t working well:
• nutrients aren’t fully available
• the brain doesn’t get what it needs

And that can show up as:
• brain fog
• low energy

04/12/2026

Notice your Breath

Calm your mind. Calm your body.

Take a moment and simply notice your breath.

Where do you feel it?

In your chest…
your ribs…
your belly…

Without changing anything at first — just notice.

Then gently invite a slower inhale.

And a longer, softer exhale.

Let the shoulders drop.

Let the body soften.

No effort.
Just a quiet moment of awareness.

Small pauses like this can help the nervous system settle
and bring the body back to a more steady, calm state.

Take it with you through your week.

💬 At the end of each day notice - did it make a difference?

BREATHE — A Brain Health Lifestyle Pillar

04/11/2026

Looking for a simple way to support digestion and feel better after you eat?

🍠Sweet potatoes are one of the easiest places to start.

They’re a nutrient-dense whole food that helps support:
💫 more stable blood sugar → fewer energy crashes, clearer thinking
💫 a healthier gut → better digestion and absorption
💫 brain-supportive nutrients → help produce calming, steady neurotransmitters
💫 essential minerals like potassium and magnesium → help shift your body into a more relaxed state

This is how food begins to influence how you feel—
not just in your body, but in your energy, focus, and mood.

When the body is nourished and supported,
it’s easier to move out of a constant “go-go-go” state
and into a more calm, restorative rhythm.

A simple reminder that nutrient-dense foods can do a lot of the work for you. 💖

Need inspiration?
Here are 8 sweet potato recipes from the blog archive:
👉 https://www.colormyfood.com/2021/11/good-mood-food-sweet-potato/

Start with one this week and notice what shifts.

🌟 Bonus: make a double batch
Cook once → 2–3 meals
Less decision fatigue, more consistent nourishment during the week. 💪

💬 Where will you start - sweet or savory?

If this kind of simple, real-life approach to supporting your brain and body is helpful, you can follow along here.

Sweet potato poblano pepper salad

04/10/2026

Spring in full swing 🌸🐦‍⬛
It called us to seek out a strawberry farm --
nature time - daughter time - sun-ripe strawberry time 🥰

One of the simplest ways to support your body:
eat with the seasons.

Fresh, local foods bring:
• more nutrient density
• more variety
• more connection to what your body needs

And they just taste better. 😋

💬 Have you been to a local farm or market yet this season?”

04/09/2026

Feel bloated or uncomfortable after eating…
even when you’re trying to eat well?

This is more common than you think—especially in midlife.

And it’s often not just about what you’re eating.

It’s about how your body is digesting and processing your food.

Because digestion is what makes nourishment available to your body and brain.

When it’s not working well, you may notice:
• bloating after meals
• heaviness or discomfort
• energy dips
• brain fog

Most women try to fix this by changing foods or restricting.

But the real shift often comes from supporting digestion itself.

This is exactly what I help women do.

Through a simple, step-by-step approach, we focus on:
• how you eat (nervous system + mindful eating)
• how your body breaks down and absorbs food
• how to recognize and respond to your body’s signals

So you can start to feel:
✨ lighter after meals
✨ more steady energy
✨ clearer thinking
✨ more at ease in your body
—without restrictive rules or overhauling your life.

This is the work we’ll be exploring this month—
simple, practical ways to support digestion
so you can feel better in your body day to day.

If this sounds like what you’ve been experiencing,

I’ve created a simple starting point.
Comment DIGEST
and I’ll send you my Mindful Eating Guide.

If you’re interested in simple ways to support your brain, energy, and mood through a brain health approach, you can follow along here.

DIGEST
A Brain Health Lifestyle Pillar

04/09/2026

❤️this!

✅ 14 nutrient dense dinners - lower decision fatigue
✅ 1 sheet pan - less to wash up
✅ 2 - 3 meals per week: double the recipe & repurpose
- grain bowls
- stuffed baked sweet potatoes
- toss into a leafy green salad
- make into a wrap with guacamole or hummus

04/09/2026

It’s never to late to help protect brain function as we age 😊🧠

How many plant food will eat today?

Eating a high-quality plant-rich diet that includes whole grains, vegetables and fruits may prevent cognitive impairment — even when people start that diet in their late 50s and 60s, according to a new study. https://cnn.it/4c8Th0M

04/07/2026

Eating well…
but still feeling bloated, tired, or foggy?

You’re not alone—this is more common than you think, especially in midlife.

Here’s what’s often missing:
👉 It’s not just what you eat.
👉 It’s what your body can actually digest and absorb.

Because digestion is where nourishment
becomes available to the brain and body.

Even the most nutrient-dense meal
can’t support your energy, mood, or focus if it isn’t properly broken down and absorbed.

And here’s the part most people don’t realize:

Digestion doesn’t start in the stomach.

It starts in the brain. 🧠

Your brain signals:
• saliva to begin digestion
• stomach acid to break down protein
• bile to process fats

But when the body is under constant stress—
those signals become less efficient.

And this is where patterns begin:
• bloating after meals
• feeling overly full or heavy
• afternoon energy dips
• brain fog

So if you’ve been trying to “eat better”
but still don’t feel the shift you expected…

Digestion may be the missing link.

Awareness is a powerful place to begin.

Even small moments of noticing can shift things.

🌟 If this resonated, feel free to share it with someone who might need it.

04/05/2026

As we move into spring, warm soups begin to give way to fresh, vibrant meals – bean/lentil soup soups turn into bean/lentil salads.

They’re:
🫘 rich in fiber
🥕 full of colorful plant nutrients
🧠 supportive of steady energy, mood, and brain function
✅ A simple way to bring more carbs from nature onto your plate.

They’re also incredibly versatile:
• serve alongside salmon, chicken, or steak for Sunday dinner
• enjoy as a meal on their own for meatless Monday
• repurpose into wraps, bowls, or hearty salads for lunch throughout the week

Start simple: choose one to try this week. Here are 7 lentils salad options from the blog archives

👉 https://www.colormyfood.com/2022/06/7-delicious-nutrient-dense-lentil-salads/

💬 Which one would you try first?