Nourish & Thrive LLC

07/25/2025

Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Here are five steps you can follow to make nutritious eating a regular part of your family’s routine:

1. Plan Your Meals Together

Involve your family in the meal planning process. Sit down once a week and talk about what meals everyone would enjoy, ensuring there’s something for every taste preference. This helps kids feel more invested in what they’re eating, and you’ll have a chance to ensure all meals are balanced and nutritious. When everyone has a say, it’s easier to stick to healthy options!

2. Make Healthy Snacks Accessible

Kids often snack throughout the day, so it’s important to have healthy options on hand. Stock the pantry and fridge with easy-to-grab snacks like fresh fruit, cut-up veggies, hummus, yogurt, or beef sticks. Pre-portion snacks if necessary, so there’s no guessing or reaching for junk food when hunger strikes. (But make sure you lock the pantry if you have a toddler because then all they will eat is snacks 🫠)

3. Set a Routine Around Mealtimes

Consistency is key to establishing healthy habits. Set regular mealtimes that work for your family’s schedule. When everyone knows when the next meal or snack is coming, it helps prevent overeating and unnecessary snacking. Aim to sit down together for meals as much as possible, which fosters family bonding and encourages healthier portion sizes.

4. Make Cooking Fun and Involve the Kids

Cooking together can be a fun family activity that helps children develop a positive relationship with food. Let them help with age-appropriate tasks, such as washing vegetables, stirring, or assembling simple dishes. When kids have hands-on involvement in preparing their meals, they’re more likely to enjoy eating them and feel proud of what they made! My toddler loves helping cook, and she'll actually eat it after!

5. Lead by Example

Kids learn by watching, so it’s important for parents and caregivers to model healthy eating habits. Choose nutritious foods, try new recipes, and make mealtime enjoyable. The more your kids see you eating and enjoying healthy foods, the more likely they will follow your example. 😁

07/22/2025

Some healthier swaps!

Ever wonder how to upgrade your pantry without overhauling your entire life?
Here’s a side-by-side of some common grocery staples vs. their cleaner, more nourishing counterparts.

Being perfect is not the goal. Making small changes everyday is the best and most sustainable way to make lasting change. Swapping out inflammatory oils, additives, and mystery ingredients for real, recognizable foods can make a HUGE impact on your energy, digestion, hormones, and mood ✨

Save this post for your next grocery trip 🕺🏻

07/10/2025

Hi friends! I am offering a special through my holistic nutrition practice and I would love your support. Whether you want to join yourself or share this with someone who could benefit (like sharing this post), I appreciate it either way!

Right now I am offering a 2 for 1 package for anyone who lives together:

> Couples
> Parents and teens
> Roommates or siblings

This is a twelve week personalized experience designed to help you feel better, improve your health, and create lasting habits. Most of my clients notice improvements within the first couple of weeks!

Whether you are working through:

> Peri or menopausal symptoms
> Weight loss
> Postpartum healing
> Blood sugar or diabetes support
> any other health concern

This program is personalized for each person. We focus on real food, simple shifts, and practical routines that make a big difference over time. I truly believe you will feel better by the end of our sessions!

If you or someone you care about wants to feel more energized, balanced, and in control of their health, this is the perfect opportunity. I can see clients virtually, so any location works!

Send me a message if you are interested or want to learn more. Thank you for reading and for supporting my work ❤️😊

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07/09/2025

Perimenopause and menopause aren't a medical mystery.
They're a biological transition...and you're not meant to suffer through them alone (or with just a fan and a prayer)

Here’s what every woman should know:

✨ Perimenopause can start as early as your late 30s
✨ You’re not "crazy" (or maybe not THAT crazy. But in reality your hormones are shifting
✨ Symptoms = messages: hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain, brain fog
✨ You CAN support your body naturally: food, movement, stress, minerals, sleep, and nervous system care are everything

What helps:
🥑 Healthy fats
💪 Protein at every meal (bye blood sugar crashes)
😴 Sleep + circadian rhythm support
🧘 Nervous system support

Perimenopause is just a natural part of life. Embrace it and be proud of yourself for making it this far in life! With the right support, you will be able to manage your symptoms and feel balanced again ❤️

Want a holistic peri/menopause guide?
DM or comment BALANCE and I'll send one right over!

05/21/2025

If Google, ChatGPT, and Pinterest meal plans were the answer…
You’d probably feel amazing by now, right?

But instead, you’re still bloated, tired, confused, and wondering if lemon water is enough to fix your life. (It’s not.)

AI is cool, but it doesn’t care about you or your symptoms. I do. And I ask the weird-but-necessary questions like “what does your p**p look like” and “do you actually enjoy your food?”

If you’re ready for real answers (and zero shame), I’m here to help!

**ptalks