To The Root Health Coaching

05/27/2026

TTR Tip Tuesday 💛

Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” things when it comes to your health… but still not feeling your best?

Maybe you’re trying to eat healthier, making better choices, and taking care of yourself… yet you still feel:
✨ tired
✨ overwhelmed
✨ low energy
✨ or just “off”

That can feel really frustrating.

But sometimes it’s not about trying harder.

Sometimes your body is simply asking for more support 💛

This is one of the reasons I’m so passionate about personalized wellness and getting to the root of what your body may actually need instead of constantly guessing.

I talked more about this in today’s Tip Tuesday 👇
https://youtu.be/9pghKvVnNTQ?si=V9FXYNWsxXoG5gMH

If this resonates with you, I’d love to know — have you ever felt like you were doing everything “right” but still not feeling your best?

05/25/2026

Protecting your brain is one of the most powerful ways to support your mental health. 💚

Mental health is real. But sometimes what we call ‘mental health struggles’ can also be our body’s way of asking for support.

Our brains need nourishment just like the rest of our bodies. Things like:
🥑 Healthy fats
🐟 Omega-3 rich foods
🫐 Colorful berries
🥜 Nuts & seeds
🥬 Nutrient-dense whole foods
😴 Sleep
☀️ Sunlight & movement
💧 Hydration
🧘‍♀️ Stress support

When our brains are depleted, inflamed, overstimulated, undernourished, or burdened by things like chronic stress, poor nutrition, blood sugar imbalances, toxins, or nutrient deficiencies… our mental health can suffer too.

This is not about shame.
And it’s not about saying medication is always wrong.

Sometimes medication is absolutely needed and life-changing. ❤️

But it’s also important to ask:
➡️ What is my body trying to tell me? ➡️ What support does my brain actually need?
➡️ Am I getting to the root cause?

Protecting our brain health is a powerful way to help protect our mental health too.

Small daily choices really do matter: Choosing nourishing foods. Supporting blood sugar balance. Eating enough protein and healthy fats. Reducing ultra-processed foods. Prioritizing rest. Getting outside. Managing stress.

Your body is always communicating with you. Sometimes healing starts by listening. 🌿

05/23/2026

Okayyyy Pepsi 👀

Pepsi just launched a prebiotic soda — and honestly, I think it’s interesting to see bigger companies trying to move toward better options.

Compared to regular Pepsi:
✔ Lower sugar
✔ Added prebiotic fiber
✔ Fewer calories

That’s definitely a step in a better direction.

BUT… it’s still important to read ingredients and stay mindful. This version still contains caramel color and more processed ingredients than options like Olipop or Poppi.

My take? 👇
If someone is going to drink soda occasionally, this is likely a better choice than regular Pepsi.

And I actually think it’s a good thing when companies begin making shifts toward healthier options because it gives people more accessible ‘better’ choices.

Does that make it a health food? No 😅

But wellness doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing.

Small shifts matter.

Would you try this? Or are you team Olipop/Poppi?

05/21/2026

TTR Tip Tuesday 💛

I think sometimes we put so much pressure on ourselves to do health “perfectly.”

Homemade meals every night.
Never eating fast food.
Always having everything perfectly planned.

But real life doesn’t always look like that.

Right now, I’m in a really busy season between working full-time, doing OT exercises, raising kids, and adjusting to life with a new puppy.

And honestly? There have been nights where we’ve had fast food.

But what I’ve learned is this:

One meal does not determine your health.

What matters more is what you’re doing most of the time 💛

That’s why during busy seasons I focus on:
✨ protein-rich breakfasts
✨ simple meals
✨ better ingredient swaps when I can
✨ giving myself grace instead of guilt

Healthy living does not have to be all-or-nothing.

I talked more about this in today’s Tip Tuesday 👇
https://youtu.be/t4MGElPdKS4?si=2F2euweXRR44xY-x

If you’re in a busy season too, I hope this encourages you today 💛

05/19/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🤍

And this is something that deserves to be talked about more openly… and more holistically.

Mental health is real.

Your struggles are real.

And support matters—whether that’s therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or all of the above.

But something I’m really passionate about as a nutritionist is this:
👉 Sometimes what we’re experiencing mentally… can have physical roots.

Things like:
• vitamin and mineral deficiencies
• blood sugar imbalances
• not getting enough protein or key nutrients
• gut health imbalances
• environmental stressors (like mold, metals, toxins)
• chronic stress + poor sleep

All of these can play a role in:
• mood
• anxiety
• energy
• focus
• overall emotional well-being

This does not mean medication is wrong.

For some, it can be absolutely life-changing and necessary ❤️

But it does mean we should also be asking:
✨ Why is this happening in my body?
✨ What might my body be missing or overwhelmed by?

Because you deserve more than just managing symptoms—you deserve understanding and support at the root.

This is exactly why I’m so passionate about tools like hair analysis + personalized nutrition, because they help us stop guessing and start supporting the body in a deeper way.

If you’ve ever felt like: “I know something is off, but I can’t quite figure it out…”

You’re not alone 🤍
And there are ways to start digging deeper.
👉 Comment ROOT or HAIR if you’re curious about looking at your health from a root-cause perspective.

05/17/2026

I came across this article recently and it really resonated with me.

Sometimes wellness can start to feel… overwhelming.

So many supplements. So many products. So many routines. So many people telling us we need “just one more thing” to finally be healthy.

And while there is a place for targeted support and helpful tools, I think we also need to remember the power of the basics.

Things like:
• eating enough protein
• drinking more water
• getting outside
• balancing blood sugar
• reducing toxins where we can
• prioritizing sleep
• moving our bodies
• managing stress
• connecting with people we love

Those things may not be trendy… but they matter.

At To The Root, I always want wellness to feel approachable and sustainable — not complicated or perfectionistic.

Sometimes going back to the basics is exactly what our bodies need most. 🤍

Here’s the article if you want to read it:

Somewhere along the way, wellness stopped feeling like care and started feeling like consumption for me.

05/15/2026

I needed a quick lunch today, and instead of heading through the drive-thru, I pulled something together at home.

Here’s what it looked like:
• Just Ingredients Bone broth protein powder (chocolate mint… SO good 🤎🌿) blended with almond milk → 22g protein
• Just Ingredients protein snack bar → 10g protein
• Hard boiled egg → 6g protein
• Turkey stick → 6g protein
• Banana for some quick carbs + fiber

✔️ Balanced
✔️ Protein-packed
✔️ Ready in minutes

This is your reminder that nourishing your body doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. Sometimes it’s just about using what you have and keeping it simple 💛
Quick, nourishing lunches for the win!

05/13/2026

TTR Tip Tuesday 💛

Have you ever eaten a “healthy” meal… and then felt hungry an hour later?

A lot of times it’s not that you’re eating the wrong foods — your meals might just be missing a few key things.

I always try to focus on meals that include:
✨ protein
✨ fiber
✨ healthy fats

This can look like really simple meals like:
• salmon bowls
• burger bowls
• taco bowls
• grilled chicken with veggies and potatoes

Nothing fancy. Just meals that help keep us full, support steady energy, and fit real life.

Especially in busy seasons, simple meals really can be enough 💛

🎥 I talked more about this in today’s Tip Tuesday:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6sEal3A9tCjTGoJpnUgbOgolp96i92ym&si=hLhEsCUl7wnjcPFg

What’s one simple meal your family loves right now?

05/12/2026

Sometimes it’s the little daily swaps that make a big difference ☕✨

I’ve been loving this cleaner coffee creamer lately—
simple ingredients, great flavor, and just 1g of added sugar per serving 🙌

Most traditional creamers are loaded with:
• added sugars
• gums + fillers
• artificial flavors

This one keeps it simple:
✨ oats
✨ cashews
✨ coconut
✨ cinnamon + vanilla

Still creamy. SO delicious. Just made with ingredients your body recognizes 🤍

Remember—this isn’t about perfection.

It’s about making small, more nourishing choices where you can.

Have you found a cleaner creamer you love?

05/08/2026

Funny how this happens…

Lately I’ve been noticing something…
The same way I’ve learned to look at ingredients and think about nourishment for my family…
I’m starting to think about it for our dog Mack too.

Not in a perfectionist way.
Not in an “I have this all figured out” way... because I definitely don't! 😆

But more in a “I’m curious and learning” kind of way.

Because at the end of the day, it’s all connected—
what we put in and on our bodies (and theirs) adds up over time.

Right now I’m just:
• learning what’s actually in different dog foods
• figuring out what works for his body
• trying to make simple upgrades where I can

Definitely not perfect. Definitely still figuring it out.

But it’s been interesting to see how these habits carry over into other parts of life.

Would this be something you’d want me to share more about?
What we’re feeding Mack, what I’m learning, what I’m looking for in ingredients?

05/06/2026

Mother’s Day is coming up, and I’ve been thinking about this…

So many moms are really good at taking care of everyone else—but not always themselves.

We carry a lot.
The schedules, the meals, the mental load… all of it.

And somewhere in there, it’s easy to end up at the bottom of our own list.

But here’s your reminder this week:
Taking care of yourself is not selfish.
It’s foundational.
It doesn’t have to be anything big or overwhelming.

It can start with simple things like:
✨ adding protein to your breakfast
✨ getting outside for a few minutes
✨ building one balanced meal

Small shifts like this really do add up over time 💛

I talked more about this in today’s Tip Tuesday—sharing 3 simple ways to start taking care of yourself again, even in a busy season.

🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/dRC2papUulo?si=Sw_t9G7bXpxy1iu_⁠

If this is something you’ve been needing to hear, I’d love to know—what’s one small way you’re taking care of yourself this week? 💛