The Fiber Teacher

07/26/2025

We’re on vacation and the snacks are everywhere 😅But here’s a quick trick I use to keep blood sugar steady (especially when meals are all over the place):👉🏼 Front-load your carbs with fiber, fat, or protein. It slows digestion so you don’t spike and crash.And for snacks? Use the carb-to-fiber rule:🧠 Total carbs ÷ fiberIf that number is under 5, it’s likely a better choice for blood sugar.30g carbs / 2g fiber = 15 ❌20g carbs / 4g fiber = 5 ✅18g carbs / 6g fiber = 3 🙌🏼Not perfect, but helpful—especially when the snack table is stacked and you’re trying to keep energy up while parenting on-the-go 😵‍💫

07/25/2025

Cutting off skin tags is like cutting your hair!

07/25/2025

Want to love life at 80? Start now. 👇🏼Your future self is built on what you do today — especially in your 40s and 50s.Here are 3 non-negotiables if you want to stay sharp, strong, and independent:1️⃣ Fight muscle loss (sarcopenia)Muscle protects your bones, balances blood sugar, and keeps you mobile.→ Lift heavy. Eat enough protein. Your muscles are your metabolic engine. 💪🏽2️⃣ Fix insulin resistance earlyBlood sugar crashes, brain fog, belly fat — it’s all connected.→ Prioritize real food: protein, fiber, healthy fats. Cut the processed junk. 🍳🥑🥦3️⃣ Invest in your relationshipsThe longest study on human happiness (Harvard, 85 years!) found this:→ People with strong social connections live longer, happier, and healthier. ❤️Aging is guaranteed.Decline doesn’t have to be.Start stacking the odds in your favor — now.

07/24/2025

The original video talked about why you shouldn’t use metformin and birth control for women’s health issues 🙈 I got to the end and realized I didn’t even talk about the birth control side of it! 😭

07/22/2025

Who else deserves to be in here?

07/20/2025

07/19/2025

Let’s talk about organic for a sec 🍓💰⁠⁠No—we don’t eat all organic. Not even close.⁠⁠Because here’s the truth: organic doesn’t automatically mean healthier.⁠⁠In this economy and this season of life with 5 kids, what matters more to me is getting fresh, whole food—not chasing the “cleanest” granola bars, organic fruit snacks, or crackers.⁠⁠🥩🍳🥬 A carton of eggs, a bag of carrots, a block of cheese, a pound of ground beef—those things will always beat out ultra-processed organic snacks in terms of nutrition.⁠⁠So we prioritize what actually moves the needle:⁠✅ High-quality protein⁠✅ Fresh produce⁠✅ Hitting 30 different plants a week⁠⁠That’s it. And it makes a difference—because eating well is how I feel well.⁠⁠More energy ⚡️ fewer crashes 🔄 better moods 😊 stronger muscles 💪 better digestion 💩⁠⁠And there’s real science behind it:🧪 The American Gut Study found that people who eat 30+ different plants per week have way more diverse microbiomes than those who eat 10 or fewer.⁠⁠That diversity supports everything from your immune system to your metabolism. ⁠⁠🥦 Fiber helps fight insulin resistance⁠🍗 Protein helps you feel full faster and longer, and keeps your muscles strong by fighting anabolic resistance (when your body becomes less responsive to protein as you age).⁠⁠Not sure where to start? Keep it simple:🔁 Add more protein to just one meal a day🌱 Try 3–5 new plants each week⁠✨ And remember: spices, nuts, seeds, and beans all count as plants—not just fruits & veggies!⁠⁠This grocery trip? Mostly stocking up on fresh foods 🛒⁠We already had:🥩 Beef in the freezer (thanks to my parents in Idaho!)🧄 Garlic, 🧅 onions, 🥔 potatoes, 🫘 beans, and quinoa in the pantry🥕 Carrots, cabbage, and celery in the fridge⁠⁠Eating well doesn’t have to be all-organic, expensive, or complicated. It just has to be intentional. And trust me—you’ll feel the difference 💛

07/18/2025

07/17/2025

Have you been a victim to this?

07/16/2025

Have you fallen for the free bread scam?

07/09/2025

Feeling full, building muscle, and having a gut that actually works for you isn’t luck—it’s strategy. And it starts with two habits:
👉 Prioritize protein
🌱 Eat 30 different plants every week

Protein isn’t just for gym bros (but yes, it helps with muscle 💪). It also stimulates GLP-1, a hormone that tells your brain, “We’re full—no need to keep snacking.”
More protein = fewer cravings, better blood sugar, and more stable energy.

A good place to start?
🥩 Increase your protein by 25g per day. That’s roughly a scoop of protein powder, a few eggs, or some extra chicken at lunch.

Then there’s your gut.
The American Gut Project showed that people who eat 30+ different plant types per week have way more diverse and resilient gut microbiomes than those who eat 10 or less.
And a diverse gut = better digestion, stronger immunity, more mental clarity, and easier weight regulation.

Now before you panic—30 plants isn’t as hard as it sounds. You just need to know what counts:
🥬 Veggies
🍓 Fruits
🌰 Nuts & seeds
🌾 Whole grains
🫘 Beans & legumes
🧂 Herbs & spices

Start small:
🌿 Add 3–4 new plant types each week
💡 Think: a new spice, a different nut, a veggie you haven’t had in a while

✨ Rotate your produce
✨ Toss in extra herbs and spices
✨ Add seeds to smoothies, beans to salads, fruit to savory meals

Protein keeps you full. Plants feed your gut.
Put them together and you get energy, balanced blood sugar, better digestion, and way fewer cravings.

04/19/2025

Not being able to nurse my first baby almost 10 years ago BROKE my heart. It was a complete shock to me that something that seemed like it should be SO natural could be so difficult.

If you had told July 2015 me that I’d be sitting in my car with a bottle full of pumped milk in April of 2025 I wouldn’t have believed you.

I’ve learned SO much about my body, nutrition, hydration, self care, babies, anatomy, and physiology over the last 10 years and I’m grateful for this journey I’ve been on.

I truly believe that with the right support and KNOWLEDGE more women would be able and willing to breastfeed their babies—I’ve seen it in my own experience.

It’s been a long journey, but 10 years and 4 exclusively breastfed babies later and I’m just feeling really blessed to be in this flesh suit today💛