Norma Flood, MS, RDN

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Norma Flood, MS, RDN

Integrative Nutrition for Digestive Health & Brain Balance

Norma Flood has a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences and is known as one of San Diego's top registered dietitian nutritionists. She offers functional nutrition counseling services for digestive health, mental health, and eating disorders for adults and teens.

04/11/2026

7 days, 7 spices 🫚🌱

Fennel is helpful in combatting GAS and BLOATING. It can be consumed in bulb or seed form, great for soups and stews.

Stay tuned as we continue to explore spices and the improvements they make on our gut health. To learn more about spice blends with Chef Debbie ( ), stream Episode 14 of Go With Your Gut, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Until next time, be well.

04/10/2026

7 days, 7 spices 🫚🌱

Oregano is a STRONG antimicrobial that’s found in Italian seasoning. Oregano is beneficial in:
1. Providing antimicrobial effects on bad bacteria, parasites, and fungi in our gut
2. Improving bile flow

Stay tuned as we continue to explore spices and the improvements they make on our gut health. To learn more about spice blends with Chef Debbie ( ), stream Episode 14 of Go With Your Gut, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Until next time, be well.

04/09/2026

7 days, 7 spices 🫚🌱

Turmeric is a POWERFUL spice that’s found in curries, soups, stews, and teas. Tumeric is beneficial in:
1. Providing anti-inflammatory benefits
2. Acting as an antioxidant
3. Lowering our LDL and Triglycerides
4. Improving insulin sensitivity
5. Potentially boosting brain cell growth

Stay tuned as we continue to explore spices and the improvements they make on our gut health. To learn more about spice blends with Chef Debbie ( ), stream Episode 14 of Go With Your Gut, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Until next time, be well.

04/08/2026

7 days, 7 spices 🫚🌱

Following Episode 14 of Go With Your Gut, we’re diving into a handful of favorite spices. These spices not only add flavor and fun to our meals, they provide benefits for our gut health.

Ginger is a popular spice that’s found in soups, teas, and sauces. Ginger is beneficial in:
1. Handling nausea
2. Increasing digestive enzyme production
3. Providing anti-inflammatory effects
4. Increasing gastric motility

Stay tuned as we continue to explore spices and the improvements they make on our gut health. To learn more about spice blends with Chef Debbie ( ), stream Episode 14 of Go With Your Gut, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Until next time, be well.

04/03/2026

One of the best ways to become a more confident cook is simply learning to pay attention.

Cooking with your eyes, your nose, and your taste buds helps you understand what your food needs as you go. Taste along the way, notice the aromas, and adjust flavors with simple ingredients like salt or a bright spice such as sumac.

Even the way we chop our food matters. Smaller pieces cook faster, which can make everyday meals easier and more approachable.

04/02/2026

Sometimes the difference between an ordinary meal and a memorable one is simply the spices we use. In this conversation, we explore blends like baharat and ras el hanout — warm, aromatic combinations that many cultures rely on as everyday staples.

These blends bring together spices like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and cardamom to create depth and balance in dishes from vegetables to fish and stews. When we start cooking with spices this way, simple ingredients like butternut squash or chickpeas suddenly feel rich, hearty, and complete.

It’s a reminder that flavor doesn’t have to be complicated — sometimes it just takes the right blend.

04/01/2026

Sometimes the smallest ingredients make the biggest difference for our health.

When we cook with a variety of spices, we’re not just adding flavor — we’re also supporting the balance of our gut microbiome. Many spices have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, while also providing nutrients that beneficial bacteria can thrive on.

And the best part? Our meals become more vibrant and satisfying at the same time. It’s one of those rare moments in nutrition where flavor and healing truly go hand in hand.

03/20/2026

Building the brain is one thing. Maintaining it is another. After completing the Brain Balance program herself, Amanda shares how she maintains the benefits years later. She focuses on balance, coordination, core strength, and sensory input — not perfectly, but intentionally. When we vary movement and pair it with sensory stimulation, we continue supporting the brain connections that help us thrive.

03/19/2026

What really gets in the way of better health for families today?

In this conversation, we explore how habits, exhaustion, convenience culture, and even misalignment at home can quietly block meaningful change.

When we come back to our why and focus on small, consistent shifts instead of perfection, we begin creating a family culture that supports real, lasting growth.

03/18/2026

Movement alone is powerful. But when we pair movement with sensory input — sight, sound, touch, even our internal awareness — we light up the brain in a deeper way. When we intentionally engage our senses while moving, we strengthen the very systems that help us focus, regulate emotions, and feel at home in our bodies.

03/06/2026

Not everything labeled prebiotic or probiotic belongs in our daily routine. Some trendy drinks may be lower in sugar than soda, but that doesn’t make them a gut-healing staple. And many children’s yogurts are loaded with added sugar, even though yogurt already contains natural lactose. When we slow down and read the ingredients, we can make choices that truly support the microbiome. Most of the time, simple whole foods and real fermented options will serve us better than clever marketing.

03/05/2026

Not all probiotics work the same way. We have live strains like lactobacillus and bifidobacterium, or spore-based and soil-based probiotics that help clear out overgrowth and naturally survive stomach acid. When we understand the difference, we can make more thoughtful choices for our gut — especially if we’re dealing with SIBO, histamine sensitivity, or recovering from antibiotics. Sometimes it’s not about adding more bacteria. It’s about preparing the soil so the right ones can thrive.

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