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On a mission to support post-menopause women to take their health back. Translating food & herbs into everyday nutrition. Sue Petersen, Master's in Nutrition

Creater of clinical meal plans, online courses, & personalized nutrition plans. Clinical Nutritionist | MS | CNS | Herbalist Serving up bite size pieces of nutrition with amazingly healthy style.

03/15/2026

One of the easiest ways to support gut health during the week is to prepare a few key foods ahead of time.

Batch cooking allows you to build meals quickly while still nourishing your microbiome with a variety of plant foods.

A diverse diet helps beneficial gut bacteria thrive.

03/14/2026

Meal prep your way to consistent healthy habits. Knowing what to eat to stay healthy is a challenge, but add on top to of that 1) family responsibilities, 2) getting ready for the workweek, and 3) everyone's preferences can be huge hurdles to overcome.

Not to worry! This Meal Prep Sunday Program is a perfect solution to help you get organized and be consistent throughout the week.

This program is gluten-free.

Purchase here: https://www.suepetersen.com/meal-prep-sunday-program

03/13/2026

Your gut and brain communicate constantly through what scientists call the gut–brain axis. This powerful connection explains why digestion, mood, stress, and mental clarity are often linked.

Supporting gut health can have surprising benefits for both your body and mind.

4 Facts About the Gut–Brain Connection

1️⃣ More than 70% of immune activity takes place in the gut, making digestive health critical for overall wellness.

2️⃣ Gut bacteria help influence mood, because they play a role in producing neurotransmitters like serotonin.

3️⃣ Chronic stress can disrupt the microbiome, leading to digestive discomfort and inflammation.

4️⃣ Healing the gut often improves mental clarity, energy, and emotional balance.

When you nourish your gut, you are also supporting your brain. Save this post to remember how connected your health truly is.

03/12/2026

Fermented foods are one of the best ways to support your gut microbiome.

Sauerkraut contains beneficial bacteria that help nourish the digestive system and improve microbiome diversity.

This simple skillet meal combines protein, fiber, and fermented foods for a delicious gut-supportive dish.

This meal is simple, flavorful, and packed with ingredients that support digestive health.

Save this recipe for your next gut-friendly dinner.

03/11/2026

Gut inflammation can develop slowly over time through everyday habits. Many people experience digestive discomfort without realizing that lifestyle and food choices may be contributing factors.

Understanding the causes is the first step toward healing the gut and restoring balance.

The good news is that the gut can recover with supportive habits like whole foods, herbal teas, and fiber-rich meals.

Save this post for future reference.

03/10/2026

Chamomile tea is one of the most well-known herbal teas, but many people only think of it as a sleep tea.

In reality, chamomile can also be incredibly helpful for supporting digestive health and calming gut inflammation.

When the gut is irritated or inflamed, soothing herbs like chamomile can help bring balance back to the digestive system.

3 Facts About Chamomile Tea for Gut Health

1️⃣ Chamomile helps reduce gut inflammation, making it helpful for digestive discomfort and irritation.

2️⃣ Azulene, a phytochemical found in chamomile, helps calm histamine responses, which may support digestive and immune balance.

3️⃣ Chamomile promotes relaxation, and reducing stress is important because chronic stress can worsen digestion.

A warm cup of chamomile tea can be a simple daily habit that supports both your gut and your nervous system.

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03/09/2026

Your gut is working for you every single day. It helps digest food, absorb nutrients, regulate immunity, and even influence your mood.

The good news? Small daily habits can make a big difference.

Healing foods, herbal teas, fiber-rich meals, and stress management all support a healthy digestive system. Every positive choice you make today supports the health of your gut tomorrow.

✨ Nourish your body. Support your gut. Heal from within.

Save this post for a reminder that small habits lead to big healing.

03/08/2026

If bloating is showing up daily, start here:

1️⃣ Pair protein + fiber at every meal.
Fiber without protein can ferment too quickly.

2️⃣ Slow down while eating.
Digestion begins in the mouth, not the stomach.

3️⃣ Add bitter greens before meals.
Arugula, dandelion, lemon water — they stimulate digestive enzymes.

Small shifts → big digestive changes.

Try these for 7 days and pay attention to how your body responds.

Next week, we’re diving into inflammation and the gut-brain connection.

Stay with me 🌿✨

03/07/2026

A gut reset isn’t about starving your body.

It should include:

✔️ High fiber diversity
✔️ Anti-inflammatory fats
✔️ Fermented support
✔️ Blood sugar stability
✔️ Removal of common irritants (when appropriate)

My clinical-style Gut Healing Meal Plan is built around:
• Gluten-free structure
• Dairy-free options
• No added sugars
• Strategic fiber pairing

It’s not extreme.
It’s structured nourishment.

If your digestion feels off daily, structure can feel like relief.

Purchase the plan here: https://www.suepetersen.com/gluten-free-clinical-meal-plan

03/06/2026

Your gut doesn’t just need “probiotics.”

It needs the right inputs daily.

Here are 4 nutrients that actually help repair and protect:

1️⃣ Soluble Fiber
Feeds beneficial bacteria and improves stool consistency.

2️⃣ Polyphenols
Found in berries, olive oil, herbs, tea.
They strengthen the gut lining.

3️⃣ Fermented Foods
Increase microbiome diversity when used consistently.

4️⃣ Omega-3 Fats
Help calm intestinal inflammation.

If you’re only focusing on eliminating foods, you may be missing the bigger picture. Healing is additive before it is subtractive.

Which one do you need more of right now?

03/05/2026

This is what a gut-supportive meal actually looks like.

Not restrictive.
Not extreme.
Just strategic.

Why this bowl works:

• Lentils → soluble fiber to feed beneficial bacteria
• Leafy greens → magnesium + polyphenols
• Extra virgin olive oil → anti-inflammatory fats
• Fresh herbs → natural antimicrobial balance

Simple Build:
• 1 cup cooked lentils
• 1–2 cups sautéed kale or spinach
• Drizzle olive oil
• Add lemon, garlic, sea salt
• Optional: roasted carrots or sweet potato

This combination supports:
✔️ Microbiome diversity
✔️ Blood sugar balance
✔️ Reduced gut inflammation

Healing is about consistency, not perfection.

Would you try this? 🌿

03/04/2026

Not all gut dysfunction looks dramatic. Sometimes it looks like “normal life.”

These are not random symptoms. They are patterns. And patterns can be corrected with food, fiber diversity, and inflammation reduction.

Save this post and come back to it. We’re going deeper this month.

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Welcome to Health Simple!

We are serving up bite size pieces of nutrition with amazingly healthy style. Our owner is Sue Petersen, who is a Clinical Nutritionist. She is a passionate nutritional educator and teaches how to use food choices as nutritional therapy to heal the body. Health Simple mission is to increase self-care knowledge with the use of DIY digital plans and pre-assembled herbal kits which focus on the use of whole sustainable food, organic herbal teas, supplements, natural organic products and alternative approaches.

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