Give Um Health

16/03/2021

I'm here, pals.

Just letting you know that I'm hanging around, listening, trying to lean into this continued chaos and not get too lost.

I decided to scratch my spring Whole30 and support group. I apologize if that's disappointing. I just felt like the right call for right now (more on that later)

I'll return to more posting soon, but for now - I'm diving head first into this gorgeous cup of coffee and snuggling up in my favorite sweatshirt 😊

04/03/2021

Home alone tonight for the first time in over a year... so what do I do?
MAKE A BUDDHA BOWL!

Cooking for 1️⃣ means I don't have to work around everyone else's tastebuds
😋

&

I get to revisit one of my tried-and-true dinner ideas without combing through recipe sites or cookbooks

Buddha Bowls are quick, easy and endlessly customizable.

If you want to try one for yourself, start with this template:

1 part Whole Grain (quinoa, organic rice, buckwheat groats, or farro)

1 part Leafy Greens (baby spinach, arugula, kale or chard)

2-3 parts Roasted Veg (Brussels sprouts, carrots, sweet potato or beets)

1 part Dressing (vinaigrette, drizzled tahini, balsamic reduction or hummus)

Plus any bonus toppings, seasonings, or foods taking up space in your fridge!

Let me know what your favorite Buddha Bowl combo is in the comments ⬇️

01/03/2021

"Starchy vegetables, such as peas, corn and potatoes, and fruit juices were not associated with reduced risk of death or chronic diseases." 🤫

Eating more than that was not associated with additional benefits, said the study condudcted by the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and released by the American Heath Association.

25/02/2021

Sometimes I forget that I'm 35.

A large part of me still identifies as the 25 year old bartender.
Or the 17 year old volleyball player.

It's tough to accept that my biological age is still advancing. That my body is adapting to changes in my metabolism, muscle distribution, sleep cycle, etc.

At least it's tough *mentally*
Pretty sure my body is all: "pfffft, please, honey. I know damn well that we're 35." 🙄

23/02/2021

In today's newsletter, I shared some of my thoughts on pandemic fatigue.

It's a powerful example of how many unseen factors contribute to our sense of well-being.

Our physical health is intimately linked to our emotional health which is directly tied to our environment and so on.

This is true whether in a global pademic or not (but it sure is evident now).

If you're feeling empty or tired or uninspired lately - give yourself some space.

You are a whole being who is adapting. ✨

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22/02/2021

Don't let the word DIET throw you.
This book is about much more than calories.

It's about how to eat to reverse disease and optimize health.

How to utilize food to promote longevity, and performance.

How we can eat to reverse climate change.

It’s for meat eaters, vegans, keto folks, beginners, seasoned crash dieters who are looking for balance, and anyone in between.

Out TOMORROW, February 23, 2021. Check it out: PeganDiet.com

21/02/2021

“Once you start to speak, people will yell at you. They will interrupt you, put you down and suggest it’s personal. And the world won’t end. And the speaking will get easier and easier. And you will find you have fallen in love with your own vision, which you may never have realized you had. And you will lose some friends and lovers, and realize you don’t miss them. And new ones will find you and cherish you. And you will still flirt and paint your nails, dress up and party, because, as I think Emma Goldman said, “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” And at last you’ll know with surpassing certainty that only one thing is more frightening than speaking your truth. And that is not speaking.”
― Audre Lorde

19/02/2021

Institute for Integrative Nutrition September 2020 Gut Health Course is a WRAP! 🎬

Another advanced course from is in the books (after completing my last exam yesterday) WHUT UP.

Right in time for a relaxing weekend filled with good food, great records and hopefully LOTS of rest.

I look forward to sharing more of the core concepts and DIY tips for building the radical wellness you've been craving as soon as next week!

Have a kickass weekend, friends.
XO

18/02/2021

Thoughts?

The largely preventable epidemics of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer — often linked to sugar and processed foods — are growing.

17/02/2021

If you've been curious about where I received my coaching certification or are simply searching for something constructive to do while in quarantine - I'd suggest checking out this compact course from IIN!

You don't need to be qualified to enroll. This is designed for all skill levels.

I'm here if you have any questions ❤

Created by Integrative Nutrition

17/02/2021

“We’re seeing more and more how the pesticide industry uses the US government to aggressively push its agenda on the international stage and quash any attempt by people in other countries to take control of their food supply."

Internal government emails show actions similar to those by Bayer and lobbyists to kill a proposed ban in Thailand in 2019

15/02/2021

What you eat matters.

I know you're aware of this already.

We're too far down this road to holistic health to feign ignorance.
(Yeah, I see you 👀 You're intelligent. You're paying attention.)

But let me take this moment to remind us all:

YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH IS CONNECTED TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH.
..and your emotional/spiritual/social/career health as well.

In 's new book, The Pegan Diet, he explains how to take the best parts of the Paleo + Vegan diets to create a delicious way of eating that is not only good for your body but also good for your 🧠

You can check it out yourself at PeganDiet.com (Presale is open now)