Awaken Health Nutrition

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

🧠✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨🧠

"A Functional Medicine Perspective on Nutrition and Mental Health"
by Miranda Moore Stepnitz, M.S., CNS

I'm excited to share my latest article exploring the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel—through the lens of functional medicine.

Huge thanks to Beyond The Surface Counseling for featuring my work!

Miranda Moore Stepnitz, M.S.Functional Medicine Nutritionist & Founder, Awaken Health Nutrition · Shelby Township, MISeptember 15, 2025In recent years, the connection between what we eat and how we feel has gained well-deservedattention. As rates of anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline contin...

08/26/2025

🌴 Top Benefits of Coconut Water 🥥💧

1. Hydrates Naturally – Packed with electrolytes like potassium & magnesium.

2. Boosts Energy ⚡ – Great post-workout drink!

3. Supports Digestion 🧘 – Helps prevent bloating & acid reflux.

4. Rich in Nutrients – Low in calories, high in vitamins & minerals.

5. Promotes Glowing Skin ✨ – Hydration = healthy, radiant skin.

6. Aids in Weight Management – Light, refreshing, and low in sugar.

7. Heart-Healthy ❤️ – Helps regulate blood pressure.




Awaken Health Nutrition

07/29/2025

This is our approach as well at Awaken Health Nutrition, led by Functional Medicine Nutritionist Miranda Moore-Stepnitz, M.S.

I was with colleagues at dinner, and they asked me “how I ate.” They talked about themselves as following a vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based approach, with a few of them eating more fish and meat. I responded by saying, “I’m a diversitarian.” They looked at me quizzically. I said, “Because I travel so much, I want to experience the culture through their foods and their gut microbiome. I want to experience life through the varieties of foods.”

Unless I’m truly allergic or intolerant to something, I try to broaden and diversify my intake. The research on dietary diversity is extensive, indicating that it is associated with better nutritional status, gut microbiome adaptability, cognitive function, visual and auditory sustained attention, and less risk for mental health issues, allergic symptoms, and even fractures and falls.

Over the years, as I’ve worked with people and their food intake, I’ve seen that people get into food ruts. Sometimes, we need to shake things up. Aiming for at least 30-50 unique foods weekly is a general guideline, with the premise that everyone’s gut is different and may need a gradual increase.

Diversity is Nature’s principle. It can help people thrive and be more resilient in body and mind. 🌈✨

07/21/2025

Certain food combinations are better than others. Here is a science-based list of some of the ones that have been researched.

Reference: Natarajan, T.D., Ramasamy, J.R. & Palanisamy, K. Nutraceutical potentials of synergic foods: a systematic review. J. Ethn. Food 6, 27 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s42779-019-0033-3

07/21/2025

At Awaken Health Nutrition & Functional Medicine 🍃 in Shelby Township, we go beyond symptom management to uncover and address the root causes of your health concerns.

Through evidence-based functional nutrition, we craft personalized plans that support your body’s natural ability to heal and find balance.

Whether you're facing hormonal imbalances, autoimmune or metabolic conditions, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or simply seeking to feel your best, we’re here to guide and empower you every step of the way. Our team is trained and qualified to help manage a wide range of chronic health concerns.

It’s time to awaken your health—because you deserve to thrive, not just get by. 💚

05/02/2025

Polyphenols are powerful plant compounds that support your cells from the inside out in many organ systems, from gut to brain to heart health.

A general guideline is to aim for 6–10 servings of a diverse mix of fruits, veggies, herbs, teas, nuts, and legumes daily. According to preliminary research, this amount will provide about 1–2 grams of polyphenols—the sweet spot for supporting long-term health.

04/08/2025

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04/08/2025

Yum! Just use a small amount of honey or jam. Try pairing it with some eggs to help hit your morning protein goal. The added protein and healthy fats can also help minimize any potential blood sugar spikes from the honey or jam. It’s always a good idea to pair sugar with a source of protein or fat. Cottage cheese is certainly getting a lot of attention these days. 🌟

Honey, Fig Jam and Cottage Cheese Toast is the perfect lazy day snack. Toasted sourdough bread is topped with cottage cheese and fig jam, a drizzle of honey and sprinkle of toasted chopped walnuts.

recipe 👉🏻https://www.simplyscratch.com/honey-fig-jam-cottage-cheese-toast/