Get Well with Jitka

12/15/2025

💛 Lisa’s Story: Living Well with Relapsing Polychondritis

Lisa continues to do well years after her diagnosis, staying consistent with an anti-inflammatory, whole-food, plant-based way of eating. She shares that when life gets busy and she occasionally strays, mild symptoms remind her to return to the habits that help her feel her best.

Her journey is a powerful reminder that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning what supports your body and coming back to it, again and again.

Read Lisa’s full success story on my website — link in the first comment.

✨ Individual experience shared with permission. Not medical advice.

12/13/2025

Another weekend, more batch cooking done to feed us for another week. More is yet to come… 😁🥔.

12/13/2025

Progress begins where curiosity is allowed to lead.
Follow the evidence. 🧠.

12/13/2025

Cozy, hearty, and nourishing 🌱
My Instant Pot Black Bean Chili is rich, comforting, and perfect for busy days—served right here in a mug ☕

✨ FREE RECIPE
Find it on my website under Recipes
🔗 Also available via Linktree in bio

Simple ingredients. Whole-food, plant-based. No oil.
Perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or a warming lunch.

12/09/2025

Breakfast mystery of the day: what grain is this?
Round, chewy, naturally gluten-free, and perfect with fresh fruit. I always cook enough to last at least 5 days.

Sorghum.

Why I love it:
• Gluten-Free: Great for those with sensitivities.
• Rich in Fiber: Supports digestion and helps you stay full longer.
• Nutrient-Dense: A good source of protein, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus.
• Antioxidants: Especially high in darker varieties (black or burgundy).

12/05/2025

When the temperature drops, it’s officially soup time! ❄️🥣
This is the season to grab all the veggies you have, toss them into a pot, add your favorite herbs and spices, and let the magic happen. Simple, comforting, nourishing — and perfect for staying warm and healthy.🌱

What’s your favorite soup to make this time of year?

12/04/2025

Are annual physical exams really necessary? 🤔 Research shows that for healthy adults, they may offer little benefit and can even lead to unnecessary testing. Instead, true prevention comes from lifestyle, metabolic health, and mental well-being. 🌱💪
Link in bio and in the comments below.

11/29/2025

Thanksgiving recap.
After a real vegan Thanksgiving lunch, we managed to get a hike in before heading to New York City for a “traditional” family dinner at a Chinese restaurant. 🙂🥢🥡🥠

Part of the visit included taking in the incredible view from the rooftop—26 floors up!

And afterwards… another classic New York experience: piles of garbage lining the streets. Oh well.

Still, I’m thankful for every single day on this amazing planet.
I hope you all had a wonderful time with your families and friends as well!

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

“Shifting from animal foods to plant foods was associated with weight loss — even when some plant foods were less healthy.”

A new Frontiers in Nutrition study compared a Mediterranean diet with a low-fat vegan diet.

After 16 weeks, the vegan group lost 6.0 kg (13.23 lbs) — while the Mediterranean group saw no change. Most of the loss came from fat mass and visceral fat, not muscle or water.

Plant-based diets are naturally higher in fiber and lower in calorie density, helping people feel full and satisfied without restriction.

Progress, not perfection. 🌱💛. Kahleova H, Maracine C, Himmelfarb J, et al. Dietary acid load on the Mediterranean and a vegan diet: a secondary analysis of a randomized, cross-over trial. Front Nutr. 2025;12:1634215. Published 2025 Jun 25. doi:10.3389/fnut.2025.1634215

11/24/2025

Watching clients reclaim their health is the best part of my work. 💛
Marianna came to me exhausted, dealing with hormonal imbalances, migraines, GERD, bloating, sleep issues, and stubborn weight gain. With simple, sustainable changes to her mostly plant-based, whole-foods meals, her body began to transform.

Within weeks, her energy improved, her migraines disappeared, her sleep deepened, her reflux calmed, and the weight began to come off—naturally and without restriction.

Her dedication made all the difference, and I’m so grateful she allowed me to support her on this journey. 🌿

If you’re struggling with hormones, migraines, reflux, or weight issues and want guidance that’s compassionate, evidence-based, and personalized, I’m here to help.
📩 Send me a message or schedule a free 15-minute consultation through my website.