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For everything pertaining to mental health nutrition and it’s relationship to stress, lifestyle habits, and sleep quality. Find the secrets to a simple peaceful life and a quiet mind.
Holistic Nutrition
Gut health, sleep + nutrition fundamentals
Are decaf coffees really caffeine free?
Decaf coffee can help you to enjoy the complex flavors of coffee without the stimulating effects of caffeine. Some individuals (like myself) are extra sensitive to the effects of caffeine and choosing decaf can be a great alternative. But there are a handful of myths...
How to improve your gut health
Digestion is a north to south process that begins in the brain. That first moment you think of or smell food, your body begins to produce saliva (enzymes) necessary to digest this food. However, meals are regularly consumed in a rushed fashion- void of presence and...
Supporting Anxiety and Depression with Nutrition: step by step
I wish I wasn't writing this from experience. Battling mental health makes you feel like a helpless victim of your own brain- at least it did for me. This post contains a brief overview of supporting elements of...
Mental health
Stress, anxiety + depression
How to improve your gut health
Digestion is a north to south process that begins in the brain. That first moment you think of or smell food, your body begins to produce saliva (enzymes) necessary to digest this food. However, meals are regularly consumed in a rushed fashion- void of presence and...
Supporting Anxiety and Depression with Nutrition: step by step
I wish I wasn't writing this from experience. Battling mental health makes you feel like a helpless victim of your own brain- at least it did for me. This post contains a brief overview of supporting elements of...
How to eliminate decision fatigue
Throughout the day, you make aver 30,000 decisions. As the day goes by, your ability to make these decisions easily and with logically diminish. There is a reason why billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs would wear the same outfit every day. They needed to...
Cooking
Breakfast, family meals, whole food desserts
The best sourdough recipe collection
This isn't a post to teach you all about how to troubleshoot your starter, get it active again, or what's that black liquid at the top? This is a post dedicated to the best sourdough recipes I have made on repeat within my home and have decided that they are top...
Baked BBQ meatballs: Your kid’s new favorite
Your next favorite week night mela that all the family loves is here. So many of my clients are looking for simple family meals that don't require a ton of prep after a long day at work. I'm sharing one of our family favorite sheet pan meals that is exactly that....
Blueberry cottage cheese pancakes: High protein easy breakfast
Breakfast foods are my favorite foods… we go way back. However I understand that they're regularly made with processed flours and a lot of sugars. If you're a fan of pancakes, but you've already learned your body doesn't feel best on them- you've got to try these...
About Leana
I married my highschool crush and we’re now a family of 5. I have a great big love for big dogs, black coffee, and really good food. I’m so glad you’re here. Join me and others just like you as we take time to prioritize and nourish our bodies, simplify and rest, and restore our quiet mind and peaceful spirit.