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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
How to Drink Protein Shakes Without Bloating
Protein shakes are a simple way to increase your daily protein intake. With their wide variety of flavors and simplicity it appeals to the stressed out women who come in contact with them. But what if your smoothies and shakes are leaving you feeling bleh + bloated?...
Can your favorite breakfast give you anxiety?
Struggling with unstable energy and high anxiety? Look at your breakfast. This could be the cause of your drastic mood swings and anxiety. If the first meal of the day is not adequately balanced with all macronutrients- blood sugar fluctuations will run rampant and...
Midnight snack to fall asleep better: Sleepy girl gut gummies
I've found nothing to be more vital for quality of health and well-being than a good night's sleep. But, how can a particular midnight snack improve your sleep quality? To understand this, you'll need to understand the different ways in which sleep can be effected-...
Mental Health
Stress, anxiety + depression
10 Nutrients You Need to Fight Depression
A link between poor diet and brain health and depression has been well established. The brain needs vital nutrients to reach its state of optimization. But what nutrients exactly should you be eating to fight depression? And how exactly can you prioritize...
Can your favorite breakfast give you anxiety?
Struggling with unstable energy and high anxiety? Look at your breakfast. This could be the cause of your drastic mood swings and anxiety. If the first meal of the day is not adequately balanced with all macronutrients- blood sugar fluctuations will run rampant and...
Midnight snack to fall asleep better: Sleepy girl gut gummies
I've found nothing to be more vital for quality of health and well-being than a good night's sleep. But, how can a particular midnight snack improve your sleep quality? To understand this, you'll need to understand the different ways in which sleep can be effected-...
Food as Medicine
Nourishing balanced meals, key nutrients for mental health, + simple high quality ingredients
How to know if you’re a stressed out sugar burner
As a nutritional therapist, one of the most common irregularities I see is the reliance on sugar and caffeine for energy. Listen up, sugar is not a dependable energy source. Sugar brings quick energy- but it burns out fast. A few misinformed choices, and you spend...
Which organic or gluten/grain free cereal is best?
I tested out 7 different organic or grain free cereals so that you didn't have to! Read on to find out which organic or gluten/grain free cereal was the best, which you should leave on the shelf. As I walked down the Costco aisle making my way to the peanut butter,...
Drink this drink to handle your stress better
The adrenal cocktail is use to describe a mixed drink containing a few key nutrients needed for optimal adrenal function. When combatting stress either it’s day to day or chronic and intense, the adrenals need proper nutrients to release adequate hormones at the...
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.