NEW RESEARCH ALERT: Ultra-Processed Foods Are Designed To Be Addictive.

Processed foods are engineered to be irresistible.

Chips, candy, and fast foods are convenient, cheap, and everywhere.

But they also create so many health problems 😩

👉🏽 Now a new study finds that with the right support, people can cut their intake of processed foods nearly in half—and experience big health benefits—in just 8 weeks.

Participants in this study received:

✔ Education about processed foods and their health effects

✔ Mindfulness strategies to cope with cravings

✔ One-on-one meal planning

✔ Support for improving their home food environment

✔ Financial assistance to buy healthier foods

The results were impressive:

✔ Processed food intake dropped by nearly 50%

✔ Daily calorie intake decreased by 600+ calories

✔ Sugar consumption fell by 50%

✔ Participants lost an average of 7.7 pounds

✔ Many reported better mood and energy

I love this study because it backs up strategies we’ve used with our clients for years.

You do NOT need to stay addicted to processed foods ❌

You CAN break the cycle and feel better ✅

Ever Notice Food Affecting Your Stress Levels?

Stress is tricky.

It feels like it comes from the mind, but imbalances in your body can make you feel even more stressed. For example:

💥 Blood sugar swings.

Blood sugar crashes can spike cortisol, drain your energy, and disrupt your mood and sleep.

Some things you can do to keep your blood sugar stable for more stress resilience:

✔️ Start the day with protein & healthy fat (not just sugar!)

✔️ Avoid skipping meals (low blood sugar = cortisol trigger)

✔️ Pair carbs with protein or fiber to slow the glucose spike

✔️ Reduce ultra-processed foods that lead to energy crashes

You can’t control every stressor in life—but you can strengthen your body’s ability to handle stress better 💛

Have you ever noticed food affecting your stress levels?

Let me know in the comments ⤵️

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You Can’t Control Everything...

…But you can control your next step.

Becoming more stress resilient starts with knowing where to focus your energy:

On the things you can control.

Share this with a friend who can relate 💖

Youthful Skin from the Inside Out

This is not an overnight quick fix, but nutrition can have a huge impact on how your skin ages!

First the must-have foundations:

✔️ Water (to hydrate the skin)

✔️ Protein (as a building block for collagen & elastin)

✔️ Fruits & Veg (for antioxidants to block free radical damage)

✔️ Healthy Fats (to keep inflammation in check)

Then the targeted nutrient supplements:

✔️ Collagen (supports skin firmness and elasticity)

✔️ Antioxidants like curcumin, pomegranate, and green tea (support antioxidant defenses)

✔️ Omega-3s (support healthy inflammation & defenses against sun damage)

Here’s the thing:

If you jump to the supplements without first having the foundations of a skin-healthy diet in place, you won’t get the results you deserve.

If you want to dial in a plan to support your unique skin health and maintain youthful skin—given your biochemistry, goals, and vulnerabilities—our functional approach is for you.

🥾 Take the first step through the link in our bio.

REFERENCES:

-Cho S. The Role of Functional Foods in Cutaneous Anti-aging. J Lifestyle Med. 2014;4(1):8-16. [link]

-de Miranda RB, Weimer P, Rossi RC. Effects of hydrolyzed collagen supplementation on skin aging: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol. 2021;60(12):1449-1461. [link]
-Michalak M. Plant-Derived Antioxidants: Significance in Skin Health and the Ageing Process. Int J Mol Sci. 2022;23(2):585. [link]

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Inside-Out Skin Tips

The main driver of unhealthy skin is 💥inflammation💥 which means a sustainable solution has to address this root cause.

We do that from the inside out, with things like:

✔️ Omega-3 Fats (essential fatty acids in fish, nuts, & seeds)

✔️ Sleep (disrupted sleep increases markers of inflammation)

✔️ Movement (exercise improves metabolic health to reduce inflammation)

✔️ Water (skin is approximately 64% water)

✔️ Colorful foods (antioxidants help to combat inflammation)

✔️ Probiotics (supporting the microbiome and gut-skin axis)

These are just a few examples of how we help our clients combat breakouts, redness, rashes, and irritated skin. The best solution for your skin will be unique to you, and we would love to help.

Ready to get to the root cause of your unhealthy skin?

🔗 Click the link in our bio to get started!