Wholesome Nutrition Blog

Let’s talk about fat loss. Not the myths, not the fads, but the actual science behind how your body sheds fat. If you’ve ever wondered why things that worked in your 20s don’t seem to cut it anymore or why you’re gaining weight even though your habits haven’t changed,...

Gut health has become a hot topic, and for good reason: it influences nearly every aspect of our health—from digestion to mood, immunity, and even hormones. Did you know it’s estimated that about 70% of our immune system lives in our gut?  I’ve definitely paid more...

Brain health goes beyond just the “mom brain” many of us can relate to, right? With November being National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, it’s a great time to talk about brain health and how our diets can play a crucial role in keeping our minds sharp....

As a registered dietitian, I frequently get asked whether counting calories is necessary for managing weight and maintaining overall health. The short answer? It depends on the individual, their goals, and their relationship with food. In this post, we'll explore the...

Meal prepping has become one of the best strategies to save time and maintain a healthy diet. If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling to throw something together after a long day, or relying on takeout because you didn’t have time to cook, you’re not alone! Meal...

Incorporating Healthy Habits Without The Overwhelm Hey Mama! With fall in full swing, life is busier than ever. School routines, sports, and all those fall activities we love can leave us feeling like there’s no time to focus on ourselves. But I’m here to tell you...

The Importance and Benefits of a Nutritious Breakfast The Importance of a Healthy Breakfast We all know that mornings can be hectic with the rush to get everyone up, ready, and out the door to school and work on time. (Can I get an amen?) But starting the day with a...

Salads Can Add A Nutritional Boost To Your Diet Salads often get a bad rap for being boring or a “diet” meal, but they can be vibrant, delicious, and incredibly nutritious. Incorporating salads into your diet is one of the easiest ways to boost your intake of...

Summer is a season of fun and activities, but let’s be honest…. For us moms, it can also mean a hectic schedule that makes maintaining a balanced diet challenging. Adequate protein intake is crucial as it supports muscle health, energy levels, control of cravings, and...

I think every aging mom agrees that after we hit our mid-30s and beyond, it just seems as though our metabolism doesn't work anymore. It can feel like no matter how well we eat, or how many times we work out, our bodies just don’t respond the way they used to in our...

Spring is here and I don’t know about you, but spring time always makes me want to clean out the crap! You know what I’m talking about…. All the closets, cabinets, and drawers that have caught everything from the kids artwork to snow boots, to random socks and gloves...

I think most of us can agree that being a mom is one of the best and hardest jobs we will ever have, right? Raising kids isn’t for the faint of heart and if I’ve learned anything over my last almost 13 years of being a mom, it’s that you feel like you have zero time...

You know that feeling when you get to the end of your day? You just got the kids to bed. You have your comfies on. You plop down on the couch with a cozy blanket to watch your show and think to yourself “man I could really use a little snack”. So you get up and grab...

Do you ever start something or make a new goal and you’re instantly pumped and excited for it? You just know you’re gonna accomplish it and change your life and you’re so fired up! Then a week goes by. And all of a sudden you’re noticing roadblocks that are trying to...

Ahhhh the scale. You dedicate the time to exercise, you put the work in, maybe you even start noticing that your clothes are fitting a little differently and getting looser, but that scale just isn’t budging. It’s so annoying and can make you feel like the work you’re...