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Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
Megan Barefoot
Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot
Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
Megan Barefoot
Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot
How To Know If You Have Parasites!!
Megan Barefoot
How To Know If You Have Parasites!!
Megan Barefoot
Megan Barefoot
Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
Megan Barefoot
Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
Megan Barefoot
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Gut Health and Giggles: The Importance of Spice in your Life (and your Meals!)
2023, Action, Awareness, Coaching, Digestion, Digestive System, Food Sensitivities, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health Coach, Holistic, intestinal discomfort, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Personalized Plan, Practical Nutrition, Wellness, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Awareness, Coaching, Digestion, Digestive System, Food Sensitivities, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health Coach, Holistic, intestinal discomfort, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Personalized Plan, Practical Nutrition, Wellness, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot

Gut Health and Giggles: The Importance of Spice in your Life (and your Meals!)

Welcome, food enthusiasts, to the No Shoes Nutrition blog, where we believe that the road to a happy gut is paved with laughter, culinary adventures, and a sprinkle of spice. This week, we'll explore why challenging yourself with new foods is not just essential for your gut health but also a delightful journey that can transform your meals from dull to delicious. Get ready to spice up your life and your plate!

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Spreading Kindness Through Holistic Nutrition
2023, Action, Awareness, Brain Health, Coaching, Diet, Gut Health, Health Food, Holistic, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Self Care, Self Love, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Awareness, Brain Health, Coaching, Diet, Gut Health, Health Food, Holistic, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Self Care, Self Love, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Spreading Kindness Through Holistic Nutrition

World Kindness Day is a special occasion that encourages people to spread goodwill, compassion, and love to make the world a better place. While kindness can manifest in various ways, one powerful avenue to express kindness is by nourishing our bodies with healthy nutrition.

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Trying to Stay Low Carb? Low on Energy? Here's Why!
2023, Action, Carbohydrates, Energy, Glycemic, Gut Health, Holistic, Natural, Nutritionalist, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Carbohydrates, Energy, Glycemic, Gut Health, Holistic, Natural, Nutritionalist, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Trying to Stay Low Carb? Low on Energy? Here's Why!

Best Complex Carbohydrates for Endurance - In our fast-paced lives, maintaining energy levels throughout the day is essential for staying productive and focused. While quick fixes like sugary snacks may offer a temporary energy boost, they often lead to energy crashes. This is why so many people have jumped on the keto bandwagon, but after a while, they find it difficult to stick to, and they begin to have energy fluctuations.

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Still Scared of Fat? Here's Why you Need it for Stress!
2023, Action, Adrenal System, Brain Health, Coaching, Energy, Fat, Gut Health, Healthy, Health Food, Holistic, Inflammation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Practical Nutrition, Stress, Treat Yourself, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Adrenal System, Brain Health, Coaching, Energy, Fat, Gut Health, Healthy, Health Food, Holistic, Inflammation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Practical Nutrition, Stress, Treat Yourself, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Still Scared of Fat? Here's Why you Need it for Stress!

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of life. From work demands to personal challenges, stress can take a toll on our physical and mental well-being. Fortunately, there's a natural and delicious way to combat stress: healthy fats. In this blog post, we'll explore the numerous benefits of incorporating healthy fats into your diet to help mitigate stress.

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Better For You Than Antacids: Managing an Underactive Stomach Naturally with DGL
2023, Action, Adaptogens, anti-inflammatory, Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Food Sensitivities, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holistic, Inflammation, Natural, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Adaptogens, anti-inflammatory, Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Food Sensitivities, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holistic, Inflammation, Natural, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Better For You Than Antacids: Managing an Underactive Stomach Naturally with DGL

In a world where antacids are a quick fix for digestive discomfort, we often overlook the importance of a properly functioning stomach. An underactive stomach, medically known as hypochlorhydria or achlorhydria, can be the underlying factor in a myriad of digestive issues. In this post, we'll explore the signs and symptoms of an underactive stomach and introduce you to a natural solution, DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice), to manage these concerns.

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How Glutamine Can Help Curb Cravings: A Natural Solution
2023, Action, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Blood Sugar, Whole Foods, Wellness, Weight Loss, Sugar Free, Practical Nutrition, Personalized Plan, Nutritionist, Nutritionalist, Nutrition Coach, Nutrition, Nutrients, Mindfulness, Holistic, Health Coach, Gut Health Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Blood Sugar, Whole Foods, Wellness, Weight Loss, Sugar Free, Practical Nutrition, Personalized Plan, Nutritionist, Nutritionalist, Nutrition Coach, Nutrition, Nutrients, Mindfulness, Holistic, Health Coach, Gut Health Megan Barefoot

How Glutamine Can Help Curb Cravings: A Natural Solution

Cravings for sugary and starchy foods can be a significant hurdle on the path to a healthy diet. However, there's a natural ally in the battle against these cravings: glutamine. Glutamine is an amino acid known for its potential to reduce cravings and support overall well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore the ways in which glutamine can help curb cravings and provide a healthier approach to managing your appetite.

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Unraveling the Beef: Debunking Meat Myths and Separating Fact from Fiction
2023, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Education, Health, Health Coach, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Practical Nutrition, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Education, Health, Health Coach, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Practical Nutrition, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Unraveling the Beef: Debunking Meat Myths and Separating Fact from Fiction

There are a lot of strong feelings out there these days about meat! There are documentaries, articles, and lots of news media telling us we need to stop eating meat for ourselves and the planet. So, what’s the deal with all of this?

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Fueling Your Summer Road Trip
2023, Action, Awareness, Choices, Coaching, Eat Local, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Practical Nutrition, Simple Food, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Awareness, Choices, Coaching, Eat Local, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Practical Nutrition, Simple Food, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Fueling Your Summer Road Trip

Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and get out to make memorable adventures with friends and family. However, road trips often involve fast food stops and unhealthy snacking, which can derail your healthy eating habits. But fear not! With a little planning and creativity, you can stay on track with your nutrition goals while enjoying your summer road trip. Here are five tips to help you eat healthy and nourish your body along the way.

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Mindful Eating for Optimal Digestion
2023, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Back On Track, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, intestinal discomfort, Manifestation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Routine, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Back On Track, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, intestinal discomfort, Manifestation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Routine, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Mindful Eating for Optimal Digestion

Mindfulness is a catchy word these days, but in the world of holistic nutrition, it has been a long-used approach to eating that we teach our clients to equip them for optimal health. I wonder what words come to mind when you think about the word mindfulness. I think of being in the moment, present, aware, peaceful, and connected. When we talk about the concept of mindfulness when it comes to our nutrition, it touches on a number of aspects of our approach to how we prepare, present, and participate in eating on a daily basis.

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Camp Food Conundrum - Can I Eat Healthy While Camping?
2023, Action, Activity, Change, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Motivation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Activity, Change, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Motivation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist Megan Barefoot

Camp Food Conundrum - Can I Eat Healthy While Camping?

Staying Healthy While Camping - My family gets out in the great outdoors camping almost every weekend from April till October. We are lucky to live close to the Rocky Mountains and love the freedom of the great outdoors! Let’s be perfectly honest though, eating healthy at the campsite is not always easy.

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Antioxidant April – The Power of Phytonutrients
2023, Action, Aging, Allergies, Allergy Relief, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Coaching, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holistic, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Aging, Allergies, Allergy Relief, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Coaching, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holistic, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Antioxidant April – The Power of Phytonutrients

The Antioxidant Superhero’s You Might Not Have Heard About! - Welcome to week two of Antioxidant April. This week I would like to introduce you to phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are naturally occurring compounds that are found in plants. They are responsible for the color, flavor, and smell of fruits and vegetables and they are believed to have various health benefits when consumed as part of a healthy diet.

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2023, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Chocolate, Coaching, Diet, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Winter Blues Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Chocolate, Coaching, Diet, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Winter Blues Megan Barefoot

Do You Eat Away the Winter Blues?

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How to Beat the Winter Blues - Recipe Included!
2023, Action, Adaptogens, Awareness, Chocolate, Coaching, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Raw Foods, Real Food, Simple Food, Visualization, Wellness, Winter Blues Megan Barefoot 2023, Action, Adaptogens, Awareness, Chocolate, Coaching, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Motivation, Natural, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Raw Foods, Real Food, Simple Food, Visualization, Wellness, Winter Blues Megan Barefoot

How to Beat the Winter Blues - Recipe Included!

Winter Blues Busting - Fudge Recipe Included! It’s been a tough couple of years. We have been socially separated and some of us isolated. Now as we enter the depths of the winter when the sun doesn’t shine as much and there are still some who fear social gatherings and socialization, I think the Scandinavian countries have some pretty great cultural philosophies that we could all benefit from.

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February Is About Love - What About Self-Love Through Nutrition?
2023, Accountability, Action, Adrenal System, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Binge Eating, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Inflammation, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Treat Yourself, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, Adrenal System, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Binge Eating, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Inflammation, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Treat Yourself, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

February Is About Love - What About Self-Love Through Nutrition?

When we think of February many of us think of Valentine's Day which makes us think of love. Love can come in many forms and one of the most important is how we love ourselves and what we do to show ourselves love. Eating a healthy and balanced diet can be an important part of self-care and self-love and can help you feel physically and emotionally well.

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Is it Time To Make a Change? Read This First!
2023, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Certified, Challenge, Change, Coaching, Diet, Education, Food, Fitness, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Routine, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Certified, Challenge, Change, Coaching, Diet, Education, Food, Fitness, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Routine, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Is it Time To Make a Change? Read This First!

Change is Hard - Let’s talk Accountability and Support - Have you ever thought of challenging yourself or joining a challenge program? Challenging yourself can lead to personal growth and development, as well as a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. Taking on new challenges can also help you learn new skills and gain valuable experience. Additionally, it can help you to build self-confidence and resilience.

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Dry January – Yea or Nay??
2023, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Cocktails, Detoxification, Drinks, Energy, Goals, Health, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Cocktails, Detoxification, Drinks, Energy, Goals, Health, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Dry January – Yea or Nay??

Dry January is a movement that encourages people to abstain from drinking alcohol for the month of January. It is often seen as a way to reset one's relationship with alcohol after the excesses of the holiday season and to improve one's health and well-being.

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It's January Let's Jump Into Movement
2023, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Change, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Manifestation, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Motivation, Muscles, Nutrition, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Routine, Sleep, Stress, Vegetarian, Vegan Friendly, Weight Loss, Visualization Megan Barefoot 2023, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Back On Track, Change, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Manifestation, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Motivation, Muscles, Nutrition, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Routine, Sleep, Stress, Vegetarian, Vegan Friendly, Weight Loss, Visualization Megan Barefoot

It's January Let's Jump Into Movement

January is the month where people embark on new health goals for the year, and exercise is often one of those goals. However, it can be tricky to know how to effectively incorporate exercise into your life so that is not just a January trend, but a year round practice. So how does one develop the habit to be more physically active and build it into your daily lifestyle?

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Hating Your Current Diet? - Don't Miss This!!
2022, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, Activity, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Hydration, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Hating Your Current Diet? - Don't Miss This!!

What your diet doesn’t teach you- Part 2 - By Nicole Gibson Diets focus on avoidance- they only discuss what you “need” to exclude- and yet there are many more factors that need to be addressed in order to achieve sustainable weight loss and lead a healthy life.

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Do You Love the Newest Diet Craze? - Read This!!
2022, Accountability, Action, Activity, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Mainenance, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, Activity, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Energy, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Mainenance, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Do You Love the Newest Diet Craze? - Read This!!

What your diet doesn’t teach you- Part 1 - By Nicole Gibson - Mainstream diets are everywhere. They have been around for over a hundred years, going through cycles of popularity, with the promise that it will be the answer to solve a person’s weight problems. Whether low fat, low carb, no sugar, no gluten, the focus is generally on what needs to be avoided or restricted.

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Here we Grow Again!!
2022, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Family Health, Energy, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Routine, Self Care, Self Love, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss, Personalized Plan Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, Awareness, Coaching, Diet, Family Health, Energy, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Motivation, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Routine, Self Care, Self Love, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss, Personalized Plan Megan Barefoot

Here we Grow Again!!

Welcome to the Team Nicole Gibson!! - This week I would like to introduce the newest member of our No Shoes Nutrition team. Nicole Gibson graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario and has worked as a personal trainer in both a gym setting as well as at a Physiotherapy clinic assisting with patients’ rehabilitation exercises. Most recently, she graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition to become a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant (C.H.N.C). Nicole excelled in school and found her passion!

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