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Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
Megan Barefoot
Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
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Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
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Is a Plant-Based Diet Right for Everyone? Exploring the Benefits of Including Animal Foods
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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
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Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
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How To Know If You Have Parasites!!
2024, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Energy, Gut Health, Liver Support, Microbiome, Nutrition, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot 2024, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Energy, Gut Health, Liver Support, Microbiome, Nutrition, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot

How To Know If You Have Parasites!!

Understanding Parasites: Symptoms, How to Avoid Them, and Natural Solutions - While the thought of parasites may conjure images of tropical diseases, these unwelcome guests can and do affect people all over the world, including right here at home. I believe it’s important for everyone to understand the symptoms of having parasites and to have some simple steps to take to begin to address them for better health.

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Overcoming Bloating and Discomfort: Tips for Getting Started
2024, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Digestion, Energy, Gut Health, Holistic, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Microbiome, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot 2024, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Digestion, Energy, Gut Health, Holistic, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Microbiome, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot

Overcoming Bloating and Discomfort: Tips for Getting Started

Unlocking Gut Health: Say Goodbye to Bloating and Discomfort - In this blog post, I’m going to get to the root of the bloating and discomfort, explore the desires for feeling energized and vibrant, and address the fears of never finding a solution. I’m not going to just stop there however! I am going to provide five simple strategies to help alleviate these issues and promote gut health.

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What is Stress Doing to You?
2022, Accountability, Action, Adaptogens, Adrenal System, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Energy, Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Inflammation, libido, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Routine, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2022, Accountability, Action, Adaptogens, Adrenal System, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Energy, Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Inflammation, libido, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Routine, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

What is Stress Doing to You?

If you have been living on planet earth the last couple years, it’s become apparent that stress levels have grossly risen. We had our lives shaken up and flipped upside down and were expected to put it all back together all on our own. In the meantime, the effects of the stress we have all been trying to balance has shown up on our hips, waistlines and behinds.

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The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two
2021, Action, Allergies, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Candida, Clean 15, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Food Sensitivities, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2021, Action, Allergies, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Candida, Clean 15, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Food Sensitivities, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

The Leaky Gut Solution - Part Two

Last week we started with a discussion on what Leaky Gut was and what might be at the root of why it happens. This week we need to look at the solutions.

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Are Your Guts Leaky? Let's Find Out Why!
2021, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Candida, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2021, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Candida, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are Your Guts Leaky? Let's Find Out Why!

Certain symptoms can be traced back to gut health and possibly leaky gut! The gut, or gastrointestinal system, is truly a gateway to overall health. The gut microbiome is an ecosystem of organisms including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and protozoan throughout the digestive tract.

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Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?
2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, bloating, Candida, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Intolerances, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Sensitivities, Sleep, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, bloating, Candida, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Family Health, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Intolerances, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Sensitivities, Sleep, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Transit Time Talk - Are you Pooping Enough?

How Much Time Should It Take? - Are you Moving Fast Enough?

I did a little experiment. I ate some foods that would indicate how long things take to move through my body. This is called my transit time. The time it takes food to travel from my taste buds to the toilet. I was curious; would my dinner show up after breakfast? Would it take longer? I was fascinated to find out I had an almost 48-hour transit time! The slowest on the range of what is considered normal and for my goals, not at all optimal.

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Keto - The Weight Loss Wonder
2020, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, bloating, Brain Health, Certified, Change, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fat, Fermentation, Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, swaps, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2020, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, bloating, Brain Health, Certified, Change, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fat, Fermentation, Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, swaps, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Keto - The Weight Loss Wonder

Ready to Try Keto – Here are some tips! -

Whether you have been living the keto way of life for some time or you are just starting out, exploring your options, or interested in learning some more I have some tips that can make your keto transition easier. These are some things I wish I would have known when I started my own keto journey.

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Am I Crazy? Candida Cleansing While Quarantined
2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Brain Health, Candida, Carbohydrates, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Family Health, Food, Fresh Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Yeast Megan Barefoot 2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, bloating, Brain Health, Candida, Carbohydrates, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Family Health, Food, Fresh Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Yeast Megan Barefoot

Am I Crazy? Candida Cleansing While Quarantined

Ever Thought Candida Might be Your Problem? - Being stuck in my house, eating (okay, I’m going to admit it) less than 100% nutritious foods, I have been once again forced to come to terms with a flare-up of candida. Have you heard of it?

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Want to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.
2020, Action, Activity, Aging, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Certified, Choices, Cholesterol, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Family Health, Fermentation, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2020, Action, Activity, Aging, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Certified, Choices, Cholesterol, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Family Health, Fermentation, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Want to Live Longer? Specific Foods to Add as You Age.

Here’s the Specifics on How to Live WELL Longer! - If you are ready to take some specific steps to ensure you are aging as well as you can, nutrition can play a BIG role in your energy levels, how well you digest and assimilate the foods you are eating to ensure your muscles, bones, and body systems are getting what they need so you can perform optimally each day.

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Want to Live Longer? Here's What You Need!
2020, Aging, Prevention, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Certified, Cholesterol, circulation, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Diet, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Family Health, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Simple Food, Skeletal System, Skin Health, Sugar Free, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2020, Aging, Prevention, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, bloating, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Certified, Cholesterol, circulation, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Diet, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Family Health, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Simple Food, Skeletal System, Skin Health, Sugar Free, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Want to Live Longer? Here's What You Need!

Live Longer AND Live Well Longer - There is a misconception out there that our health has improved because we are living longer. If you look at the statistics for Canada in 1970 the average lifespan was almost 73 years and as of 2019, that number has risen to 80 years for males and 84 years for females. But the question must be asked, are we living WELL longer?

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Prebiotic vs. Probiotics – Do I need to buy both?
2020, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, bloating, Brain Health, Candida, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Simple Food, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Yeast Megan Barefoot 2020, anti-inflammatory, Awareness, bloating, Brain Health, Candida, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Simple Food, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Yeast Megan Barefoot

Prebiotic vs. Probiotics – Do I need to buy both?

Probiotic vs. Probiotic - Have you heard about probiotics? These microbes are mostly found in your large intestine and are live bacteria and yeasts that are not only good for you but essential.

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Thirsty? Why not try a Switchel?
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Thirsty? Why not try a Switchel?

What is Switchel? - Some people refer to this drink as the original sports drink. Others have had it passed down from generation to generation as a staple in their homes. But I’m betting the majority of us North Americans have never heard of this delicious treat. It’s sweet, it’s sour and there are many claims from generations back that Switchel has benefits beyond simple hydration.

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