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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!!
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How To Know If You Have Parasites!!
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Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
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A New Era – No Shoes is Expanding Again
2020, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Back On Track, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holistic, Inflammation, Microbiome, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Simple Food, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Food Sensitivities Megan Barefoot 2020, Accountability, Action, anti-inflammatory, Back On Track, Awareness, Certified, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Holistic, Inflammation, Microbiome, Motivation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionalist, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Simple Food, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Food Sensitivities Megan Barefoot

A New Era – No Shoes is Expanding Again

Welcome Welcome Welcome!! - Over the past few years, I have been working to build a foundation to launch more and more amazing programs and offerings from No Shoes Nutrition. There have been many ups and down but today I can confidently say we are UP!! I would like to introduce you to Meghan Prescott.

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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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Candida Cleansing In a Crisis
2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, Candida, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Corona, COVID, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Fasting, Energy, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Simple Food, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, Candida, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Corona, COVID, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Fasting, Energy, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, intestinal discomfort, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Simple Food, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Candida Cleansing In a Crisis

Week One Complete - Entering Week Two - Week one was my transition week. It was the week I slowly cut back on any sugar and simple carbohydrates in my diet and started adding some anti-microbial foods. I am happy to report that I did not have many effects, meaning I didn’t have any migraine headaches, just minor ones or extreme fatigue, just a bit lower energy.

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COVID Is Here! Immune Support Part Two
2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Candida, Certified, Clean 15, Cleansing, Coaching, Corona, COVID, Diet, Detoxification, Digestion, Education, Energy, Family Health, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2020, Action, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Awareness, Candida, Certified, Clean 15, Cleansing, Coaching, Corona, COVID, Diet, Detoxification, Digestion, Education, Energy, Family Health, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Practical Nutrition, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

COVID Is Here! Immune Support Part Two

Are there foods that can Strengthen My Immune System?

Last week we talked about what we needed to watch out for, what we needed to support our immune system with lifestyle-wise. What about the foods we eat? Did you know there are several foods that can support a healthy immune system response and help your body fight a good fight against viruses and bacteria including the presently dreaded COVID-19?

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Are You Ready For The Holiday Food?
2019, Allspice, Awareness, Back On Track, Binge Eating, Buffet, Certified, Change, Choices, Christmas, Cinnamon, Coaching, Cocktails, Diet, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Family Health, Food, Fresh Food, Gift Ideas, Gift Giving, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Healthy Gifts, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Sleep, Spiritual, Stress, Treat Yourself, Unplug, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Allspice, Awareness, Back On Track, Binge Eating, Buffet, Certified, Change, Choices, Christmas, Cinnamon, Coaching, Cocktails, Diet, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Family Health, Food, Fresh Food, Gift Ideas, Gift Giving, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Healthy Gifts, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Sleep, Spiritual, Stress, Treat Yourself, Unplug, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are You Ready For The Holiday Food?

One Month and Counting…

It happened. In fact, it happens every year on this weekend. I turn one year older and the next day, the Christmas decorations appear, and the holiday season begins.

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Can this Root Rid You of Stress Effects?
2019, Adrenal System, Antioxidant, aphrodisiac, Brain Health, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, sexual health, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot 2019, Adrenal System, Antioxidant, aphrodisiac, Brain Health, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, sexual health, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss Megan Barefoot

Can this Root Rid You of Stress Effects?

Maca’s Magical Powers

You may remember from our discussion a few weeks ago that there are some special plants that naturally help us balance our body to counteract the effects of stress. These plants are called Adaptogens. Today we are going to discuss Maca. This mighty root will support the immune system by defending against stress. Maca is a powerful super food that is continuously being studied because it keeps proving to be helpful in new ways! Cool right?

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Are you Addicted to Sugar? Find Out Today!
2019, Antioxidant, Binge Eating, Brain Health, Cholesterol, Cinnamon, Clean 15, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Fitness, Food, Glycemic, Gut Health, Gut Bugs, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Antioxidant, Binge Eating, Brain Health, Cholesterol, Cinnamon, Clean 15, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Fitness, Food, Glycemic, Gut Health, Gut Bugs, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are you Addicted to Sugar? Find Out Today!

10 Tips for Dealing with An Addiction to Sugar

We all love a little sugar, some of us may even love it A LOT! So, when do we know that things have gotten out of control? When do we know that sugar addiction is taking over and we are officially unable to live without it? Well, there are a few signs and symptoms to recognize when your sugar cravings are leading to more of an addiction rather than just a simple craving.

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Ready to Feel Renewed? More Energy For All!!
2019, Action, Adrenal System, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Emotions, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2019, Action, Adrenal System, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Emotions, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Ready to Feel Renewed? More Energy For All!!

Today I would like to continue the discussion by introducing adaptogens. Adaptogens are plants which can come in the form of roots, leaves, mushrooms (technically fungi, I know) that can help your body normalize the stress chemicals you produce. This means that if your stress chemicals are high, these plants help lower them back to normal.

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Stressed? Adrenal Fatigue Continued...
2019, Adrenal System, Awareness, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Sleep, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Yoga Megan Barefoot 2019, Adrenal System, Awareness, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Sleep, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Yoga Megan Barefoot

Stressed? Adrenal Fatigue Continued...

Guidelines to help overcome adrenal fatigue

Last week’s blog covered what Adrenal Fatigue is and its many signs and symptoms. It is a very relevant topic today as many of our clients have or are experiencing various stages of this condition. Many people are constantly bombarded with stress. Stress from everyday life, family, relationships, work, finances, social media and the list goes on.

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Are you Craving Movement?
2019, Activity, Adrenal System, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Emotions, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Paleo Friendly, Raw Foods, Self Care, Self Love, Routine, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Activity, Adrenal System, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Emotions, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Paleo Friendly, Raw Foods, Self Care, Self Love, Routine, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are you Craving Movement?

Is your body asking for movement?

It’s spring!! The weather is improving and we have been cooped up all winter trying to stay warm. I can feel the urge to get outside and get some sun! How about you? Stress, hard work, and lots of thinking create tension in the body, which can lead to chronic aches, tightness, and constipation. Many people try to alleviate these symptoms with alcohol and sugar, which ultimately worsen their unease and anesthetize the body. Exercise is a great way to release built up physical tension.

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Are you Shopping Healthy?
2019, Certified, Clean 15, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Dirty Dozen, Education, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Love, Self Care, Simple Food, swaps, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Grocery Shopping, Label Reading Megan Barefoot 2019, Certified, Clean 15, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Dirty Dozen, Education, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Love, Self Care, Simple Food, swaps, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Grocery Shopping, Label Reading Megan Barefoot

Are you Shopping Healthy?

Navigate the Grocery Store for Cleaner and Healthier Eating

You either love it or hate it. Grocery shopping is just one of those things that isn’t very glamorous or exciting but it is still a very important part of your routine. Learning to grocery shop smarter will help you lay the foundation towards cleaner eating. For some, grocery shopping is stressful and overwhelming. You have to make it through the crowds and confusion, put up with loud music and fluorescent lighting and sometimes you may even have to drag your kids with you!

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Foods that Can Make You Go Hmmm….
2019, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Education, Emotions, Energy, Fresh Food, Ginger, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, valentines food, aphrodisiac, sexual health, libido, circulation Megan Barefoot 2019, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Education, Emotions, Energy, Fresh Food, Ginger, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, valentines food, aphrodisiac, sexual health, libido, circulation Megan Barefoot

Foods that Can Make You Go Hmmm….

Valentine’s Day Natural Viagra

With Valentine’s Day around the corner many people are looking for ways to spice up their love life and make their Valentine feel special. February is Heart Health month at No Shoes Nutrition so what better way to keep your heart healthy but with some good love. Let’s discuss some nutritional ways to improve the libido and have a Happy Valentine’s Day.

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Have You Fallen Off the Wagon??
2019, Binge Eating, Certified, Choices, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Diet, Education, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Self Care, Self Love, swaps, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, Wellness, Back On Track Megan Barefoot 2019, Binge Eating, Certified, Choices, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Diet, Education, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Self Care, Self Love, swaps, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, Wellness, Back On Track Megan Barefoot

Have You Fallen Off the Wagon??

Tips to Getting Back On Track

On January 1st most of us made promises to ourselves that 2019 will be different, promises like getting our eating on track, sticking to a plan, losing some extra weight and finally starting to feel better. How’s that going?

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Did You Resolve to the Same Resolution Again this Year?
2019, Challenge, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Challenge, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Did You Resolve to the Same Resolution Again this Year?

New Years Accountability

by Penny DeJager and Megan Barefoot

It’s two weeks into 2019 and it’s time to check in and see if you are still following your resolution. I had one friend resolve to a “dry January” and has slipped up already. This friend didn’t just slip up, they have given up! Another friend was going cold turkey on sugar. They lasted ten days and gave in to half a chocolate bar to deal with the withdrawal headaches. Big goals can mean Big results but they might also need Big support!

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Thank You - From No Shoes Nutrition
Christmas, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Food, Fitness, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, 2019 Megan Barefoot Christmas, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Food, Fitness, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, 2019 Megan Barefoot

Thank You - From No Shoes Nutrition

Anyone who has tried it knows that starting a business is no easy feat. There are SO many more things to think about than I was ever aware of starting No Shoes Nutrition. I have lucked into meeting some very knowledgeable people who have mentored me along the way and I have had the support of my amazing husband who has been there to help me figure things out. My little pet project of starting my own nutrition business has been one of the most life changing endeavors in my career and in my adult life.

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