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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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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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Hibiscus – Not Just A Beautiful Flower
2019, Action, Antioxidant, Awareness, Blood Pressure, Candida, Cholesterol, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Drinks, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Raw Foods, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Treat Yourself, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Action, Antioxidant, Awareness, Blood Pressure, Candida, Cholesterol, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Drinks, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Raw Foods, Real Food, Self Care, Self Love, Treat Yourself, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Hibiscus – Not Just A Beautiful Flower

Ever Thought You Might Drink Your Garden?

Ever heard of the hibiscus flower? Have you ever thought about eating it or drinking it as a tea? I have been able to travel south where these flowers bloom daily and man do they smell beautiful! I hadn’t heard of eating or drinking them to improve my health until I was in Mexico a few years ago and had hibiscus tea.

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The Challenge of Sleep – A Sleep Challenge
2019, Awareness, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Challenge, Change, Coaching, Digestion, Emotions, Energy, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Sleep, Stress, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2019, Awareness, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Challenge, Change, Coaching, Digestion, Emotions, Energy, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Sleep, Stress, Wellness Megan Barefoot

The Challenge of Sleep – A Sleep Challenge

Are you Sleeping enough?

I’m a mom, I run my own business, we are selling our home and I volunteer my time at my kids’ school and in the community. I also have hobbies and activities I love to participate in. So, when, do you ask, do I find time to sleep? Well, it has recently come to my attention, thanks to my body giving me some not so subtle signs and symptoms, that I am NOT getting enough sleep.

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It’s Back to School: Time to Make the Lunches
2019, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Energy, Glycemic, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Wellness, Lunches, Back to School, Family Health Megan Barefoot 2019, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Energy, Glycemic, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Mental Health, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Wellness, Lunches, Back to School, Family Health Megan Barefoot

It’s Back to School: Time to Make the Lunches

Another September – What Are You Sending For Lunch?

Here we go again! Another school year, another ten months of packing lunches. I don’t know about you, but it can be such a struggle in our house!

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Holiday Stress - Is it Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal System, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Energy, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Healthy Gifts, Holidays, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Keto Friendly, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot Adrenal System, Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Emotional Eating, Energy, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Healthy Gifts, Holidays, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Keto Friendly, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Holiday Stress - Is it Adrenal Fatigue?

Are you stressed, tired and feeling like you just can’t get out of bed in the morning? Do you have an afternoon energy low that can stop you in your tracks? Well, there could be a reason for these symptoms if you are not sleeping well and experiencing high levels of stress in your life.

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How Many Carbs Do I Need?
Carbohydrates, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Fat, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Inflammation, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Glycemic Megan Barefoot Carbohydrates, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Fat, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health Coach, Holistic, Inflammation, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Glycemic Megan Barefoot

How Many Carbs Do I Need?

How Many Carbs Do I Need to Eat?

I get asked the question “How many carbs do I need?” on an almost daily basis. Our culture seems almost obsessed with carbohydrates these days and for good reason. Most of the convenience foods that we rely on when we’re busy and when we need a pick-me-up are made of mostly carbs.

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What's all the Hype about Pumpkin Spice
2018, Antioxidant, Coaching, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Heath Coach, Holistic, Immune System, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Raw Foods, Recipe, Sugar Free, Wellness, Whole Foods, Winter Blues, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Spice, cloves, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg, Digestion, Micro-flora, Gut Health Megan Barefoot 2018, Antioxidant, Coaching, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Heath Coach, Holistic, Immune System, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Raw Foods, Recipe, Sugar Free, Wellness, Whole Foods, Winter Blues, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Spice, cloves, Ginger, Allspice, Nutmeg, Digestion, Micro-flora, Gut Health Megan Barefoot

What's all the Hype about Pumpkin Spice

Believe it or not I don’t drink coffee.  Its not because I don’t agree with having a little java to start your day, its just because I don’t really enjoy the taste.  I can’t say that I haven’t been tempted lately though, as I catch the smell of pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING wafting through the air!  What is this pumpkin spice?...

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