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The Power of Gratitude: How It Impacts Your Well-being
Mental Health, Self Care Megan Barefoot Mental Health, Self Care Megan Barefoot

The Power of Gratitude: How It Impacts Your Well-being

Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s a mindset that shifts how we see the world—helping us find calm, contentment, and joy even in the midst of chaos. Research shows that cultivating gratitude can lower stress, improve sleep, strengthen relationships, and support both mental and physical health.

At No Shoes Nutrition, we believe wellness starts from within. Building daily gratitude habits—like journaling, mindful moments, or simply noticing what makes you smile—can rewire your brain to focus on what’s going right instead of what’s wrong.

When you choose gratitude, you don’t just change your perspective—you change your life. Discover how this simple daily practice can enhance your well-being and bring more balance to your health journey.

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Creating a Gratitude Ritual: A Daily Practice for Health and Wellness
Gut Health, Mindfulness Megan Barefoot Gut Health, Mindfulness Megan Barefoot

Creating a Gratitude Ritual: A Daily Practice for Health and Wellness

Gratitude isn’t just good manners—it’s good medicine. Studies show that daily gratitude rituals can lower inflammation, improve digestion, and boost emotional resilience. By slowing down to appreciate your meals, your body, and the small wins along your health journey, you activate your “rest and digest” mode and create space for real transformation. Learn how a few mindful moments each day can help you nourish your gut, calm your mind, and align your nutrition goals with lasting wellness.

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Mindful Eating for Optimal Digestion

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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Thank You - From No Shoes Nutrition

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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