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Beat the Afternoon Slump: Natural Ways to Boost Energy Without Sugar or Caffeine
Feeling drained by 3 PM? You’re not alone. The afternoon energy slump is a common dip tied to our natural circadian rhythm—but it doesn’t have to derail your day. In this blog, holistic nutritionist Megan Barefoot shares six simple, science-backed strategies to boost your energy naturally—no extra caffeine required. Learn how to support your body’s rhythm with smart nutrition, hydration, better sleep, and movement so you can power through your afternoons feeling focused and vibrant.

Can you see it? Where will you be NEXT January?
The Power of Visualization
January is just about to end and I’m curious about how the first month of the next decade has gone for you? I have made a little headway on my own goals and have put some new ideas into place but to be honest, not much has changed. Is this a pattern for you? Every few months are you starting over again? Trying something new? I do it because it’s my job, but for years I know I was doing it because it was my pattern.

No Shoes Nutrition & Practical Nutrition In 2020
Practical Nutrition
There is so much nutrition data out there. We are bombarded with good, bad, and ugly every single day. There are reports that certain foods are good for us, then the next day that same food will cause cancer. There are “fad” diets for weight loss and “protocols” and “treatments” for certain ailments. But at the end of the day what is right? What do we believe, who do we believe and where do we turn to for the information that will be most helpful? More importantly, what are we supposed to eat?

The Benefits of Raw Chocolate
It's been a busy week! On Thursday night of last week, I was privileged to speak at the Telus Spark Adults Only Night. It was a session about food and...