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Top 2025 Nutrition Trends to Watch For
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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!!
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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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Grilling Veggies to Perfection: A How-To Guide for a Healthy Summer
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Is your Body Trying to Tell You Something? Signs Your Gut Needs Help!
2019, Candida, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Emotions, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Skin Health, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2019, Candida, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Emotions, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Skin Health, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Is your Body Trying to Tell You Something? Signs Your Gut Needs Help!

Trouble with Your Tummy?

When there are things going on with our microbiome balance and our digestive and intestinal systems, it can be subtle at first but can lead to bigger health concerns if not dealt with upfront. Do you know if your gut needs support? Do you know what signs your body is giving you that indicate your microbiome needs help?

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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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Sauerkraut: Real and Raw
2019, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Cholesterol, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Raw Foods, Sugar Free, Skeletal System, Simple Food, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot 2019, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Cholesterol, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Raw Foods, Sugar Free, Skeletal System, Simple Food, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Sauerkraut: Real and Raw

What is your sauerkraut doing for your gut?

There are very few of us that NEVER deal with gut issues. Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and more. I am dedicated to helping those that are dealing with these embarrassing issues and feel they have no where to turn. I once dealt with these issues daily and have done the research to figure out some simple solutions. I learned the power of adding fermented foods to help and with so many choices there is likely an option that will fit even the most discerning palate.

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Is today your day one?
2019, Action, Antioxidant, Awareness, Back On Track, Certified, Carbohydrates, Change, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Education, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fasting, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Recipe, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, swaps, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Action, Antioxidant, Awareness, Back On Track, Certified, Carbohydrates, Change, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Education, Emotional Eating, Emotions, Energy, Fasting, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Recipe, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, swaps, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Is today your day one?

Monday, Day One, The Day Everything Changes

How many of us wake up every Monday morning and think, “This is it; this is the week I will change my life!” then by lunch we’re back to our old habits. It’s true, isn’t it? Old habits die hard. I haven’t been through this mental dialogue in many months but found myself psyching up for this past week because I was starting a little cleanse. Monday, day one, wow, what a wake-up call!

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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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Does anyone eat together as a family anymore??
2019, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot 2019, Back On Track, Brain Health, Certified, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Emotional Eating, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Glycemic, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, High Fiber, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Does anyone eat together as a family anymore??

Come And Get It!!

When was the last time you and your family sat down to eat a meal together? Is it only for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas that more effort is made to get everyone to sit together and eat as a family? Today’s society has families running from activity to activity making it hard to round up the troops for a meal, especially dinnertime.  Even the family TV sitcoms from the past had families sitting around the table sharing a meal. It was expected that each family member make it a priority to reserve that time for family.

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The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol – What you should know!
2019, Antioxidant, Certified, Chocolate, circulation, Coaching, Diet, Education, Energy, Fat, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Inflammation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Simple Food, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Keto Friendly, Cholesterol, High Fiber Megan Barefoot 2019, Antioxidant, Certified, Chocolate, circulation, Coaching, Diet, Education, Energy, Fat, Fitness, Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Inflammation, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Simple Food, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Keto Friendly, Cholesterol, High Fiber Megan Barefoot

The Highs and Lows of Cholesterol – What you should know!

Is Your Cholesterol a Problem?

If you are one of the many North American’s that have recently had their blood tested and found out they have elevated triglycerides, reduced HDL cholesterol and/or blood glucose imbalances, I am here to tell you there is hope. Nutrition can make a huge impact on cholesterol and help turn your health around before serious issues arise.

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