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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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Alleviate Your Allergies
2019, Certified, Cinnamon, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Diet, Fitness, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Intolerances, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, Self Love, Sensitivities, Simple Food, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Allergy Relief Megan Barefoot 2019, Certified, Cinnamon, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Diet, Fitness, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Intolerances, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, Self Love, Sensitivities, Simple Food, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Allergy Relief Megan Barefoot

Alleviate Your Allergies

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies?

It’s that time of the year when I see the red eyes, hear the sneezing and can tell there are people truly suffering from the change in seasons with excess mucus and congestion. I know this may surprise you, but did you know that there are specific foods that can help alleviate the symptoms of seasonal allergies?

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Muscle Mania!
2019, Antioxidant, Certified, Change, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fitness, 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, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Muscles, Skeletal System Megan Barefoot 2019, Antioxidant, Certified, Change, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fitness, 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, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Muscles, Skeletal System Megan Barefoot

Muscle Mania!

Healthy diet = Healthy muscles

Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep your body moving? Like something that should feel light, weighs a ton? I want to share the key to a healthy muscular system this week. Hint, hint, it has to do with eating a healthy diet.

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Sunshine or Bust!
2019, Brain Health, Binge Eating, Coaching, Cleansing, Detoxification, Education, Emotions, Energy, Emotional Eating, Food, Fitness, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, sunshine Megan Barefoot 2019, Brain Health, Binge Eating, Coaching, Cleansing, Detoxification, Education, Emotions, Energy, Emotional Eating, Food, Fitness, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Weight Loss, sunshine Megan Barefoot

Sunshine or Bust!

Sunshine, Happiness and Rainbows Everywhere!

I don’t know about you, but I am SUPER excited about the longer days! I find it easier to wake up in the morning and my energy levels are much improved. Is this a spring thing? An anticipation of warmer summer days or is there more to this phenomenon? It’s actually a brain thing. Sunlight stimulates your brain and does more for your health than you may guess.

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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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Summer is COMING!! Are you READY??
2019, Adrenal System, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Stress, swaps, Treat Yourself, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Change, Awareness, Action Megan Barefoot 2019, Adrenal System, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Goals, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Simple Food, Stress, swaps, Treat Yourself, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods, Change, Awareness, Action Megan Barefoot

Summer is COMING!! Are you READY??

Summer is on the Horizon

Okay, so it’s only March, but let’s be honest, the New Years Resolution thing has worn off, the winter weather has had us huddled indoors for warmth, and we are beginning to crave sunshine, activity and maybe even…. salad!! Spring will be here, and then comes summer with short sleeves and exposed skin. Are you ready? Do you feel confident? I only bring this up because it’s just about now that spring fever hits and it’s a FANTASTIC time to change because the world around us will start to change and blossom very soon and why shouldn’t we change and blossom as well?

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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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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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Healthy Swaps
2019, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Certified, Challenge, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Weight Loss, Vegetarian, Vegan Friendly, Wellness, Whole Foods, swaps, Simple Food Megan Barefoot 2019, Antioxidant, Brain Health, Certified, Challenge, Choices, Cleansing, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Education, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Microbiome, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Weight Loss, Vegetarian, Vegan Friendly, Wellness, Whole Foods, swaps, Simple Food Megan Barefoot

Healthy Swaps

Healthy Food Swaps

Now that you are well into the New Year, how are your nutrition and wellness goals going for you? Are you finding it challenging to prepare meals that are healthier? I know for me, it has been more effective to start with simple food substitutions that I can slowly build on. Exchanging a few ingredients in recipes could lead to big results. You may find that you start to like how these new ingredients taste and will actually crave more healthy options while cooking.

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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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Do You Work Shifts? Try These Nutrition Tips!
Adrenal System, Brain Health, Carbohydrates, Coaching, Digestion, Education, Emotions, Energy, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Sleep, Stress, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot Adrenal System, Brain Health, Carbohydrates, Coaching, Digestion, Education, Emotions, Energy, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Intolerances, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Microbiome, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Self Love, Sleep, Stress, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Do You Work Shifts? Try These Nutrition Tips!

Are you burning the midnight oil, working around the clock and not taking proper nutritional breaks? Do you work odd shifts? Maybe you work nights for a few weeks, then switch to afternoons and sometimes days. Do you know the toll these crazy hours are having on your body? It’s not always possible to find a new job so here Penny has put together a few nutritional tips to help keep you as healthy as possible while working long hours and tough shifts.

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Hungover? Here’s some Natural Nutrition to Help!
Certified, Christmas, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Drinks, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Sleep, Wellness Megan Barefoot Certified, Christmas, Cleansing, Coaching, Detoxification, Digestion, Drinks, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Healthy, Holidays, Holistic, Hydration, Microbiome, Nutrition, Nutrients, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Sleep, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Hungover? Here’s some Natural Nutrition to Help!

Did you over-indulge?

It was a great weekend for me. I was celebrating a BIG milestone with friends and family we ate lots, we laughed lots and there were those of us that drank too much. I realized the holidays are on the way and this might happen a little more often for some in the weeks to come. So how can I help you recover faster?

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Having Trouble Sleeping? Here's Some Foods To Help!
Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Education, Fasting, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mindfulness, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, Routine Megan Barefoot Brain Health, Certified, Coaching, Digestion, Education, Fasting, Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mindfulness, Microbiome, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Self Care, Sleep, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Wellness, Weight Loss, Whole Foods, Routine Megan Barefoot

Having Trouble Sleeping? Here's Some Foods To Help!

Are you dealing with sleeping issues? Can’t seem to get to sleep because your mind is racing or maybe you are exhausted and fall asleep right away but wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. There are lots of reasons that sleep seems to elude us, but have you ever thought that some of the foods you eat at dinner or after could be the reason you can’t get a good night’s rest?

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An Addition to the No Shoes Team
Certified, Coaching, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Self Care, Self Love, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot Certified, Coaching, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Goals, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Inflammation, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Self Care, Self Love, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

An Addition to the No Shoes Team

New Addition to No Shoes Nutrition

Today is a special day. I am pleased to be introducing to the world to a new addition here at No Shoes Nutrition. Penny DeJager, a former student of mine at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, impressed me so much with her knowledge and love of nutrition last year that after her graduation this past September I asked Penny if she would consider joining No Shoes Nutrition to bring her knowledge base and expertise and join the team. I was delighted when her answer was yes!

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Are you Magnesium Deficient?
Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Certified, Chocolate, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Paleo Friendly, Raw Chocolate, Sleep, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Certified, Chocolate, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Education, Energy, Fitness, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Hypertension, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Paleo Friendly, Raw Chocolate, Sleep, Stress, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are you Magnesium Deficient?

Could a Little Magnesium Solve Your Problems?

I have recently been learning more and more about the mineral magnesium. I have even been supplementing with it and have been finding the benefits are changing my health in great ways! As most of my readers know, I am a foods first holistic nutrition consultant. I will always recommend you try to get the foods high in magnesium before supplements but according to Health Canada nearly half the population is deficient in magnesium.

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The Myth of "Fresh" Food
Antioxidant, Certified, Clean 15, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Drinks, Education, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Keto Friendly, Micro-flora, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, Self Love, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot Antioxidant, Certified, Clean 15, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Drinks, Education, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Keto Friendly, Micro-flora, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Organic, Raw Foods, Self Care, Self Love, Sugar Free, Vegan Friendly, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness Megan Barefoot

The Myth of "Fresh" Food

How Fresh is Fresh?

So, you have decided to make a change this season and start investing in your health. You are going to make a BIG effort to buy your fruits and veggies fresh and eat them raw as you have read that this can be best for your health. But what does fresh mean and how fresh are the fruits and vegetables in the grocery store?

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Are you Getting your Gut Bugs?
Brain Health, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Drinks, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Sugar Free, Treat Yourself, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot Brain Health, Coaching, Diet, Digestion, Digestive System, Drinks, Energy, Fermentation, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Bugs, Gut Health, Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Healthy, Holistic, Hydration, Immune System, Inflammation, Keto Friendly, Mental Health, Micro-flora, Mindfulness, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Paleo Friendly, Self Care, Self Love, Stress, Sugar Free, Treat Yourself, Vegetarian, Weight Loss, Wellness, Whole Foods Megan Barefoot

Are you Getting your Gut Bugs?

The Yogurt Culture

If you have been following my blogs and my feeds you know how much I love fermentation and the microbes, they contribute to our guts. Currently many of us find digesting dairy difficult but milk contains agents of extraordinary transformation. Bacteria. Bacteria that can produce a plethora of fermentation products that improve the way your body works. The same microbes that turn milk into yogurt, benefit your gut, brain, immune system and overall physiology.

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Water
Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Food, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Hydration, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Wellness Megan Barefoot Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Food, Gut Health, Health Coach, Health Food, Hydration, Natural, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Water

The Cleansing Nature of Water

We’ve been talking all about cleanses and detoxes this month, but did you know that your body can cleanse and detox itself. Yes, it can flush harmful substances out of your system ALL BY ITSELF!! But one important thing it does need from you is WATER!!

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Juicing - What's to know?
Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Holistic, Hydration, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Vegetarian, Whole Foods, Wellness Megan Barefoot Coaching, Digestion, Energy, Food, Fresh Food, Gut Health, Holistic, Hydration, Nutrients, Nutrition, Nutrition Coach, Nutritionist, Vegetarian, Whole Foods, Wellness Megan Barefoot

Juicing - What's to know?

First things first, what is the difference between juicing in my home and just going to the store and buying myself some juice?  Juicing at home can be cheaper (once you have your juicer) depending on where you buy your produce, it’s fresher so all the enzymes and nutrients are present, and you know exactly what’s going into it.  Buying juice in the store can be expensive (were talking fresh pressed), you don’t know exactly what quality of produce is going into your juice, and it can be more expensive. 

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