Writing

Recipes, and everything else.

Seven years of recipes, notes, and working things out. Some of it is older than my certification and reads that way.

  • Why Your Tap Isn’t Just Water: The PVC & Glue Problem in Your Water

    Most of us assume if we have a filter, our water is “safe.” But the truth is, most filters don’t catch the things we really need to worry about. 👉 The real issue? By…

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  • Movement That Builds Health (Not Just Fitness)

    Back in college, it took a lot to really fatigue my muscles. The trainer at UO could get me there, but on my own it usually meant 5–7 mile runs before I felt that…

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  • Allulose Custard Ice Cream (High-Protein Option)

    This one has been a family relay race. My mom picked up the original from somewhere I have never managed to trace, and if I ever find it I will credit it properly. She…

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  • Hydration: The Missing Link in Energy + Focus

    For years I thought I was great at hydration. I carried my big water bottle everywhere, refilling that baby like I was winning at adulting — and then spent half my day running to…

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  • Fatty Acids: The Building Blocks of Hormones & Brain

    If protein is the bricks of your body, fatty acids are the mortar. They’re what hold your hormones, brain, and cell membranes together. Without them, communication breaks down. Think of it like trying to…

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  • Stress: The Invisible Saboteur

    I’ve never thought of stress as “just in my head.” I’ve always felt it in my body — the racing heart, the tight chest, the way it steals my sleep. Maybe I’m just a…

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  • Sleep: Your Hidden Healing System

    For years I thought sleep was optional — a luxury for people with fewer kids, lighter to-do lists, and more margin. Coffee was my stand-in. But here’s the truth: sleep isn’t optional. It’s the…

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  • Blood Sugar Basics for Every Body

    Blood sugar isn’t just about diabetes. It’s the rhythm section of your body’s orchestra. When it’s steady, everything else sounds right. When it’s all over the place, hormones, energy, and mood crash like a…

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  • The Hidden Spark of Mineral-Rich Living

    Minerals are the wiring and spark plugs of your body. They’re the quiet connectors that carry the charge and the sparks that keep everything firing. Without them, signals misfire, lights flicker, and the engine…

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  • Protein Timing & Quality: The Real Energy Reset

    I used to think I needed more coffee to wake up. Turns out, what I needed was protein. When I started drinking water and eating protein before coffee, it was like flipping a switch…

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