A new twin study out of Stanford University was just published claiming a vegan diet is healthier than a conventional omnivore diet. Of course, this got our attention. Stanford University is one of the most respected academic institutions in the world. So, this, for sure, will influence people. We imagined […]
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“It shouldn’t be so hard,” a client said recently when we were discussing her habits and how much trouble she was having staying on track with her more nourishing choices. I responded with what I often explain to clients who get frustrated on their wellness journey: “It’s hard because we’re […]
by Debbie Peterson “I’m on day six of my cleanse,” the woman said to her friend sitting next to her at the chiropractic office waiting room. She was probably in her 60’s, graying hair, comfortable clothing. “Oh, how is it going?” The friend, probably around the same age, turned to […]
In a season of stress and sugar overload, Nourish Coaches Debbie and Wendy offer actionable tips to help you feel energized and resilient through the holidays. The episode is about different ways to get through the holidays. Some of the main points include the following: The importance of nutrition and […]
by Debbie You gotta wanna. It comes up in casual conversation when I meet someone for the first time or have a conversation with someone about health. “How do you do it?” they ask. “What keeps you going?” Those are good questions. Most people have trouble being consistent with health […]
What does it mean to be truly healthy? Eating a “clean” diet and exercising regularly isn’t the whole picture. What does a truly healthy person do as their everyday habits? We discuss what it means to have whole-person health and a new offering this spring to help you achieve true […]
After 13 years of coaching, we had the opportunity to take the board exam to become nationally board-certified health and wellness coaches. Not only did it reinvigorate our passions for coaching, but we learned new skills and strategies that we are excited to use with our clients and groups. Listen […]
We can’t say it enough . . . eat the whole egg! Protein is important. That message is loud and clear. When we talk about what we’re having for dinner, we don’t say, “green beans, rice, and maybe some chicken.” We would almost always say, “chicken with green beans and […]
Meet KC Sullivan, owner/founder of Two River Gourmet Organic Mushrooms. In this podcast we learn all about the wonders of mushrooms, including a future that uses mushrooms for things not food-related! Fascinating information that will make your mouth water and motivate you to go get some of his mushrooms to […]
Two million women reach menopause every day. It’s rarely spoken of even though 64 million women in the United States are age 49 or older. In this interview with Laurie S. Jeffers, DNP FNP-BC, we discuss the time of women’s lives BEFORE menopause called perimenopause (literally “around menopause”). It’s often […]
Maybe you’ve heard about the kinds of oils that are good to cook with and others that are bad. And perhaps you know someone who swears they will never use this type of oil and another friend who uses this type of oil because it’s sooo healthy. It’s all so […]
This “How to Make Ghee” recipe is from our cookbook: nourish: a community supported cookbook. Ghee is pure butterfat – a type of clarified butter. However, ghee isn’t simply clarified butter because ghee is traditionally cooked for a longer period of time. It is regarded in Ayurveda as one of […]