Simple swaps

When I first started my journey to eating healthier, I started with small swaps and cut out most processed foods. Start by making small, gradual changes to your diet rather than trying to overhaul everything at once. For example instead of buying a thing of Oreos and eating a whole row in one sitting, buy a container of strawberries and pair it with some dark chocolate. This approach is more sustainable and can help you adjust to the taste and texture of whole foods. After a while you begin to see a change in your body, for me it was feeling bloated all the time, the unnecessary gas, and bad acne. Eating less processed foods helped all of these things go away.

Reduce your intake of sugary snacks, desserts, and beverages. Instead, satisfy your sweet tooth with fresh fruits or small portions of naturally sweet treats like dried fruit or dark chocolate. When purchasing packaged foods, read the ingredient list and choose options with fewer additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Look for products with recognizable, whole food ingredients.

Prepare meals at home using fresh, whole ingredients whenever possible. Cooking from scratch gives you more control over what goes into your food and allows you to customize recipes to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. Plan your meals and snacks for the week ahead of time, and make a grocery list with whole food ingredients. Having a plan in place can help you avoid reaching for processed convenience foods when you're short on time or energy. This is where meal planning and prepping comes into play, I have seen the most success in my diet and overall health by having a plan for what to buy and what I am making that week.

Keep your kitchen stocked with whole food staples. Having these ingredients on hand makes it easier to whip up nutritious meals and snacks at home. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and limit sugary beverages like soda, fruit juice, and sweetened teas. Water is essential for overall health and can help you stay hydrated and satisfied between meals. Bone broth of any kind is always a better choice to have on hand for when you want something that isn’t water.

I put everything I learned into my Wellness Reset — a 150-page guide to figuring out your food triggers and supporting your hormones without guessing.