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Abundant Life Nutritional Therapy, Green Street, Harrisonburg, VA (2026)

08/16/2026

🫟 ON SALE NOW THROUGH AUGUST 23 AT COSTCO ️🫟
Are you getting a minimum of 70 grams of protein a day? If you are trying to lose weight or build strength in the gym, you need even more! The recommended amount of protein is .5 grams to 1 gram of protein daily PER POUND of body weight.

So if you are:

120 lbs = 60-120 g of protein daily.

160 lbs = 80-160 g of protein daily.

PROTEIN:

✔️Stimulates glucagon, the fat-burning hormone

✔️Satiates you so you don't crave sugar

✔️Repairs every cell and organ in your body so you are strong and healthy

✔️Builds hormones

✔️Creates hair, skin, and nails

✔️Enables your immune function

In short, I find that people without enough daily protein are WEAKER, easier fatigued, can't fight infections very well, and have slower metabolisms.

📖 STORY TIME:
I had a female 15-yr old client come to see me last year. She had had a cough that wouldn't go away for like 6 months, and found herself running out of breath/energy in soccer practice. She had also decided to go vegetarian a year or 2 earlier. Dear folks, she was getting in about 20-30 grams of protein daily. 🤯‼️ After my [professional] freak-out, she focused on eating more eggs, and incorporating protein shakes and protein bars. She STILL wanted to be vegetarian, however, she was able to overcome the infection and have a lot more energy after at LEAST getting in protein from SOMEwhere.

It does take some daily effort to make sure you are getting enough (WHY are carbs so abundantly available! 😩), but once you have a routine established, it's easier.

So! If you need help with your protein intake, try these veggie/plant protein shakes.

🚫 P.S. PLEASE read labels and be aware to avoid the following artificial sweeteners in protein shakes and bars:
✖️Sucralose
✖️Aspartame
✖️Acesulfame potassium
The Premier Protein and Fairlife shakes unfortunately have artificial sweeteners, and many protein bars at Costco do as well.

08/15/2026

Sooooo….we’ve been watching Hell’s Kitchen as our dinner-time entertainment 🙃, and it’s been giving me inspiration on my food and plating skills 👩‍🍳 🍽.

If you want a nice light summer dessert featuring YUMMY IN-SEASON peaches or nectarines, this is it!

The Costco nectarines these past few weeks have been TO-DIE-FOR and I may or may not have been gorging myelf on them while they last 😬. (The peaches not so much…maybe various locations differ; just find whatever is slightly tender to touch and has a nice fruit SMELL. You know what I mean!)

For this dessert, I paired ripe nectarine slices with whipped cream and Crème Puffs (available at most grocery stores in the frozen section – not Costco though).

These Creme Puffs are one of the cleaner desserts you can buy (nothing artificial in it), and I feel fine after eating them. So yes, your nutritionist is endorsing these 😅 – still enjoy in moderation okay 😏.

Try it and let me know what you think!

🍑 HERE’S TO PEACH SEASON 🍑

08/14/2026

🍅 It’s tomato season! And if you’ve been growing your own fresh basil (if not, why???), it’s the perfect time to make ALL THINGS CAPRESE. 🍅 🌱🧀

I think this is one of my favorite flavor combinations – basil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella – and it can be utilized so many ways!

We spent last weekend at a friend’s house on the Severn River in MD (near the Potomac) and Isaac and I made this BEAUTIFUL brunch to start off Saturday. Everyone loved it!

Pictured:

🥚 Eggs with fresh mozz, basil, and tomatoes

🥞 King Arthur Buttermilk Pancake mix pancakes with organic maple syrup 🤤

🥝 Ripe Golden Kiwi

🥓 Costco low-sodium bacon

🍊 Fresh-Squeezed Orange juice (cold-pressed)

So grab some garden-grown tomatoes (grape tomatoes will do if necessary!), fresh basil (or storebought basil pesto), and fresh mozzarella, and let’s make these beautiful eggs. For the mozzarella, I used Costco’s Mozzarella slices sold in “logs” and cut them into small pieces.

Directions:
1️⃣ Whisk eggs with some milk (optional) and salt.
2️⃣ Scramble on low-medium heat until almost set.
3️⃣ Fold in chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil (or basil pesto), and chopped fresh mozzarella for another 1-2 minutes, then serve.
(Top with an extra basil sprig for extra presentation points. 😇)

Dig in and ENJOY THE FLAVOR OF SUMMER. 🌞 😎

08/06/2026

🚨 Been hearing about Cyclospora on the news?

Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that has recently been linked to contaminated lettuce from central Mexico. 🐛But here's the thing...it's far from the only microscopic parasite that can make people sick.

In my practice over the past 15 years, I've found that microscopic parasites and bacterial infections are among the most common underlying causes of what many people have been told is "IBS." When the underlying infection is addressed, those IBS symptoms often improve dramatically.

Interestingly, I've identified three (3!) cases of Cyclospora just last week, and all three responded well once addressed.

Why was I able to identify it so quickly?
✅ I use resonance testing with specialized vials that include microscopic parasites, making it much easier to detect when they may be involved (as opposed to using inconclusive stool samples that can take days to get results from).
✅ I commonly use black walnut tincture, which I have found to be highly effective against microscopic parasites and is generally well tolerated. (Conventional medicine often treats Cyclospora with prescription antibiotics.)

One client had such severe diarrhea that she went to the ER on Sunday. She was told they didn't have a way to test for Cyclospora there but that they "didn't think she had it." (*I'm sorry, cue giant eye roll.*) When she came to see me, my testing indicated it was indeed Cyclospora, and we were able to begin addressing it properly that same day. She started feeling better very quickly.

💡 Takeaway: If you've been struggling with persistent diarrhea or have been diagnosed with IBS that just won't improve, it may be worth considering whether an underlying infection—whether a parasite or bacteria—could be contributing to your symptoms.

And one helpful thing to keep in mind: Black walnut tincture is inexpensive, readily available (including on Amazon), and in my experience works well against a broad range of microscopic parasites. The 1-oz alcohol-free option by Nature's Answer is nice.

Also! PLEASE continue to eat fruits and vegetables🍒🍇🥕🍅 - if you want to avoid plain lettuce for a bit that is fine - but y'all are scaring me telling me you're avoiding ALL fresh fruit and vegetables.😅😅🫨

05/27/2026

Love getting happy result texts like this! ❤️

This client has been at maintenance level for a few years now (energy is so much better, doesn't have her gluten allergy anymore, hormones are stable, etc) and said that a few weeks before this last appt, she developed "gurgly insides" and some loose stool. I found that for some reason an allergy to her small intestine tissue got triggered 2.5 wks prior, causing these "unhappy insides," so it was an easy fix to clear that and reset everything. 🛠

A good reminder that even at maintenance, weird/random things can happen anytime (because life), but I am here for you to get it back on track! 😅🥳

05/13/2026

🍲 EATING OUT - Best/Healthiest Restaurants in Harrisonburg🍴🥑🥩

I don't know about you but the healthier I've gotten, the more annoying it is to eat out at a restaurant and then feel like absolute poo afterward--foggy-headed, tired, thirsty, and bloated.

I believe the main reason for this is because of how many restaurants (i.e. 99% of them) use toxic omega-6 seed oils for cooking and frying 🫕. Avoiding fried foods on the menu is a good start, but sometimes you just want to eat someone else's cooking without worrying whether you're going to feel okay afterward 😅😅😩.

In Harrisonburg, we do have a few options of real, whole-foods cooking without seed oils:

🟠 BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
◇ Magpie Diner (SERIOUSLY amazing 👏)
◇ Broad Porch Coffee Co (surprising new gem)
◇ Friendly City Food Co-op Sunday Brunch Bar 🌞 or, pre-wrapped sausage and egg biscuit for easy pickup during the week

🟢 LUNCH/DINNER FAST FOOD
◇ Friendly City Food Co-op hot food bar open between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. M-F (my fave - menus curated by real chefs and always a little dessert option 😉)
◇ A Bowl of Good
◇ Tropical Smoothie Cafe
◇ Chipotle (not necessarily seed-oil-free but still better than most)

🟣 LUNCH/DINNER SIT-DOWN
◇ Local Chop and Grill (their duck-fat fries are not to be missed! 😍)
◇ Ridge Room (5th floor of the Hyatt Place)
◇ Rocktown Kitchen
◇ Ilyria Mediterranean restaurant ($$ but nice for a special occasion)

I have heard about 🌿 Roots Natural Kitchen being open, but I looked online and they use canola oil so while they are definitely a much better option, they are not completely seed-oil-free.

And that is it! What restaurants have you found to use high-quality ingredients you feel good after ingesting? Please share as I would love to know more options.😅🙏

(I know I know, some of you are sad that Chick-fil-A 🐔 did not make the list 😂😂🤣)

04/29/2026

🎊 We had a fabulous sweet visit last week celebrating the arrival of this precious 4-week old baby boy! 👶🩵
I had worked with this mother through her entire pregnancy, and was so excited when she gave birth a month ago. Reportedly he struggled with trapped gas (poor little guy ☹️) & the mother was curious if something in her diet was causing that to be worse since she is breastfeeding him.
As she put it, "People are like 'why don't you just cut out dairy for a few weeks and see if it helps' and I'm like why don't I go see my bff Valerie and see if she can tell if Weston is allergic to something 😂."

😅Ha! I'm here for ya! 😇 We discovered indeed he had developed an allergy to cheese 🧀 and were able to clear that as well as reset his whole nervous system after the trauma of childbirth (it's a lot for babies to go through too!🫨).

The cool part was 😍 as soon as everything was rebalanced, he immediately calmed down (had been a bit fussy), and fell asleep even before eating, which was totally unusual. Like he was OUT. 😴 💤

A follow-up text one week later revealed that while he still might have a bit of trouble with gas (possibly from eating too fast), he does not have any screaming fits like before and is definitely doing better overall. (AND - mom is eating whatever she wants - as it should be 😅💪)

I LOVE helping guide pregnancies with nutrition and healing prayers and balancing work done on the baby before they even arrive! Seeing your baby get the best start possible to life makes me so happy, and I'm honored to be part of those journeys. 🩷🩵🤍

01/03/2026

💚 Zena Super Greens 45 packets 💚
ON SALE at Costco through January 19th, but also available on Amazon (honest question - what ISN'T available on Amazon😅🤦‍♀️).

Let's face it - it doesn't matter how health-conscious you are, it's always hard to get enough fruits and vegetables - especially super greens - into your diet.

I've tried a number of different greens packets over the years and this is one of the *best* ones I've found. The taste is amazing, definitely sweet enough, and my whole body feels happy and alkalized afterwards, almost like I've swallowed fizzy sunshine. 🌞☀️😎

And to be honest - a whole packet is a bit of an overload. I usually use half a packet at a time - plus it lasts longer this way. 🙌

This winter make sure your body stays alkaline with enough fruits and vegetables, using these greens to fill in the gaps.
I often find that Sugar Cravings are a result of not having enough potassium / alkalizing things in your diet so drink up and let me know what you think if you try them! 😊 🥳

01/01/2026

☕️Coffee lovers alert! ☕️ There's a NEW mold-free coffee on the block at Costco - and it's on sale through Jan 19th!

Why is this important? It turns out 90% of coffees have been tested to contain mycotoxins ⚠️ from mold growth.

These will cause fatigue and brain fog, not what you want when you're looking for caffeine to energize you! 😵‍💫
This is also why many people don't feel good on coffee but prefer the caffeine from sodas etc.

(In muscle-testing terms, most coffee causes your whole energy field to go weak, instead of giving you energy.)

I recommend 3 easily accessible coffee brands that are consistently mold-free:
✅️Peets
✅️ Mayorga the bright orange bag (NOT the pale yellow one pictured last - it does not test well)
✅️ this new Mt. Comfort Peru Coffee

➡️ Tip - even if a coffee does not say certified mold-free, if it advertises being grown at high elevations (as this Peru Coffee does) that's usually a sign that it is safe. Mold seems to be a problem when coffee is grown at humid sea-level climates.

So drink up! ☕️
However, IF you consistently need caffeine to get through the day, a better idea is to schedule an appointment so we can figure out what is draining your energy and fix that instead! 😉

Happy New Year! Here's to a healthy, prosperous 2026 🎉✌️🥂💕

12/01/2025

Friendly reminder that last year’s flu shot increased the risk of flu by 33% in a study of over 53,000 Cleveland Clinic employees. (➡️For what to do instead, see my recommendations at bottom of post.)

"This study found a significantly higher risk of influenza among the vaccinated compared to the unvaccinated state in northern Ohio during the high influenza activity period of the 2024-2025 influenza season."

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.01.30.25321421v4.full-text

And this year's flu shot is already predicted to be targeting the wrong strain.

https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/new-flu-strain-could-escape-vaccine-immunity-as-holiday-travel-begins

🍋MY ADVICE INSTEAD: 🍯

▶️Stay hydrated and alkaline with plenty of potassium in your diet (for a shortcut include coconut water or Body Armor Lyte drinks regularly).
▶️ Keep the sugar intake to a minimum. Only 6 tsp of sugar is enough to suppress your immune system by 25% for 24 hours.
▶️ Move and sweat regularly. Use a sauna at your gym; do workouts that heat up your body; take hot baths. Heat is antimicrobial.

If you DO start to come down with symptoms, take:
🟣 25,000 IU's of vitamin D daily for 2-3 days
🟣 50 mg of zinc daily for 3 days
🟣 Hot tea with lemon juice and honey added

And, if it is bacterial like strep, add 2-3 tablets of 🟣 iodine daily for 3-5 days. (This works BETTER than an antibiotic without killing off your gut flora.) I have some here in office or you can find 12.5 mg tablets or capsules on Amazon.

If these steps are taken, you can greatly reduce the symptoms and potentially completely ward off any flus or illnesses that come your way this season, no vaccine needed. 🙌

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