Kitchen Coach by Sarah Mirkin, RD, CPT

10/14/2025

In the grocery store you'll most likely find me in the produce section.

Too many people don't take advantage of the of the natural medicinal and preventive benefits of fruits and vegetables.

If you eat a rainbow 🍓🥑🍊🫐🥦 every day it is very likely you will live longer in better health at a healthier weight.

Organic versus non- organic? Organic is superior in many ways but if you choose non - organic it's still more beneficial than not eating the fruits or vegetables at all.

Studies reveal that people who eat organic versus non- organic have a much lower CRP level. CRP reflects inflammation in the body which is the cause for most major diseases and chronic illness.

Studies also suggest that those struggling with gut issues such as irritable bowel syndrome benefit the most from eating organic.

I'm not taking about just fruits and vegetables. The higher the level on the food chain, the more important it is to choose organic.

This means choosing pasture raised, organic meats and dairy.

You'll most likely be spending more on groceries but you'll be saving money on medical bills.

Do you eat mostly organic?

09/15/2025

08/19/2025

Many of my clients that struggle with weight loss have several of the unhealthy habit listed above.

Sleep is much more important than you might think. Without enough quality sleep you'll not only feel more hungry and be more likely to make poor choices, but this also will SLOW your metabolism down. If you're wondering why you're not seeing results from those workouts, not enough quality sleep could be part of the problem.

You think you're not eating very much at restaurants because you’re careful to order healthfully, however restaurants tend to serve large portions and make the food more delicious by adding a lot of fat! This makes it easy to overeat without being aware of it.

You believe that you're active because you go to the gym for 30 to 60 minutes, 3 to 5 days a week. If you're sitting the rest of the time you're not moving enough.

You love going on a “relaxing” vacation because to you this is an excuse to overindulge on food and not move your body. Why not go on an active vacation?
You have too many excuses for not to going to the gym or making poor food choices.

You're a member of the "clean plate club". You're not paying attention to your hunger and society signals. This causes you to eat past the point of being satisfied.

Your mid afternoon snack is full of carbs. This causes you to be overly hungry an hour or two later.

More than an hour of TV is highly correlated with obesity. It's the most sedentary activity there is. Not to mention most people like to eat in front of the TV.

When you skimp on food during the day this usually leads to excessive hunger, and overeating on less healthy foods, at night.

The list goes on and on, but I thought I would name a few habits that you may not realize are causing you to hold onto extra pounds.

Habits are tough to change. My job is to help you make permanent healthy habit changes to establish a healthy weight long-term!

08/14/2025

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08/01/2025

3 things you may be overlooking when you're trying to lose weight or fix your gut. It's not only about what you eat ...

1. When you eat, are you paying attention to the food and eating slowly? Are you practicing mindful eating?

2. Sleep is so important! If you're not sleeping enough and not getting into deep sleep it will be easy to pack on the pounds!

3. Choose organic. Believe it or not it plays a huge role in your gut microbiome, inflammation, and your weight. Make sure to buy organic pasture raised meat, dairy and eggs. Choose organic produce most of the time, especially if there isn't a thick skin to peel off.

If you'd like my help to reach your goals please don't hesitate to reach out to me! Sarah@kitchencoachrd.com

07/14/2025

Please read my interview on the Meals Hero blog here

Living with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience. The constant discomfort, misdiagnoses, and ineffective treatments often leave people feeling stuck and hopeless. But with the right guidance, relief is possible.

07/10/2025

To all my friends, family, and followers...
I'm still blocked from Instagram. I receive notifications that you are sending messages but I can't open them.

I was unfollowing multiple accounts and Instagram tagged it as suspicious activity against community standards.

I have tried EVERYTHING to get back in. It's been over 3 months. If anyone knows anyone that knows anyone that works for Instagram I would be so grateful 🙏🏼🙏🏼