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Candace | Functional Nutritionist & Persobal Trainer
Helping women heal digestion, restore energy, and balance hormones by getting to the root!
📘 Author, The Nourished Cookbook

04/22/2026

If the last post felt a little overwhelming… this is your sign to take a step back and simplify things.

You are not stuck with weight loss because you lack discipline
You are stuck because everything feels too hard to stay consistent with

Tracking
Weighing
Measuring
Trying to do it perfectly

So you quit

This is a simpler way

The hand portion method helps you build balanced meals without a scale so you can stay consistent even on your busiest days

No perfection needed
Just awareness and small adjustments

Save this for later and try it out this week!

If you want more support with your macros or nutrition message me “services” and I will help you figure out what works best for you! 🫶

04/20/2026

If you feel like you’re doing everything right and still not seeing progress, this is for you.

Because I promise you this:

It’s almost never your metabolism.
It’s almost never your hormones.

It’s what’s happening on your plate that you’re not seeing yet.

And I don’t say that to call you out.
I say it because once you SEE it, everything changes.

This is why I sometimes have clients weigh their food.

Not forever.
Not to obsess.

But to close the gap between what you think you’re doing and what’s actually happening.

Because that gap
That’s where your results are hiding.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and actually figure it out, I’ve got you.

Comment “services” and I’ll DM you the details on how we can work together. 🫶🫶

04/17/2026

Most people think hair loss starts with iron or thyroid.

And yes those matter.

But one of the first things I look at is your stress response.

Because if your body is stuck in survival mode,
it’s not prioritizing hair growth.

And this can show up in ways people don’t expect:

Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep
Waking up anxious or “on edge”
Crashing halfway through the day

That pattern matters.

And it’s just one piece.

There are other markers I look at depending on the person, but it’s never about doing everything at once.

It’s about understanding what YOUR body is telling you.

If you’ve had labs done and still don’t have answers,
I offer lab reviews where we break this down together.

→ Link in bio or comment “hair” for more info

04/13/2026

I help people with hair loss for a living and still found myself questioning if anything I was doing was actually working

because it wasn’t that I didn’t know what to do
I just wasn’t doing it

I was stressed out of my mind
running on caffeine
training hard like nothing was wrong
not eating enough for what my body actually needed
and just not fully showing up for myself

and my hair tanked

I had to have a real conversation with myself
not a “what supplement do I need” conversation
a “what in my life is not working anymore” conversation

so before I added anything in
I started taking things out

pulled back my schedule
cut down the caffeine
adjusted my training
actually supported my body instead of pushing through

then I looked at what was going on underneath it all

thyroid struggling
stress through the roof
gut off
minerals depleted

and it finally made sense

but here’s the part no one talks about
you can be doing everything right
and still feel like nothing is happening

that was me

until this moment

if you’re dealing with hair loss start here
check your stress
make sure you’re actually eating enough
pull back on what your body is clearly not tolerating
and stop guessing

hair loss is always a symptom of something deeper

and if you’re tired of trying to figure it out on your own
this is exactly what I help my clients do

we get to the root of why your hair is thinning
and build a plan that actually works for your body

you can book a discovery call with me through the link in my bio or comment “hair” for me to DM you!

03/27/2026

If you’ve ever tried protein ice cream and ended up bloated, chalky, or just disappointed… I get it.

Most recipes use whey or heavy dairy and if you’re even a little sensitive, you feel it.

So I tested these out 👇

4 Ninja Creami ice creams that are:
• dairy-free or lactose-free
• made with whey-free protein
• actually creamy (not icy)
• and still hit 30g+ protein

Not going to lie—
they’re not super sweet on their own
I added a drizzle of honey and it made all the difference

Full recipes + macros are on my site 🤍
(link in bio) or comment “creami” for recipe

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Save this for your next sweet craving
and send it to someone who needs a gut-friendly dessert

If you use you can use code ROOTS for savings
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03/25/2026

Instead of guessing… I look at patterns.

One of the most common ones I see on HTMAs is a low sodium to potassium (Na/K) ratio.

This ratio is often associated with how your body is responding to stress.

When it’s low, it can show up as:
• constant fatigue (even after rest)
• feeling burnt out or “wired but tired”
• cravings for salt or sugar
• trouble losing weight despite doing “everything right”
• low motivation or sluggish metabolism

This isn’t about blaming one mineral—
it’s about your body being under-supported during stress.

One simple place to start at home:
→ stop fearing salt
→ support your meals with quality minerals
→ hydrate with intention (not just plain water all day)

I personally use Redmond Real Salt (Ancient Fine Sea Salt) because it contains naturally occurring trace minerals—
a small, simple way to start supporting what your body may be lacking.

But instead of guessing… we can test.

HTMA gives a deeper look at your mineral patterns so we can support your metabolism, stress response, and energy strategically.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, or like your body isn’t responding…

👇🏼

• Comment “HTMA” and I’ll send you the details
• Or apply through the link in bio to get started

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✨ If you want to try my cute and tiny mini shaker:
Use code: [ROOTS15]

03/13/2026

Most people assume gut bacteria are the problem.

But sometimes they’re actually a signal of something deeper.

In this client case, her stool test showed opportunistic bacteria.

At first glance it looked like a gut infection issue.

But when we integrated:

• bloodwork
• HTMA mineral patterns
• surgical history
• metabolic markers

A different story emerged.

Her gut imbalance appeared to be secondary to metabolic stress and digestive changes after gallbladder removal.

This is why looking at the full picture matters when interpreting lab tests.

The microbiome reflects the environment of the body.

And sometimes the most effective approach isn’t attacking bacteria right off the bat…

It’s supporting the systems that allowed the imbalance to happen.

Educational case study. Identifying details removed.

If you’re navigating multiple symptoms and want a root-cause approach, you can learn more about my advanced testing programs through the link in my bio.

Sources
Turnbaugh PJ et al. Nature. 2006.
Grundy SM. Circulation. 2016.
Ridlon JM et al. Gut Microbes. 2014.

03/11/2026

A short walk after dinner is one of my favorite habits.

It’s simple, free, and incredibly supportive for metabolism.

When you move after a meal, your muscles can use circulating glucose for energy. That helps bring blood sugar back toward baseline more smoothly.

You don’t need anything intense, just 10–20 minutes of walking can help.

Hope that helps! 🫶

02/27/2026

A day in the life… aka all the roles my clients assign me daily 😂

ALL out of love for my clients though 🫶

Cred for the inspo because this trend is painfully accurate 😂

Trainers - which hat do you wear most?
Clients - which one do you need most? 👀

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