Side Benefits Nutrition

Side Benefits Nutrition By encouraging a nutrient-dense, whole-food lifestyle, Nutritional Therapy balances the systems.

Here’s the truth most people miss⤵️⤵️You can eat “clean,” lift weights, take trendy supplements, hit your steps…and stil...
11/17/2025

Here’s the truth most people miss⤵️⤵️

You can eat “clean,” lift weights, take trendy supplements, hit your steps…and still feel “off”

Because optimal health isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, relational…and energetic⚡️

It’s the way you speak to yourself

How you sleep

Who you’re spending your time with

The boundaries you hold

The stress you ignore

The feelings you keep pretending you don’t have…

So I’m going to say this gently but directly:
You cannot out-supplement or out-exercise a life that’s draining you🪫

When you support all parts of yourself—your body, your mind, your hormones, your digestion, and especially your nervous system—everything changes.
Your energy. Your digestion. Your clarity. Your mood. Your confidence.

If you’re wanting to learn how to do this in a way that actually applies to YOUR life…

Comment ✨LEARN MORE✨so we can connect 🤗

If you’re 35+ and feeling—even just a few of these symptoms—you might be closer to perimenopause than you think ⤵️⤵️⤵️✅ ...
11/14/2025

If you’re 35+ and feeling—even just a few of these symptoms—you might be closer to perimenopause than you think ⤵️⤵️⤵️

✅ Changes to your cycle: mood swings, intense PMS, shorter or longer cycles, or “crime scene” periods
✅ Symptoms like itchy skin or ears; crepey or sagging skin
✅ Bloating and digestive issues no matter what you eat
✅ Signs of excess estrogen (or poor estrogen clearance) like breakouts, painful breasts, or heavier periods with clots

These clues are often tied to declining progesterone—the hormone responsible for calm, sleep, mood stability, stress resilience, and ease

But here’s the empowering part💪🏼
You can support your body right now with simple, strategic habits⤵️
Blood sugar stability. Fiber. Whole-food phytoestrogens. Better sleep hygiene. Nervous system nourishment. Gentle movement. Liver support. Cycle tracking. Consistency > intensity

And if you want the ultimate roadmap—broken down in bite-sized chunks—it’s inside my signature course. And if you want a customized plan from a functional nutritionist—DM me to set up a time to chat

✨ MAKE MENOPAUSE SEXY✨ is just $175 right now with code BLACKFRIDAY. This is the lowest price it will ever be… and it’s only available for a short time!!

Comment ✨ READY✨ and I’ll send you the link

Happy 11/11 ✨Take a moment to pause, realign, and manifest the version of you that feels grounded, nourished, and at pea...
11/11/2025

Happy 11/11 ✨Take a moment to pause, realign, and manifest the version of you that feels grounded, nourished, and at peace✨

What are you manifesting today? Share in the comments so we can help you call it in✨

Let’s be honest—“aging gracefully” sounds cute, but what if you could age slowly instead? ⏳Because staying young isn’t a...
11/07/2025

Let’s be honest—“aging gracefully” sounds cute, but what if you could age slowly instead? ⏳

Because staying young isn’t about expensive serums or smoothies from Erewhon—it’s about what’s happening INSIDE your cells🧬

Your mitochondria (aka your energy factories) decide how vibrant your skin looks, how stable your mood feels, and how sharp your brain stays…this isn’t just a midlife conversation — it’s a longevity strategy

If I had known this in my 20s, I would’ve been feeding my cells like they were VIPs at a five-star resort🥂

But here I am—smarter, wiser, and determined to make aging SEXY💃🏼 Because whether you’re 25 or 55, you can literally train your cells to age slower if you think about your body differently

It starts in your gut—it’s the foundation of everything from your glow to your hormones

🧬 Ready to get a jump on your “LONGEVITY ERA” before 2026? Comment ✨GUT✨ below and I’ll send you a 🔗 to set up a FREE call with me to get the ball rolling on aging slower (and hotter)

📕SAVE THIS POST to your WELLNESS folder and share it with your wellness bestie—because their mitochondria deserve love too💋

Halloween kicks off sugar season 👻—and while the candy bowls are everywhere—it doesn’t have to be scary if you have a PL...
10/31/2025

Halloween kicks off sugar season 👻—and while the candy bowls are everywhere—it doesn’t have to be scary if you have a PLAN🤓

When we eat too much sugar (or refined carbs), our blood sugar spikes, our mood tanks, and our body 🔥burns🔥through vital nutrients like magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin C—leaving us tired, craving more, and more susceptible to stress + sluggish digestion😩

🎃 Instead of falling into sugar’s trap, try these tricks⤵️⤵️⤵️

✷ Apple cider vinegar before meals
✷ Protein first → candy second
✷ Load up on fiber + color
✷ Magnesium before bed
✷ Keep your gut balanced (hello, ferments!)

If you want to stay balanced through the holidays—supplement smarter! I can customize a plan around your goals + any lab results—so you can enjoy the season, keep your glow, and maintain optimal health into the New Year🎉

🗓️Book a 30-minute Supplement Session with me! Comment ✨SUPPLEMENT✨for details

📣Your digestion is trying to tell you something if you experience reflux, bloat, constipation, nausea + gas (and it’s yo...
10/24/2025

📣Your digestion is trying to tell you something if you experience reflux, bloat, constipation, nausea + gas (and it’s your job to listen and make a move if you want to feel better)

Swipe for some of my favorite food + supplement pairings that actually work—plus a saveable gut health grocery list for your next market run 🛒

…because when digestion works better, your hormones follow!

If you’re ready to stop guessing why you have these types of tummy issues—my Phase 1 Gut Healing Program uses stool + food sensitivity testing (and ME👋🏼as your diet + lifestyle investigator) to pinpoint exactly what’s driving your symptoms

You’ll finally know⤵️⤵️
👉🏼 Which foods your body doesn’t tolerate right now
👉🏾 If bacteria, yeast, inflammation, or low stomach acid are behind your symptoms
👉🏿 How to rebalance naturally (and stay that way)

💬 Comment ✨GUT✨ to book a FREE call with me (because this former IBS-suffer will give you some good tips to try today!)

P.S. Healthy digestion = hormone harmony (aka a “side benefit”) ✨

You can eat the 🥬cleanest🥩 diet on earth……but if your digestion isn’t properly functioning, it impacts⤵️⤵️✦ Nutrient abs...
10/20/2025

You can eat the 🥬cleanest🥩 diet on earth…

…but if your digestion isn’t properly functioning, it impacts⤵️⤵️

✦ Nutrient absorption (you can’t absorb nutrients if you’re not breaking down your food)
✦ Hormone balance (hello, excess estrogen + weight gain)
✦ Mood, energy levels, and inflammation
✦ Even how you relate to others and make decisions relies on how well you digest!

That “gut feeling”? It’s real—your enteric nervous system and vagus nerve form a two-way highway between your gut + brain, constantly exchanging signals

If you’re bloated, foggy, moody, constipated, or just feel off—your gut is likely the root cause

👉 Let’s find out what’s going on and fix it. Work with me 1:1 to optimize your digestion and heal your gut using a GI MAP stool test

📲DM me to set up a FREE chat or comment ✨GUIDE✨below to subscribe and get by best tips sent straight to your inbox

If you’ve been doing all the right things—eating well, exercising, taking supplements—but still feel off, it’s time to f...
10/20/2025

If you’ve been doing all the right things—eating well, exercising, taking supplements—but still feel off, it’s time to find out why.

I created a quick, 60-second quiz to help you clarify what you might need—whether it’s drinking less, supporting your hormones, gut health, blood sugar, or inflammation—I hope this will help guide you toward the right next step.

Take it here →

Discover your top health priority and how to achieve it with personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans. Take the quiz to unlock your path to vibrant living!

When you’ve got health concerns + goals—and nothing seems to work, it’s usually because you’re only treating symptoms, n...
10/18/2025

When you’ve got health concerns + goals—and nothing seems to work, it’s usually because you’re only treating symptoms, not systems

That’s where I come in 👋

I dig deep to uncover what’s really going on—using functional lab testing (like the GI MAP + MRT food sensitivity panels—and hormone tests like the DUTCH) and a truly personalized approach

Here’s what it looks like to work with me⤵️⤵️

✨ Free 15-Min Discovery Call — to make sure we’re the right fit
✨ Onboarding — a deep-dive into your symptoms, goals + health history
✨ Initial Consultation (90 min) — personalized recommendations while we wait for labs
✨ Lab Testing — identify root causes through real data
✨ Support Sessions (x3) — tweak, refine, and make new habits stick

This isn’t a “try everything” plan—it’s YOUR plan.
And once you see results, there’s no turning back

💬 Comment ✨LEARN MORE✨ to start your transformation today

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Hi! I’m Christina Shadle an NTA-certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) based in Los Angeles, CA. I specialize in empowering my clients to get in the kitchen and fuel their health with real food and heal through simple lifestyle changes. I also have a degree in communication with concentrated studies in speech from California State University, Chico and am a recovering Type-A public relations professional with a whole host of irritable bowel issues myself. Outside of office hours and wellness research, you can usually find me taking a yoga or pilates class, attending concerts, or traveling with friends.

I work with clients locally and virtually all over the globe and am also the co-creator of Mindful Munchies, a munchie-making blog dedicated to empowering those who “don’t have time to cook” get in the kitchen and discover how simple it is to prepare healthy swaps to cure the junk food cravings that often derail our health.

As your FNTP…


  • I discover the root causes of your symptoms and work to help balance your foundations using nutrition and lifestyle recommendations.