Healing Nutrition LLC

06/20/2024

Be cautious of common so-called “health foods”. There are so many foods available today that are recognized as healthy and consumed often in the diet that are wreaking havoc on our health.

I hear from clients often that they have granola on their yogurt; granola is one of my least favorite ”health foods”.

As an experiment, I consumed my homemade yogurt that I make with our cow milk, which has no added sugar with granola for two days . I had a spike in my blood sugar from the granola as you can see in the first two pictures. Today I had the yogurt by itself and barely had spike (last pic).

And this was with plain, no added sugar yogurt. Imagine starting your day with sugary yogurt topped with granola most mornings, it is dessert, and will leave you feeling lousy later in the day.

A healthy way to consume your yogurt is to look for yogurts that have less than 5 g of sugar or just plain yogurt. Top with fresh fruit, seeds, and nuts for a crunch opposed to granola.

It’s not realistic that we’re never going to spike our blood sugars above 140 after we eat, but the goal is to minimize these spikes. Imagine if yogurt is your go-to breakfast every morning.

Staying within a 70 to 140 range for blood sugars is a foundation for optimal health. When your blood sugar goes below 70, it starts to affect mood, cravings, and anxiety. Going above 140 on a regular basis can lead to insulin resistance, slowed metabolism, fat storage, inflammation, liver disease, and heart disease.

Food is meant to be enjoyed, and I believe in tweaking your meals to support your health and enjoy at the same time.

At Healing Nutrition, our team of dietitians helped to support you on your health journey. An individualized nutrition plan based on your goals, health concerns, likes, and dislikes is the way to long-term success.❤️

12/01/2023

Want the perfect Christmas gift for your health conscious, DIY, gardening, foodie, natural minded friend or family member? Tickets to the Holistic Homestead Conference will make the best gift this year!

Have you ever dreamed of slowing down and becoming more intentional? Of not relying so heavily on the grocery store, but instead honing the skills to grow and preserve your own food and medicine. Have you yearned for a simpler way of life and a community to learn alongside?

09/01/2023

We are so excited to have a new dietitian on the team!

Welcome Megan Toomey. Megan specializes in weight management, diabetes, maternal nutrition, chronic kidney disease, & cardiovascular disease.

Megan’s nutrition motto: “I know searching the internet to find evidence-based nutrition information is overwhelming. It can be even more overwhelming when you don't know how to nourish your body correctly. I want to encourage and teach you about what you can eat. Nutrition education can be confusing & I want to help take the confusion out ot it for
you!”

At Healing Nutrition we have 3 dietitians with a broad range of nutrition expertise to serve our community to encourage, support and educate you to be your healthiest self!

And did you know most insurances cover nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian at 100%?!

We are in-network with BCBS, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Medcost & soon to be Aetna.
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05/29/2023

Some people would classify this as a restrictive way of eating.

I classify it as less joint aches and pains; less headaches; less bloating; less gassiness; less visits to the bathroom; more energy; more stamina; better moods; better blood pressure; lower blood sugars.

I'll take restrictive each and every day!

Steak, sweet potato, locally made relish, and organic sugar free ketchup.
Food Matters Market - Morganton
ButcherBox
Primal Kitchen

04/12/2023

So true 😏

I find this all-too-often to be the case. We've been so duped into believing in the conventional approach of medications and that the system only wants what is in our best interests.

It is so sad to see how many people are born now with medication deficiencies and the curse of heredity.

04/05/2023

Have you had your B12, Omega-3 and iron dose today?

Did you know grass-fed beef contains Omega-3s? ALA from grass is converted to Omega-3s. Wild-caught salmon is not the only protein way to get omega 3s in the diet.

Another common deficiency is B12, which causes major unpleasant symptoms such as fatigue. Faulty studies from the sixties which stated red meat was linked to heart disease led to a major decrease in red meat. This study was skewed and incorrect. Red meat has been shown now in studies to NOT be linked to heart disease. Hmmm..I wonder why heart disease & B12 deficiency is rampant? I think we need to look at sugar for what we have blamed red meat for.

And lastly, iron deficiency anemia is another common deficiency I see often in the practice. Red meat is packed with iron.

Adding GRASS-FED beef (pictured is from Henry River Farms) offers many nutrients to your diet.

Buy local grass-fed & eat the beef 🥩 ☺️❤️

03/18/2023

Simple protein rich breakfast with 30 grams of protein. Always, always start your day with protein (at least 20 grams). For stable blood sugars, weight management and to prevent afternoon slump.

Will your breakfast hold you over for at least 3-5 hours? If your unable to make it until your next meal without a snack or feeling HANGRY it could be a sign of insulin resistance or you may not be metabolically flexible.

Overnight chia pudding is super easy, make the night before for a breakfast on the go paired with bacon egg bites from Starbucks. Bring on the work day, Whoohoo!

02/27/2023

What an amazing and informative nutrition conference I had the opportunity to attend!

Love spending time with and . Thankful for Optimal Health & Wellness in our community guiding individuals to healing healthcare.

It is such an honor to be a functional dietitian helping others on their health journey. Unfortunately, today, we are more confused than ever on a healthy diet. There has been bad nutrition advice given along the way, faulty & outdated nutrition studies & guidelines. We have lost sight of real food.

Do your own research, ask questions & when all else fails look back at what our ancestors ate 😌

02/20/2023

Reach your healthy weight goals for 2023! In-network dietician visits are covered at 100 percent for members on the Base PPO Plan (70/30) and Enhanced PPO Plan (80/20). To find an in-network dietitian, use our Find a Doctor tool on the State Health Plan website and search under "Specialist" for a licensed dietitian/nutritionist.

Find a doctor: https://www.shpnc.org/find-doctor

02/03/2023

State employees - did you know the North Carolina State Health Plan Plan covers nutrition counseling at 100%? We would love to help you reach your health and wellness goals❤️

Reach your healthy weight goals for 2023! In-network dietician visits are covered at 100 percent for members on the Base PPO Plan (70/30) and Enhanced PPO Plan (80/20). To find an in-network dietitian, use our Find a Doctor tool on the State Health Plan website and search under "Specialist" for a licensed dietitian/nutritionist.

Find a doctor: https://www.shpnc.org/find-doctor

12/18/2022

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I have this conversation in the office on a weekly basis.

All carbs are digested to simple sugars.
That is basic science. There is no argument here.

11/30/2022

Pork & free range eggs from . Starting your day with a protein rich breakfast is the best way to start your day for stable blood sugars, lasting energy all day, & mental clarity opposed to a high carb breakfast.

Despite what labels tell you starting your day with sugary Cheerios over egg yolks for heart health is terrible nutrition advice.