New Horizon Health & Nutrition

11/19/2025

🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Eating Made Simple
If you’ve been struggling with inflammation, stubborn weight, low energy, or hormonal changes, the foods you eat every day can make a powerful difference. Inflammation is at the root of many issues including joint pain, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and even increased menopause symptoms. The good news is that a targeted nutrition plan can help reset your metabolism, reduce inflammation, and support long-term wellness.

At New Horizon Health + Nutrition, our Certified Sports Nutritionist Chris Barfield, CISSN, takes an evidence-based, concierge-style approach to help you reach your goals with simple, sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle.

Here are some practical ways to incorporate anti-inflammatory foods into your day:

🌅 Start with a Smart Breakfast
Try a smoothie with spinach and berries, oatmeal topped with blueberries and flaxseed, or avocado toast with olive oil. These options support healthy blood sugar, metabolism, and energy levels throughout the morning.

🥗 Build a Balanced Plate for Lunch
Include leafy greens, vegetables, high-quality proteins like grilled salmon or chicken, and healthy fats such as avocado or olive oil. Consider quinoa bowls, lentil soups, or salads loaded with Omega-3 rich foods.

🍽️ Dinner that Nourishes and Heals
Choose roasted vegetables, grilled fish, or a stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and broccoli. These foods fight inflammation while keeping meals hearty, filling, and nutrient-rich.

🍇 Snack Smarter
Pick nuts and seeds, fruit with dark chocolate, or yogurt with berries. These small choices can have a major impact on reducing inflammation throughout the day.

Here’s what makes an anti-inflammatory diet powerful:

✔ Supports hormone balance
✔ Reduces blood pressure and insulin spikes
✔ Boosts immune function
✔ Improves energy and mood
✔ Helps manage weight and metabolic health
✔ Lowers long-term disease risk

🚫 Foods that work against you: refined sugars, fried foods, processed meats, and anything made with trans fats. These increase inflammation and make symptoms worse.

These plans are designed to help you reduce inflammation, rebalance hormones, and feel your best with long-lasting results.

If you're ready for professional guidance tailored to your unique needs, Chris is here to help you create a plan that works with your lifestyle and gets real results.

📞 850-227-9220
📩 newhorizonhealthnutrition@gmail.com

Reach your wellness goals today with New Horizon by your side. 🌿💙

11/19/2025

🍳 Why Eating 2 Boiled Eggs Before 9 AM Works for Your Health

Eating two boiled eggs early in the morning might seem simple, but it aligns beautifully with your body’s natural hormone rhythms and offers powerful benefits for metabolism, weight loss, focus, and overall health. During the early morning hours, cortisol naturally peaks, not as a stress signal but as a physiological cue that helps your body break down and absorb protein more efficiently. Pairing this window with a high-quality protein like eggs boosts muscle repair, blood sugar stability, and metabolic function for the rest of the day.

Eggs deliver an ideal dose of leucine, the amino acid that activates muscle protein synthesis. This is essential for maintaining lean mass, supporting recovery after workouts, and preventing age-related muscle loss, making this habit valuable for both athletes and anyone focused on healthy aging or weight loss. Because lean muscle increases metabolic rate, starting your day with protein helps keep your metabolism active and your appetite controlled.

Beyond the protein, eggs offer a powerful blend of healthy fats, B vitamins, and choline. This combination stabilizes blood sugar, reduces cravings, sharpens focus, and helps prevent the common mid-morning energy crash. The nutrient profile also supports hormone balance, adrenal health, thyroid function, and metabolic flexibility, especially important for women navigating perimenopause or menopause.

Whether your goals include better energy, improved hormone balance, weight loss support, or enhanced athletic performance, this small habit delivers big benefits. Two eggs before 9 AM can help improve focus, reduce cravings, boost metabolism, support muscle repair, and set the tone for a healthier, more energized day in a simple, affordable, and evidence-based way.

11/19/2025

🌟 Upcoming Events at New Horizon Primary Care 🌟

We’re excited to host a second free educational event to help you stay informed and confident about your healthcare coverage!

📅 Thursday, November 20th at 5:15 PM EST
Join us for a Health Insurance Seminar with Diana Brown, Licensed Agent and Medicare/ACA Specialist. Get expert guidance on upcoming ACA changes, subsidies, tax credits, and how to choose between HMO, PPO, and high-deductible plans.
👉 Click here to register

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tySMwbIC_AJ0xn2OQqHRa7jRWVrXL5Zr8I9Tj1Quxa4/edit?chromeless=1

This event will also be held at New Horizon Primary Care and are open to the public.
Come learn, ask questions, and take control of your healthcare decisions! 💙

11/09/2025

🌟 Happy Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟

From all of us at New Horizon Primary Care, we want to wish our incredible NPs, Monica, Emily and Christian, a very Happy NP Week! 💙

I am truly honored to have been part of Emily and Christians journey to becoming nurse practitioners, watching your growth and dedication has been inspiring. It’s a blessing to have you both as part of the NHPC family, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to our community every day.

We also celebrate all our amazing NP colleagues across Florida and beyond! For 22 consecutive years, nurses have been ranked among the most trusted professionals, a testament to our commitment to our patients and communities.

💙 Trusted Voices. Proven Care. 💙

11/05/2025

Our peptide guru, Justin Groce bringing you all the information on Growth Hormone Peptides!

Schedule an appointment with us to discuss your options!

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11/05/2025

Our peptide guru, Justin Groce bringing you all the information on Growth Hormone Peptides!

Schedule an appointment with us to discuss your options!

Let's talk about tesamorelin. Tesamorelin is a growth hormone (GH) secretagogue.This peptide tells your pituitary gland to make more GH.

11/05/2025

🇺🇸 Thank You Jason Shoaf for Florida House District 7 🇺🇸

We are deeply grateful to Representative Jason Shoaf for reintroducing HB 301 for the 2026 legislative session, a critical step toward autonomous practice for PMHNPs and improved access to quality care for the patients and communities we proudly serve.

Rep. Shoaf has continually demonstrated his commitment to strengthening healthcare in rural and underserved regions, and we sincerely appreciate his support of Florida’s Nurse Practitioners.

A special thank you for his continued partnership with FNPN Region 1 Director Dr. Monica Barfield and for recognizing the vital contributions NPs make in delivering safe, high quality care across our state.

Together, we are expanding access, advancing mental health care, and building a stronger Florida 💙💛

📎 Bill Link:https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/bills/2026/pdf/0301.pdf

11/02/2025

✨ Exciting Announcement! ✨

We are thrilled to host an upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Class to help you feel confident and informed during this important time of year! 🎓🩺

🕔 We will have you home before the sun sets!

Join us as we break down everything you need to know about:
✔️ Traditional Medicare
✔️ Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
✔️ Medicare Advantage Plans

New Horizon Primary Care is teaming up with Wendy Chester Woodrick, Medicare expert, to provide clear guidance and answer your questions.

🗓️ Register by November 14th to attend November 18th
🍪 Light refreshments will be provided
📲 Scan the QR code or click the link below to reserve your spot:
https://forms.gle/nho9i1RHiV5xzvCd9

We look forward to helping you navigate your Medicare options with confidence! 💙

10/24/2025

🌟 Meet the New Horizon Primary Care Team!

At New Horizon Primary Care, we aren’t your typical primary care practice; we’re redefining healthcare through a personalized, root-cause, and integrative approach to wellness.

Our patients have access to Weight Loss Programs, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Peptide Therapy, and Advanced Body Composition Scanning, all under one roof, right here in Port St. Joe, Florida.

✨️Meet the Providers✨️

👩‍⚕️ Monica Barfield, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner Owner and founder of New Horizon Primary Care, Dr. Barfield is deeply rooted in expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare. She offers weight loss programs and BHRT to her established patients and is passionate about empowering her community through innovative, patient-centered care.

👩‍⚕️ Emily Tezak, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Emily is accepting new patients and is known for her enthusiasm for a root-cause, holistic approach to health. She offers weight loss programs and BHRT, helping patients restore balance and achieve their wellness goals.

👩‍⚕️ Christian Cox, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Born and raised right here in Port St. Joe, Christian is passionate about giving back to her hometown. She embraces a root-cause, holistic approach and provides weight loss programs and BHRT. Christian is also accepting new patients.

💪 Chris Barfield, CISSN
Our newest addition, Chris brings energy and expertise to the team. Certified in Sports Nutrition and currently completing his Master’s in Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida, Chris offers body composition scanning and, in collaboration with Dr. Monica Barfield, provides Peptide Therapy. His passion for fitness and health helps patients achieve sustainable, evidence-based results.

Experience healthcare that works for you 》not against you.

10/11/2025

🏈NHPC Football Thursday🏈

Don't forget to wear your favorite teams apparel to your appointments on Thursday and Fridays to be entered in our giveaway.

You have to share the post, leave a google/facebook review and take your picture with your provider!

1. Krazyfish gift card courtesy of Emily
2. 3 FSU tickets for 11/1 courtesy of Bridget
3. $50 Visa Gift Card and college football player signed poster at the end of the season.

10/11/2025

‘We’re all qualified for what we’re doing.’