Steph Gates Nutrition

Steph Gates Nutrition Digestive symptoms aren’t just food issues.
💜 Mineral-first gut & metabolism support
HTMA guided 1:1 work Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis testing available.

Helping you to truly nourish your body so you can ditch the fatigue, hormone, and gut issues!

A collection of random thoughts while preparing our Sunday dinner 💜 Hope you were able to enjoy some of this beautiful w...
02/16/2026

A collection of random thoughts while preparing our Sunday dinner 💜

Hope you were able to enjoy some of this beautiful weather outside this weekend!

I know it's easy to assume digestion {especially} and energy will improve if we eat less and/or cleaner.What I see inste...
02/07/2026

I know it's easy to assume digestion {especially} and energy will improve if we eat less and/or cleaner.

What I see instead?

Both improve when meals are consistent + adequate + supportive.

Food clarity & meal structure are one of the very first things we focus on in my 1:1 work.

If meals feel confusing, overwhelming, or you're not seeing results for all of your efforts....this is something I help clients simplify fast.

Our meals never have to be perfect, but they should be supportive. And that’s our goal! 💜

Every system in your body needs minerals in order to function well. When you know what your body needs + start replenish...
02/05/2026

Every system in your body needs minerals in order to function well.

When you know what your body needs + start replenishing….I anticipate receiving updates just like this 👇

Healing often starts when we ask a different question:“What can I ADD to my plate?”Most women (myself included) are comi...
02/04/2026

Healing often starts when we ask a different question:
“What can I ADD to my plate?”

Most women (myself included) are coming from years of restriction.
Restricting because it temporarily reduces symptoms.
Eating less because that’s what we were taught.

Avoiding foods instead of undereating what our bodies actually need.

Less feels safer.
Less feels controlled.
Less feels like the responsible choice.

So when someone enters your world & encourages you to do the opposite

To ADD, instead of subtract
It can feel uncomfortable at first.

And then…incredibly freeing!

Because adding food isn’t about “eating more just to eat more.”

It’s about:
👉 adding protein for blood sugar balance
👉 adding minerals so digestion can actually do its job
👉 adding carbs so your body feels safe enough to relax
👉 adding nourishment instead of constantly asking your body to survive on scraps

This really allows things to start to shift:

⭐️ Less bloating
⭐️ Fewer energy dips in between meals
⭐️ Better, restful sleep
⭐️ Improved bowel movements
⭐️ Less anxiety around food

Not because we found the “perfect” diet.
But because we stopped trying to do more with less.

Unlearning restriction is a process.

But, asking “what can I add?” is often the first step towards feeling better in your body again.

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I’m going to guess that you’ve already:•eliminated dairy (maybe gluten, too)•tried intermittent fasting•never leave the ...
02/03/2026

I’m going to guess that you’ve already:
•eliminated dairy (maybe gluten, too)
•tried intermittent fasting
•never leave the house without Gas-X

And you’re not wrong to try any of these; they all make sense based on what you’ve been taught.

But, the reason you’re not able to solve those ongoing bloating episodes (at least long term) is because you’re solely focusing on food; instead of addressing your digestive capacity.

Digestive capacity is your body’s ability to comfortably break down, move and absorb food without symptoms.

When you keep putting all of your focus only on food:
•it’s no wonder you feel defeated
•frustrated that nothing seems to stick
•and even ask yourself “Will I ever be able to feel normal after a meal again?”

Here’s the part most people don’t realize:

This is going to keep you stuck in the same place for another 6 months because that approach tends to leave you cutting out more & more foods….and that isn’t sustainable.

The shift happens when you stop blaming the food and start rebuilding your digestive capacity.

An approach that allows us to make sure your body has the resources it needs to digest food well:
1) enough stomach acid & enzymes
2) steady gut movement
3) healthy bile flow
4) calm, supported nervous system

This is exactly why I never only focus on food.

Because bloating isn’t a food failure.
It’s a signal that digestion needs more support.

I’ve seen again & again that when digestion is supported first, bloating becomes easier to manage and food feels less threatening.

In my 1:1 work, we rebuild the foundations that allow food to be digested well again; instead of managing symptoms by avoiding more & more foods.

If this approach resonates, I am enrolling new clients for digestive support. Message me and I’ll share more information about working together.

01/30/2026

It's been a full week here at Steph
Gates Nutrition!

Different ages. Different health stories.
But common theme: symptoms that didn't come from “doing something wrong"

Digestive distress. Poor sleep. Stalled weight loss. Start-Stop health cycles.

They're all often signs of deeper nutrient & mineral imbalances. Not a lack of effort 🙅🏻‍♀️

This is the work I love.
I specialize in identifying the nutrient + mineral imbalances that are driving your patterns; especially digestive symptoms.

If this sounds like you, you don't have to keep guessing.

Book a free new client consultation via the link in my bio or text/call 319-486-1810

There's rarely one "right" tool when it comes to health.Most of the time, it's about knowing how + when to use support.....
01/26/2026

There's rarely one "right" tool when it comes to health.
Most of the time, it's about knowing how + when to use support...while doing the foundational work that actually lasts.

That's the work I do with my clients.

Learning how to fuel your body, understand its signals, and build habits that feel sustainable.
No matter what tools are involved along the way.

I currently have three 1:1 spots open for women who are ready to do this deeper work together.

If this post resonated, send me a message to talk more.

Have you joined in on the 2016 trend and reflected back?That was a profound moment in my life. I was deeply hurting, but...
01/19/2026

Have you joined in on the 2016 trend and reflected back?

That was a profound moment in my life. I was deeply hurting, but determined to feel happy again.

It led me to wanting to prioritize my own health, I saw how putting myself first wasn't selfish; but helped me to become a better wife and mom.

And in that journey, it reignited my passion for health and nutrition. A passion I had since high school.

So for that, l've since been able to find a different type of understanding & appreciation for all of those difficult moments in life. They shaped me into the practitioner I am today. One that has a deep love for helping others through their own health challenges 💜

Food can be both nourishing & delicious 💜
01/10/2026

Food can be both nourishing & delicious 💜

Your digestion, hormones and metabolism are all a direct reflection of your mineral levels. When we look under the hood,...
01/10/2026

Your digestion, hormones and metabolism are all a direct reflection of your mineral levels.

When we look under the hood, so to speak, at your mineral status; you’re able to finally understand why symptoms are happening + what your body needs in order to fix it.

No more guessing.
No more throwing spaghetti at the wall.

Together, we’ll use a personalized food first mineral plan to rebuild from the inside out.

DM me to begin the conversation about working 1:1 together.

Think of your metabolism like an engine that powers every process in your body.When it's strong & supported, everything ...
01/08/2026

Think of your metabolism like an engine that powers every process in your body.

When it's strong & supported, everything runs smoothly.

Bloating is often a sign that the system is underpowered.

Not that a food is "bad".

Here at SGN, I help women like you, reduce their bloating by rebuilding digestion & metabolic function. Not by restricting more.

DM me if you want to learn more about my processes or book a free discovery call here:

https://p.bttr.to/3seOIwa

To celebrate the new year + my new office{Inside of Spines & Grinds chiropractic. 1010 Alabar Ave. Waterloo}I am adding ...
01/03/2026

To celebrate the new year + my new office
{Inside of Spines & Grinds chiropractic. 1010 Alabar Ave. Waterloo}

I am adding a complimentary 30-minute coaching session onto any HTMA Intensive that is purchased between now and 1/31/26

Includes:
✨ Functional HTMA test (hair tissue mineral analysis)
✨ 60-minute 1:1 interpretation + strategy session
✨ Bonus: Free 30-minute coaching session
✨ Customized mineral, food, & lifestyle plan for you to follow to address your goals and any concerns. No guessing required!

Feel free to DM me with any questions!

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