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Resources to nourish your body and your mind

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Understanding GLP-1 Protein Needs for Women: What You Should Know

GLP-1 medications can reduce appetite fast, making protein intake more important than ever. Learn why protein supports GLP-1 activity, protects lean muscle during weight loss, and helps stabilize hunger and energy for women. Includes realistic protein targets, common mistakes, food ideas, and client examples from a registered dietitian.

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Menopause and Food Cravings: What Every Woman Should Know

Menopause food cravings can feel sudden and overwhelming. Learn how hormonal shifts, sleep, stress, and blood sugar affect appetite during menopause, and discover realistic, science-backed strategies to manage cravings without guilt or restriction. Includes expert insights from a registered dietitian and real client stories.

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How to Say No to Food Pushers at Holidays: A Guide for Women

Learn how to say “no” to food pushers this holiday season, without guilt or awkwardness. Discover practical scripts, mindset tips, and boundary-setting strategies from Registered Dietitian Melissa Schuster to help you enjoy family gatherings, stay confident, and honor your body’s needs.

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Does an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help With Perimenopause Symptoms?

Wondering if an anti-inflammatory diet can help with perimenopause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain? This evidence-based guide from a registered dietitian breaks down what actually works—no fads, no extremes. Learn how whole foods, healthy fats, and small consistent changes can reduce inflammation, support hormones, and help you feel more like yourself again.

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How to Feel Like Yourself Again: A Guide for Busy Moms

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Who even is this person?”—you’re not alone. For so many career-driven moms, the past few years have been a blur of giving, managing, doing, and holding it all together. The fatigue isn’t just physical. It’s emotional. It’s the kind of tired that seeps into your bones and leaves you wondering when you last felt like...you.

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How to Lose Menopause Weight: 4 Tips for Sustainable Results

Struggling with weight gain during menopause? It's totally possible to lose those extra pounds. I’m sharing my top tips for shedding menopause weight, from balancing hormones to incorporating the right exercise and nutrition. Learn how to approach weight loss during menopause in a sustainable, healthy way, and regain your confidence and energy!

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