The season of spring brings a fresh excitement for warmer weather and more opportunitites to get outside, but did you know that our digestive system also changes this time of year? Due to the increased sunlight and a tendancy to move a bit more outside, digestion resets and becomes stronger. This is a great time of year to add more in-season produce and build your digestive fire. What is your biggest struggle with including more fresh fruits and veggies?

Here's a quick update and story from one of my clients who has success in the Nourish & Flourish program!

Let's chat about the most frustrating piece of diet advice... Also, I dive into more on my latest video: https://youtu.be/7oYW_bUPNVs

I absolutely love the idea of "intuitive eating" that’s been floating around lately. It made so much sense to me, and immediately I started looking at my own plate, hoping to see if I was actually listening to my body. I felt like a radio operator tuning a dial, just waiting for the static to clear so I could hear the signal. 📻 Each day I’ve been treating my nutrition like a practice. I show up, eat whole foods, and check in with my hunger. I trust the process and know that the "rhythm" will eventually click. Some days I feel totally in sync, and other days I wonder if I’ll ever truly know when I’m "full" versus just "bored." I keep practicing and have trust in the process. My confidence is growing and my cravings are shifting. And it happened! A real moment of intuition appeared. I was halfway through a meal I usually polish off, and I just... stopped. My body signaled it was done, and for the first time, I didn't feel the need to join the "clean plate club." I’m thrilled and can't wait to see more of these natural cues emerge!! 🥗✨ I'd love to hear your intuitive eating stories! How did you "find" your hunger cues and/or how do you "keep" that connection when life gets busy?

Something I've noticed lately is how hard it is to eat colorful fruits and vegetables when the weather is cold and grey. I'm more drawn to hearty foods that help me to warm up. Things like stews, toast with butter and jam, roasted potatoes, curry with rice. These are some of the most comforting foods for me and while I miss eating fresh berries and green salads, I'm just not as drawn to them right now. ✋Raise your hand if you eat more comforting foods in the colder months.