Mentally Nourished

05/10/2026

It is so timely that Mental Health Month was chosen to embrace the same period that holds Mother’s Day. As mothers, we have a seemingly unending capacity to care for others. Truth be told, though…some of the most stressed people I have known are mothers.
The demands, worries, and pressures placed on us physically and mentally can set us up for a state of prolonged stress, anxiety, burnout, and depression.
The message of hope in this is that not all forms of stress that we experience are the same: there is the kind of stress from outside forces that we mostly can’t control, and there is the kind of stress that is avoidable, and these are physiological, or within the body that MUCH can be done about.
What if I told you, coming from a trauma-informed integrative nutritionist with an expertise in mental health, that what and when you are eating or NOT eating is just as responsible for your mental health as your thoughts and feelings?
When you’re having difficulty concentrating, a poor memory, low mood, or high anxiety, do you consider that you may be inadequately nourished?
Every one of these states – your thinking, feeling, mental energy, and focus – happens across a network of interconnecting brain cells, each of which depends on an optimal supply of nutrients to work efficiently.
Nutrition can be your first line of defense against the effects of stress and mental health challenges.
Join me for coming posts, where we’ll cover what and when to eat and how it all works. For today, moms? I hope you get to enjoy some rest and time with your most cherished ones.💕

05/01/2026

Want a powerful intervention for your mental well-being? Go for a nature walk!

04/16/2025

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https://mentallynourished.com/

"Ingrid employs a blend of humour, life experience, and straight talk to put forth her suggestions and solutions to overcome the effects of stress and banish anxiety and depression. She explains the link between nutrition, lifestyle, and mental health in a clear and understandable manner. Her pragmatic approach to mixing real life with do-able nutrition strategies is refreshing, informative and highly effective." ~Judy L.

03/27/2025

03/20/2025

Hi friends, I'm Ingrid. I'm a registered holistic nutritionist with a specialization in mental health.

I work with people who would like to improve their mental well-being in natural ways, or as a complement to their existing treatment.

What you'll find on my page are helpful tips to improve your mental and physical health through nutrition and lifestyle. What you absolutely WON'T find are industry buzzwords or trends, scare tactics, or products for sale.

Every client I see has only made me more convicted in my belief and knowledge that what we feed ourselves - our body, mind, and spirit - directly impacts our mental health. And we can change it, for the better.

I've also experienced it in my own life: decades of enduring anxiety and panic disorder only disappeared after putting into practice the information I will share with you.

If you're suffering with the effects of stress, anxiety, panic attacks, or depression, I'd love to help, and I invite you to send me a message to learn more.

03/18/2025

The brain is our body's greediest organ!

Even though it is only 2% of our total weight, the brain absorbs 20-30% of the nutrients that we consume and needs a constant supply of quality fuel. Without this vital nourishment, the body works to conserve the available nutrients, prioritizing keeping you alive while sacrificing mental well-being and energy levels. (Brain fog, anyone?)

And just like an expensive car, your brain can be damaged if you ingest anything but premium fuel (such as what you get from processed or refined foods) - it has little ability to get rid of them, promoting inflammation.

Multiple studies have shown that a diet that produces inflammation can lead to cognitive decline and depression, and a diet high in refined sugars can worsen symptoms of mood disorders, like depression.

Emerging research is now proving what the body has always known: the food that we eat directly impacts our mood, and can even influence mental health outcomes.

Check it out for yourself:

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/11/15/2183