Chanelle DeGraff - Nutritionist

Chanelle DeGraff - Nutritionist I am passionate about inspiring a wholesome lifestyle through clean eating, spiritual awareness, and conscious parenting. I love to learn, laugh, love and live.

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, DCN, MS, CNS, LDN

Mom of 7 | Lupus Warrior

Specializing in autoimmune, gut, mood & women’s health

Licensed in MD, IL, FL | Insurance: AZ, CA, CO, CT, NJ, MD, VA
Empowering you to heal & thrive with food. As a wife and mother of seven, including triplet three-year-old boys, I have been managing an autoimmune disease for over 20 years. To heal and nurture my bo

dy, I have taken a deep dive into natural food. My success in managing Discoid Lupus through food has motivated me to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition. My goal is to help others understand the power of food in their everyday health. Through my private practice Captivating Nutrition and Wellness LLC, I specialize in helping clients manage autoimmune conditions, gut health, and perinatal and menopausal nutrition. I am learning to cherish every season of my life, and at the moment, I am enjoying my crazy yet wonderfully blessed life.

Need a breakfast that tastes comforting but supports steady, satisfying mornings? These Banana Pear Oat Pancakes are a s...
09/04/2026

Need a breakfast that tastes comforting but supports steady, satisfying mornings? These Banana Pear Oat Pancakes are a simple way to bring fiber, protein, and nourishing fats to the table—without spending all morning in the kitchen. 🍌🍐🥞
Made with oat flour, pear, banana, egg, h**p seeds, ginger, and collagen, this recipe offers more than a typical pancake stack:
✨ Oats + fruit provide fiber to support digestion and a more gradual rise in blood sugar.
✨ Egg, collagen, and h**p seeds add protein to help make breakfast more filling.
✨ Ginger adds warm flavor and may be especially welcome when your digestion needs a little extra care.
✨ Ready in just 20 minutes from prep to plate.
A balanced breakfast does not have to mean giving up the foods you enjoy—it can look like pancakes with thoughtful ingredients and a satisfying pairing.
Try serving these with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for additional protein, plus berries or a spoonful of nut butter if you need an even more substantial meal.
Save this for your next cozy breakfast morning, and tell me: are you team pancakes, oats, or eggs for breakfast?

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Hormone support isn’t only about what you eat—it can also include the small choices you make in your home every day.If t...
09/03/2026

Hormone support isn’t only about what you eat—it can also include the small choices you make in your home every day.

If the idea of “low-tox living” feels overwhelming, take a breath: you do not need to throw out everything you own or make a dozen changes at once.

This checklist is your reminder to start small.

Maybe this week you:

✓ Move leftovers into a glass container
✓ Stop microwaving food in plastic
✓ Choose a fragrance-free body lotion
✓ Replace one heavily scented cleaner
✓ Carry a glass or stainless-steel water bottle
✓ Cook one more meal at home

That’s enough.

The goal is not perfection. It’s reducing avoidable exposure where it makes sense, while continuing to nourish your body with adequate protein, fiber-rich foods, hydration, restorative sleep, movement, and stress-supportive routines.

Save this carousel as your simple, room-by-room starting point—and choose just one swap to try this week.

What area are you tackling first: kitchen, bathroom, cleaning, laundry, or food and water? Tell me below. 👇

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical or nutrition care.

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Hormone support isn’t only about what you eat—it can also include the small choices you make in your home every day.If t...
09/02/2026

Hormone support isn’t only about what you eat—it can also include the small choices you make in your home every day.

If the idea of “low-tox living” feels overwhelming, take a breath: you do not need to throw out everything you own or make a dozen changes at once.

This checklist is your reminder to start small.

Maybe this week you:

✓ Move leftovers into a glass container
✓ Stop microwaving food in plastic
✓ Choose a fragrance-free body lotion
✓ Replace one heavily scented cleaner
✓ Carry a glass or stainless-steel water bottle
✓ Cook one more meal at home

That’s enough.

The goal is not perfection. It’s reducing avoidable exposure where it makes sense, while continuing to nourish your body with adequate protein, fiber-rich foods, hydration, restorative sleep, movement, and stress-supportive routines.

Save this carousel as your simple, room-by-room starting point—and choose just one swap to try this week.

What area are you tackling first: kitchen, bathroom, cleaning, laundry, or food and water? Tell me below. 👇

Follow on Instagram, leave a comment and I’ll send you my free guide.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical or nutrition care.

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Your kitchen habits may be supporting—or adding to—your everyday chemical exposure.Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are su...
09/01/2026

Your kitchen habits may be supporting—or adding to—your everyday chemical exposure.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are substances that can interfere with normal hormone signaling. They may be present in everyday products, including certain food packaging, plastic food-storage items, and cookware.

The good news? You do not need to replace your entire kitchen overnight.

Start with one of these realistic swaps:

Trade disposable plastic water bottles for a glass or stainless-steel bottle.

Store leftovers in glass containers when it’s time to replace older plastic.

Move food to glass or ceramic before reheating it.

Choose a wood cutting board for a simple kitchen upgrade.

Gradually replace worn nonstick cookware with stainless steel or cast iron.

The goal is progress—not panic, pressure, or perfection.

Pick the one swap you can make this week, then build from there. Small decisions, repeated over time, can help create a more hormone-supportive home environment.

Which swap are you starting with? Tell me in the comments 👇

Follow on Instagram and Comment GUT. I’ll send you my free guide.

For educational purposes only and not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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Still feeling “off” even though you’re eating well and trying to take care of yourself? Your daily products may be part ...
08/31/2026

Still feeling “off” even though you’re eating well and trying to take care of yourself? Your daily products may be part of the bigger picture.

Hormones help regulate so much more than your menstrual cycle. They influence metabolism, blood-sugar regulation, thyroid function, fertility, stress response, and immune signaling.

Certain chemicals in our environment—known as endocrine disruptors—can interfere with the endocrine system. Research has raised concerns about their potential effects on reproductive, metabolic, thyroid, immune, and nervous-system function.

You may encounter them through everyday sources like:

Food packaging and plastics

Fragranced body-care products

Household cleaning sprays

Scented candles and air fresheners

Some cookware and kitchen tools

But here’s the important part: this is not about fear or perfection.

You do not need to replace everything overnight. Start with one realistic swap:

✨ Don’t microwave food in plastic
✨ Store leftovers in glass when possible
✨ Choose fragrance-free lotion, body wash, or laundry products
✨ Use a stainless-steel or glass water bottle
✨ Replace worn nonstick cookware over time

Supportive health habits are built through small choices repeated consistently—not all-or-nothing rules.

Save this post as a reminder that hormone support can include what you eat, how you sleep, how you manage stress, and the products you bring into your home.

Follow in Instagram and comment GUT and I’ll send you my free guide.

This post is for education and does not diagnose, treat, or replace personalized medical care.

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Hormones don’t exist in a vacuum.If you’re dealing with persistent fatigue, cycle changes, blood-sugar concerns, thyroid...
08/30/2026

Hormones don’t exist in a vacuum.

If you’re dealing with persistent fatigue, cycle changes, blood-sugar concerns, thyroid symptoms, or trouble feeling like yourself, it’s easy to focus only on food.

But your daily environment matters too.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals—often called EDCs—are substances that can interfere with normal hormone signaling. They can be found in common places like food packaging, some plastics, fragranced personal-care products, cleaning supplies, and certain cookware.

The goal is not to panic.
The goal is not to throw away everything you own.
And you do not need a picture-perfect “low-tox” home to support your health.

Instead, start with a few simple changes that fit your real life:

✨ Store leftovers in glass instead of plastic
✨ Avoid heating food in plastic containers
✨ Choose a glass or stainless-steel water bottle
✨ Swap heavily fragranced products for fragrance-free options
✨ Cook with stainless steel, cast iron, ceramic, or other durable materials when you can
✨ Open windows and simplify heavily scented cleaning products

Small, repeatable choices can reduce unnecessary exposures over time. Pick 2–3 swaps from this carousel, make them routine, and build from there.

Save this post for your next grocery, Target, or kitchen-restock run.

Follow on Instagram and Comment GUT…I’ll send you my free guide.

Educational content only; this is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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If you sit most of the day and still feel tired, stiff, or “off” by mid-afternoon, your body may be asking for more move...
08/29/2026

If you sit most of the day and still feel tired, stiff, or “off” by mid-afternoon, your body may be asking for more movement—not necessarily a harder workout.

Prolonged sitting can reduce activity in large muscles like the glutes and thighs, slow circulation, contribute to hip tightness and postural strain, and make energy dips feel more frequent. Over time, low movement throughout the day may also affect how efficiently your body regulates blood sugar.

The good news? You don’t need a perfect fitness routine to interrupt the pattern.

Try one of these simple movement breaks today:

Stand or walk for 2–5 minutes each hour

Take a short walk after meals

Add a few bodyweight squats, calf raises, or stretches between meetings

Place your water bottle away from your desk as a reminder to get up

Set a gentle “movement snack” alarm on your phone

Small, consistent breaks can support circulation, mobility, energy, and metabolic health—especially when most of your workday happens at a desk.

What’s one time of day you could add a 5-minute movement break?

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08/26/2026

Gut health for women who are tired of feeling bloated, constipated, or hungry again right after eating: fiber may be one of the most overlooked foundations.

Fiber does more than support regularity. It helps nourish beneficial gut microbes, supports steadier blood sugar after meals, and can help you feel fuller for longer.

Start small—one fiber-rich addition at a time—and increase fluids as your intake goes up. Think chia or flax at breakfast, beans or lentils at lunch, and whole fruit for snacks.

Comment GUT and I’ll send you my free guide.

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Gut health for women who feel bloated, constipated, or hungry again shortly after eating: fiber may be one of the most o...
08/25/2026

Gut health for women who feel bloated, constipated, or hungry again shortly after eating: fiber may be one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle.

Fiber is not just about “keeping you regular.” It supports bowel regularity, feeds beneficial gut microbes, helps slow glucose absorption after meals, and can help you stay satisfied longer.

A few realistic ways to add more:
• Add chia, flax, or berries to breakfast
• Choose beans, lentils, or chickpeas a few times each week
• Keep the skin on apples, pears, and potatoes when appropriate
• Swap refined grains for oats, quinoa, brown rice, or whole-grain options
• Increase gradually and drink enough fluids so your gut can adjust

Start with one fiber-rich addition this week—not a complete food overhaul.

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Gut health for women who feel bloated, backed up, or hungry again an hour after eating: fiber may be the missing piece.F...
08/24/2026

Gut health for women who feel bloated, backed up, or hungry again an hour after eating: fiber may be the missing piece.

Fiber does so much more than support regularity. It helps nourish your gut microbes, supports steadier blood sugar, promotes fullness, and can support heart health, too.

The key? Don’t go from low fiber to a huge bowl of beans overnight. Start with one small upgrade at a time, drink enough fluids, and give your gut time to adjust.

Try one of these easy fiber boosts this week:
• Add chia or ground flax to oatmeal, yogurt, or smoothies
• Swap white rice for quinoa, lentils, or brown rice
• Add berries or an apple with the skin to your snack
• Toss chickpeas or black beans into salads, soups, or bowls
• Take a short walk after meals to support digestion and blood-sugar regulation

If increasing fiber leaves you uncomfortable, slow down and individualize your approach—especially if you have IBS, active GI symptoms, or a digestive condition.

Save this carousel for your next grocery run, follow on Instagram then comment FIBER and I’ll send you my downloadable free guide.

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