Healthy Habits Santa Cruz

Healthy Habits Santa Cruz Maggie Rich, CFNC 🥑🍎🫐
Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
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Currently developing elementary nutrition curriculum. EAT SMARTER, LIVE BETTER 🤍

Teachers, administrators, and parents can learn more on HealthyHabitsSC.com!

June is when summer produce really starts to shine. 🍓🫐🍅🌽Berries are abundant, cherries and nectarines are in full swing,...
06/01/2026

June is when summer produce really starts to shine. 🍓🫐🍅🌽

Berries are abundant, cherries and nectarines are in full swing, and garden favorites like tomatoes, basil, corn, and summer squash begin showing up everywhere.

If you’ve been wanting to eat more colorful foods, June makes it easy. With so many fruits and vegetables naturally in season, it’s one of the best months of the year to eat the rainbow.

Seasonal foods support the body in different ways:

• Blue and purple foods like blueberries can help support brain health and memory
• Red foods like tomatoes, cherries, and raspberries provide antioxidants that help protect the body from everyday wear and tear
• Orange foods like apricots, nectarines, and carrots contain nutrients that support eye health and immune function
• Green foods like lettuce, basil, and avocados provide vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats that support overall health
• Fiber-rich fruits and vegetables across every color help support digestion, fullness, and a healthy gut

The more colors you eat, the more variety of nutrients you’re giving your body.

Save this post to reference at the grocery store or farmers market. Eating the rainbow has never been easier. 🌈

What’s your favorite June produce item? 🍓🫐🍅🌽

95% of Americans aren’t getting enough fiber—and it shows in our digestion, blood sugar, energy, and gut health. 👀Fiber ...
05/26/2026

95% of Americans aren’t getting enough fiber—and it shows in our digestion, blood sugar, energy, and gut health. 👀

Fiber isn’t just about “staying regular.” It helps feed your gut bacteria, supports steadier energy, and keeps you fuller longer.

Think plants 🌱 Which fiber-rich food are you adding more of this week?

05/20/2026

Most kids receive little to no meaningful nutrition education in school — and that needs to change.

I’m a Certified Functional Nutritionist developing a prevention-first nutrition curriculum designed to help kids build real food literacy, body awareness, and healthy habits early.

Right now, I’m actively looking for feedback before I expand the curriculum this summer.

If you’re a:
• Teacher
• School administrator
• Parent
• Homeschool family
• Pediatric/wellness professional
• Or simply someone who believes kids deserve better health education

…I’d love to connect.

This curriculum goes beyond outdated food pyramid messaging and helps kids understand concepts like:
🌈 How different food colors support different parts of the body
⚡ How food impacts energy, focus, and growth
🧠 Building healthy habits through understanding—not rules

I’m happy to send physical pilot booklets or digital copies for review and feedback.

📩 [email protected]

If you believe this belongs in schools, please share this with someone who can help get it into the right hands. Healthy habits start early. 💚

05/15/2026

Most people think immune support starts when sickness hits. In reality, it’s built through the habits happening long before that. 🛡️🌿

Episode 7 of Raising Healthy Habits is now live on Spotify: Immunity Boosters — Supporting Growing Bodies 🎙️

In this quick ~10 minute episode, I break down practical ways to support kids’ immune systems through:
✨ nutrient-dense food choices
✨ gut health
✨ sleep
✨ movement + daily lifestyle habits

Raising Healthy Habits was created to make nutrition education practical and accessible for busy parents — with short episodes you can listen to during school drop-off, a walk, or while making dinner.

While this podcast is designed with parents in mind, the nutrition education inside can benefit anyone looking to better understand how everyday habits shape long-term health.

Listen now on Spotify — link in bio 💚

Most kids receive little to no meaningful nutrition education in school — despite nutrition impacting energy, focus, moo...
05/07/2026

Most kids receive little to no meaningful nutrition education in school — despite nutrition impacting energy, focus, mood, confidence, digestion, and long-term health every single day.

So I started building the kind of curriculum I wish existed when I was younger.

This prevention-first nutrition education curriculum is designed to help students build:
• food literacy
• body awareness
• confidence
• real-life food skills
• and lifelong healthy habits from the inside out

The curriculum is organized into 5 core units:

🥦 How Food Powers Our Bodies
Helping kids understand the connection between food, energy, growth, and daily life.

💪 Building Strong, Capable Bodies
Encouraging body awareness, confidence, and respect for individual differences.

🌱 Where Food Comes From
Connecting students to local agriculture, food sources, and “eating the rainbow.”

🧠 Listening to My Body
Teaching kids about hunger/fullness cues, digestion, and body awareness.

🍳 Real-Life Food Skills
Helping students build balanced meals and apply nutrition concepts in everyday life.

This is still growing — but I’m incredibly excited about where it’s headed.

If you’re a parent, teacher, school administrator, or someone passionate about prevention-focused health education, I’d love to connect.

Link in bio or email me directly:
[email protected]

May is where spring really settles in — more color, more variety, and more naturally sweet, vibrant foods showing up.You...
05/05/2026

May is where spring really settles in — more color, more variety, and more naturally sweet, vibrant foods showing up.

You’ll still see some of those grounding greens and vegetables, but now they’re paired with peak-season fruits and some of the most nutrient-dense plant foods of the year.

Think artichokes, asparagus, leafy greens, garlic, and carrots — alongside strawberries, cherries, and apricots starting to fully come into season.

Seasonal foods support the body in different ways:

• Bitter + leafy greens (arugula, kale) support digestion, liver function, and steady energy
• Sulfur-rich foods (garlic, leeks) help support natural detox pathways
• Fiber-rich vegetables (artichokes, carrots, cabbage) support gut health and fullness
• Mineral-rich foods like beets support circulation and energy
• Healthy fat sources like avocados support brain function and satiety
• Naturally sweet fruits (strawberries, cherries, apricots) provide antioxidants and a lighter way to satisfy sweet cravings

Save this post to reference at the grocery store — it’s one of the easiest ways to eat more in tune with what your body needs.

What are you reaching for most this May — something fresh and green or something sweet and in season? 🍓🥬🥕

04/17/2026

Here’s a look at the pilot 👇

5 core units:
• Food = Fuel for Fun
• Building Strong, Capable Bodies
• Where Food Comes From
• Listening to My Body
• Real-Life Food Skills

Each unit includes simple, engaging lessons designed for elementary students—focused on real-life understanding.

This is just the start, and I’m actively looking for classrooms to try it out.

If you’re a teacher or parent who wants to be part of the pilot, reach out!

(LINKS IN BIO)
📩 [email protected]
🔗 healthyhabitssc.com

04/16/2026

Hello, I’m Maggie—Certified Functional Nutritionist and founder of Healthy Habits Santa Cruz.

After years of working with kids and studying functional nutrition, I saw a gap:
we don’t teach kids how food actually impacts their energy, mood, and focus.

So I started building something to change that.

This is the beginning of a curriculum designed to make nutrition simple, practical, and something kids actually understand.

More to come 👇

📩 [email protected]
🔗 healthyhabitssc.com

04/16/2026

I’m looking for parents and teachers who want to bring real nutrition education into the classroom.

I’ve built a pilot curriculum focused on helping kids understand energy, confidence, and how food supports their bodies—and I need honest feedback.

If you’re open to trying it, sharing it, or connecting me with a school, I’d love to hear from you.

📩 [email protected]
🔗 healthyhabitssc.com (link in bio)

April brings a noticeable shift in seasonal produce — we’re still holding onto some hearty winter staples, but fresh spr...
04/08/2026

April brings a noticeable shift in seasonal produce — we’re still holding onto some hearty winter staples, but fresh spring foods are starting to show up in a big way.

Think artichokes, radishes, peas, asparagus, leafy greens, and plenty of citrus — with strawberries and even pineapple starting to pop in.

Seasonal foods naturally support the body in different ways throughout the year:

• Deep greens (kale, chard, asparagus) support digestion, detox pathways, and steady energy
• Sulfur-rich veggies (leeks, onions, broccoli) help support natural detox processes
• Bright spring additions like radishes and peas support digestion and add freshness to meals
• Vitamin C–rich citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruit) supports immune health and iron absorption
• Naturally sweet fruits like strawberries and pineapple bring in lighter, more refreshing options
• Easy “eat the rainbow” wins — with more variety starting to come back in season

Save this post to reference at the grocery store — it’s a simple way to spot what’s in season and build meals from there.

What are you reaching for most this April — something green or something fresh + sweet? 🍓🥬🍋

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