Best Life Health Coaching, LLC

08/31/2026

I'm always looking for tasty dairy-free recipes.

I made this soup over the weekend and really liked it. Give it a try if you're looking for a broccoli soup that's a little bit lighter, without the dairy. You can add protein on top in the form of tempeh bacon, tofu, or whatever you have on hand 🙂

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Two different dietary paths-ketogenic and whole-food plant-based-can both improve insulin resistance, but they do it in very different ways. Keto lowers insulin demand by cutting carbs and increasing fat/ketone use; whole-food plant-based eating improves insulin sensitivity via fiber, lower energy density, and reductions in ectopic fat. Which is best depends on individual goals, medical history, and long-term adherence. Read the full article for a clear comparison and practical takeaways: https://wix.to/MeK0Usd 🥦⚖️

What questions do you have about either approach? Share below.

08/23/2026

Some dietary approaches are designed to be targeted interventions—used for a specific health condition, symptom pattern, or nutritional goal, ideally with appropriate professional guidance.

The key principles:

✅ Use them for a purpose and appropriate duration
A restrictive diet should have a clear reason for being used—not simply become another set of permanent food rules.

🥦 Prioritize nutrient-dense whole foods
Removing foods shouldn’t mean removing essential nutrients. The goal is to build a nutritionally adequate eating pattern.

🚫 Identify individual triggers when appropriate
Sometimes a food that is healthy for one person may worsen symptoms for another. Structured elimination and reintroduction can help identify individual tolerance.

🔄 Reintroduce foods when appropriate
The goal is not unnecessary restriction. When symptoms or the therapeutic goal improves, foods can often be systematically reintroduced to create a more varied, sustainable diet.

💡 The takeaway:
Functional therapeutic diets can be powerful tools when used correctly. A coach can help implement a plan and help with adherence.

Use nutrition strategically, personalize it to the individual, and focus on the long-term goal: better health with the most sustainable, nutritionally complete eating pattern possible.

08/20/2026

Electrolyte balance is one of the most misunderstood pieces when starting a low carb or ketogenic diet.

Many people think they feel horrible because of their lowered carb limit, particularly when they are entering ketosis. More often than not, their electrolytes are out of whack.

When carbohydrate intake drops, insulin levels generally decrease. The kidneys tend to excrete more sodium and water, which can increase the loss of electrolytes. This is one reason some people experience the so-called “keto flu”—headaches, fatigue, dizziness, muscle cramps, or feeling generally sluggish.

The three key electrolytes are:

Sodium: Helps maintain fluid balance, blood volume, nerve signaling, and muscle contraction. Low-carb eating can increase sodium losses. Salt your food.

Potassium: Important for muscle function, nerve transmission and normal heart rhythm. Plant-based diets can provide plenty through avocado, leafy greens, mushrooms, nuts, seeds and other vegetables.

Magnesium: Supports hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including energy metabolism, muscle and nerve function. Nuts, seeds, leafy greens and cacao are useful sources.

A plant-based ketogenic diet can be very nutrient-dense, but food choices matter. Because the diet emphasizes vegetables, nuts, seeds and other whole plant foods, potassium and magnesium intake can be quite good. Sodium may be the electrolyte that requires the most attention, particularly if someone is eating mostly unprocessed foods and isn't adding salt.
However, more electrolytes aren't automatically better. People with kidney disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, or medications that affect sodium or potassium should discuss electrolyte supplementation with their healthcare professional rather than routinely adding large amounts.

Remember...hydration plus adequate electrolytes can make a significant difference in how someone feels on a low-carb ketogenic diet. Prioritize electrolyte-rich whole foods, adequate fluids, and individualized sodium intake, and use an electrolyte supplement if needed.

08/16/2026

Your 40s and beyond don’t have to mean declining energy, increasing insulin resistance, or feeling like your body and mind are working against you.

You can build a stronger foundation with intentional daily choices:

🥩 Proper nutrition
💪 Resistance training & regular movement
😴 Quality sleep & good sleep hygiene
🧘 Stress management
🧠 Habits that support long-term metabolic and brain health

What you do now can have a meaningful impact on your quality of life in your 60s and beyond.

Don’t wait for a health wake-up call.

Build the foundation today.

08/14/2026

Navigating nutrition after 40 can feel confusing — but ketogenic eating can be a powerful metabolic tool for many women when used thoughtfully. In my latest blog, I cover when keto may help, who may benefit, the myths and truths, and how to make sustainable choices that honor midlife physiology. Read more: https://wix.to/ANYMYk7

For women over 40, nutrition can begin to feel more complicated.The strategies that worked in our 20s and 30s may not produce the same results in midlife. Changes in activity, body composition, appetite, sleep, stress, and hormonal physiology can all influence how the body regulates energy and blood...

08/09/2026

Think you can’t get enough omega-3s without eating fish? Think again. 👇

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential, meaning your body can’t make enough of them on its own—you need to get them from food or supplements.

There are three important omega-3s to know:
🧠 ALA — found primarily in plants
🫀 EPA
🧠 DHA

Plant foods can be excellent sources of ALA, but your body’s conversion of ALA into EPA and DHA is relatively limited.

So what are some great plant-based sources?
🌱 Ground flaxseed
🌱 Chia seeds
🌱 H**p seeds
🌱 Walnuts
🌱 Sacha inchi seeds

But what about the omega-3 : omega-6 ratio?

You may have heard that you need to hit a specific 1:1 or 1:3 ratio.

The bigger picture is more important.

Rather than obsessing over a perfect ratio, focus on eating more omega-3-rich foods and limiting your reliance on highly processed foods and oils that can contribute large amounts of omega-6 fats.

For people following a vegan or plant-based diet, an algae-based EPA/DHA supplement can also be a practical way to get preformed long-chain omega-3s.

BOTTOM LINE:
🌱 Eat a variety of whole plant foods.
🥄 Add ground flax or chia regularly.
🥜 Include nuts and seeds.
🧠 Consider algae-derived EPA/DHA if appropriate for you.

Your diet doesn't need to be complicated—it needs to be sustainable and nutrient-dense.

07/30/2026

Easy, simple and tasty!

1 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 tbsp h**p hearts
1/2 cup frozen raspberries

07/30/2026

Summer break means a lot of extra hours to fill.

As a parent of a child who loves gaming, I know the guilt that can come with how much sitting naturally goes along with that hobby.

I've learned that giving my son simple choices works better than forcing one activity. Some days it's 20 minutes on the treadmill. Other days it's walking the dog, swimming, or just getting outside when the weather allows.

It doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to be consistent.

Our kids' health starts now. Encouraging daily movement helps support their physical health, mental well-being, and builds habits that can last a lifetime.

As parents, we're not going to get everything right. Do your best, create opportunities for movement, and let go of the guilt that comes with trying to be perfect.

Small daily actions add up—for our kids and for us. ❤️