The next few episodes of the Perennial Wellness Podcast will take you through a series on gut health.  Gut health is huge in the nutrition and wellness world in 2023 and we are here to give you the most updated information but also break it down to give you the facts that you need! We focus on different areas of gut health, issues that may arise relating to gut health and then we dive into research and the gut microbiome.  Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians  Contact [email protected]  Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian  Contact [email protected]  Please drop any questions or comments you have!  The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

The next few episodes of the Perennial Wellness Podcast will take you through a series on gut health. Gut health is huge in the nutrition and wellness world in 2023 and we are here to give you the most updated information but also break it down to give you the facts that you need! We focus on different areas of gut health, issues that may arise relating to gut health and then we dive into research and the gut microbiome. Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians  Contact [email protected]  Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian  Contact [email protected]  Please drop any questions or comments you have!  The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

On this weeks episode of the Perennial Wellness Podcast we discuss inflammation from foods. We discuss how to use food to help combat inflammation. We go into how to use each food to reduce acute and chronic inflammation. Product links - ⁠https://drinksound.com/ Sound Drinks - Use Code KEE for 20% off Olive oil brush https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SKZRHN5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians  Contact [email protected]  Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian  Contact [email protected]  Please drop any questions or comments you have! The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

On this weeks episode of the Perennial Wellness Podcast we discuss mindful eating and many practices based around mindful eating. We discuss in this episode the hunger fullness scale (linked below), cravings and reasons for them and much more. We also go into wellness routines and how to stick to your routine and not throw health out the window this summer when traveling. Product links - https://liveowyn.com/collections/all/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrpOiBhBVEiwA_473dNDkuCZG6H52AnoD7-7y4vDzNQMp76dMaUZW_-8k5UYTN2eAfubN9BoCL0oQAvD_BwE Owyn Protein Shakes - Use Code HEALTHPROZKVZNFCS for 20% off Hunger/Fullness Scale - https://alissarumsey.com/hunger-fullness-scale/ Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians  Contact [email protected]  Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian  Contact [email protected]  Please drop any questions or comments you have! The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

On this weeks episode of the Perennial Wellness Podcast we discuss exercise and ask the question, is it the answer to weight loss? We cover what exercise is, the different forms of exercise, how much exercise is recommended and a few good tips for starting your exercise journey and adding it into your wellness routine. Product links - https://liveowyn.com/collections/all/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrpOiBhBVEiwA_473dNDkuCZG6H52AnoD7-7y4vDzNQMp76dMaUZW_-8k5UYTN2eAfubN9BoCL0oQAvD_BwE Owyn Protein Shakes - Use Code HEALTHPROZKVZNFCS for 20% off Other Favorite Brands - Primal Kitchen -Shop Primal Kitchen - Only Real Food IngredientsPrimal Kitchenhttps://www.primalkitchen.com Julian Bakery - Julian Bakery Progranola - Julian Bakery Keto Breadjulianbakery.comhttps://www.julianbakery.com Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians Contact [email protected] Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian Contact [email protected] The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

What is Sleep, the Importance of Sleep, How Sleep Affects your Health, How to Create a Healthy Sleep Environment In this episode we discuss which systems improve when getting enough sleep. We recommend reading 'Why We Sleep' https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324/ref=asc_df_1501144324/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312049124368&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8514786839107698141&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025729&hvtargid=pla-542231888375&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=61851652213&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312049124368&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8514786839107698141&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9025729&hvtargid=pla-542231888375 Sleep and the affect on your nutrition, this is important to get enough sleep because it will affect your insulin resistance, as well as your nutrition decisions. Getting enough sleep can help with regulating your hormones as well as food choices. How to implement getting those 7-9 hours and making sleep as a priority. Avoiding sleep deprivation. Chinese Body Clock article linked here: https://www.healthline.com/health/chinese-body-clock#:~:text=Rooted%20in%20traditional%20Chinese%20medicine,and%205%20a.m.%20every%20day. Different ways to track your sleep to help you get better and more sleep nightly-smart watches, fitness devices, mattress, and phone apps. Recommendations for setting yourself up for good sleep; getting sunlight first thing in the morning, stopping caffeine intake at least 8-10hours before bed, reduce alcohol intakes. Creating a consistent night time routine to allow for better sleep. Help yourself get into the parasympathetic mode before going to bed, slow down and allow yourself to get the best sleep possible. Try to reduce blue light as much as possible; turn off the TV, phone, laptops, tablets, etc at least 30 minutes before bed. Please check with you physician or practitioner before starting any type of supplements. Sleep supplements that can help you fall asleep and stay asleep: Magnesium, Herbal teas, Melatonin, etc. Actionable tips from the podcast: Track your sleep, shot for 7-9hrs of sleep, decrease stimulation before sleep, and supplements. Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching/ Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians Contact [email protected] Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com/ Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian Contact [email protected] The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

Cholesterol, Heart Health, and How to Keep Your Cholesterol in a Healthy Range First off, an update from Kristen and Brittany. Mardi gras, gardening, pottery, making bread, new recipes, and more to come. Should we bring Kombucha back? Sharing some things that we are loving lately....from Kristen, refrigerated protein bar https://bhufoods.com/collections/vegan-protein-bars From Brittany, tried Thrive Market https://thrivemarket.com/ as well as Noka protein smoothie pouch: https://www.nokaorganics.com/ What is cholesterol, cholesterol in its negative and positive benefits, how you can control/prevent high cholesterol, what to do to stay healthy regarding cholesterol. Blood cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made by your liver-80% of made in our body and 20% is from your foods. Cholesterol is what holds your cell membranes together. Cholesterol helps make hormones. Dietary cholesterol, where is it found? Cholesterol is also determined by our genetics. How to balance your intakes with your genetics. Negatives to eating a low fat diet is not providing your body with enough GOOD fats. But in the same token eating too many high fat foods will burden your liver in the detox process to get the cholesterol out of your system. How to support your heart health with your diet, how to decrease your overall inflammation, and risk for other chronic diseases. Fiber and its role in Cholesterol. Book: The Jungle Effect https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/td_030909p38.shtml talking about key factors in these indigenous cultures. Fiber referencing from the Nutrition Facts Label, how to find a high fiber food. Incorporating exercise, better sleep, and possibly supplementing to help improve cholesterol. Including GOOD fats, seafood, olive oil, avocado, coconut oil, nuts, seeds, ghee, organic, or grass fed meats. Importance of Omega-3 for heart health. Bad fats that we want to avoid such as hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, trans fats, and polyunsaturated industrial seed oils such as corn, vegetable, soy, and canola oil. Solid at room temperature…..even though they are delish. These are all linked to cellular congestion and inflammation, which can lead to chronic diseases like heart disease. Supplements: fish oil, Vit D, and MultiVitamin. Other types of testing for your cholesterol. Actionable Tips to take away: trying to eat more good fats, get your labs checked, and supplements to start taking. Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching/ Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians Contact [email protected] Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA at Acadiana Natural Center for Health follow the link: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com/ Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian Contact [email protected] The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

In this episode we talk all things blood sugar balances and imbalances. Diabetes as an epidemic, insulin resistance, hormone health, and many more aspects. Learn what affects your blood sugar such as food, medications, sleep, and many others. You will learn about balancing meals for blood sugar control. What a Continuous Glucose Monitor sensor is (CGM), what can you learn from using a CGM. How you can work with Brittany if you want to use the CGM to understand your blood sugars better. How to avoid chronic disease with balancing your blood sugar throughout your lifetime. We also talk about the importance of good carbohydrates and fiber. How to track your blood sugar through labs, glucometer, and CGM. How to utilize exercise for blood sugar control. And much more. Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching/ Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians Contact [email protected] Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com/ Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian Contact [email protected] The information on the Perennial Wellness Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment. All information provided is for general purposes only.

Welcome to the Perennial Wellness Podcast! In this Episode we want to introduce ourselves, Kristen and Brittany. Kristen is working at Acadiana Center for Natural Health clinic where they get to the root cause of their client issues. Brittany is working for Healthy Steps Nutrition, Nutrition Business seeing clients virtually. How Kristen and Brittany met, in college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette receiving their undergraduate degrees in Nutrition. Later went on to go through their internships at Mississippi State and University of Tulane. Both internships were very different in their focuses. We discuss why we love nutrition and why we want to continue helping others. Also what nutrition focuses we fall under.  Work with Brittany virtually through Healthy Steps Nutrition, follow the link: https://healthystepsnutrition.com/virtual-nutrition-coaching/ Follow Brittany on Instagram at @brit.greenwood, @ownyournutrition, @fitness_dietitians Contact [email protected] Work with Kristen in Lafayette, LA: https://acadiananaturalhealth.com/ Follow Kristen on Instagram at @kee_the_dietitian Contact [email protected]