Jennifer Heard PhD-DNM, RYT

News:
I am pleased to announce my new role as Holistic Nutritionist at the Kyla Fox Centre. I will hold office hours 3 days a week through the clinic starting late June. https://www.kylafoxcentre.com/

Of course I still offer virtual sessions through NaturalJenn.com 😃

latest blog post 😊

SLEEP HYGIENE AND MINDFULNESS: ENHANCING QUALITY SLEEP FOR BETTER HEALTH Mindfulness can greatly enhance your quality of sleep.

Mid-day cocktail yesterday as I made the final touches to the second issue of BELLY magazine.

It's live and ready for reading on mybellyhurts.ca

BELLY is live! After months of hard work, the first edition of my passion project is out!
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This healthy and delicious oat cake recipe is courtesy of Ashley from
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Head to mybellyhurts.ca to read the full magazine and see this recipe!
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Want to learn how to transition to a gluten free lifestyle? DM me 😁 or go to celiaccoach.ca to book an appointment

Attention Kitchener peeps!

I am giving away 2 VIP tickets to the Gluten Free Fest happening:
September 17
10am - 4pm
Bingemans Marshall Hall

To win

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📚 Subscribe to mybellyhurts.ca for a FREE copy of BELLY magazine

Winner will be drawn Wednesday!

I will be there repping BELLY so stop by the booth and say hi 😀

I recently took on the role of Editor for BELLY magazine! I am super excited about this project!

The magazine is a place where people suffering with gastrointestinal autoimmune disorders can:
Find up-to-date info
Share thier stories
Ask questions of experts
Get great recipes that address dietary restrictions

The July issue's "Share your stories" column is being sponsored by Clif Bars. Contest ends June 20 so head over to mybellyhurts.ca to learn more and submit your story for a chance to win a box of GF builder minis (chocolate peanut butter flavour). All entries will recieve a free digital copy of the magazine!

Gut health and my fav 5 herbs

5 Herbs for Gut Health A healthy gut is essential for proper digestion, let’s explore the 5 best herbs to maintain great gut health.

He doesn't leave mush-room for debate... that they are a fantastic prebiotic!
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Mushrooms improve gut health by providing nutrients to the healthy gut flora that support your immune system.
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Autoimmune diseases, such as celiac, often lead to an unhealthy microbiome. Consuming fresh foods, such as that contain a rich source of prebiotics go a long way to maintaining and improving immune function.
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These beauties from made the most delicious pajeon!
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Join me for a workshop on mindful eating!

FREE Mindful Eating for Beginners | CDI Join mindful nutritionist Jennifer Heard PhD for a workshop on mindful eating.

After taking some time off I have revamped my website to focus more on my passion; mindful nutrition. With that in mind here is my first article on processed foods, I have included a Healthy Life Challenge with a free downloadable booklet to help you make healthier food choices.

What You Need to Know About the Term "Processed Food" I challenge you to eat real food for 1 month. Before you can do this let's delve into what is considered processed foods.

Website has been revamped to now offer zoom counselling services (mindful nutrition, mindful counselling, yoga therapy, celiac health).
https://www.naturaljenn.com/

Natural Health | Jennifer Heard PhD, CIAYT Do you feel stuck, lost, depressed? Let Jennifer Heard PhD, CIATY help you find balance and get you on the road to optimal health. Jenn utilizes techniques from Mindfulness, Nutrition and Ayurveda to help you attain your goals.

It's doesn't happen very often, but every now and then something angers me.
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Today it was cottage cheese. Since most of my household is lactose intolerant I don't often buy cheese. When I do it's from local farms. So today when I read the ingredients of grocery store cottage cheese my jaw dropped.
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What exactly are these ingredients doing in the "cheese" ... guar gum, xanthan gum, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum...?
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STOP putting highly processed, man-made things in food! Milk, salt, vinegar... That's all you need to make delicious and nutritious cottage cheese.
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Okay, rant done.

Hmmmmm
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The view from my window this morning versus the view from my window this afternoon!
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Merry Christmas!
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I will be teaching this class as part of the core curriculum at the Culinary Institute of Dietary Restrictions. Learn how food affects not just your body but also your mind. Coming soon 😁https://www.dietaryinstitute.com/

Hand made "Pop tart" anyone? Fresh pear and cranberry how in the world could I resist?
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Mindful nutrition doesn't mean you can never have a delicious treat. Savouring this with a cup of tea was definitely one of my favourite experiences 😉
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has created the perfect sized treat, with the right amount of tart cranberries to balance the sweet pear and icing, with a delicious, flakey crust. If you haven't tried one, you really should!
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Want to learn more about mindful eating, or health? PM me or checkout my site naturaljenn.com

Latest upload 😁
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps5e6-bKCPM

Building Confidence for Social Settings Mindful Meditation | with music | Jennifer Heard PhD Welcome to Mindfulness with Jennifer Heard PhD. In this mindfulness-based meditation, with music, we will focus on building confidence in social settings. Th...

WHY DYNAMIC BREATHING IS IMPORTANT FOR MANAGING STRESS Dynamic breathing exercises make use of physical movement to create openings within the body in order to decrease resistance to deeper breathing. We stretch our bodies after physical activities because the stress from exercise causes our muscles to tighten. When the mind is under stress the muscles....

1 day flash sale of my brand new course! Learn how to harness your powerful, natural healing potential through breathwork. Take control of anxiety, lower blood pressure naturally, reduce chronic pain and more just by changing the way you breathe! https://www.udemy.com/course/change-your-breath-change-your-life/?referralCode=5944FA4BEA5A73C0DD78

Change Your Breath, Change Your Life Breathing Techniques to take Charge of your Health

Latest from my blog, plus my newest meditation on YouTube.

Mindfulness in Motion The most common form of mindful movement meditation is the walking meditation; John Kabat Zinn popularized this traditional Buddhist meditation with his Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. The practice is very simple; you basically just walk. The original intention of this practice wa...

Check out the first of my weekly meditation series on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/lhTNXpToHdY

10 minute Guided Meditation for Anxiety in Uncertain Times with music | Jennifer Heard PhD Guided mindfulness meditation to settle nerves associated with an unknown future. As we move further and further into the covid-19 pandemic many people are ...

Farmer Jenni! Grabbed some beets fresh out of the ground from my parents farm.
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I adore the tops!! Can't wait for lunch tomorrow!
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boredom has me searching my yard for yummy things to eat. Yesterday it was dandelions, today it was garlic mustard.
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Made a delicious pesto from the greens, spread it on a brioche bun from and made a "burger" out of grilled pineapple.
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Eating from the yard ensures contact with beneficial bacteriums.
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Mustard garlic is packed full of nutrients that support the
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Foraging and growing your own food has many benefits and is a great way to connect to nature.
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Want to learn more about mindful eating DM me!

Got my wish, spring exploring! Spent the day in the forest. Running, jumping, climbing: letting out the
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Hoping everyone had a happy Easter weekend.
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If the statement “you are what you eat” contains any truth then what are you if you eat lab made meat?
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I am not against the consumption of animal protein BUT I do believe we consume far too much of it. While debate exists as to the how far we should go when it comes to the idea of eating like our ancestors, considering that our ancestors lived in a vastly different time and perhaps, place. I think that as biological creatures we should perhaps consider, biology!
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Mindful eating invites us to consider the things we ingest. To be thankful for them. To cherish every bite and consider how it feeds not just the body but also the soul.
Let’s consider the facts:
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The planet cannot sustain animal farming to support the increasing demand/consumption of meat.
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Daily consumption of calories has been on the rise with many north Americans consuming an average of 3600 calories per day.
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Humans only require 1800-3000 calories per day (depending on gender, age, athleticism)
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Daily physical activity is declining, we are spending more time in front of screens and less time being physical.
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The food we eat is meant to sustain our activity. If activity levels are declining, then food consumption should decline.
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Quality of calories and balance of nutrients is more important than the number of calories IF we stay within targets that support current activity levels, age and gender.
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Soooo...
I’m thinking if we eat mindfully we won’t need lab made meat.
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Mindful eating invites us to consider the things we ingest. To be thankful for them. To cherish every bite and consider how it feeds not just the body but also the soul.
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