The Urban Peach
A blog about holistic nutrition, health and living! A few years back I had a dream to one day work in the nutrition field. I was seeking something more holistic!
However, I always knew I wasn't interested in the traditional field of nutrition as most know it to be today. I was looking for a more natural approach centered on getting back to our roots. I didn't want to learn about why calories matter (they don't always) or get more information via the USDA and FDA. To my extreme excitement, I came across Hawthorn University and enrolled in the Master of Scie
16/12/2016
Cheers!
Detox season is coming: Proceed Cautiously! Detoxing has always been interesting to me. When I was younger, I bought a book on detoxing for our family vacation in Florida! Not your typical family vacation read! Initially I was interested in …
Just starting my advanced level course on detoxification and filtering systems (for the body). Would love to hear questions any of you might have that I can possibly answer in my blog over the next few months! 😀
08/10/2016
Cheers to hard cider!
Should you jump on the gluten-free bandwagon? Gluten seems to be a bad word these days, and for good reason for some. When I initially began my long educational journey in nutrition (worth every minute), I viewed the gluten-free craze as just …
05/10/2016
Happy National Kale Day!! In honor- maybe switch it out for spinach?!
Check out this post from my past!
http://www.theurbanpeach.org/uncategorized/kale-schmale/
Kale Schmale! This week I had an assignment to enter one day of food intake into a nutrient analysis program I have. The second assignment was to make changes based on the results and to find foods that I could …
29/09/2016
Cheers!
Debbie Downer reporting live from Spokane…. But I promise it’s not all that bad! Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! I love all the colors on the trees, nestling in and being cozy, wearing comfy sweaters and even c…
20/09/2016
Cheers!
I’m pregnant and taking shots! Ok…so not those kind of shots (although I am craving a nice glass of red wine)! I’m talking about three “shots” a day of my liquid minerals with juice. The author of my absolute favorite nutrition-…
26/08/2016
People occasionally ask me about what protein powders to avoid and/or buy! This gal (who I totally trust) put together this great list of ones to avoid! Good read!!
Protein Powder To Never Buy Again (And What To Choose Instead)! Let's face it. Protein powders are expensive. You need to make sure you are getting the best ingredients for your money.
"If you eat a bowl of corn flakes without the sugar or a bowl of sugar without the corn flakes, below the neck, they are the same thing. Your metabolism can’t tell the difference.” David Ludwig, MD, PhD
13/06/2016
I love this.....so simple! Eat real food, enjoy it, stay active and have a glass of wine!
3 Parisian Lifestyle Secrets You Should Totally Steal They say "oui" to walking everywhere.
Ope!!
06/06/2016
I've never been one to want to eat breakfast - but I know how much better I feel when I do! Here's my new favorite when I need something fast!
*Scoop of organic, plant-based protein
*Two tablespoons of organic flax seeds
*Spoonful of organic coconut oil
*Ice cubes and water
Cheers to your health!
28/05/2016
Happy Memorial Day weekend!!
26/05/2016
Enjoy that four tablespoons of butter :)
The Top 6 Foods I Used to be Terrified of…. And now enjoy every day! Last week I addressed the Top 6 Foods I used to Think Were Healthy, this week I wanted to explore what I used to be so afraid of! I spent years counting calories, wo…
20/05/2016
Happy Friday!
The Top 6 Foods I Used to Think Were Healthy! I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut as it is, but it has been especially hard to do while at the grocery store. With all that I’m learning, I really want to run up to people who are putting so…
10/03/2016
The latest and greatest!
For the Ladies Trying to Have Babies….Part Three! In my last two posts, I covered why it’s important to build up your nutrient stores and which foods can help you do that! If you missed them, catch up here and here. This post is dedicated to the i…
26/02/2016
For the Ladies Trying to Have Babies….Part Two In my last post I addressed the importance of getting organic, nutrient-dense foods into your diet and really working to build up your nutrient load within your body prior to getting pregnant. If y…
16/02/2016
For the Ladies Trying to Have Babies! I was going to erase that title….but then I liked it too much! I’ve officially hit the half-way point of my program and that means that I really need to start focusing on what I want to specialize …
13/02/2016
But most importantly, eat like you love yourself! Happy Valentines Day weekend!
04/02/2016
I'm in the midst of studying for my "foundation exam" (meaning I'm halfway through my master's!!!) and reading all about the importance of a healthy gut again! Per this, I thought I would share this blog post! Cheers to your health!
http://www.theurbanpeach.org/uncategorized/youre-full-of-bacteria/
You’re full of……bacteria! Did you know that your gut is full of bacteria? Right now you’re reading this with anywhere between 500 and 1000 different species of bacteria (up to 3 pounds) in your gut and digestive system. In …
http://www.theurbanpeach.org/uncategorized/minerals-and-chelation/
Minerals and chelation. Last week I addressed supplements in tablet and capsule forms. This week I’m going to keep it short and simple and provide you with a few tips on how to tell if a supplement advertising quality min…
24/01/2016
One of my favorites!
http://www.theurbanpeach.org/uncategorized/stabilized-rice-bran/
Stabilized Rice Bran This topic has been on my blogging “to do” list for quite a while! I was recently reminded of all the great benefits and wanted to share them with you. Some of you already know about this “miracle”…
Hi all! Thanks so much for liking my page and following along! For those who aren't aware, I'm smack-dab in the middle of my Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program through Hawthorn University and loving every minute of it. I started a blog a while back to share all that I learn with family and friends, and now I've finally taken the next step in creating this page for my blog! My hope is that what I share will be helpful for you and your loved ones as well! Cheers to your health!
Thanks in advance for hangin' in there with me while I figure out exactly what I'm doing with this page:)