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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

Vital Proteins: My Fave Protein Powder for Happy Hormones

Are you working on insulin balance, thyroid support, estrogen regulation, building muscle, or just want to feel more energetic and resilient in your body?

Protein is an essential macronutrient for achieving these goals and adding Vital Proteins Protein Powder to meals and snacks is a great way to make sure you are getting adequate amounts of protein each day!

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

3 Nutrition Hacks for PMS

Do you feel powerless against the hormonal changes that happen when Aunt Flo comes to town?

It’s time to take the power back by using PRACTICES and HABITS around your nutrition that help you have better periods, more energy, fewer cravings, and feel confident in giving your body what it needs to feel good.

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

Which Type of Magnesium is Right for You?

Save this post for the next time you're staring at a wall of magnesium supplements feeling dazed and confused!

If you have been around here awhile, you know that I heart magnesium. It can be so supportive for women and is involved in literally hundreds of metabolic reactions that are essential for functioning!

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

Nutritious Snacks That Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

What’s your favorite summer time treat?

Mine is a big ol’ scoop of vanilla with sprinkles.🍦 Sometimes nothing else will satisfy and when that is the case I’m gonsta get my cone! But other times I want something sweet that tastes good 😋AND won’t leave me feeling sluggish afterwards.🥱 That’s the beauty of flexible nutrition and food freedom - empowered choices!

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

4 Foods That Help With Anxiety

Anxiety is an innate condition that involves neurotransmitter dysregulation, hormonal imbalance, gut dysfunction, and a host of other factors. It's an acute or long term biological condition where the body can't calm itself down. Chronic stress can turn into anxiety as the body becomes more inflamed. So in a nutshell...it's important to address. And surprise, surprise - one the best ways we can do that is through your nutrition practices!

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

6 Nutrition and Self Care Tips for HPA Axis Dysfunction

In my last post, I talked how a healthy HPA axis works and what happens when it gets dysregulated and your body is no longer able to respond to stress. Today I’m talking how to nourish and care for your body so that it feels safe so it can calm the eff down and the HPA axis can do it’s job regulating cortisol.

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

HPA Axis 101

The HPA (hypothalamus- pituitary- adrenal) axis is probably a phrase you’ve heard of or read about. But what is it, what does it do, and what happens when it can’t do it’s job?

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Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN Callie Exas MPH, MS, RDN

6 Ways to Improve Your Gut Health

When was the last time you checked in on your gut health? 🤔 If it's been awhile and you are ignoring symptoms of GI discomfort like gas, bloating, or diarrhea or you have just come to accept them as part of life, it could be affecting your energy, metabolism, mood, and general awesomeness!

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