
Amanda Watson
Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Are Seed Oils Really That Bad?
Are seed oils really that bad for us? In this blog post I dive into seed oils and how they affect our health so that you can make an informed decision.
Healthy Fruit Gummies Recipe
I love helping my clients find healthier versions of their favorite foods! Fruit snacks are a popular item for lunchboxes and I have the perfect healthy homemade fruit gummies recipe for you – just in time for the new school year!
How Holistic Nutrition Supports Overall Health
Holistic Nutrition coaching supports all areas of your health and wellbeing and can help with concerns such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety/depression, PMS and peri-menopause/menopause symptoms and more!
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Tacos can be one of the easiest and quickest meals to get on the table that the whole family will enjoy. Here is the healthy homemade taco seasoning recipe I use in my home.
Smalls Frequent Meals vs Intermittent Fasting
In the past we were always told to eat 5 to 6 small meals per day. Now we’re constantly hearing about intermittent fasting. Here we look at what the science says about both eating patterns.
Perimenopause Support
You do not have to suffer through perimenopause! There are diet and lifestyle habits you can implement to support hormone balance and help you breeze through your 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
Aspartame: Could it be Increasing Your Anxiety and Waistline?
Could the aspartame in your diet soda be causing anxiety and other mood disorders or be messing with your metabolism? In this article I share what the research says about aspartame and our microbiome, weight, and moods.
Are Plant-Based Milks Healthy?
Plant-based milks are all the rage these days, but are they healthier than traditional dairy? Here I’ll discuss the nutritional content of diary and plant-based milks, and how to select the best quality plant-based milks.
Optimizing Fat Burning
In a recent post I shared how burned body fat is released from the body (hint: it’s not through the stool or urine!). Today I share how you can optimize fat burning to improve body composition.
Where Does Body Fat Go When We Lose Weight?
Do you know how the body releases burned body fat when we lose weight? Most people assume it comes out in their stool or urine. Here I explain how our body actually loses weight/body fat.
Most Women Aren’t Eating Enough
Are you a woman in your 30′, 40’s or 50’s who feels like you are doing all the right things but still struggling with stubborn belly fat and an inability to lose weight? Read on to learn what I find to be a common culprit in the women I work with.
Keeping Your Bones Strong as You Age
Keeping your bones strong and preventing osteoporosis comes down to more than just your calcium intake. Here I discuss the multiple nutrients and lifestyle factors that can help prevent bone loss.