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A Little About Me

A Little About Me

Hi! I'm Shannon. After years of battling health issues, I finally learned about Candida and it changed my life. I'm now healthier than I've been in years, and I want to share my story and help you, too!

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  • One of my favorite ways to prep my work lunches for the week: rainbow mason jar salads! I start these mason jar salads with a base like quinoa (which is extra delicious when cooked in veggie or bone broth!), and then top it with a rainbow of veggies. Every salad I make is a little different, but I love to include tomatoes, sweet potato (skip if you're avoiding starchy foods), avocado, cucumber, zucchini, onion, feta (if you're eating dairy), hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and kale. Whatever veggies I have on hand, really! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I also take another small mason jar and put in olive oil, lemon and salt, close the lid, shake it up to make a dressing, and take that jar to work with me to dress the salad when I'm ready to eat it. Swipe —> to see the salad in action! Have you tried this healthy, candida-friendly meal-prep hack? What do you like to include in YOUR salads? . . . #adioscandida #candida #anticandida #candidadiet #candidadietapproved #candidadietfriendly #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealing #healthylifestyle #healthygut #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #candidadietrecipes #masonjarsalad #rainbowsalad #masonjarsalads #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealprepday #vegetarian #vegan #vegetarianrecipes #iin #plantbased #iinhealthcoach #integrativenutrition #integrativenutritionhealthcoach
  • Enjoyed this plant based #buddhabowl for dinner last night- ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ - cooked lentils - roasted sweet potato - roasted broccoli - avocado topped with @traderjoes ‘everything but the bagel’ seasoning - topped with homemade tahini sauce. This dish is not for someone on a strict candida diet, but if you swap the lentils out for something like quinoa, you’re good! What’s on your plate? . . . #adioscandida #candida #candidadiet #anticandida #whole30 #glutenfree #buddhabowls #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #lentils #roastedveggies #iin #nutrition #iinhealthcoach #integrativenutrition #holistichealth #glutenfreerecipes #veganrecipes #vegan #plantbasedrecipes #whatsonmyplate
  • Which do you choose? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one of the most important things I learned in @nutritionschool. My eyes have really opened up to the fact that everything I ingest is ultimately going to either fight candida and other health issues, or feed them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s been a really helpful reframe for me around food choices. So many health issues can be reversed or even totally prevented simply by focusing on nutrition!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Does this mean that I only eat gut-friendly, health-supporting foods all the time? Certainly not. I’m all for finding balance and enjoying life’s pleasures. But this phrase has been a helpful reminder and gut check for me as I’m weighing the things that I put into my body, or feeling particularly frustrated while following a strict candida diet. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What about you? Does this resonate for you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #adioscandida #candidadiet #anticandida #candida #anticandidadiet #candidasymptoms #candidaovergrowth #leakygut #guthealth #guthealing #healthygut #iin #iinhealthcoach #integrativenutrition #foodismedicine #pickyourpoison #functionalmedicine #nutrition #holistichealth #cancer #sibo #autoimmune #aip #lowfodmap #antiinflammatory
  • I was looking for recent pictures of myself the other day and realized I don’t have any of just me. They all include a baby, dog, or husband. I know part of it is that I still don’t totally feel like “me” since giving birth, and haven’t loved taking photos like I used to. I still don’t fit in all of my old clothes, my postpartum hair growth is ridiculous, and I think my face looks more puffy and tired, so it makes sense why I wouldn’t be in as many. But this was also helpful realization that I need to make more space to prioritize and focus on myself. Yesterday was a really big day. Frankie turned 15 months and michael and I had our first night away (together!) from her since she was born. We have each had a night away while the other watched her, so this was new to leave her with someone else and get away for a night together at a hotel. We went to a wedding, saw a ton of friends, stayed out late, danced, sang, indulged in yummy foods & drinks and had a great time. I can’t even begin to describe how much that was needed and how amazing it felt to sleep in past 5:30 AM. We enjoyed a slow cozy morning together in our hotel room, just the two of us—no toddler or dog there waking us up or needing to be fed. We even went out to brunch before returning back to our girls (who were watched by my amazing mama & grandparents!). Starting this new week feeling refreshed, recharged and reconnected. This was a great test for all of us, and we did great! Feels good to finally get to this place. It’s a weird thing to grow and give birth to someone and to watch her become more and more independent from you — makes me feel both proud and a little sad. (I guess that’s probably just what parenthood is in a nutshell?) But today I’m mostly feeling proud about how far we’ve all come, and enjoying my own renewed sense of independence, too. I even took a picture all by myself this morning 🧡 . . #adioscandida #mamabear #mama #15monthspostpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodsimplified #parentsnightout #datenight #momsofinstagram #momlife #selflove #selfcare #iin #primaryfood #iinhealthcoach #bumpdated #inspirepregnancy
  • So many new people are here (hello!) and I've been getting quite a few DMs asking who I am and what I do. Feels like time for an intro to who's on the other end of this screen! Hi, I'm Shannon! 2.5 years ago, I decided that enough was enough and made a major change that shifted the trajectory of my life. After 3+ years of chronic yeast infections and a lifetime of digestive issues--things I believed were "normal" for me--I finally hit my rock bottom. My health, body, relationship, job and mood were at a low, and I knew I needed to make a change. After more doctor appointments than I can count, I turned to holistic measures. I started acupuncture, read about the candida diet, and decided to give the diet a try. That's when I began this Instagram account. It started as an anonymous place for me to post food pics, hold myself accountable, and maybe--just maybe--connect with some other people who had similar struggles. (Oh boy, I had no idea how far this would go!). The diet completely changed my life. Not only did my infections stop, but so did digestive issues, brain fog, anxiety, canker sores and dandruff. I felt a pull within me to raise awareness about candida, and to break down sigmas related to yeast infections and other sensitive health issues that SO MANY of us deal with. A year ago I turned my passion into action, when I enrolled in @nutritionschool to become a holistic health coach. Now, a year later, I'm working with clients, helping them to heal and find joy again in their lives. It's the most rewarding feeling. I'm living proof that you CAN get better. Everyone's journey is different, but with proper nutrition & supplements (and a coach who has been there!), you’ll find your way back to health, too. What brought you here? Please share below! Looking for more support? Check out the resources in my bio link (1:1 coaching, blog posts, candida diet checklist + survival guide, pinterest page, fav products + more). These resources are for YOU! . . . #adioscandida #candida #candidadiet #healthjourney #iin #iinhealthcoach #anticandida #guthealth #guthealing #guthealthmatters #leakygut #sibo #gutlining #holistichealth #integrativenutrition
  • So in love with these valentines of mine. 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you doing anything special with your loved ones today? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📷 : @mamanielaco ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #adioscandida #valentinesday #myvalentine #myvalentines #dadanddaughter #fatheranddaughter #daddysgirl #mamasgirl #oneyearold #bemyvalentine #motherhoodsimplified #familyiseverything #myworld
  • Gut health is at the root of so many ailments. Got a yeast infection? Heal your gut. Got a skin rash? Heal your gut. Got arthritis? Heal your gut. Got anxiety? Heal your gut. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The more I learn about gut health, the more I am blown away. Diet and lifestyle changes to support gut health have even reversed symptoms of autism and cancer in some patients. Amazing!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Your gut is in the CENTER of your body for a reason. What happens in your gut effects your entire body. The more you can support the balance of healthy bacteria, the more you can support your overall health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want personalized support in healing your gut? Not sure where to start? Check out my resources + coaching offerings in the link in my bio. Let's get you feeling happy & healthy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #adioscandida #candida #guthealth #candidadiet #anticandidadiet #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealing #bacterialimbalance #microbiome #gutbacteria #sibo #ibs #autoimmunedisease #aip #arthritis #candidaovergrowth #iin #iinhealthcoach #iinstudent #holistichealth #rootcause
  • Here's a bowl full of YUM for you: Quinoa cooked in veggie stock, topped with roasted sweet potato, zucchini & broccoli. I usually prep these ingredients in big batches and then enjoy them in different combinations throughout the week. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One of the biggest questions I hear from people about going plant-based is where your protein will come from. Quinoa is actually one of the most protein-rich foods you can eat. It's considered a complete protein (meaning it has ALL nine of the amino acids that your body needs but can't make on its own). Its also gluten free, high in fiber and iron, and has a low glycemic index (good for blood sugar regulation!). Get yourself a bowl full of quinoa & veggies for a delicious, nutrient-dense, plant-based & candida-friendly meal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #adioscandida #candidadiet #anticandida #candida #candidafighter #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #vegan #buddhabowl #eatyourmedicine #roastedveggies #gutfriendly #guthealth #healthygut #guthealthmatters #quinoa #quinoabowl #iin #iinhealthcoach #holistichealthcoach #integrativenutrition #glutenfree #dairyfree #meatfree #eggfree #soyfree #protein

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