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Not in crisis? Here’s your nutritional work.
Last month I shared two guiding principles for eating when you find yourself in the midst of a chaotic, stressful, or disorienting time...
Laura Burkett
Jun 30, 20162 min read


An unusual place that regulated my appetite
Last July, two of my girlfriends and I went for a skinny dip in Lake Michigan on the evening of the full moon. We were the only 3 people...
Laura Burkett
May 31, 20162 min read
3 Food Rules that will actually free you
Think “food rules” always means forcing and gripping? Think “permission” always means throwing in the towel and eating large or frequent...
Laura Burkett
Aug 31, 20153 min read
One reason and remedy for summertime anxiety
With the warmer weather and the longer days clearly upon us, you may be feeling the excitement and anticipation of all activities unique...
Laura Burkett
May 31, 20152 min read
Skip the wine and drink one of these to calm your nervous system
When not made conscious, emotional triggers can sabotage the best of us. We might be going about our day feeling relatively well, then a...
Laura Burkett
May 15, 20152 min read
5 Habits of Savvy Eaters
Not long ago I returned from a pilgrimage of sorts for a Jungian psychology workshop/conference in the Peruvian Amazon. It was a big trip...
Laura Burkett
Mar 29, 20153 min read
Can’t we all be friends? Where Vegan & Paleo get along…
If you are even moderately plugged into the nutrition world then I am sure you know the Paleo Diet & Vegan Diet have pretty distinct...
Laura Burkett
Jan 14, 20152 min read
I’ve been waiting a year for this!
On Saturday I taught the final module of my 4-month workshop series, The Healthy Woman. During this workshop, we discussed the importance...
Laura Burkett
Dec 14, 20142 min read
How to Recover from a Holiday Sugar Binge
Reflecting on my own eating history, I remember the anxiety that would accompany holiday gatherings. I’d feel so worried about what food...
Laura Burkett
Nov 30, 20143 min read
5 Mantras of Self-Care
I was cleaning my apartment the other day and came across a list I wrote a handful of years ago I called The 5 Mantras of Self-Care. I...
Laura Burkett
Aug 2, 20142 min read


20 Ways to be Good to Your Skin
Last holiday weekend was medicinal in so many ways. Along with a hike at Pine River (this stunning view below) Brandon and I managed to...
Laura Burkett
May 31, 20143 min read


In a Food Rut? This video is for you!
Food ruts. We all get in em’- myself included. Sure there are time you feel inspired to prep meals or are floating on the fluffy cloud of...
Laura Burkett
Apr 30, 20142 min read
8 Ways to Keep your Body Balanced through December
1.) Eat fermented foods - Include foods like raw sauerkraut, kombucha, or kimchee as a side to meals to keep the gut flora well populated...
Laura Burkett
Nov 30, 20132 min read
Your Fall Menu is here
As the amount of darkness increases each day, we have the opportunity to align our eating habits and self-care practices with Fall. Why...
Laura Burkett
Oct 14, 20132 min read
Sugar/Carb Attacks? 5 important questions to ask yourself
I don’t know about you, but I love this time of year when the air starts to have a little more bite in the morning and evening. I feel...
Laura Burkett
Sep 15, 20133 min read
8 Ayurvedic Tips for Healthy Digestion
A teacher once described Ayurveda as “the poetry of nutrition.” Next to ancient Chinese medicine, Ayurveda honors Nature’s naturally...
Laura Burkett
Aug 15, 20133 min read
Feeling anxious? Eat some cookies or take THIS vitamin…
Feeling a sense of urgency…shallow breathing…tension…muscle contraction…knotty stomach. Anxiety Anxiety can be described as feeling...
Laura Burkett
Jul 14, 20133 min read
Grazing after dinner? Try these two tricks of the trade.
I have to say, in the 4.5 years I have been supporting people in the area of nutrition and eating, I’ve noticed the most common...
Laura Burkett
Jun 14, 20132 min read
10 Ways to Make Eating an Art Form
Have you ever timed how long it takes you to get through a meal? Try it as an experiment. You may be shocked. 5 minutes? 10 minutes? 60...
Laura Burkett
May 30, 20133 min read
My Secret Weapon for an Ideal Day
One of my most cherished secrets for a great day involves my morning ritual. This single thing has had so much influence on the quality...
Laura Burkett
May 14, 20133 min read
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