Dr. LeAnn is a practitioner, coach, speaker, consultant, and the founder of New Hope Health. She is also the author of The Quantum Weight Loss Blueprint, and Get Healthy Now. She is laser-focused on practical, evidence-based practices to empower her clients to get real results that last. She sets the bar when it comes to radiant health that will change every area of your life forevermore.
It seems most areas of nutritional science are surrounded by controversy… Well, at least until you’re able to actually look at the evidence. Fat is no exception! This post will share some important, research-based information on the good, bad, and ugly of fat. Yes, there is good fat… Not all fat is bad or ugly. […]
This is a quick post to educate those who are pregnant or preparing for pregnancy (or have a loved one in either of those categories). A woman’s health status before and during pregnancy will have a powerful impact on both the birthing process as well as the health outcomes of their baby. Here’s the low […]
A nutrition friend of mine recently sent me a new study about how a low carb keto diet can help diabetes. It’s a great and fair point. It’s evidence, right? After all, it comes from a legit peer-reviewed study. This study is clear that this low carb keto diet can help … but let’s look at […]
Raisin Bran. It seems like it would at least be one of the better cereals, right? These types of foods are great to talk about because many people view them as a healthy option when compared to other sugary cereals. As with many similar processed pre-packaged foods, they come with a health claim. The box […]
Every nutrient has an important role in the body. Even slightly low levels can cause major problems. This post looks at copper and what it does to the body. Copper is an important mineral for energy production, various enzymes, iron metabolism, producing connective tissue, gene expression, metabolism, and much more.1 The standards for copper intake […]
Yes, I am referring to those pesky weeds that you are always pulling out of your yard… Or as most children call them– FLOWERS! The dandelion greens and roots are true medicine. Dandelion comes from the French word dent de lion, or lion’s tooth, because of its leaves jagged edges. Dandelion can improve the cardiovascular […]
Fasting… Not eating… Rules for when to eat… What’s the best route to take? It can be confusing. Let’s shed some light on this incredible therapy. Fasting may sound painful but, if done properly, can yield great reward. People fast for different reasons ranging from preparing for medical tests or for health or spiritual purposes […]
There is much controversy around if dairy is considered healthy or not. Research has been done but there are still questions even within the “dairy category”. Are we referring to raw milk or pasteurized? Low-fat yogurt versus ice cream? Organic/hormone-free versus conventional? Aged cheese or Velveeta? All of these factors will yield different outcomes. For […]
This post is in response to some new research that suggests that instead of starting infants on solid foods around 6 months of age, it would be better to start around 3 months of age with the intention that they’d be less likely to develop allergies to the most common allergens later in life. I […]
We are all busy. Although I do recommend NEVER leaving your house without food (lol, seriously, you never know when you’ll be out longer than expected and get hungry), sometimes you get in a pinch and grab the lesser of the evils. KIND bars come up often when talking to clients… As with any food […]
The decision to breastfeed a new baby is an important one involving many factors around time, support, nutrition, personal finances and more. Nursing your baby is a gift that takes some time but will provide countless benefits over the life of your child. Although it is ideal to nurse for at least a year1, even […]
I commonly see people who are brand new to veganism/plant-based eating or, for that matter, healthy eating of any kind. You don’t have to change overnight but the more you understand the benefits (and experience them), the more you fall in love with this type of eating! What is a vegan diet? A vegan diet […]
