HEALTH & WELLNESS Archives

My Cozy Routine for Meh Days

I mentioned in today’s accountability post on social that I’m having one of those days. Nothing is really wrong, but I’m tired and overwhelmed. Anyone else feeling that this week? I know that I keep talking about showing up for myself and sticking my routines. I keep talking about it because it is the one […]

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Jun 2020
by Kelly Cooper
in BALANCE, HEALTH & WELLNESS, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WELLNESS, REAL TALK
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Welcome Home

I had different words planned for this, but as usual, Love (God) had something different in mind. The last post I made on this website was on May 21, 2018. You should go give that a look. Seriously, just go read it. It’s short. I’ll be honest. I couldn’t have told you what that post […]

Food for Thought: Kale

Eating leafy greens is vitally important for our health. Spinach, arugula, chard, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, parsley, dandelion greens, mustard greens, beet greens, cilantro, and kale are just a few examples of leafy greens. They are packed with nutrients, antioxidants, phytonutrients, fiber, have cancer-fighting properties and are our greatest source of dietary nitrates. Antioxidants inhibit oxidation […]

Real Talk: Grief, Part I

***Trigger Warning*** It has been nearly a year since my Dad passed away. In many ways, it feels like a lifetime has passed, and in others, it seems like it was just yesterday. In that time, I’ve gone through a range of emotions in my grief. I’m writing this not because I’m looking for […]

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Apr 2018
by Kelly Cooper
in HEALTH & WELLNESS, NUTRITION, REAL TALK
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Top 6 Reasons to Work with a Nutritionist (and a Few Things to Consider)

“Why should I work with a nutritionist/health coach/dietitian?” This is one of the most common questions I get as a Certified Nutrition Consultant. There are a multitude of reasons, so I thought I would share some of them here, as well as some things to consider when you work with a nutritionist (at least from […]

My Take on Vitamins and Supplements

As a nutritionist, I get asked A LOT about vitamins and supplements – do I recommend them, do I require them for my clients, which ones do I recommend, etc. I thought it best to just address these questions all in one place because I think many people can benefit from the answers. Here’s the deal: […]

Food for Thought: Avocado

If we’re going to have a conversation about avocados, then we have to talk about healthy fats. In my Practical Guide to Wellness series, we devoted an entire objective to ditching damaged fats. That’s how important it is to understand what fats are bad for you, and which fats are good for you. Healthy fats […]

Save the Date! Nutrition Class Coming Soon!

Hey everyone! I’m partnering with the fabulous ladies at The B Hive Apiary to bring an exclusive nutrition class to the ladies of ATX! I couldn’t be more excited! Here are all the details: A Practical Guide to Wellness Nutrition Class When: April 25th, 2018 at 7PM Where: Soma Vida Tired of yo-yo diets and strict […]

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Mar 2017
by Kelly Cooper
in BALANCE, HEALTH & WELLNESS, REAL TALK
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Real Talk: Body Issues

Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault Y’all, this post has been a long time coming. It’s something I’ve written over and over in my head, and then put off writing. I’m putting myself out there in a completely different way with this post, and it’s scary. But it’s also necessary. I am sharing this with you […]

Practical Guide: Healthy Holidays

I’ve always seen rashon, both my website and my nutrition practice, being a practical guide to wellness. (I mean, it is my tagline for goodness sake.) You’re going to be seeing a lot of posts in this Practical Guide series – including challenges to make small changes (diet, lifestyle, environment) one at a time to […]

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