Living a healthy lifestyle
  GOES FAR BEYOND what goes into your mouth

Our thoughts, environment, movements, products + so much more impact living a healthy lifestyle.

When we choose to be healthy in ALL areas of our lives we reap the benefits of what living our potential truly looks like.

 

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5 Immune Boosting Habits

5 Immune Boosting Habits

Covid-19 has overtaken our lives lately and has changed the way that we do everyday life.  Although there are so many things that have gone wrong due to this virus, I can’t help but think of the positive things that have come of this pandemic.  I have never...

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DIY Elderberry Syrup Recipe

DIY Elderberry Syrup Recipe

We don’t get sick often, and when we do, I prefer to let the body’s natural defense run its course.  With that being said, I do make it a priority in our house to do whatever we can to fight off sickness, because even the common cold or fever can take Adi out for...

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Redefining Comfort Food: Mac + Cheese with Steaks

Redefining Comfort Food: Mac + Cheese with Steaks

Over my many years as a health coach and nutritionist, I don’t think I’ve ever heard the words comfort food + healthy in the same sentence from any of my clients.  This doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist, but what it does mean is that there is a huge perception that...

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Homemade Ranch Dressing!

Homemade Ranch Dressing!

Ranch dressing is a staple in most Americans house as it can easily be used with veggies, on a salad, or even on top of pizza!  It’s been a favorite condiment for years in my life, but things changed quite a bit once I started eating whole foods and eliminating...

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5 Immune Boosting Habits

5 Immune Boosting Habits

Covid-19 has overtaken our lives lately and has changed the way that we do everyday life.  Although there are so many things that have gone wrong due to this virus, I can’t help but think of the positive things that have come of this pandemic.  I have never...

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Meet the author of Grateful Plates

Megan Van Pay

I FELL IN LOVE WITH HEALTH AFTER STRUGGLING with chronic insomnia, digestive issues, acne, fatigue, + postpartum anxiety.

In search of finding a natural solution to my health problems, I was amazed with how the body can heal itself if you give it the right things! Now I’m passionate about helping other women overcome + conquer extra weight, fatigue, insomnia, + anxiety. 

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, spending time with my husband Nathan and dauther Adi, and going on adventures in nature.

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Let's enjoy a smoothie + muffin together!

Removing refined sugar in your diet doesn't need to be hard or difficult! It also doesn't have to taste disgusting. Enjoy this smoothie and muffin recipe that is gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free, AND still tastes amazing!

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