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Forest Creek Wellness Blog

At FCW, our mission is to support you on your unique healing journey. We’re dedicated to providing high-quality, informative content that makes healthy living both achievable and sustainable. Our goal is for this space to serve as a valuable resource for your wellness journey, filled with practical tips, motivation, and encouragement. Together, we can cultivate a holistic approach to your nutrition and well-being that empowers you to thrive. Ready to embark on this journey towards better health?!

The BEST Way to Roast Chicken

I love chicken because it is delicious, easy to make, kids rarely complain about it and if you cook enough, it can be used for several meals. This is my quick and easy go to on weeknights because it is so hands off, so simple literally ANYONE can make it.

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10 Podcasts to Inspire Better Health

Podcasts are one of my favorite inventions ever! Pairing exercise with podcasts/chores is one of the best things I ever did for my habit formation. Here are some awesome podcasts to get you inspired to better health and a happier life in the new year.

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Top 10 Essential Oils for Athletes

As an athlete who does not rely on stimulants for an artificial boost in performance, I often employ other more natural modalities to support my body before, during and after exercise. One of my favourite discoveries has been the use of essential oils. Here are my top picks.

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Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail (+8 Principles for goals that stick!)

The beginning of a new year is an exciting time! It evokes feelings of a clean slate, a fresh start. So, we begin our resolution making frenzy. But, despite all our best intentions, fewer than 8% of people are successful at achieving their resolutions at the close of the year. Check out our tips to create a 2019 goal list that you can actually achieve AND look at back and be proud of.

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An H4H Holiday Survival Guide

Did you know that the average American consumes about 3000 calories on Thanksgiving and Christmas? Most people will gain weight over the holiday season and typically half of that weight will remain until the following summer. Preparation both mentally and physically are key to success.

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A Guide to Gluten

Gluten is a controversial buzzword that we often hear these days, in fact 30% of Americans are currently trying to avoid eating gluten, but do you even know what gluten is?

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RESTART Breakfast and Snack Ideas

During the RESTART Program, the questions I get asked most often is, “What do you eat for breakfast?” and “What can I snack on?” For people who have never cut sugar out of their diet it can be HARD to come up with tasty meals that have no sugar. You start to realize that sugar is in EVERYTHING. Here are some low to no sugar breakfast ideas.

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My “Lightning Bolt”: Diet & Type 1 Diabetes

I have type 1 diabetes. After reading Dr. Bernstein’s book, my perspective completely shifted. I realized that I had agency in my diabetes management. These simple changes have made a profound impact on my mental health and well-being.

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Natural Beauty Products That Work

This is the last post in our Radiant Skin series. We thought it would be fun for our last blog post to share with you what beauty products we actually use in our daily life. No matter your skin type, you will be interested to see, I think, that there are a multitude of healthy options these days.

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