Harmony With Food

🚨 Gut health isn't just about bloating and probiotics anymore — it’s about your whole health, even your cancer risk. In my latest blog, I'm breaking down the recent food recalls, the rise in colon cancer among young adults, and why your microbiome is the real boss of your health (and mood!).  🎯 Don't let food confusion and outdated info hold you back. Head over to HarmonyWithFood.com and learn h...

If you’ve been buying supplements on Amazon, thinking you’re doing something good for your health, this episode of the Harmony With Food podcast is a must-listen. Meg dives into the truth behind misleading labels, underdosed products, and why your gut health may be the key to everything from stubborn weight gain to mood swings. You’ll learn why functional nutrition testing beats guesswork, how bac...

In this episode of the Harmony with Food Show, Meg (aka Magnificent) breaks down the often confusing labels we see on food: non-dairy, dairy-free, and lactose-free. What do they really mean, and which one is right for you? But that’s just the beginning—Meg also dives deep into gut health, the importance of testing (not guessing), the truth about probiotics, and how your microbiome could be affecti...

In this episode of The Harmony with Food Show, Meg takes a deep dive into the intricate relationship between gut health and mental well-being. She explores how the microbiome—often called the “second brain”—impacts conditions like cholesterol issues, skin conditions like psoriasis, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, GI problems, and anxiety. We’ll talk about how supplements might be masking root cause...

On this week’s episode, we’re diving deeper into food sensitivities and gut health. We’ll discuss the difference between allergies and intolerances, how to identify problem foods, and practical steps you can take to improve digestion. Don’t miss it—I’ll be sharing real-life success stories and answering your questions. About Meg Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She ha...

Constipation is a widespread digestive issue that can lead to discomfort and long-term health concerns if not properly managed. Today’s show discusses the key factors that contribute to constipation, including dehydration, poor diet, lack of exercise, and stress. Meg will highlight the importance of hydration, fiber intake, healthy fats, and movement in maintaining a well-functioning digestive sys...

The connection between gut health and mental well-being is stronger than many people realize. Emerging research continues to highlight the link between digestive health and psychiatric disorders, showing that conditions like anxiety and depression are often tied to gut imbalances. In this post, we explore how gut inflammation, food sensitivities, and microbiome health impact mood and overall menta...

If you've been struggling with weight loss, resistance, GI issues, running to the bathroom all the time, or maybe the opposite problem, fatigue or joint pain, then you are in the right place. I help patients resolve the root cause, digestive issues, joint pain issues, and other types of issues that cannot be resolved in conventional medicine. We say test don't guess to determine exactly what food,...

Today we will explore the microbiome's role. in our overall health, focusing on the importance of gut health. And we're going to highlight essential microbes, dietary changes, and probiotics for wellness, and examine the long-term effects of weight loss drugs, birth control pills, antibiotics, and prescription medications and how they affect the microbiome. We can look at the four pillars of wellb...

Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, is linked to various chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders, migraines, and even Alzheimer’s disease. This week we explore how functional nutrition can identify and address the root causes of leaky gut through personalized testing and targeted dietary adjustments. By understanding the gut-brain connection, eliminating inflammatory triggers,...

We're going to be. talking about how 25 percent of females over 40 are on some kind of prescription medication for mental health, whether it be an anti-anxiety or an antidepressant, et cetera. We're going to talk about new evidence that has come out on how fiber and iodide can help fight cancer at the genetic Level and the fact that cancer is rising in people in their thirties. What does the Ameri...

 We’re going to dig really deep today. We're going to be talking about biofilms. We're going to talk, continue the conversation from last week, when we talked about the fact that micronutrients can affect your health. We are also going to talk about the microbiome, the oral microbiome. and the gut microbiome and how research is showing we may be able to prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s, anxiety, and...

 Today, we're going to be talking about biofilms. But to begin with, we're going to be talking about mood and food once again, or food and mood, however you want to say it. We're going to talk about feeling drained, chronic fatigue, not being motivated. We are going to touch on all of that today. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition background...

 Today we're going to be talking about a gut bacteria that is kind of the Kim Kardashian or maybe the superwoman of your gut bacteria. And the reason why I'm talking about the specific gut bacteria is because I've been noticing in some of the testing that it's been low in several of my patients.  We're also going to talk about another issue that I've noticed on the test. Now remember, there's over...

 Did you know that one in seven people have food sensitivities that they're not aware of? Conventional medicine does not talk about this. And so if one in seven people have these issues and these issues are causing joint pain, brain fog, Exhaustion, weight loss, resistance, et cetera. Whatever your problem may be, well, it's time to dig a little bit deeper. Meg has been working as a Registered Die...

Today we're going to talk about why there's a rise in colon cancer in people under 50. We're also going to talk about a study that says how fructose may contribute to obesity and cancer. We are going to dig a little bit deeper and talk about how they're talking about putting a warning on alcohol but aren't putting a warning on my on our food. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 +...

Micronutrients play an essential role in addressing anxiety, depression, fatigue, and gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. If you’ve been struggling with weight loss resistance and your doctor relies on outdated tools like BMI or simply advises you to “exercise more and eat less,” know that there’s a better way. Sometimes, resistance to weight loss isn’t about calories—it’s about the health of your mi...

We’re going to explore the connection between hidden foods and chronic symptoms, as well as dive into chronic fatigue and the critical role the gastrointestinal (GI) system and microbiome play in these issues. Let’s get started. The season of stress has arrived. Many of us are rushing to stores, buying gifts, preparing meals—whatever your routine might be. The winter months bring an overwhelming n...

 Today, we're going to be talking about small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Forty percent of people in the United States have GI issues and boy, can I relate? I used to be one of them after many years, of suffering myself. I finally reached into my pocketbook and reached out to a functional nutritionist and I went through a six step process.  Now, years later, I've adapted that process into my...

 Today, we're going to dig a little bit deeper. We're going to go into prescription drugs. and depletion of the micronutrients. We're going to talk about why micronutrients are so important. We will discuss why vitamin D is the Kim Kardashian of vitamins, but it shouldn't be, all the vitamins and minerals play a role. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse...

Today we're talking about chronic disease, the health care crisis that we're in. Six out of ten Americans have chronic disease. And as you get older, they find that After 65, 83 percent of people have chronic diseases and most of them could be prevented just by what you're putting on your plate every day. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition ba...

Today, we're diving into the world of gut microbial diversity and its wide-ranging implications for health. Our conversation will cover several critical topics: the parameters of the microbiome, its connection to type 2 diabetes, the role of microbiome testing in detecting colon cancer risk, and new research on fatty liver disease. Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She...

Today on the show, we’ll discuss lectins—are they good or bad? We’ll also touch on free recipes I’m offering, dive into IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), food sensitivities, intestinal permeability, and the value of food sensitivity testing. Our goal is always to get to the root cause of health problems.  Meg has been working as a Registered Dietitian for 15 + years. She has a diverse nutrition back...

Today, we’ll discuss acid reflux, GERD, and heartburn, along with continuing our conversation on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). My focus is on helping patients resolve root causes of digestive issues using functional lab testing, virtual coaching, and tailored anti-inflammatory meal plans. These plans are based on testing food sensitivities, microbiome imbalances, micronutrient defi...

On today’s podcast, we're diving into a recap of last week’s discussion and exploring the three types of SIBO and IBS, along with practical strategies to address them. We’ll also cover symptoms of leaky gut and discuss what dysbiosis means and how it relates to gut health. So, let’s get started! First, we’ll review the three types of gut dysbiosis we discussed last week: low diversity dysbiosis, d...