Mama Bear Wellness LLC

08/27/2026

Recent Costco find: Kettle & Fire Grass Fed Bone Broth. A simple way to get more protein, healing for the gut, and an easy way to extend a fast if you need it. GO AND GET SOME.

08/25/2026

Saving cute sized jars is one of the smartest choices you can do to help with meal prep! Bought these Petitpot dark chocolate jars years ago from Costco and have been reusing them for my chia pudding. Quick and easy grab and go option!

08/25/2026

Thank you to Food Babe for advocating for healthier food options. Check out Organic Bread of Heaven if you haven't already!

Before you stock up on bread for school lunches, READ THE INGREDIENTS.

So many conventional sandwich breads are filled with preservatives, dough conditioners, refined oils, and other additives that have no business being in something as simple as bread.

My partner, Organic Bread of Heaven, is my go-to. Their bread tastes amazing, the ingredients are stellar, and the loaves freeze really well so I can stock up.

Most breads contain ingredients like this…

⚠️ DATEM & MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES: Contains trans fat which is strongly correlated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

⚠️ SOY LECITHIN: Derived from GMO soybeans and likely extracted with hexane, a neurotoxin.

⚠️ CALCIUM PROPIONATE: This preservative disrupts the metabolism and can promote weight gain. Animal studies show that it also leads to high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.

And don’t forget about the pesticides!

Conventional wheat is typically sprayed with synthetic pesticides, which can leave residues in bread!

The wheat used by Organic Bread of Heaven is tested for glyphosate (Round-up) and it’s certified organic - which is another reason to feel safe feeding it to your children.

08/24/2026

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08/06/2026

Keep your eyes out for the next Mama Bear Wellness newsletter, arriving August 10th!

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06/25/2026

Earlier this week, my husband and I had to help our old pup Harley cross the rainbow bridge, something that is never easy to do when you love so much. I wanted to extend my deepest gratitude to my clients and friends who have been incredibly supportive as we navigate this grief ❤️‍🩹🐾 Thank you 💜

06/12/2026

I FINALLY got a trap bar for the studio!! Nice change to the straight bar deadlift 😃

06/09/2026

Did you know that I write a newsletter each week??

Within the Mama Bear Wellness newsletter, I share one healthy recipe a week, discuss a health topic usually inspired by something that has come up in the last week, AND a health podcast that I listened to that I found very valuable to share.

Subscribe for free so you don't miss when the next one drops this coming Monday morning!

Healthy Fudgesicles | Increase Your Iron Absorption with These Tips | Muscle Matters: Muscle Biology Behind Diabetes Risk w/ Dr. Ben Bikman

02/28/2026

Motherhood Fair today at the Hickory Creek Event Center, 10am-2pm, come check out all the vendors, including me! 😊

01/22/2026

Your first meal of the day matters! Whether it’s at 7am or 11am, how you break an overnight fast requires intention if you want to continue the healing effect an overnight (12 hr) fast can do for the body. Oatmeal or overnight oats are common breakfast staples, which is fine! However, it’s highly recommended to have a protein and healthy fat prior to carbs to lessen the glucose response, especially if you are trying to remain insulin sensitive. Insulin sensitivity lessens overtime as we age, so be mindful about food order at your meals if you want to support a healthy insulin response to food. Add some eggs and avocado at your first meal, eating that first, then enjoy that oatmeal as your carb finisher, and (spoiler alert) you can even stir in some protein and collagen into your oatmeal for an added nutrition boost!