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Most clients come to us after already being on a l Most clients come to us after already being on a long, drawn-out journey.  So we're always refining how we support complex cases.➡️ Advanced Nutrigenetics + gut microbiome testing for complex cases can offer more targeted insights into hormone pathways, nutrient metabolism, food response patterns, and gut ecology — allowing for a more bio-individual plan (whether for hormone support or fertility goals).Exciting News:  Seeds to Branches now offers Advanced Testing Insights for select clients, including:• Nutrigenetics testing (cheek swab)
• Gut microbiome testing (stool test)Not for every client — but in the right case, this can be extremely helpful in getting you where you want to go.To explore if this fits your scenario:   valerie@seedstobranches.com#functionalnutrition
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Here’s what most people aren’t told: Long before b Here’s what most people aren’t told:
Long before birth, mom’s gut helps shape baby’s immune and gut environment.Birth is when microbes are transferred and their quality reflects mom’s gut health.Yes. A natural birth pathway should support a more diverse, mom-like microbiome.
That part of the science matters.But if digestion has been chronically off (constipation, unmanaged “IBS,” repeated antibiotics), those patterns don’t magically disappear at delivery —  and influences early microbial exposure, too.That’s why out practice focuses on gut health before pregnancy.⬇️For those with more complex or stubborn gut patterns, we now offer gut testing insights to help guide a more targeted approach.If your birth didn’t go as planned - we see you.
Many factors continue shaping a diverse, resilient gut after birth (a whole other conversation).Tag a friend or family member who is in the planning stages.#guthealth
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They look cute. They taste good. But if results ar They look cute. They taste good.
But if results are the goal, form matters.Research shows benefits from creatine uses👇🏼
3–5 grams of dry creatine monohydrate — the most studied and stable form available.
In powder form, creatine remains stable over time because well...it's DRY.Gummies, on the other hand, are made using water and heat, and sometimes acidity — all factors creatine is known to be sensitive to.
That processing and ongoing moisture exposure can affect stability over time and influences how much active creatine is actually delivered.So the real question isn’t whether gummies taste good. 👇🏼🤌🏻It’s whether the brand has tested creatine levels in the final product and verified stability across the full shelf life?Tag a friend whose been curious about these.#functionalnutrition
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When your Italian aunt (Zia Gina) goes gluten-free When your Italian aunt (Zia Gina) goes gluten-free 🤌🏼No, these aren't the most Italian-inspired ingredients but it's Zia Gina.✌🏼 If you’re over GF bread that tastes like pure disappointment…
or costs way too much
but still want to make a nice-a sangwicho (as my father says)
or have zero desire to wrap your burger in lettuce again — this is it.• ~5-minute prep
• Ingredients you likely already have
• Makes ~6 small buns or 4 proper hamburger buns👊🏼 Plus loaded with healthy fibre to support digestion, steadier blood sugar,
and gut health  ( big win for hormones too).Bellissimo.Important to note: Gluten-free IS NOT just a trend: ➡️ Clinically (and in functional nutrition practice), many clients with Hashimoto’s report improvements in digestion, inflammation, energy, AND thyroid antibody markers when gluten is removed.👌🏻Share with your gluten-free friends or save for later!#glutenfree #functionalnutrition #hormonebalance #yycmoms #yyzmoms
Too weird or embarrassed to tell us some of your s Too weird or embarrassed to tell us some of your symptoms? Don’t be.
By now, we’ve either heard it all or it sounds like a regular Tuesday around here.Reminder: our job is to help you.
And the weird, awkward, “is this TMI?” stuff?That’s kind of our thing.The more unfiltered honesty you bring, the better we can customize your plan.Let’s roll into 2026 not caring what anyone thinks — including us.👉 Share with a friend who isn’t afraid to make things weird.#functionalnutrition
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Personal drop in to send our heartfelt holiday wis Personal drop in to send our heartfelt holiday wishes to you and your loved ones.  Yes, there's a real human behind our content and Seeds to Branches Wellness.Sharing our matching PJ tradition with special guest Grandma, rocking a onesie with us. 🎄These moments remind us how nice it is to slow down, laugh a little, and enjoy the perfectly imperfect, blurry photo snaps from Grandma (aka my mama).However you celebrate and whatever this season means to you, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays.We hope our content has inspired some to dig deeper, recognize interconnections, or simply provided helpful information and guidance for you or loved ones.May this time nourish you in every way: with meaningful connections (near or far), plenty of laughter, and the sweet gift of unplugging for a while.Wishing you all the very best in 2026. 🫶🏼#functionalnutrition #christmas2026 #yycmoms #yyzmoms #hormonehealth
It’s common for clients to feel unsettled after re It’s common for clients to feel unsettled after receiving lab results.  But here's the thing: Your labs are one piece of information: your snapshot in time.These numbers reveal how your body may be compensating for your daily habits, nourishment, and stress levels.The good news: many lab markers can improve significantly when incorporating the right nourishment and lifestyle tweaks.  We've witnessed this repeatedly with our clients.Tag a friend who needs a moment of calm… or a partner for last-minute holiday errands. 🎄Note: We are not medical providers. Labs should always be reviewed with your doctor first. Our role is to support the body through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle, and select supplements.#yycfertility #yyzmoms #yyzfertility #hormonehealth #functionalnutrition #fertilitysupport #yycmoms #ivfsupport #digestivehealth
Love seeing clinics begin connecting the dots we'v Love seeing clinics begin connecting the dots we've promoted since day one. 🙌🏼SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is now showing associations with:• Recurrent miscarriage
• Recurrent implantation failure (IVF)
• PCOS & endometriosis
• Some cases of “unexplained infertility”The breath test is the most common, non-invasive way to screen for it. Some progressive fertility clinics globally are including it with gut symptoms.This isn’t just about fertility. Your gut drives nutrient absorption, inflammation, and hormone balance, so supporting it matters for whole health!But if you’re on a fertility journey and your gut has been waving red flags… this is a piece worth ruling out.Share with a friend who may appreciate this nugget.#yycfertility
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Early Christmas traditions were in full swing with Early Christmas traditions were in full swing with Grandma’s annual fly-out visit. We chose gluten-free shortbread thumbprint cookies for this year's cookies (yes, made with actual thumbs… clean ones preferred 😂).We give this one two thumbs up! These turned out SO buttery, melt-in-your-mouth with Saskatoon berry jam centers.  We threw on some Motown and Christmas classics and had a full-on baking party.And yes, this recipe uses real butter and real (coconut) sugar.  When your everyday habits and foundation is pretty solid, we don't stress it!💫 Share with a friend you need a baking and kitchen dance party with. 🫶🏼 🕺 💃🏼#yycmoms #yyzmoms #yyceats #functionalnutrition #holidaytreats #christmascookies
Classic shepherd’s pie is always delicious, but wh Classic shepherd’s pie is always delicious, but when it’s dark at 5pm and everything feels like winter, the sweet potato upgrade hits different.Packed with beta-carotene, more fiber, and a cozy orange glow that screams immune support season. (No offense to russets or Yukon golds).Leftover tips: let those sweet potatoes cool completely (or chill overnight) before reheating → boom, resistant starch for happier guts and steadier blood sugar.  Remember blood sugar balance is a key foundation to healthy hormones.#hormonehealth #yycmoms #yyzmoms #yycfertility #yyzfertility #bloodsugarbalance #functionalnutrition
Are we all tired of hearing about cortisol? Let’ Are we all tired of hearing about cortisol? Let’s take a break and talk about adrenaline and what it does to your progesterone receptors.Yes, cortisol plays a role, but adrenaline is the fast-acting disruptor that knocks them offline. 🫳🏼 Your labs might show great serum progesterone, but that only tells you what’s circulating, not what’s working.  Yes, what really matters for mood, bloat, cramps, and fertility is how well progesterone binds to its receptors. Could this be a key missing link you haven't yet considered?  Take a quick look at how to support receptor health.DM or email us to discuss your specific scenario.👌🏻 Tag someone who’s tired of hearing, “your labs are normal." 🫠#womenshormones #functionalnutrition #womenshealth #fertilitysupport #fertilitycoach #yyzmoms #yycmoms #yyzfertility #yycfertility
We think better nutrition starts with what’s on ou We think better nutrition starts with what’s on our plate — but much of it actually starts in our mind.Over and over in sessions, conversations reveal the same roadblocks:  comparison, self-criticism, disconnections, and timelines that don’t actually exist, or believing our worth is tied to how much we achieve or how fast we get there.That’s why integrating mind work with nutrition plans is essential — when the mind is off, the body will follow.You can nourish yourself with all the right foods, but your body won't fully absorb or utilize those nutrients if your mind is distracted or filled with self doubt.One of the books I often recommend (and revisit with clients) is 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest.The mindset shifts in this book align perfectly with addressing the body-mind connection.Share with a friend whose inner critic needs a timeout.#yycmoms #yyzmoms #yycfertility #yyzfertility #functionalnutrition #hormonehealth #guthealthtips
We’re functional, yet realistic.Even we get caug We’re functional, yet realistic.Even we get caught eating a little “packet dust” here and there. 🤌🏽But daily, it takes a few seconds to shake on real spices with ORAC value that actually support your insides — not just deliver fake joy to your taste buds.💫 Turn those packets around.  I bet you see: Corn starch, sugars, cheap oils… mostly fake charm, with barely any real spice. Remember that one ex? Yeah, like that. 👋🏼Save, share, or forward to a friend you want to go spice shopping with. 
PS.  Cinnamon and Clove pair very nicely together!#functionalnutrition
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Not trying for a baby? Doesn't matter.If you wa Not trying for a baby?  Doesn't matter.If you want healthy hormones, it STILL depends on healthy ovulation.
Trying for a baby?  This is very helpful info. for your journey.What you eat, the lifestyle you lead & stress you manage — all influence egg quality ➡️ which determines the strength of the corpus luteum and how much progesterone and estradiol is released (yes, big factor in pregnancy progression)But the avocado you’re eating today and supplements you started?  Not influencing this cycle.  But 3 CYCLES from now your hormones could thank you!Tag a friend who may appreciate this info… but also wants results yesterday. 🤌🏽💫 On birth control?
Unless you’re using a copper IUD, most hormonal methods pause your natural follicle development and suppress ovulation.💫 In menopause?
See our last adrenal post for ways to support hormones now.Email us for the guidance and customized plans to get you there!#hormonehealth #yycmoms #yyzmoms #fertilitysupport #functionalnutrition #healthyeats #balancedhormones #eggquality #yycfertility #yyzfertility
Turns out the old 'go touch some grass' line was o Turns out the old 'go touch some grass' line was onto something.  Our adrenals will thank us. 🌿Sure supplements can help during adrenal depletion by replenishing lost nutrients.But the real fix? Figuring out why your body feels it has to stay in go-mode, prioritizijg cortisol and speeding through these nutrients.See slides for what goes on during adrenal depletion, why it matters, and what we have discovered with our clients.*For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified professional before starting any supplements or adaptogens.*
We could jump on the pumpkin spice bandwagon. Or We could jump on the pumpkin spice bandwagon.  Or we could slip into something a little more timeless.💫 Dark Chocolate Cookie Dough Bark. The best parts...This one is simple to make with REAL ingredients and incredibly satisfying.Guilt free: You'll get solid amounts of fibre, copper, manganese, iron, magnesium, and zinc.P.S.  School lunchbox treat tested and approved. 👌🏻🤌🏽Give it a go and report back.#healthyeats #yyzmoms
#yycmoms #functionalnutrition #holistichealth #yyzmoms #yyzfertility #yycfertility #kidapproved #cleaneats
Sometimes the most helpful thing really is as simp Sometimes the most helpful thing really is as simple as it sounds.Our brains are on overdrive — seeing, feeling, and hearing everything going on  at once.  The good, the bad, the awful.A racing mind is a stressed mind — and when the brain is stressed, digestion gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list.  If we don't digest well, we don't absorb well.You'll also have a heck of a time trying to heal a poor gut without healing your nervous system first.So here’s something weird… try it. It works.Send to a friend who also likes trying weird things.#functionalnutrition
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4+ years in, and here’s the truth: the science and 4+ years in, and here’s the truth: the science and ongoing findings matter, but genuine care for clients isn’t something you can learn in a textbook.  One of the greatest moments is a client reflecting that care back to me. (Ah, shucks guys!)Proper training, and research guide the work, but it’s the heart that makes the difference. Walking alongside clients, spotting success patterns, adjusting strategies and meeting all the unique personalities along the way has been a true highlight.  🫶🏼🤸‍♀️I'll forever be geeking out on new learnings, research and inspired when collaborating with other great professionals working towards the same goal. 🫶🏼#yyzmoms
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#holistichealth
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Another prime example, with all the dets, of how o Another prime example, with all the dets, of how one health issue can snowball into another. 🫠Up to 70% of women with PCOS struggle with insulin resistance, which can affect both those who are overweight and those who are lean.   (The research is easy to find in peer-reviewed journals).If you're looking for warm, personalized guidance, you know where to find us.  Shoot us a DM or send us an email.  🖐🏼🫶🏼 Save or Share with someone who may not understand this one either.#hormonehealth
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It's always the sauces that make the dish. Inspi It's always the sauces that make the dish. Inspired by a recent restaurant dish, I had to recreate this sauce.  A simple chicken breast layered in vibrant herb sauce.Fresh basil leaves aways remind me of summer visits with my son exploring my dad/nonno’s garden. The fresh dill, though, takes this sauce in a whole new direction. 🤌🏽🤌🏽👌🏻Give this antioxidant-rich fresh herb sauce a try.   I didn’t measure this one out (you can’t go wrong with these fresh, wholesome ingredients), but here’s what went into the sauce:➡️ Fresh basil leaves & Fresh dill (handful of both)
➡️ Capers (about a tablespoon)
➡️ Olive oil
➡️ Garlic Cloves (we used a few)
➡️ A little mayo (chosen brand avo oil)
➡️ Lemon juiceDue to the dill and no nuts or seeds, this doesn't taste like pesto, —so if you want a thicker texture and added healthy fats,  adding pine nuts or sunflower seeds would do the trick.PS. This sauce is so versatile so be adventurous! Try in a chickpea salad, quinoa bowl, over salmon, pasta, or as a dip.#yycmoms
#yyzmoms
#functionalnutrition
#yycfertility
#yyzfertility
#healthyeats
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