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Don’t get us wrong, cold smoothies aren’t the prob Don’t get us wrong, cold smoothies aren’t the problem.
Weak digestion is.But layering cold, raw foods on top of that
often amplifies the issue.And ladies we know hormone balance matters
for more reasons than one.We take an approach that combines different fields and perspectives, including TCM wisdom.
Because when we stop looking at symptoms in isolation and start supporting your “digestive fire” (Spleen Qi), things start to shift for our clients.Know someone struggling with digestion
while sipping on a cold smoothie or eating a big raw salad?  Send this their way.#functionalnutrition
#yycmoms #yycfertility #hormonehealth
She tried following her husband’s diet plan.High She tried following her husband’s diet plan.High protein.
Very low carbs.It worked beautifully…
for him.But for her?  Ovulation stopped. Cycles dysregulated.Female hormones are complex and highly sensitive to energy availability.  When the brain senses “scarcity,” it pauses the cycle to prioritize survival.A few strategic carbohydrates later and her cycle returned.Side note: Our nutrigenetic testing can help us better zone in on what works best for your body.
Send us an email if you'd like to learn more.#functionalnutrition #yycfertility #yycmoms #hormonehealth
People often ask if buying a collagen peptide tub People often ask if buying a collagen peptide tub is worth it.The key is understanding this isn’t simply “giving your body collagen.”Once you swallow that scoop, it largely loses its collagen identity. Even though collagen peptides are already partially broken down, digestion still breaks them into amino acids and small peptides.From there, your body decides what happens next.Your body does the same thing when you eat high-quality protein foods — which also provide the raw materials needed to build collagen, often with a wider range of amino acids.So ultimately, it’s up to you.The research on collagen supplementation shows modest benefits in some studies, but it’s far from a guaranteed solution.#functionalnutrition #yycmoms #yycfertility
We’re a sucker for harmony. In our lives and in o We’re a sucker for harmony.  In our lives and in our bodies.But true harmony requires the full picture.Lately, we’re seeing more young girls started on hormonal contraceptives without fully understanding how they work.Natural progesterone isn’t just about reproduction or healthy cycles.
After ovulation, it becomes a calming neurosteroid that supports the brain’s GABA pathway.When ovulation is suppressed, that natural progesterone rise doesn’t occur and the neurochemical environment shifts.This isn’t about fear.
It’s about informed choice.Before making significant hormonal changes for ourselves or our daughters,  we deserve full education.
Harmony starts with understanding.➡️ We regularly work with clients on nutritional plans that encourage healthy ovulation and progesterone.note *this isn't medical advice. Track how you feel and talk to a trusted provider.*#hormonehealth
#progesterone
#cyclehealth
#functionalnutrition
#yycmoms
Glutathione is excellent at binding and preparing Glutathione is excellent at binding and preparing toxins for removal.But if Phase II pathways are sluggish, or bile flow isn’t moving well (which we see often), your body can end up dealing with more than it’s ready to clear. ⬇️In otherwords, you feel much worse.Also why we don’t praise a supplement regardless how impressive it can be ➡️ before assessing the individual firstOur Nutrigenetics testing can provide insight into genetic variations involved in methylation and glutathione-related pathways.It doesn’t measure bile flow or real-time detox function which is why out plans are layered.We hope we didn’t interrupt the marketing narrative.We’re always going to give it to you straight. 🤌🏻🙌🏼#functionalnutrition
#Glutathione
#yycmoms
#yycfertility
#hormonehealth
Long-lost L. reuteri…Years into our practice has Long-lost L. reuteri…Years into our practice has shown that many people don’t benefit from probiotics at all — they benefit more from supporting their own native gut strains first.But in select cases, I’m very specific about the strain being used.L. reuteri, for example, has been shown to influence oxytocin signaling — a hormone involved in stress regulation, connection, and hormone communication. ➡️ Its prevalence has also declined significantly in modern Western populations.This is why we are very cautious with the blanket term 'probiotics' ➡️ and why we now incorporate gut testing in select cases.  Ask us how.Support your ecosystem first.
Then be precise. 🧬Send this to someone who could use a little extra nervous-system support.#guthealth
#functionalnutrition
#hormonehealth
#yycmoms
#yycfertility
Healthy employees matter. But most people don’t kn Healthy employees matter.
But most people don’t know how to correctly search their plan for coverage — so they assume our services aren't included.Even if you’re coming to us for hormone, fertility, digestion (you name it)… benefits typically file this under Nutrition Counselling.If it’s not currently covered, it’s not necessarily final.Benefits are negotiated through HR — often annually.
Request it at renewal.Bonus: nutrigenetics testing may be reimbursable through HSA/WSA, depending on your plan.Tag your HR Rep… nah kidding. But do email them.#yycfertility
#yycmoms
#functionalnutrition
#hormonehealth
#corporatewellness
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
#guttesting
#nutrigenetics
#hormonehealth
#yycfertility
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
#yycfertility
#yyzfertility
#yycmoms
#yyzmoms
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
#yyzfertility
#yycmoms
#creatine
#yycmoms
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
#yycmoms
#yyzmoms
#yyzfertility
#yycfertility
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
#yyzfertility
#yycmoms
#fertilitysupport
#guthealth
#functionalnutrition
#hormonehealth
#sibo
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
#holistichealth
#yycmoms
#yyzmoms
#yvrmoms
#yycfertility
#yyzfertility
#antioxidants
#hormonehealth
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