Cancer changes what you obsess over. I still believe protein matters. In fact, every meal I eat includes a quality source of protein. But after hearing the words, “You have cancer,” I stopped asking only, “Did I hit my protein goal today?” Now I ask… ✔️ Did I eat enough colorful plants? ✔️ Did I get enough fiber? ✔️ Did I include healthy fats? ✔️ Did I nourish my gut? ✔️ Did I move my body? ✔️ Did I get outside? ✔️ Did I prioritize sleep? ✔️ Did I slow down and thank God for another day? My goal isn’t to chase the latest nutrition trend. My goal is to build habits that support my health for the rest of my life, one meal at a time. 👉🏼 Comment FOOD and I’ll send you the daily foods I eat as a cancer survivor to support my long-term health. *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

Fall is coming - which is when we all love lighting a candle! Be ready! Comment LIGHT for a link to my favorite brand candle! Bonus: they’re offering 25% off right now! We spend so much time thinking about the food we eat, but what about the air we breathe? Many scented candles release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air when burned. That’s why I’ve become much more intentional about the candles I bring into our home. Who wants to breathe in carcinogens?!? My favorite non-toxic brand is Fontana Candles because I trust their ingredients and transparency. Your home should be a place that supports your health, not works against it. 🤍🕯️ @fontanacandlecompany *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE

Don’t get me wrong, I love my protein 😂 but my food list for the day is built around the best polyphenols as a cancer survivor! Top 10 foods rich in polyphenols: 1. Matcha (green tea powder) 🍵 One of the highest known sources of polyphenols, especially EGCG, which is heavily studied for anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. You consume the whole leaf, not just a steep. 2. Dark Berries 🫐 Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, elderberries Packed with anthocyanins that protect DNA, reduce oxidative stress, and support gut bacteria. 3. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 🫒 Rich in oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol, both linked to reduced cancer risk and inflammation. This is why Mediterranean diets shine. 4. Dark Chocolate / Raw Cacao (85–100%) 🍫 High in flavanols that protect cells and improve blood flow. The darker and less processed, the better. 5. Fruit Leaf Tea 🌿 Fig leaf, mulberry leaf, guava leaf, citrus leaf Often higher in polyphenols than the fruit itself. Leaves exist to protect the plant, and they pass that protection on. 6. Cloves (and strong spices) 🌰 Cloves are one of the highest polyphenol foods per gram on earth. Cinnamon, oregano, and turmeric follow closely. 7. Walnuts 🌰 Contain unique ellagitannins, which convert in the gut to compounds linked with cancer-protective effects. 8. Pomegranate ❤️ (I buy frozen) Loaded with punicalagins, extremely potent polyphenols that support cellular repair and detox pathways. 9. Legumes 🫘 Lentils, soy, and black beans High in phenolic acids and fiber. 10. Fresh Herbs 🌱 Oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage Small amounts, huge impact. Herbs are concentrated plant defense compounds. Polyphenols have been shown to: •Protect DNA from oxidative damage •Help damaged cells self-destruct instead of mutating •Reduce chronic inflammation (a major driver of cancer) This is why foods like berries, matcha, olive oil, herbs, and fruit leaf teas keep showing up in research. Want to know more? Comment SUPER for my affordable superfoods list to add to your next grocery run. #homemakeronabudget #cancersurvivor #healthylifestyle

Comment SALMON for the recipe! Let’s get honest, I have thrown away too many thawed, nasty pieces of salmon because I left them in the refrigerator to thaw and forgot about it. Frozen salmon straight from the freezer and into the oven has been one of the easiest habits and honestly much more affordable! I love this technique because it is effortless with my busy schedule. There’s no excuse, we can all eat healthy. Purchase wild, sockeye salmon always! Costco, Sam’s Club, and Walmart sell it year-round. #salmonrecipe #healthyfood #homemakeronabudget

I loved the idea of shopping at farmer’s markets or making my own food before cancer, but I let convenience take control of my wallet. Now most of our groceries I purchase outside the stores and I’ve never felt healthier! 🥩 Bone Broth I make my own from grass-fed beef bones or pasture-raised chicken instead of buying boxed broth. BUT I will splurge and buy @just.ingredients.shop chocolate bone broth! 🍞 Bread We ONLY eat homemade bread now. Sourdough is life! 🥣 Granola (ALL CEREALS) I make my own with simple ingredients instead of buying ultra-processed cereal. 🥪 Lunch Meat Instead: I cook a whole chicken (bought from the farmers market - pasture-raised), debone the chicken and use that as lunch meat. 🥚 Eggs I choose pasture-raised eggs from my local farmers market instead of grocery store eggs. Way more fresh, and more nutritious! 🥕 Carrots Once you taste a farmers market carrot, you’ll understand why I never went back. 🍅 Canned Tomatoes I buy fresh tomatoes from local farms and freeze them myself each summer. Canned tomatoes are terribly acidic. The list could be even longer! My goal is to buy very little from the grocery stores. ❤️ Real Food Lunchbox Cookbook is ON SALE, just in time for back-to-school season. You’re going to love these easy budget-friendly real food recipes. Comment LUNCH for the link and grab a copy for your kitchen today! *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.

What a phenomenal discovery! When I was diagnosed with cancer back in December 2023, I was juicing copious amounts of carrots, beets, and apples. My mom didn’t have access to a juicer at the time, so she decided to eat 1 carrot, 1/2 beet and 1/2 apple every day alongside me after watching a Facebook reel and being encouraged to eat these 3 foods to lower her cholesterol. 🥗 Comment SALAD for the recipe! My mom had been struggling with her cholesterol for years, and didn’t think much of this being any benefit. However, without any additional changes she went in for her annual check up, and her cholesterol had dropped 50 points. My mom is a very healthy person, you would never think she would have high cholesterol, but she did. Now, after doing this for several months, we have seen that it truly is this combination, as we recently learned that her eye pressure is back in the normal range! What a relief this has given my mom. We eat the carrot raw, apple raw, and the beets cooked. All 3 of these foods can be found at Walmart, and even Costco. 💪 If you’re ready to take your kitchen management skills to the next level, and learn how I manage my kitchen to feed my family of 6: 3 meals per day, keep a stocked pantry, and have meals prepared in the freezer, then comment GUIDE and I will show you how. *disclaimer: I am not a doctor, nor am I trying to be one. I am sharing a testimony of my mother and her outstanding results from eating these 3 foods. Please consult your doctor for medical advice. #eatforhealth #healthylifestyle #changeyourhabits

Comment BREAD and take your health into your own hands. I can’t believe we thought we could put our trust in store-bought bread and think the government would keep us healthy. Now most people are gluten-free 🤨 Thanks to the Florida Department of Health, we now know that Dave’s Killer Bread was tested for glyphosates. The findings are troubling, and they aren’t the only brand under fire. The worst of all was Nature’s Own Bread. I will not be fear-mongered, but I’m going to be smart! I was buying Dave’s Killer Bread to help me with school lunches, but not anymore. I have been making homemade sourdough bread for years now. I’m really good at it. Now I’m upping my sourdough baking, and that is all we will eat from here on out. If you’re ready to take matters into your hands and learn how to make sourdough bread the easy way, then comment BREAD and get started today! We’ve sold over 1,000 copies of our Sourdough Cookbook! It’s everything you need to get started! #makeyourown #healthylifestyle #homemakeronabudget

After cancer, I stopped chasing food trends and started paying much closer attention to what actually supports long-term health. One thing I kept seeing over and over? The people who live the longest all seem to have one food in common: beans. ⭐️ Instant Pot Red Beans recipe in the comments! Across the Blue Zones, beans are a staple. Lentils, black beans, chickpeas, white beans…they may look different depending on the country, but they’re on the table again and again. Here’s why I choose to eat them: 🫘 They’re packed with fiber to nourish your gut, and a healthy gut supports so many areas of your health. 🫘 They provide plant protein to help keep you full and support muscle. 🫘 They’re rich in vitamins and minerals like folate, magnesium, potassium, and iron. 🫘 They’re full of antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds that help protect your cells from everyday damage. 🫘 They support healthy blood sugar and keep you satisfied longer. And honestly? They’re one of the cheapest healthy foods you can buy. I think we’ve been convinced that health has to come from expensive powders and supplements, when God has already given us simple foods like beans that have nourished people for generations. Beans do not make you fat, they give you life! Real Food Lunchbox Cookbook is ON SALE, just in time for back-to-school season. You’re going to love these easy budget-friendly real food recipes. Comment LUNCH for the link and grab a copy for your kitchen today; which includes this chili recipe! *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE.

Comment KITCHEN for my favorite non-toxic kitchen gadgets! Most people skip right past one of the simplest foods that can help them achieve optimal health: steamed vegetables. We’re constantly sold powders, pills, and the next “miracle” product, yet many of us struggle to eat a single serving of vegetables each day. Steaming is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables because it: 🥦 Makes many vegetables easier to digest 🥕 Improves the availability of some nutrients, like the beta-carotene in carrots 💚 Preserves more nutrients than boiling 🌱 Helps me eat a much larger serving than I would if they were raw Health doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s as simple as filling half your plate with vegetables. Tonight, steam some broccoli. Add carrots. Toss in green beans or Brussels sprouts. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle on sea salt, and enjoy the food God created to nourish your body. *FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY, NOT MEDICAL ADVICE #cancersurvivor #homemakeronabudget #bibliodiet