Food As Medicine

JOY Contributor: Amy

Hi friends. My name is Amy and I am a Certified Health Coach. I am passionate about healthy eating and sharing that passion with others.

I became a Health Coach a few years ago, but began my personal journey toward health and wellness years before that. And my journey has been just that...a journey! Where I am today is not at all where I was when I began, nor where I thought I'd be. I started looking at what I was eating when I first got married and started cooking for my husband and I. By the time our first child was born, I was ready to make all of her baby food! With each pregnancy and child, I've learned more about food, nutrition, and feeding a family. I want to give our children a foundation of good food and nutrition, and the knowledge to make healthy choices in their future lives.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. I tried conventional and alternative treatments, and finally saw results with functional medicine. To heal my thyroid with functional medicine, I had to make major diet and lifestyle changes, and I made these changes for myself and my family. My interest in food as medicine grew and I began sharing my knowledge with friends and family, and eventually with clients as a Certified Health Coach.

I firmly believe the food we eat impacts our bodies more than most people realize. I have worked with both groups and individual clients to reach their health and wellness goals.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling with my husband and three kids, reading, and crocheting.

This month I'll be partnering up with Studio Joy to bring you some of my favorite recipes that the whole family can enjoy. Make sure to follow along through Facebook and Instagram.