Nutrition for Lasting Wellness

Brenda Elving
Jul 10
2 min read

A colorful tray of cut fruit in a pewter dish. Colorful vegetables in background.

So many women I work with are doing all the “right” things: taking their vitamins, avoiding soda, trying to eat balanced meals. But their energy is low, their mood is off, and stress hits harder than it used to. Something’s not adding up.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not doing anything wrong. You just might be missing what your body really needs.

Personalized Nutrition, Not a One-Size Plan

Most supplements and diet advice are designed for statistical averages. However, you’re not a statistic. Your nutritional needs fluctuate with your stress, hormones, the seasons, and even your sleep patterns. A generic multivitamin won’t fully meet those needs, and many contain synthetic forms that may cause different problems.

In my practice, we go deeper: uncovering subtle imbalances, sensitivities, and nutrient gaps that are quietly draining your energy. It’s not about chasing fads. This is about finding your foundation again.

What Real Nutrition Looks Like

The best energy doesn’t come from a pill. It comes from fresh, colorful foods and clean water. Nature gives us what we need at just the right time: oranges in winter with immune support, leafy greens in spring for detox, and grounding root vegetables in fall.

Here’s what I recommend:

Eat the rainbow—include at least 3 colors per meal
Favor foods without ingredient labels
Let your taste be a guide: if it tastes amazing, your body usually needs it
Stay hydrated with pure water
Notice how you feel after you eat. This is a big clue to what is going wrong

The Sugar Trap (and Why It Drains You)

Processed sugar is everywhere, and while it may give a short-term boost, it depletes the very nutrients your body needs to manage stress and produce energy, like B vitamins, potassium and magnesium. Unlike real food, sugar demands more than it gives, often leaving you more tired, more inflamed, and more prone to cravings.

Your Body Wants to Heal

Your body is wise. When given the right nutrients that are matched to your real needs, it knows how to restore energy, balance mood, and age gracefully.

With over 25 years of experience in root-cause nutrition, I help women uncover the hidden imbalances behind fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and “just not feeling like yourself.” Together, we create a realistic plan that supports your health from the inside out.