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I'm Jeannine

I’m a Certified Integrative Health & Nutrition Coach, recovering type-A perfectionist with an obsession for cooking and a passion for supporting busy women struggling with their health. 

I don’t believe in diets; I believe building daily sustainable habits is the key to living well. But honestly, it’s been a journey to get here. 

I too have struggled with the demands of balancing work and family alongside my health and wellness. For too long I suffered from “wonder woman” or “rushing woman’s” syndrome which left me depleted, irritable, bloated and inflamed. Can you relate?

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About ME

How it All Started

Like a lot of women, my health and wellness journey began with a focus on weight loss. I struggled with weight and body image as a teen. I relied on calorie counting, carb restriction and overexercising to balance out bad habits. I was on the pill for YEARS to balance out hormonal acne which was likely covering up hormonal issues – issues which didn’t come to light until I had problems getting pregnant. Doctors told me I had “unexplained infertility”. If I only knew then what I knew now. 

Fast forward five years and 2 healthy children later, I was severely sleep-deprived, intensely exercising and over-caffeinated. I was stressed trying to manage a career, baby, toddler and a clean home (sound familiar?) plus lose the last five pounds. My old habits of restricting carbs and intense cardio no longer worked – I felt and looked inflamed and couldn’t lose weight. I was exhausted and irritable. 

I was doing all the right things – working out, eating clean. So why did I feel so terrible???

The first time I ever heard about “hormones” is when I went to the dermatologist with redness on my cheeks that seemingly appeared out of nowhere. I was floored when she diagnosed it as rosacea – why was this suddenly appearing in mid-life? She explained that it was likely due to my “shifting hormones.” What?! 

I didn’t truly understand the impact of hormone health until I began my health coach training shortly thereafter with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York to become a certified health and wellness coach. I have always been passionate about health, but lightbulbs really went off for me once I started to learn about gut health, hormone health, inflammation, and how it’s all interconnected. I finally understood WHY I couldn’t lose weight…was inflamed…irritable…exhausted..loosing hair and WHAT I needed to do to heal.   

My goal at Eat Beautifully is to share my knowledge with you so that no one else needs to struggle with these symptoms.  Through my free online content, newsletter or nutrition programs, I’m here to help you feel more beautiful and balanced.

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Get to Know Me

  • Fun Fact #1: I am married with two children, ages 6 and 8 and we are constantly on the go!
  • Fun Fact #2: Cooking is my passion and I love colorful, Mediterranean dishes.
  • Fun fact #3: Travel is another passion. I'm Italian and Capri and the Amalfi Coast are my favorite places in the world.
  • Fun Fact 4: : I learned food photography during the pandemic and love to take travel photos.
  • Fun Fact 5: I studied art history in college; impressionism/post-impressionism (Monet, Degas, Van Gogh) is my favorite era and inspires my photography.
  • Fun Fact 6: I’m obsessed with the ocean and spend my summers living at the beach.
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What is a health coach?

A health coach is trained to support individuals in making nutrition and lifestyle changes to improve their health. We don’t prescribe specific diets or nutrition plans. We work with our clients to explore areas of life which may be out of balance, set achievable goals, and work together through perceived barriers to achieve these goals. Set up a free 1:1 call to learn more. 

What is your eating philosophy?

I work with clients to identify a diet which works for them – whether that’s omnivore, paleo, vegan, pegan, vegetarian etc. Regardless of your eating style, science has repeatedly shown that the power of plants is the foundation for helping us feel our best on the inside and look radiant on the outside. I believe eating natural, nutrient-rich foods is the key to lasting health.

What are your credentials?

I trained with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) which is the largest nutrition school in the world. IIN is an accredited, globally recognized health coach training program which is licensed by the New York State Education Department.

Should I see a health coach instead of a doctor? 

No! Health coaches can work to support the recommendations of your doctor but do not replace recommendations made by a healthcare professional. If you are struggling with a specific health condition, I will work alongside your care team to help ensure you are following the recommended dietary and lifestyle modifications. 

What types of issues can you help with?

As a health coach, I work with clients to keep them on the right path and in good health. Some examples of where I may be able to support you include (but are not limited to): weight loss, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, sports performance. Over the course of my training I learned about:

  • How gut health impacts all aspects of our health
  • The role of nutrition in inflammatory diseases
  • The impact of women’s hormones on our health
  • How stress and lack of sleep affect everything from our mental health to metabolism
  • How to control blood glucose and the impact of sugar
  • Why it’s important to take a holistic approach to health, paying attention to other factors like career and relationships
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Comment ‘DINNER’ and I’ll send you the 5 high protein and high fiber dinner recipes I make on repeat. [If you are on my email list check your inbox!] When I polled my audience a few months ago, one thing I consistently heard is that you want to eat healthier but struggle with trying to meet your nutrition needs while also trying to feed your family or partner. This inspired me to develop and share this FREE e-book with 5 easy, 30 minute high-protein and high-fiber recipes which are easily deconstructed into “build your own bowl” meals to suit a variety of preferences. Even if you don’t follow them exactly, i hope you are inspired by the approach! #eatbeautifully #agebetter #fitmom #healthyrecipes #womenover40
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Comment ‘DINNER’ and I’ll send you the 5 high protein and high fiber dinner recipes I make on repeat. [If you are on my email list check your inbox!] When I polled my audience a few months ago, one thing I consistently heard is that you want to eat healthier but struggle with trying to meet your nutrition needs while also trying to feed your family or partner. This inspired me to develop and share this FREE e-book with 5 easy, 30 minute high-protein and high-fiber recipes which are easily deconstructed into “build your own bowl” meals to suit a variety of preferences. Even if you don’t follow them exactly, i hope you are inspired by the approach! #eatbeautifully #agebetter #fitmom #healthyrecipes #womenover40
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I’m about to blow your mind with these brownies. Fudgy, flourless and nutrient rich. No gluten, no refined sugar. The dark cacao powder is full of antioxidants and magnesium and cashew butter provides healthy fat. This simple recipe is made with cashew butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, dark chocolate chips, eggs, vanilla and salt. You are going to be blown away! Cashew Butter Flourless Fudgy Brownies -1 cup cashew butter -2 large eggs -3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I love @enjoylife) -1/2 cup maple syrup -1/2 cup pure cacao powder -2 tsp vanilla extract -1/2 tsp baking soda -1/4 tsp sea salt Extra chocolate chips and salt for sprinkling options. Preheat oven to 350. Combine maple syrup and cashew butter. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Add cacao, baking powder and salt and mix until creamy. Add chocolate chips. Pour batter into 9X12 parchment lined pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove and let sit for 20-30 minutes to cool (necessary so they set!). Enjoy! #eatbeautifully #agebetter #fitmom #healthyrecipes
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I’m about to blow your mind with these brownies. Fudgy, flourless and nutrient rich. No gluten, no refined sugar. The dark cacao powder is full of antioxidants and magnesium and cashew butter provides healthy fat. This simple recipe is made with cashew butter, cacao powder, maple syrup, dark chocolate chips, eggs, vanilla and salt. You are going to be blown away! Cashew Butter Flourless Fudgy Brownies -1 cup cashew butter -2 large eggs -3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I love @enjoylife) -1/2 cup maple syrup -1/2 cup pure cacao powder -2 tsp vanilla extract -1/2 tsp baking soda -1/4 tsp sea salt Extra chocolate chips and salt for sprinkling options. Preheat oven to 350. Combine maple syrup and cashew butter. Add eggs and vanilla extract. Add cacao, baking powder and salt and mix until creamy. Add chocolate chips. Pour batter into 9X12 parchment lined pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Remove and let sit for 20-30 minutes to cool (necessary so they set!). Enjoy! #eatbeautifully #agebetter #fitmom #healthyrecipes
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One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
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One of the most common hormone imbalances in women may be causing your belly bloat. Estrogen dominance affects women frequently in perimenopause. But wait, how can I be experiencing estrogen dominance while my estrogen is decreasing?? Read on for a mimi primer on what may be happening in your body and nutrition recommendations to support this imbalance. I got you! Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about to thrive in perimenopause and for recipes, fitness and wellness strategies to age better and beautifully. #perimenopause #fitmom #agebetter #eatbeautifully
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How many have you believed? 1) Women should intermittent fast – Research shows when active women add the stress of IF to our bodies, stress hormones like cortisol become even higher, having a downstream affect on all other hormones. 2)Carbs are bad for you - When our brain perceives we have a deficiency in carbs, we have a reduction in kisspeptin stimulation (a neuropeptide that’s responsible for endocrine + reproductive function), which increases our appetite, reduces insulin sensitivity AND puts stress on our body. 3) Low calorie diet for weight loss – Yes a caloric deficit is needed to lose fat, but if we are eating too low calorie our bodies will start to adapt and will lower our metabolism. This is why many women find they are eating barely anything but yet they can’t lose weight. Instead of decreasing calories, focus first on building muscle (and eating appropriately to fuel that muscle gain). 4)You don’t need to have a period – Every month, a woman's menstrual cycle can provide valuable insight into her overall health by indicating if her body is functioning normally through regular periods. Irregular periods or painful periods, in addition to severe PMS symptoms is an indicator that you have hormonal imbalances. 5) Lots of cardio for weight loss – Overemphasis on cardio can put your body in a catabolic state where it starts to burn lean muscle mass. Again, if all you are doing is cardio, your body will start to depend upon that external calorie burn. Instead you want to turn your body into a calorie-burning machine by maintaining and adding muscle mass. 6) Heavy weight will make you bulky / light weights will make you toned – It takes a lot of volume and a lot of calories to “get bulky”. When you start strength training, inflammation occurs and our body will hold onto water as it adapts to the new stimulus. Many women confuse this for getting bulky but by eating whole foods and giving yourself adequate recovery, over time this inflammation will subside. Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about these topics and how to age better and beautifully.
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How many have you believed? 1) Women should intermittent fast – Research shows when active women add the stress of IF to our bodies, stress hormones like cortisol become even higher, having a downstream affect on all other hormones. 2)Carbs are bad for you - When our brain perceives we have a deficiency in carbs, we have a reduction in kisspeptin stimulation (a neuropeptide that’s responsible for endocrine + reproductive function), which increases our appetite, reduces insulin sensitivity AND puts stress on our body. 3) Low calorie diet for weight loss – Yes a caloric deficit is needed to lose fat, but if we are eating too low calorie our bodies will start to adapt and will lower our metabolism. This is why many women find they are eating barely anything but yet they can’t lose weight. Instead of decreasing calories, focus first on building muscle (and eating appropriately to fuel that muscle gain). 4)You don’t need to have a period – Every month, a woman's menstrual cycle can provide valuable insight into her overall health by indicating if her body is functioning normally through regular periods. Irregular periods or painful periods, in addition to severe PMS symptoms is an indicator that you have hormonal imbalances. 5) Lots of cardio for weight loss – Overemphasis on cardio can put your body in a catabolic state where it starts to burn lean muscle mass. Again, if all you are doing is cardio, your body will start to depend upon that external calorie burn. Instead you want to turn your body into a calorie-burning machine by maintaining and adding muscle mass. 6) Heavy weight will make you bulky / light weights will make you toned – It takes a lot of volume and a lot of calories to “get bulky”. When you start strength training, inflammation occurs and our body will hold onto water as it adapts to the new stimulus. Many women confuse this for getting bulky but by eating whole foods and giving yourself adequate recovery, over time this inflammation will subside. Follow @eatbeautifullyblog to learn more about these topics and how to age better and beautifully.
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SALSA VERDE CHICKEN SOUP A soup that actually satisfies. If I’m going to eat soup I don’t want to be hungry an hour later. This makes a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch and only takes about 30 minutes of cooktime. Thanks to the chicken and beans a serving of this soup has over 40 grams of protein. The beans, brown rice and veggies add over 12 grams of phyto-nutrient rich fiber which is great for your gut. The protein/high fiber combo is also great fo your blood sugar. I love to top with cilantro and avocado. Serves 4 (about 2 hearty cups) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 cup red onion diced (about a medium red onion) 1 ½ cup of zucchini, cut into half moons (about 1 ½ medium zucchini) 3 garlic cloves minced ½ teaspoon oregano 2 cups mild or medium salsa verde 1 can of low sodium black beans, drained 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth 1 ½ pound shredded chicken 2 cups of brown rice (I used frozen) 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste 2 cups of baby spinach 1 tablespoon of lime juice Garnish: cilantro, avocado and lime juice Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the garlic and oregano. Cook for another minute. Add the salsa verde, black beans and broth. Bring to a boil and then turn to simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes add the brown rice, and shredded chicken. Cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in baby spinach and lime juice. Serve with cilantro, avocado and a squeeze of lime. Follow @eatbeautifullyblog for healthy recipes, nutrition and wellness advice to help you age better and more beautifully. #eatbeautifully #agebetter #healthyrecipes #fitmom
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SALSA VERDE CHICKEN SOUP A soup that actually satisfies. If I’m going to eat soup I don’t want to be hungry an hour later. This makes a healthy weeknight dinner or lunch and only takes about 30 minutes of cooktime. Thanks to the chicken and beans a serving of this soup has over 40 grams of protein. The beans, brown rice and veggies add over 12 grams of phyto-nutrient rich fiber which is great for your gut. The protein/high fiber combo is also great fo your blood sugar. I love to top with cilantro and avocado. Serves 4 (about 2 hearty cups) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 cup red onion diced (about a medium red onion) 1 ½ cup of zucchini, cut into half moons (about 1 ½ medium zucchini) 3 garlic cloves minced ½ teaspoon oregano 2 cups mild or medium salsa verde 1 can of low sodium black beans, drained 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth 1 ½ pound shredded chicken 2 cups of brown rice (I used frozen) 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste 2 cups of baby spinach 1 tablespoon of lime juice Garnish: cilantro, avocado and lime juice Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and zucchini. Cook for 5 minutes and then add the garlic and oregano. Cook for another minute. Add the salsa verde, black beans and broth. Bring to a boil and then turn to simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes add the brown rice, and shredded chicken. Cook for 5 more minutes. Stir in baby spinach and lime juice. Serve with cilantro, avocado and a squeeze of lime. Follow @eatbeautifullyblog for healthy recipes, nutrition and wellness advice to help you age better and more beautifully. #eatbeautifully #agebetter #healthyrecipes #fitmom
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