Nutrition myths are everywhere. They show up in family traditions, in marketing campaigns, in conversations with friends, and across every corner of the internet. After hearing them enough times, they begin to feel like rules carved in stone, even when they don’t make sense in our lives.   The trouble is, these myths separate us from our bodies. They push us toward fear and control instead of trust and care.   In my work, in conversations with friends and family, and even in

The September Reset officially comes to a close today. Three weeks of intention, small shifts, and lessons learned. And as the reset ends, fall begins. The timing feels natural, almost like the season itself is asking us to pause, reflect, and carry forward what we want to keep. This reset was not about perfection. There were messy days, busy hours, and times when I wondered if I could manage it all. But as I look back, I see that the real value was never in keeping everythin

There is a quiet shift happening in how we think about food and health. For a long time weight loss was tied to strict diets and complicated rules. Plans told us what was allowed and what was off limits. Success was measured by discipline and failure was marked by one bite outside the plan. Many people were left exhausted and discouraged because those rules did not allow room for real life. At Pumpkin House Nutrition the philosophy is different. Food is not just fuel. It is c

This week has been one of those weeks where it feels like the hours keep slipping away. I wake up with a list in my head, and by the end of the day there are still things left undone. The house is not spotless. The laundry has piled up again. I am busy in a way that feels never ending. And yet, this is exactly why the September Reset matters. It is not about checking every box or having a perfectly clean home. It is not about finding a magical free hour that does not exist. T

By Jennifer Youngren, NDTR We are surrounded by wellness advice that arrives in tidy lists. Drink eight glasses of water. Walk ten thousand steps. Meditate for ten minutes. Keep your macros balanced. At first these guidelines seem reassuring because they offer structure. They promise that if you just follow the rules you will feel better. Yet the longer you try to keep up with them, the more you may realize something unsettling. The rules never end.   Habits can be wonderful

It is only September 3rd and already this reset feels less like a gentle beginning and more like a whirlwind. Labor Day came and went and for me it felt like I shut the door on summer in one loud slam. Even though the calendar says we have a few weeks left, life does not always move on schedule. School is starting, my orientation is underway, there are personal obligations pulling at me, and the house is alive with chores and meals to prepare. Yesterday was chili simmering on