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3 days ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
We're bombarded with conflicting messages about sugar every day. "Sugar is poison!" "Natural sugar is fine!" "Just eat fruit instead of dessert!" “Fruit smoothies are healthy!”But here's what I want you to know: It's not about the type of sugar. It's about what your body can handle. Nest Wellness by Beth Bollinger is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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6 days ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
I have just returned from an incredible two weeks in Thailand, and I am absolutely bursting to share some authentic Thai recipes with you! One of the highlights of our trip (besides meeting and hiking with elephants) was taking a cooking class at Chiang Mai Home Host, where we learned to make everything from scratch – red curry paste with a mortar and pestle (talk about a workout for your arms!), pad thai with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, aromatic tom ka soup, and the most delicate...
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1 week ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
I have just returned from the most wonderful adventure in Thailand, traveling with Dr. B and a group of our dearest friends. This trip was everything I hoped for and more—a perfect blend of cultural immersion, culinary discovery, and quality time with some of my favorite people. From exploring ancient temples to savoring authentic flavors that have transformed how I think about nourishing meals, Thailand has completely captured our hearts.
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1 week ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
Baked pasta has always been a comfort food favorite in our home, especially for my son Nolan, who believes the cheesier, the better! While I certainly appreciate his enthusiasm for those classic, indulgent versions, this Mediterranean inspired version is a more sophisticated approach that provides more plants, more flavor, and more nutrients.
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2 weeks ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
I am Francesca, writer of The PCOS Newsletter. I am a Nutritional Therapist with a love for science and research, which I put to use by reviewing studies and unpacking the complexity of this unique condition in a weekly article. I’m here today because we so often discuss insulin resistance in relation to weight, metabolic health, and type 2 diabetes, but rarely in relation to our ovaries and reproductive system. Nest Wellness by Beth Bollinger is a reader-supported publication.
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2 weeks ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger |Abby Cooper
Hello, it’s so great to be back as a guest author here with Beth’s wonderful Substack community! (Thank you, Beth!)I’m a recipe developer, a food blogger, and a mom of three lively kiddos (ages 10, 8, and 1). I live in Arizona, where the temps are really starting to heat up as we head into another summer in the desert. Today, I’m goi…Keep reading with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Nest Wellness by Beth Bollinger to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.
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3 weeks ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
If you follow me on Instagram, you've probably seen my daily breakfast and lunch photos—visual evidence that eating for metabolic health and blood sugar balance can be both simple and satisfying. Rather than complex recipes, I create "assembled" meals using quality pantry staples along with fresh vegetables, sustainably caught fish, ferments, goat cheese, microgreens, and other goodies from my weekend farmers market visits.
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4 weeks ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
Sending warmth to everyone on this Mother's Day, whatever this day means for you. For some, it's a celebration; for others, a day of remembrance or complex emotions. Twenty nine years ago, I became a mother. This year marks my first Mother's Day without any of my children around, bringing its own unique blend of emotions. As Dr. B and I sail in Thailand with dear friends, I'm reminded that motherhood is carried in the heart, regardless of geography.
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1 month ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
Weekend pancakes have been a cherished tradition in our family for as long as I can remember. Back when our children were small (and refined grains were still on our menu), Dr. B would transform an ordinary boxed pancake mix into magical creations like dinosaurs, pandas, and koalas. Our family's health journey took a significant turn in 2013 when we eliminated refined grains from our diet. This transition challenged me to recreate our weekend pancake breakfasts.
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1 month ago | 
nestwellness.substack.com | Beth Bollinger
April has been a whirlwind month! I've been immersed in launching The Blood Sugar Method course and preparing for our May 1st kickoff cooking class with chef —free and open to all!Mid month, I took a trip to Cabo with my husband, four children, and my son-in-law for a sun soaked getaway along the Sea of Cortez. Our days were filled with simple joys—fishing, family hikes, refreshing swims, and cooking together using local ingredients.
