You’ve been told to read every food label, but what if that’s not actually helping? In this episode of Her Health Code, hosts Jess & Michele get real about the confusion and pressure moms face when trying to eat healthy. Between misleading food labels, endless ingredient lists, and the daily rush to feed your family well, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated before you even get to the checkout line. As certified holistic health coaches (and busy moms themselves), Jess and Michele share a refreshing perspective: you don’t need to memorize every ingredient to make good choices. They reveal a simpler, stress-free way to eat clean without obsessing over labels or spending hours in the kitchen. You’ll walk away inspired with practical ideas for easy breakfasts, healthy snacks, and real-life meals your whole family will love—along with mindset shifts that help you enjoy food again. This conversation will change how you look at nutrition, helping you create a healthier, happier kitchen (and life) with ease. Tune in to learn how small, sustainable changes can transform your family’s health. You don’t have to memorize every food label to eat well. Healthy meals and snacks can be simple, fun, and family-friendly. Whole, unprocessed foods fuel energy, balance, and well-being. The 80/20 rule keeps nutrition flexible and guilt-free. Creativity in the kitchen makes healthy eating sustainable. Stress-free cooking creates space for true wellness. LINKS: Connect with Jess & Michele: Michele: lovingyourwellness.comInstagram Jess: livelightly.ecoFree Wellness & Home Detox GuideInstagram YouTube Chocolate Bark recipe: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper Melt 3-4 bars of dark chocolate (I like the organic dark chocolate @ Trader Joe’s in the red package) in the microwave, and pour onto parchment paper Sprinkle your favorite chopped nuts,seeds, and dried fruit on top of the chocolate. Using a spatula, press the nuts, seeds, and dried fruit down a bit Sprinkle with sea salt Place baking sheet into the freezer to set for at least an hour Take out of freezer, break into chunks, and store into a glass container in the fridge It is good for at least two weeks in the fridge, but it is usually eaten in one Granola "cereal"3 cups sprouted oats3/4 cup chopped walnuts3/4 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds3/4 cup hemp seedsany other seeds and nuts(optional)3 TBS ceylon cinnamon sea salt sauceequal parts melted coconut oil and maple syrup( i use 1/2 cup each) vanillamix these together until they bind together in a slurrypour sauce over dry mix and mix together until everything is coateddump onto parchment lined baking sheet, spread out evemly, and press down firmly bake at 400 degrees for about 10-14 minutescheck at 10 min take out when it’s lightly goldendon’t touch until fully cooled (about 45 min.), so u get lots of chunks enjoy😊 Episode Highlights:You don’t have to memorize every food label to eat well. Healthy meals and snacks can be simple, fun, and family-friendly. Whole, unprocessed foods fuel energy, balance, and well-being. The 80/20 rule keeps nutrition flexible and guilt-free. Creativity in the kitchen makes healthy eating sustainable. Stress-free cooking creates space for true wellness. KEY MOMENTS:00:00 – Welcome to Her Health Code 00:42 – Why healthy eating feels so overwhelming 02:30 – The problem with obsessing over food labels 05:10 – What really matters when choosing foods 08:45 – Simple swaps that make healthy eating easier 12:20 – How to get your family on board 15:00 – The 80/20 mindset for balanced nutrition 17:45 – Why perfection isn’t the goal 19:10 – Simple breakfast ideas for busy mornings 22:00 – Creating a stress-free relationship with food 24:00 – Final thoughts + encouragement for moms
