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Turning Over a New Leaf: My Sweet Swap to Healthier Teas

Hey there, fellow tea lovers! 🍵✨ Have you ever found yourself reaching for that sweetened tea, only to realize it's not exactly the healthiest choice? I've been there too. Even before I started the Precision Nutrition program as part of my journey to embrace a more nutritious lifestyle, I decided it was time to make a switch this year to drinking my sweetened iced teas and mocha lattes. So goodbye, sugar-laden cups of comfort, and hello to a world of natural, wholesome goodness!  Each day I dropped one sweetened drink and swapped it out for a cup of tea, starting with the one before bed after dinner. I didn't want to just swap them all at once as I was concerned that I would get a headache from the change of caffeine levels. It took me until today from January 1st to get all but one glass of sweetened tea in the morning from the all day sweetened teas and lattes out of my normal drinking habits so I thought I would write it. It's funny how that first one in the morning...

Welcome to My Personal Holistic Wellness Journey

Embracing 2024: The Year of Me Hello and welcome to My Precision Nutrition Journey, a lifelong adventure that begins anew in 2024. As I approach the milestone of my 49th year, I am committing to making this year the starting point of a transformative journey that extends far beyond. This blog is more than just a chronicle of nutrition and health; it's a deeply personal narrative of my experiences, struggles, and triumphs. I hope that you will join me as I navigate this path of transformation, health, and self-discovery, not just for a year, but for a lifetime. A Glimpse Into My World I'm Jacqui, a soon-to-be 49-year-old, happily married, and a proud parent of a brilliant 20-year-old son who is currently navigating the world of university. Our home is a bustling hub of love and activity, shared with our adorable dog, two mischievous cats, and the heart of our family, my mum.  I'm fortunate that I am able to work from home as an IBCLC, or as most people know it as a lactation...