The Mind Body Sage Newsletter
Hi, my name is Sharon Chen, and I'm an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specialized in using food to help you heal and nourish for a thriving life. I believe you are the sage of your own life. My role is to gently nudge you to tap into that intuition and wisdom you’re born with from my life experiences and our shared experiences on earth. I invite you to join my Mind Body Sage Newsletter, a free newsletter to help you find foods that feed your body, mind, and spirit.
🌸 How My Orchid Taught Me About Thriving
MIND.BODY.SAGE. Hi Reader, Three years ago, a dear friend gifted me an orchid as a housewarming present. It was breathtaking—creamy white blooms, glossy leaves, the kind of plant that whispers, “I’m thriving, and so will you in this new home!” On Nov 3, 2022 But when the flowers inevitably wilted, I became the proud owner of a very expensive stick in a pot. For two years, I kept it alive (go me!), but no matter how much (or how little) I watered it or whispered sweet nothings, it refused to...
Reason, Season, or A Lifetime
MIND.BODY.SAGE. Reader We're now well into the second quarter of 2025. Since I set my intention to get out and get uncomfortable at the beginning of this year, I’ve had some personal and professional encounters. Some are good, and some are less than ideal. Reflecting on those interactions reminded me of a poem by Brian A. “Drew” Chalker titled Reason, Season, or A Lifetime. Every person who crosses our path, whether for a day or a decade, plays a positive or a negative role; they all...
11 Lessons from 2024
MIND.BODY.SAGE. SC HEALTH COACHING Happy New Year, Reader! I hope your new year is off to a great start. I’ve been thinking and reflecting since the end of December 2024. My son returned to school, and my mother returned to Shanghai. I finally get to sit down and write. It’s one of my favorite things to do for #MeTime. Today, I wanted to share 11 of my biggest learnings in 2024 (and where I’m heading in 2025): #1. No goals, focus on the process. I set some specific goals at the beginning of...
[Protein Power] Cracking the High-Protein Code - Myth vs. Reality! (Email #4)
MIND.BODY.SAGE. SC HEALTH COACHING Hello Reader, Welcome to the finale of our Protein Power Education Series! Today, we'll demystify high-protein diets and separate fact from fiction. We’ve previously discussed the importance of protein, why most people don’t eat enough protein, and how to increase our protein intake in a balanced and healthy way. However, many believe a high-protein diet harms our heart and kidneys. Is it true or a myth? Here's what I found. Protein and Heart Studies show no...
[Protein Power] The Role of Timing and Protein Types (Email #3)
MIND.BODY.SAGE. SC HEALTH COACHING Hey Reader, Ready for more protein wisdom? Previously, we learned about protein sources (animal and plant-based protein) and how much protein you should have. In today's Protein Power Education Series, we'll discuss the timing and protein types for your overall health, especially for optimizing muscle growth. Did you know that the digestion rate of proteins can influence your health differently? Before I elevate that, it’s important to understand how protein...
[Protein Power] The Goldilocks Dilemma: How Much Is Just Right? (Email #2)
MIND.BODY.SAGE. SC HEALTH COACHING Hey Reader, We’re back for the Protein Power Education Series. Before the series started, I mentioned that most of us probably did not eat enough protein. It’s because our baseline is too low. The current U.S. adult Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein, which hasn’t changed much since 1941, is 0.8g/kg body weight/per day. That’s 0.36g of protein per pound of body weight per day. Studies have shown that this daily protein intake is insufficient for...
[Protein Power] Unveiling the Secrets of Protein Sources (Email #1)
MIND.BODY.SAGE. SC HEALTH COACHING Hey Reader, Welcome to the Protein Power Education Series! As mentioned last week, this marks the first email of the 4-week series. Today, we'll uncover the protein secrets hidden in your diet. Let's talk about animal vs. plant and dairy sources. First, definitions. It’s not glamorous, but it’s necessary. What Is Protein? Protein is like the body's Lego set. The nutrient gives us our structure and the raw materials to ground and anchor the body to the Earth....
Hi, my name is Sharon Chen, and I'm an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach specialized in using food to help you heal and nourish for a thriving life. I believe you are the sage of your own life. My role is to gently nudge you to tap into that intuition and wisdom you’re born with from my life experiences and our shared experiences on earth. I invite you to join my Mind Body Sage Newsletter, a free newsletter to help you find foods that feed your body, mind, and spirit.