# Plate and Canvas Austin-based, award-winning virtual functional medicine clinic helping clients identify root causes and restore gut, hormone, and metabolic health naturally ## Pages - [Disclosure](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/disclosure): Information is for educational purposes only — it is in no way intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. - [1-on-1 Consultations](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/1-on-1-consultations): Are you frustrated by all the nutrition information you read online? Not sure what to believe? We're here to help. - [Male Fertility Prep Checklist](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/male-fertility-prep-checklist): Concerned about sperm count or male fertility? Download our Male Fertility Prep Checklist to learn the key tests, habits, and nutrition steps to support sperm health. - ["Whats the Deal With" Newsletter](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/whats-the-deal-with-newsletter): Check out our newsletter, Whats the Deal With - [Services](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/services): Start your journey to better health with Functional Medicine. Learn more about our services and how we can best help you. - [Hormone Imbalance Quiz](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/hormone-imbalance-quiz): Take this free quiz to learn which of your hormones are imbalanced and receive helpful tips to rebalance your hormones naturally. - [Holiday recipes e-book](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/holiday-e-book): Enjoy delicious healthy recipes family, friends, and Holiday party guests will all love. Simple ingredients, easy clean-up, and healthy for all. - [About](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/about): Meet the Plate and Canvas team—licensed Functional Medicine practitioners helping women heal their gut and hormones with real answers and personalized care. - [Our Favorites](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/products): Our favorite non-toxic, healthy products, from skincare to haircare to water filters and everything in between. - [Blog](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/blog): Learn more about Plate and Canvas and follow along as Taylor shares free hormone-balancing nutrition and lifestyle advice and hormone-balancing recipes. - [Restore Program](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/restore-hormone-balance-online-program): The Restore Program: An online program for women to achieve sustainable weight loss and more energy by naturally balancing their hormones. - [What Clients Are Saying](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/what-clients-say): Read more about what Taylor's clients have to say about working with her and the ways she has been able to help change their life. - [12 Days of Healthy Holiday Swaps for Happy Hormones](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/12-days-of-healthy-holiday-swaps-for-happy-hormones): Join my free 12-day email series where I share easy, healthy swaps to make your holiday season healthier and more enjoyable. - [Home](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/): Award-winning Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionists at Plate and Canvas help women balance their hormones and heal their gut naturally. - [Contact](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/contact): Ready to create a better life for yourself with Functional Medicine? We can help you get there. Contact us to learn more and get started. - [10 Day Reset](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/10-day-reset): The Ten Day Reset: Speed up your metabolism, boost your energy levels, support your detox pathways in just ten days. - [Testing](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/functional-medicine-testing): Get the answers you've been searching for with functional medicine testing. - [Cycle Syncing Guide](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/cycle-syncing-guide): Learn when each phase occurs, what is happening in your body, and science-backed tips to cycle sync your nutrition, workouts, work, and social calendar. ## Blog Posts - [Free BBT Chart: How to Track and Interpret Ovulation for Fertility](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/free-bbt-chart-how-to-track-and-interpret-ovulation-for-fertility): Free BBT Chart: How to Track & Interpret Ovulation for Fertility - [How to Increase Sperm Count Naturally: Root Causes + What to Do](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-increase-sperm-count-naturally-root-causes-what-to-do) - [Postpartum Digestive Issues: Why Symptoms Don’t Go Away and What to Do](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/what-to-do-if-you-have-postpartum-digestive-issues): Postpartum Digestive Issues: Why Symptoms Don’t Go Away and What to Do - [Baby Digestion: What’s Normal, What’s Hard, and How Support Can Help](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/baby-digestion-whats-normal-whats-hard-and-how-support-can-help): Baby Digestion: What’s Normal, What’s Hard, and How Support Can Help - [Dads, Want Athletic Kids? Start Exercising Before They’re Born](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/dads-want-athletic-kids-start-exercising-before-theyre-born) - [The Best Teas to Support Fertility Naturally](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-best-teas-to-support-fertility-naturally): The Best Fertility Teas: Evidence-Based Guide + Holistic Tips - [Top 9 Foods to Boost Fertility, According to a Dietitian](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/top-9-foods-to-eat-to-help-fertility-according-to-a-dietitian) - [Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Heartburn](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/natural-remedies-for-pregnancy-heartburn): Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Heartburn | Plate and Canvas - [The Gluten-Thyroid Connection: What Women With Hashimoto’s Need to Know](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-gluten-thyroid-connection-what-women-with-hashimotos-need-to-know): Hashimoto’s and Gluten: A Thyroid Health Guide for Women - [Is a Gluten-Free Diet Healthy? What We Tell Our Clients](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/is-a-gluten-free-diet-healthy-what-we-tell-our-clients): Is a Gluten-Free Diet Healthy? A Functional Medicine Guide - [How to Fix SIBO Without Antibiotics](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-fix-sibo-without-antibiotics): How to Fix SIBO Without Antibiotics (the answer isn't low FODMAP) - [Bloated? It might be SIBO.](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/bloated-it-might-be-sibo): Struggling with bloating, gas, or digestive issues? It may be SIBO. - [Should I see a RD, CNS, or Nutritionist?](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/should-i-see-a-rd-cns-or-nutritionist) - [Can Low Iron Cause Weight Gain?](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/can-low-iron-cause-weight-gain) - [The Worst Foods for Fibroids, According to a Dietitian](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-worst-foods-for-fibroids-according-to-a-dietitian) - [The Best Foods for Shrinking Fibroids](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-best-foods-for-shrinking-fibroids) - [14 Day No Sugar Diet with Food List: A Dietitian's Guide](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/14-day-no-sugar-diet-with-food-list-a-dietitian-s-guide) - [Top 10 Supplements to Block Sugar Cravings](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/top-10-supplements-to-block-sugar-cravings) - [15 Best Healthy Restaurants in Austin, According to a Dietitian](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/best-healthy-restaurants-in-austin-according-to-a-dietitian) - [The 15 Best Herbs for Hormone Balance](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-15-best-herbs-for-hormone-balance): The 15 Best Herbs for Hormone Balance - [Top 7 Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/top-7-signs-of-pelvic-floor-dysfunction): Top 7 Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, according to a PT - [Reversing PCOS Naturally: Your Comprehensive Guide](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/understanding-pcos-your-comprehensive-guide) - [Ashwagandha for PCOS: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/ashwagandha-for-pcos-everything-you-need-to-know) - [Top 20 Easy Snacks for PCOS From a Dietitian](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/top-20-easy-snacks-for-pcos-from-a-dietitian) - [The Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Gut Health for Healthy Hormones](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-improve-your-gut-health-for-healthy-hormones): The Top 7 Ways to Improve Your Gut Health for Healthy Hormones, - [Is Your Gut Healthy? Ask Yourself These Three Questions](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/is-your-gut-healthy-ask-yourself-these-three-questions) - [Your Gut Health and Hormones: 7 Ways They're Connected](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/your-gut-health-and-hormones-7-ways-theyre-connected): Your Gut Health and Hormones: 7 Ways They're Connected - [The 10 Best Teas for Hormone Balance](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/best-teas-for-hormone-balance): The 10 Best Teas for Hormone Balance, according to a Dietitian - [The Best Estrogen Dominance Diet: Dietitian's Top Tips](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-best-estrogen-dominance-diet-dietitian-s-top-tips) - [Hormone Balance Supplements: A Dietitian's Top Ten Picks](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/hormone-balance-supplements-a-dietitian-s-top-ten-picks) - [Does Seed Cycling Actually Work?](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/does-seed-cycling-actually-work) - [Carbs and PCOS: All your Questions, Answered](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/carbs-and-pcos-all-your-questions-answered): Carbs and PCOS: All of your Questions, Answered - [Root Causes of Estrogen Dominance and How to Heal Naturally](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/root-causes-of-estrogen-dominance-and-how-to-heal-naturally) - [The Best Diet for Hormone Balance: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/a-hormone-balancing-diet-everything-you-need-to-know) - [Fatigue, Belly Fat, and Other Signs of Estrogen Dominance](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/signs-of-estrogen-dominance) - [Balanced Hormones: The Key to Anxiety Relief](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/balanced-hormones-the-key-to-anxiety-relief) - [Easy Breakfast Ideas that Nourish your Gut and Hormones](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/easy-breakfast-ideas-gut-and-hormones) - [How to Protect Your Gut from Antibiotics, According to a Dietitian](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-protect-your-gut-from-antibiotics-according-to-a-dieitian): How to Protect Your Gut from Antibiotics According to a Dietitian - [The Best Healthy Christmas Gifts for 2021](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/2021-best-healthy-christmas-gifts) - [Signs of adrenal burnout, and the green drink that can help](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/signs-of-adrenal-burnout-and-the-green-drink-that-can-help) - [Yes, Healthy Nutrition Bars Do Exist: Here are My Seven Favorites](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/my-seven-favorite-nutrition-bars) - [How to Shop for a Healthy Nutrition Bar: My Top Five Tips](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-shop-for-a-healthy-nutrition-bar) - [Multitasking Is A Lie, and What To Do About It](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/multitasking-is-a-lie-and-what-to-do-about-it) - [Three Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding Recipe](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/three-ingredient-chia-seed-pudding-recipe) - [The Best Healthy Christmas Gifts for 2020](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/2020-best-healthy-christmas-gifts) - [The Best Online Guide to Cooking Oils](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-best-online-guide-to-cooking-oils) - [Seven Healthy Sauces You Need to Try ASAP](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/seven-healthy-sauces-you-need-to-try-asap) - [Paleo Wendy’s Frosty Recipe](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/paleo-wendys-frosty-recipe): Paleo Wendy’s Frosty Recipe - Plate and Canvas - [The Best Non-Toxic Deodorant and Why Deodorant is a Big Deal](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-best-non-toxic-deodorant) - [The 19 Best Healthy Christmas Gifts for 2019](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-19-best-healthy-gifts-for-2019) - [My Top Five Tips to Keep the Cold/Flu Away!](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/my-top-five-tips-to-keep-the-cold-flu-away) - [Toxic Chemicals You’re Probably Consuming Every Day](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/toxic-chemicals-youre-probably-consuming-every-day) - [Is It Safe to Eat Goitrogens if I Have Hashimoto’s?](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/goitrogens-and-hashimotos) - [Easy Homemade Paleo Chocolate](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/easy-homemade-paleo-chocolate): Easy Homemade Paleo Chocolate - Plate and Canvas - [Paleo Vegan Banana Walnut Mug Cake](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/paleo-vegan-banana-walnut-mug-cake) - [No-Bake Paleo Cocoa Espresso Cake Balls](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/cocoa-espresso-cake-balls) - [The Sweet Potato Chili I Make All Fall and Winter (Packed With Detox + Hormone Benefits)](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/sweet-potato-chili): The Sweet Potato Chili That Can Detox and Support Hormone Balance - [How Much Sugar You’re ACTUALLY Consuming + My Top Tips](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/sugar-pt-2) - [Sugar: The Dangerous Food Additive That’s in Everything](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/sugar-part-1) - [5-Ingredient Carrot Ginger Soup](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/5-ingredient-carrot-ginger-soup) - [How to Stay on Track this Holiday Season](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-stay-on-track-this-holiday-season) - [Easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/easy-gluten-free-pumpkin-bars): Easy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars - [The Perfect Roasted Chickpeas](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/perfect-roasted-chickpeas): The Perfect Roasted Chickpeas - Plate and Canvas - [Sixty Second Salmon Recipe](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/sixty-second-salmon-recipe): Sixty Second Salmon Recipe - Plate and Canvas - [Six Things You Need to Do Right Now to Avoid a Cold](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/six-things-you-need-to-do-right-now-to-avoid-a-cold) - [Are Roasted Vegetables Sabotaging Your Health?](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/are-roasted-vegetables-sabotaging-your-health) - [How to Pick the Perfect Avocado](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/picking-the-perfect-avocado) - [Caramel Apple Smoothie Bowl](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/caramel-apple-smoothie-bowl): Caramel Apple Smoothie Bowl - Plate and Canvas - [How to Cook the Perfect Sunny-Side Up Egg, Every Time](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/how-to-cook-the-perfect-sunny-side-up-egg-every-time) - [The Ratio to Blame for Your Inflammation](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/the-ratio-to-blame-for-your-inflammation) - [Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe](https://www.plateandcanvas.com/quinoa-tabbouleh-recipe): Quinoa Tabbouleh Recipe - 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