# Ep 070: Getting Started with Meal Planning and Eating Healthier Overall

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Podcast: [The Body Wisdom Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-body-wisdom-podcast-6814939)
Published: 2025-11-18T07:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Nutritional Therapy and Wellness Podcast, host Jamie Belz, FNTP, MHC sits down with fellow FNTP and NTA educator Hallie Loy-Roby for a practical, honest conversation about building real, sustainable meal-planning habits that support foundational health for overall wellbeing. Hallie Loy-Roby is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, course developer, and Assistant Instructor with the Nutritional Therapy Association. Through her practice, Holistically Hallie, she helps clients understand digestion, blood sugar regulation, and liver and gallbladder function with a clear, evidence-informed approach rooted in real food and bio-individuality. She's known for blending science, practicality, and grounded encouragement in a way that helps people take meaningful action without perfectionism or overwhelm. Together, Jamie and Hallie unpack what meal planning looks like in real life—without the pressure, elaborate systems, or unrealistic expectations that so often derail people. They explore the power of consistency, how to build nutrient-dense meals from simple ingredients, and how intentional planning reduces stress, supports digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, and frees up mental energy. Topics Covered: Beginning meal planning when you feel disorganized or stretched thin Creating balanced meals using protein, whole-food carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats Increasing color and diversity on the plate for improved digestion and nutrient density Using leftovers, ingredient prep, and theme nights to simplify the week Supporting picky eaters or adults who were never exposed to real vegetables growing up Identifying early signs of blood sugar issues or digestive stress Using tools—from sticky notes to AI—to make real food easier Building a kitchen rhyth…

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