Courtney, MPH, CN

Courtney is Persona’s Vice President of Nutrition. Courtney hails from Bastyr University, having extensive knowledge of holistic healing and whole foods. Prior to joining Persona, she worked as a wellness coach and nutrition consultant, helping people succeed in their various health endeavors.

Can Fermented Foods Alleviate Social Anxiety?

Fermented foods are all the rage. In fact, sales of these stinky foods have increased by 149% just in 2018 alone.1 Fermentation happens when the carbohydrates in food are converted to organic acids or alcohol by utilizing microorganisms.

5 Common New Year’s Resolution Mistakes

Its easy to get caught up in the New Year’s Resolution hype. You’ve probably spent a good deal of time reflecting on your past year’s choices, both the successes and misses. Maybe you have a few things you want to change or

New Year’s Oatmeal Banana Pancakes

Well, you’ve done it. You survived 2019 and entered the beautiful new year of 2020. The month of January is all about positivity and a fresh mindset. This year, focus less on perfecting your goals (because nobody is perfect)

What is B12 Good for and What Foods Have it?

There are many vitamins in the “B” family, 8 to be exact. Each B vitamin plays a unique role in the body. For example, thiamin (vitamin B1) is a cofactor for enzymes participating in glucose metabolism. Riboflavin (vitamin B2)

The 4 Best Supplements for Vegans

If you follow a vegan diet, you know how important it is to have a strong understanding of nutrition. You have to be mindful of every choice you make in order to meet your dietary needs. Sticking to a vegan lifestyle is a serious

Rise & Shine Quick Spiced Greek Yogurt

Fall is just around the corner, and if you are anything like me you can already close your eyes and taste the pumpkin spice. Before you judge me too quickly for being fall obsessed (which may be true), fall spices aren’t just

Why is Self-Care Important?

You are important. Did you know that? Many of us live in a fast-paced environment where we are forced to balance work, friends, family, our health, and even the pressures of social media. Stress is easy to take on and difficult

What is Epigenetics and Why Does It Matter to Me?

Have you noticed that genes seem to be the hot health topic of the year? Direct-to-consumer companies are now offering DNA testing to find relatives, discover an increased likelihood of developing diseases, and even help you learn

Summer Coconut Curry

Curry is great anytime of the year, even in Summer. Curry spice is a powerful digestive aid, containing a mix of different spices including coriander, turmeric, cumin, and peppers as a base (amongst others). Spicy food can fire