"NO LIVING BEING CAN BE FULLY HEALTHY UNLESS THE SOIL FROM WHICH THEIR FOOD AND WATER COME IS HEALTHY.” - Kara Kroeger
Personalized Nutrition Coaching, Agroecology Education, and Food Systems Consulting
I help eaters, farmers, ranchers, and supply chain participants transition from thinking in parts to thinking in whole systems.
My passion is to facilitate transformative shifts that aid my clients in:
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Nourishing and healing their bodies.
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Regenerating land and food systems.
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Minimizing their environmental impact.
I have 25 years of combined practical experience in every aspect of the farm-to-table process, as well as in holistic and allopathic health care. At the age of 16, I was profoundly affected by my father’s early death from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which was linked to his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam. My father’s tragic passing:
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Revealed the pitfalls we face when we treat symptoms instead of the whole person.
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Taught me that the quality of life quickly diminishes when we focus solely on parts.
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Introduced me to the healing power of regenerative agriculture, food, and herbs.
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Instilled an awareness of the harm that environmental pollutants cause to our bodies.
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Focused my attention on helping people integrate holistic practices in every facet of life from agricultural practices to nutrition to live healthfully.
I know I’m not the only one with this story. Many people have come to me seeking their unique path to feeling whole in their body, mind, and environment. I’m here to help you achieve that by teaching you to think holistically, so we can embody the interconnectedness of human, animal, and land health as one and live more healthful, balanced, and resilient lives!
My varied skills in Nutrition, Holistic Health, Agroecology Education, and Food Systems Consulting serve various clients from people like you to food hubs, educational organizations, farmers, ranchers, and food businesses. I'd love to learn more about your needs and see how we may work together to grow more regenerative food and healthcare systems.
I Can Help you With four focus areas
HOLISTIC NUTRITION COACHING
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22 years of experience in functional wellness assessment, customized protocol development, and holistic health coaching for various health concerns.
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I specialize in gut health and helping people overcome gastrointestinal distress, such as IBS, SIBO, and SIFO.
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Provide scientifically accurate curriculum and program development for healthcare programs and educational organizations.
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Strongly focused on how agricultural practices affect the nutrient density of food.
AGROECOLOGY EDUCATION AND FOOD SYSTEMS
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Peer-to-peer network leader
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Keen understanding of the Six Soil Health Principles and their application in a variety of farming operations.
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Well-versed in holistic grazing management for livestock operations.
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Innovative teacher of the soil health/human health connection.
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Knowledgeable in regenerative certification & labeling opportunities.
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Seasoned land monitor who has participated in many multi-year land ecology monitoring projects.
COOKING AMD CULINARY INSTRUCTION
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Experienced caterer and private chef, in business for 12 years in Austin, Texas where she created high-quality events and food for celebrations and one-off weekly meal service for clients on specific nutrition protocols.
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Author of The Healthy Weight Eating Program & Cookbook.
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Seasoned culinary instructor focusing on how to use food as medicine, increasing nutrient density in the diet, using local seasonal foods, and reducing food waste.
SPEAKING, TEACHING, AND PODCASTING
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I've spoken at hundreds of events over the past 22 years on various topics, from holistic health and nutrition to regenerative agriculture.
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Present scientifically backed information in a creative and easy-to-understand manner.
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Experienced in developing and teaching curricula for organizations based on specific needs in my areas of expertise.
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Creator and host of the Land Food Life podcast.
LISTEN TO THE LAND FOOD LIFE PODCAST
CALLING ALL FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND CONSCIOUS EATERS!
Welcome to the LAND, FOOD, LIFE Podcast, where host Kara Kroeger takes you on a transformative journey designed to enhance the quality of life for all beings. YES, THAT INCLUDES YOU! Immerse yourself in regenerative agriculture, nutrition, holistic healthcare, and food and healthcare justice advocacy. Discover invaluable insights on how we can heal the land and our ecosystems together and uplift our physical, mental, financial, creative, and spiritual health and well-being. Connect with the life-giving soil beneath your feet, understand your food's origins and medicinal value (or lack thereof), and embrace the interconnectedness of all around you. Get ready because this podcast is specifically crafted to change your outlook and sow the seeds of positive transformation within you and beyond. So listen up, and together, we will co-create a thriving planet!
"ARTICULATE AND ACTIONABLE INFO TO HELP GUIDE A HOLISTIC WELLNESS JOURNEY AND CELEBRATE THE POWER OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE." - PODCAST LISTENER
I watched Kara's presentation to the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I appreciate her approach, specifically her ability to contextualize the research she cites and bring the audience along into the myriad of factors that impact gut health and agriculture practices. It is increasingly hard to find both a holistic and academic approach. She clearly understands how to connect the dots and name key obstacles while suggesting paths forward, all while acknowledging the complexities at play in the agricultural systems in which I work.
Sarah Blacklin, Director, NC Choices
I came to Kara about 6 days post-surgery. I had dire gastrointestinal distress and pain that kept me up at night. Her consultation set me up with a map to recovery. She directed me on what foods to include and what to avoid, suggested supplements, and other holistic specialists. Within days, I started feeling better. Her confidence and her plan were empowering in a doubtful moment. She gave me tools to heal, but also belief that healing and health would come. I highly recommend Kara as an invaluable holistic health coach at any stage of your health continuum!
Ryan Gould, Pastured Poultry Farmer
HERE'S WHAT MY CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY
as within, so without
THERE ARE NO PASSENGERS ON SPACESHIP EARTH. WE ARE ALL CREW" —MARSHALL MCLUHAN
An environment is the total sum of living and nonliving elements in a given area, including its physical characteristics and interactions. It comprises various things, conditions, or influences, such as ecology, weather, cultures, businesses, social dynamics, and finance. For instance, a park serves as an environment that includes trees, grass, concession stands, benches, recreational activities, park management, wildlife, and the people and pets that interact within it.
We encounter hundreds of daily decisions about how to best care for our internal and external environments. The phrase “As Within, So Without” is regarded as a universal truth or law that illustrates how the outside world reflects our inner world. How we treat ourselves internally often manifests in our external lives and frequently extends far beyond our awareness. This includes:
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What we choose to feed ourselves.
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The choices we make to create energy in the body (exercise or coffee).
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The type of products we buy to make our daily lives comfortable and convenient.
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How we manage our feelings, emotions, and beliefs.
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How we treat ourselves and others.
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How we tune into and use nature's rhythmic cycles and balancing mechanisms.
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How we care for environments that supply our food, water, and air.
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How we advocate for the welfare of all living beings.
For these reasons, it is important for us to raise our awareness of this universal truth and how it applies to our lives. Doing all we can to simplify and live intentionally in these areas improves our internal and external environments. As the world becomes more chaotic due to climate change and political turmoil, our ability to nurture and care for ourselves enhances our capacity to show up for ourselves and others. By taking care of ourselves, we also care for the world around us.
“DO UNTO THOSE DOWNSTREAM AS YOU WOULD HAVE THOSE UPSTREAM DO UNTO YOU." - WENDELL BERRY