Our turning point came, like it did for many families, during the pandemic. My husband began facing some serious health issues, including a diagnosis of fatty liver disease. At the time, we thought we were doing “all the right things” he was taking supplements, trying to be mindful of his diet. But after some alarming lab results and digging deeper, we discovered that some of the very supplements meant to help him were contributing to his decline. The road he was on could’ve led to liver failure.

At the same time, we were navigating other challenges with our kids. One of our sons was diagnosed with ADHD, and our daughter began showing signs of what her doctor described as ARFID an avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. She had a lot of anxiety around food, and we were constantly worried about whether she was getting the nutrients she needed.

Honestly, it felt like our family was being hit from every angle. But instead of giving in to fear, we leaned into curiosity. We started reading labels more closely, questioning ingredients we’d previously ignored, and making gradual shifts one small change at a time.