Thoughts from Joy McCarthy — 889 Voices
Discover a curated collection of posts from holistic nutritionist Joy McCarthy, our resident wellness expert. Her writing covers body acceptance, everyday superfoods, natural beauty, digestion, and nourishing meals — practical, grounded guidance you can carry onto your mat and into your kitchen.
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Recent Posts
How to Make Peace with Your Body
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — August 31, 2026. In her original post, Joy overlooked the single most powerful tip for befriending your body: practice yoga. It is one of the finest ways to make peace with the most important person in your life — you — and the rewards reach far beyond the mat.
Why You Need This Superfood on Your Dinner Plate
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — August 25, 2026. It is easy to forget that remarkable superfoods grow close to home. We often chase the newest imported trend, hoping it will rewind the clock, yet there are local foods with equally impressive benefits.
Smell Like a Tree (in a Good Way)
By Joy McCarthy — August 12, 2026. Joy shares a product that leaves her feeling lovely, smelling fresh, and treating the planet kindly, from the thoughtful company Pangea Organics. She also relies on their body oil every day.
Yoga for Weight Loss? Oh Yes!
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — July 10, 2026. Many people doubt it, but Joy sets the record straight: the answer is an emphatic yes. Working with clients each week, she notices a shared pattern among her driven, type-A clients.
Beauty Product Review: Lip2Cheek
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — June 10, 2026. Joy loves clean, natural, organic beauty products that feel good on the body and are gentle on the earth. In her vlog she shares her thoughts on a product called Lip2Cheek.
Improve Your Digestion by Reducing Stress: 6 Ways
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — April 27, 2026. You have likely heard "you are what you eat" a thousand times. Every bite is broken into its smallest parts and becomes part of you — and when you see food that simply, the connection to stress becomes clear.
What Does a Holistic Nutritionist Eat for Dinner?
By Joy McCarthy — April 10, 2026. Joy continues her food journal series. If you missed her breakfast and lunch entries, take a look. Notice the theme: no deprivation, just wholesome real food and no struggle with cravings.
What a Nutritionist Eats for Lunch
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — April 1, 2026. After sharing several days of breakfasts, Joy now reveals her recent lunches. She reminds us there are seven billion diets for seven billion people, so what suits her may not suit you.
What Does a Holistic Nutritionist Eat for Breakfast?
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — March 7, 2026. This is among the questions Joy hears most — at social events, corporate talks, and from clients. The truth is that what she eats may not be the best choice for you, and the reverse holds too.
Raspberry Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist — February 20, 2026. Joy has been enjoying a writing and eating love affair with coconut oil. She hopes her posts inspire you to keep a jar on hand, since it belongs among your kitchen staples.
Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
By Joy McCarthy, Holistic Nutritionist at 889 Yoga — January 29, 2026. Coconut oil is a kitchen staple for Joy, and she hopes it becomes one in your kitchen too. Coconut has been treasured for thousands of years, with Hindu scriptures from 1500 B.C.E. describing it as nourishing the body and building strength.
Tips for Making a Fresh Juice & 2 Recipes
By Joy McCarthy, Resident Holistic Nutritionist — January 22, 2026. After a late night celebrating a friend's promotion, Joy woke up moving a little slower than usual, and her first thought turned to fresh juice.
Meet Joy McCarthy
Joy became a Holistic Nutritionist out of a passion for inspiring and educating people about the healing power of food. She is devoted to helping people reach vibrant health through nutrition and lifestyle choices.
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