At the top of the homepage, you’ll find quick links to Home, Introduction, Pillars of Health, Start Now, and Navigating This Website. Click on any of these to reach the site’s most important sections.

At the bottom of the homepage, you’ll see a list of links to other pages on the website. Once you’re familiar with the layout, this will let you jump directly to any page with ease.

Follow the Trail to a Better You - Our site is designed to guide you step by step. Each page naturally leads to the next with just a click, making your journey simple and clear. The more you explore, the easier it will be to pick up right where you left off or choose a new direction.

Don’t skip a page — each one is a gem packed with information to move you forward.

To make the most of the resources here, it’s best to follow the content in order — but don’t worry, you won’t just be sitting and reading the whole time. Taking action as you learn will keep you engaged and motivated. Use this roadmap to guide your journey toward optimum health:

Start with the Introduction
Learn about me, my goal to help others, and get an overview of "Wide Alive©," and the Pillars of Health.
 

1. Explore the Pillars of Health
   This is where the magic begins! Begin with the Nutrition page to discover the true meaning of healthy eating.
    
2. Understand the Six Essential Nutrients
   The Nutrition Types section explains the six key nutrients your body needs to thrive.
    
3. Dive into Carbohydrates
   Start with the Carbohydrates page. You’ll find a list of healthy carbs, meal ideas, and recipes — your first chance to take real action toward a healthier life.
    
4. Continue with Proteins and Fats
   Move on to the Protein and Fat pages, following the same path you used with carbs.
   
5. Learn About Vitamins, Minerals, and Water
   These pages provide important information to round out your understanding of nutrition.
    
6. Read "Nutrition Hints, Hacks, and More."
   Finish with this enlightening section, where you will have access to "Nutrition Dos and Don'ts," Nutrition Myths, and more. You’ll discover smart eating habits, poor eating habits, how to spot false advertising, and the truth behind common nutrition myths.

- Move on to the “Fitness page.” Continue following the lessons through this page, following the obvious path. Start your workout routine from "Fitness, Start Now.

- Do the same for "Mindfulness."

- Conclude with "Sleep."

- Keep reading and practicing your new lifestyle choices.

• Start Now! – Here you can get started in any of the Pillars while you are learning. No wasting time reading, just doing, but please do read.
• Sidebars – These contain valuable side notes connected to the pillars of health. You’ll find anecdotes, expert insights, and highlights from research studies, constantly being updated and added to.
• Recipes – Find this helpful site at the bottom of any page or at the end of the food ideas of carbohydrates, proteins, or fats. Healthy recipes that taste oh so good. These will leave you with no reason to return to a SAD diet
• Daily Affirmations – Add this page to your favorites. These daily affirmations can rewire your brain for success. Hint: Say them out loud a few times to get them to set.

Note: Because many connected pages are not at the footer of each page, below you will find a list of every page on this site. Click on anyone to quickly get there.