Ep321: 7 Health Trends I Tried (And Changed My Mind About)

After nearly two decades in the online health space, Tina Haupert dives into the 7 biggest health trends she’s personally tried and why she ultimately changed her mind about them. From cycle syncing, celery juice, and The Bean Protocol, to parasite detoxes, functional testing, and peptides, Tina breaks down what actually worked, what backfired, and what she continues to use as a woman navigating perimenopause, metabolism changes, gut health, and autoimmune challenges. This episode is perfect for women over 35 who feel confused by conflicting health advice, burned by trendy “quick fixes,” and ready for a smarter, science-backed approach to energy, fat loss, and long-term wellness. Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why more exercise nearly wrecked my metabolism, hormones, and gut - Cycle syncing workouts: what I still use and what I don’t - The bean protocol and why soluble fiber became essential for my gut and hormones - Celery juice: what helped, what didn’t, and why it’s not a cure-all - The parasite protocols I went all-in on and the symptoms they created - Functional testing vs. “normal” bloodwork and why both matter - How HTMA and hormone testing validated symptoms labs missed - What peptides taught me about foundations, recovery, and resilience - The difference between using peptides and using them strategically Early enrollment is open for Fit + Fueled: https://www.carrotsncake.com/offers/UkQyuWup?coupon_code=FFWAITLIST2026 Connect with Tina Haupert: https://carrotsncake.com/ Facebook: Carrots 'N' Cake https://www.facebook.com/carrotsncake Instagram: @carrotsncake https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake YouTube: Tina Haupert https://www.youtube.com/user/carrotsncake About Tina Haupert: Tina Haupert is the owner of Carrots ‘N’ Cake as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P). Tina and her team use functional testing, peptides, and a personalized approach to nutrition to help women find balance within their diets while achieving their body composition goals.