Bacopa Moon
FUEL FOR LIFE:
Nutrition for Adventures, Vitality, and Sustainability
Good for Your Body, Good for the Earth
Living Healthy in the PNW
At Bacopa Moon, rooted in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we believe nutrition is the foundation that:
expands our adventures
strengthens our minds and hearts
supports powerful and graceful aging
promotes sustainability for both our bodies and the planet
Featured Articles:
A holistic approach, giving you simple ways to get powerful, healthy eating habits into your everyday life.
I’m Rae, Bacopa Moon founder.
Botanist, OSU
Certified in Nutrition Science, Stanford
Certified Behavior Change Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
Backpacker, hiker, trail runner
Former ultrarunner
I’m incredibly passionate about nature and healthy eating. I'm excited to share my years of experience to help you joyfully live healthier while aging powerfully and gracefully. Whether you’re a busy professional, a seasoned athlete, or just trying to get through menopause, Bacopa Moon is here to support and inspire you every step of the way.
Your Health, Your Adventures, Your Way.
We celebrate everyone’s uniqueness and the power of your dreams.
Sustainable, Fun Living, Made Simple, PNW Style
Explore expert guidance and information based on sound, verifiable research on midlife wellness, managing stress, women’s fitness and skincare 40+, and much more to thrive in every aspect of your life.
Bacopa Moon is dedicated to empowering you with knowledge and tools to navigate wellness choices with confidence.
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Pacific Northwest Living: Nature, Wellness and Community
With its lush forests, vibrant cities, and strong sense of community, the Pacific Northwest offers a lifestyle that celebrates nature, wellness, and connection.
Elderberry
Elderberries have been harvested, cooked, eaten, and used medicinally for centuries. It’s been used medicinally for respiratory illnesses. As with many herbs, the scientific evidence for its effectiveness is lacking, but that doesn’t mean it’s worthless.
Sustainability
Evidence-based solutions for weight management and sustainable diets. Food production has a significant impact on the environment. Land, water, and energy are all natural resources used in extraordinary amounts for producing foods, particularly meat. 80% of deforestation around the world is for food production. Over 70% of our limited global fresh water is used to produce food.
Dairy Free Diets and Calcium
Let’s get some clarity on calcium. Although there may be challenges to getting enough calcium without dairy, it’s very attainable. Knowing what your typical diet usually looks like and what your needs are, you can get the calcium you need with some planning.
The RDA for calcium for adults up to 70 years old is 1,000mg per day…
Oregon Grape
More love for Oregon grape. It’s been used by people since before anyone can remember.
Oregon Grape and Berberine
The path to better health is a long game. Trends come and go. Awareness and preservation of our wild plants is the healthy long game for us and for generations to come. Keep Oregon grape wild.
Myth: To get body confident, all you have to do is love yourself
It’s true, simplistically, self-love is a choice. Putting that into practice on a daily basis is an incredible challenge. Navigating all the visual and societal messages, including movies,, advertising, and everything else related to appearances is exhausting. At the end of…
WTF do I eat now that I’m over 45 and active?
Maybe the foods you used to eat without even thinking make you feel awful now. Digestion changes through life phases. Most of us can eat almost anything when we’re younger, then things change around midlife. You are not alone!
5 Secrets to Staying Active During and After Menopause
Staying active isn’t always easy during midlife, but it’s important for mind, body and spirit. Here are 5 ways to balance your deep need to hibernate with your exercise needs.