I am one of seven kids and the daughter of a farmer. My dinner table was filled with dairy talk, tree farming woe’s, praying for rain (but only during certain seasons) and all of the days successes or struggles were shared over a cold glass of milk. Beyond the table talk, my mom was adamant on filling that table with yummy meals that featured at least one fruit or vegetable. Food was never pressured in my home… we always had cookies in the freezer, fresh fruit on the counter, and lean meats cooking away in the crockpot. I never realized how much this easy food environment would shape my neutral perspective on food today. We used food to fuel our bodies and energize us for the many sports that we played but for me, food is far more than just fuel. Growing food is my family’s livelihood. Sharing conversations over food is many of my childhood memories. Now, I get to educate on food as my career.

That leads me to where I am now. I started my Instagram page @nutrition.at.its.roots, in 2019 and then I started my own company, Lauren Twigge Nutrition, in 2020. I have had the opportunity to work with over 100 private clients on personalized nutrition recommendations and now focus on my work online and in the media. I get to partner with amazing brands, share farmers’ stories, and educate y’all on the power of food and your health.