Clean Eating Kickstart
A Six-Week Gut-First Program for Healthier Eating, Better Energy, and Metabolic Wellness After 40
Build a practical clean-eating foundation without crazy diets, rigid rules, or having to change everything all at once.
Start anytime and receive immediate access.
Is Clean Eating Kickstart Right For You?
Clean Eating Kickstart may suit your needs if you:
- Want a realistic structure for building healthier habits
- Struggle with low energy or brain fog
- Experience bloating or digestive discomfort
- Rely on processed foods more often than you would like
- Want to support inflammatory and metabolic health
- Feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice
Imagine Feeling More Confident About What You Eat
Picture yourself doing this:
- Building meals that leave you feeling satisfied and energized
- Understanding how food choices may affect your digestion and energy
- Reducing your dependence on highly processed foods
- Planning and shopping for healthier meals without feeling overwhelmed
- Creating habits that work with your lifestyle and family
- Stepping away from restrictive eating plans that are difficult to maintain
Clean Eating Kickstart gives you six weeks of education, structure, meal-planning tools, and practical guidance to help you put healthier eating habits into action.
What Clean Eating Means
A Practical Approach to Clean Eating
Clean eating focuses on choosing mostly whole, nutrient-dense foods, including vegetables, fruits, protein, healthy fats, whole grains, and other fiber-rich carbohydrates, while reducing highly processed foods that are often high in added sugars, sodium, and less beneficial fats.
It does not require perfection, eliminating every carbohydrate, or following a strict diet. You’ll learn how to make better choices based on your preferences, lifestyle, budget, and current needs. This approach is consistent with current guidance that emphasizes nutrient-dense foods while limiting highly processed foods, excess sodium, and added sugars.
This is a realistic, sustainable approach to clean eating designed for everyday life.
One reason I am passionate about what we eat is that regularly consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods may contribute to health concerns over time. These foods are often high in added sugars, refined carbohydrates, sodium, and less-beneficial fats while providing little fiber. Eating them frequently may contribute to blood sugar and insulin fluctuations, inflammation, disrupted appetite signals, and changes in the gut microbiome. These factors may influence metabolic and hormonal health over time. It is also important to remember that not all processed foods are unhealthy. Frozen vegetables, canned beans, plain yogurt, and whole-grain bread can still be nutritious choices.
Ready to Build Healthier Eating Habits
You don’t need another restrictive diet. You need practical guidance, a clear structure, and habits you can continue using after the program ends.
Clean Eating Kickstart – $97
(A $177 Value!)
Start anytime. Your program is delivered immediately.
What the Program Can Help You Do
Over the six weeks, you’ll learn how to:
Week by Week Curriculum
What you’ll learn:
- Week 1: Your Clean Eating Foundation
Understand what clean eating means and begin making realistic changes. - Week 2: Anti-Inflammatory Eating
Explore foods and daily habits that support a healthy inflammatory response. - Week 3: Gut-Supportive Nutrition
Learn how food choices support digestion, the microbiome, nutrient absorption, and immune function.
- Week 4: Eating for Weight and Metabolic Health
Build satisfying meals that support energy, healthy blood sugar balance, and weight management. - Week 5: Eating for Better Sleep and Energy
Explore how meal timing, caffeine, hydration, and evening habits may influence sleep and daily energy. - Week 6: Making Clean Eating a Lifestyle
Create a flexible plan for maintaining your progress in real life.
What’s Included Inside the Clean Eating Kickstart
- Six recorded weekly lessons
- Six in-depth educational guides
- Six-Week Meal Plan and Recipe Guide
- Flexible weekly meal schedules and shopping lists
- Simple Meal Planning and Prep Guide
- Breakfasts, lunches, soups, crockpot meals, dinners, snacks, sauces, marinades, and dressings
- Food Diary
- Weekly coaching emails
- Practical strategies for maintaining your habits after the program
Meet Mara Gerke
I’m Mara Gerke, CNHP, Gut Health Nutrition Specialist, Gut Health Coach, Herbalist, and Aromatherapist.
Clean eating was one of the foundational changes I made during my personal journey back to health when managing CRPS, chronic pain, inflammation, and digestive issues. My experience has shown me that food can be a strong part of how we feel and our overall well-being.
I created the Clean Eating Kickstart to make healthier eating feel more practical for adults over 40 and to help you understand how food choices and daily habits may influence how you feel.
Your experience will be unique to you. However, this program will provide structure and a realistic place to begin.
What Past Clients Have Experienced
“I discovered that processed foods were causing my hormone imbalance.” – Michelle
“I lost 7 pounds without feeling hungry, and like I was really trying. It’s nice to be thinner and have more energy!” – Sally
“I had so much trouble with cravings and bloating, and I’m glad they are gone!” – Jamie
“The weekly plans make clean eating easy – thanks!” – Dave
“Not only did I start eating cleaner, but the whole family also did, and everyone feels so much better.” – Steph
These testimonials reflect individual experiences and are not intended to establish that the program diagnoses, treats, or corrects a medical or hormonal condition. Experiences and results vary.
Ready to Build Healthier Eating Habits?
Clean Eating Kickstart – $97
(A $177 Value!)
Start anytime. Your program is delivered instantly!
What Comes Next?
Need More Focused Gut Support?
If you’re still experiencing several digestive concerns and want a more focused approach to food choices, digestion, stress, sleep, movement, and gut-supportive habits, the 30-Day Gut Reset may be your next step.
Need More Support for Stress and Your Nervous System?
If stress, poor sleep, feeling constantly on edge, or difficulty relaxing is affecting your daily habits and overall wellness, the Nervous System Reset may be your next step.
Explore the Nervous System Reset
Need a Plan Built Around You?
Gut and Glow is my 13-week one-on-one coaching program for adults over 40 who want personalized education, guidance, accountability, and support based on their needs and lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clean Eating?
Clean eating focuses on nutrient-dense whole and minimally processed foods, including fruits, vegetables, protein, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. It also encourages reducing highly processed foods that are high in added sugars, sodium, and less beneficial fats.
Do I need to give up coffee or carbohydrates?
No. You can still drink coffee based on your tolerance; just be aware of added sugars and how caffeine affects sleep and energy. I do not recommend full-throttle lattes! You also can eat carbohydrates because they are part of a balanced diet and this program focuses on fiber-rich choices such as vegetables, fruit, beans and whole grains, rather than refined carbohydrates.
Are the meals family-friendly?
Yes. The recipes are simple, flavorful, and easy to adapt so the whole family can enjoy them.
What if I have food sensitivities?
If you are dealing with food sensitivities, you will most likely need to continue to be cautious. Many of the ingredients can be substituted. However, this is a general educational program and does not provide an individualized medical diet. Consult a qualified healthcare professional if you have diagnosed allergies, significant sensitivities, or a medically prescribed diet.
Can I participate if I have chronic pain or metabolic concerns?
This program helps you build eating and lifestyle habits that support overall wellness, including digestion, energy, and a healthy inflammatory response. It is not intended to treat chronic pain, CRPS, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or any other medical condition. Consult your healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes, especially if you take blood-sugar-lowering medication or follow a medically prescribed diet.
Is this program self-paced?
Yes. You receive immediate access and can begin at any time. I recommend working through one lesson each week, although you can adjust the pace to fit your schedule.
Do I need to purchase supplements?
No. Supplements are not required to complete the Clean Eating Kickstart.