We all want to achieve food freedom, but what does that look like? Does that look like eating whatever you want all the time? Does that look like complete disregard for physical health and only regard for what tastes good? Food freedom doesn’t have an official definition, or even one
At first, it might seem like an easy answer. We want to have control in our lives, of course. Some of us simply THRIVE on controlling all aspects of our lives. We feel like things are running smoothly and everything is in place like a well-oiled machine. Until they’re not!
I could really get into it here, but to keep it relatively short and sweet here is my number one reason that I believe getting on the scale every day is not a good idea: because it’s not helpful. Really. Think about it. What do you get from knowing the
When most people first learn about what intuitive eating stands for (unrestricted eating, mainly) they often think that intuitive eating is just another way to eat whatever you want, whenever you want with no regard for any type of structure or health. While intuitive eating does abolish the restriction that
Today I am going to share with you 4 of the best ways you can cleanse, or detox if you prefer that terminology, your body. If you want to feel all cleared out, fresh and free of allllll kinds of bacteria, keep reading! So, of course I am kind of
It’s very easy to get caught up in the New Year’s resolution game. It’s a lot of pressure isn’t it? Having to commit to what usually amounts to drastic changes seemingly overnight? Then when we can’t keep that up, because change doesn’t work like that, we get down on ourselves
I saw a post on NYT Well about myths nutrition experts wish would die. I thought, hey, I am a nutrition expert! Why don’t we see what I think? What are nutrition myths? Nutrition myths are the same as any other myth, except they are about nutrition! Duh! A myth
ONE – Think about the nutrient density of your food choices. Ultra-processed or high sugar/high fat items are usually calorically dense but offer minimal nutrition. It’s important to choose foods that are both calorie and nutrient dense to help with satiety. TWO – How about your schedule. Do you eat
Being a dietitian is my second career path. After I graduated from college with a degree in communications/public relations, I worked in legal marketing for a few years. As I got to know my adult self more, I realized that was not the path I wanted to be on. When
I talk a lot about how we should be talking about food and nutrition. I don’t typically like using the word ‘should’ but I feel like there truly is a way we should be talking about food. Because I’ve seen all the alternative ways cause too much damage to the
How can I help you get started on the road to a healthier life?