I’m not one to speak for or against any particular diet, though I do have my opinions about fad diets, nutrition trends, wellness influencer marketing, and other “quick fix” solutions! My mission is to make sure you’re nourished, and I encourage an overall balanced intake. If you follow a certain
After last week’s discussion on whether you need to be adding electrolytes to your hydration regimen (you can read that post here), I thought it’d be a good idea to address another trendy topic: alkaline water (you may also see this as pH water). Let’s break this down – I promise to
After seeing a social media post where another dietitian was talking about a woman who had basically OD’d on LiquidIV, I thought this topic needed some attention. Read on to find out what electrolytes are and when I recommend you consume them. What are electrolytes? Think of electrolytes as charged
Even though the calendar said it was fall last week, it really feels like it now that October has arrived! I love all the fresh produce that summer brings, but fall is when I come alive in the kitchen. The cooler temps mean I can finally turn on my oven again! There’s
If you constantly feel hungry at night, you’ll want to read this today! I’ve been there too, sitting in front of the TV, half my brain watching “Stranger Things” and the other half wondering what I could grab from the kitchen. Or waiting for my husband to go to the
Sugar can be a complicated nutrient to navigate. Are we supposed to be eating it or not? And if we are allowed, what kind is best? Does aspartame really cause cancer? Today I’m offering a dietitian’s take on everything you need to know about sweeteners. In a time where information
I’ve got something fun to share — a recent interview I did with Orangetheory on clean eating! [Click here to jump right to the article] Now, if you know me in real life or social media, you might know I’ve been an Orangetheory coach for 8+ years. I’m all about
Do you really need carbs? Before I trick you into thinking the answer might be “no,” you can stand up and rejoice because the answer is a resounding “yes!” To prove it, I’m munching on pretzel crisps as I type this. This topic has been on my mind lately, especially
If you’re like me at all, you’ve probably struggled with finding the right amount of food that you can eat in one sitting to feel satiated. By satiated, I mean full and satisfied to the perfect degree. Not overly full but completely fulfilled. Whether you have a history of dieting
As a dietitian there are repeat questions I get asked by friends, family and strangers alike. One of those is “do you write meal plans?” My immediate response is no, I don’t. Meal plans are inherently flawed for a few reasons. It’s impossible for me to give you recommendations without knowing
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