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
If you get bloated often, you will want to read this! It seems like gut health is all the rage these days. Not to say a healthy gut isn’t important, of course. But you might be wasting your money if you’re investing in supplements, powders, teas and eliminating a bunch of
What is Fiber, and Why Do I Need it? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in different plant foods. It isn’t digestible by our bodies, so it doesn’t contribute calories like other carbohydrates (starches and sugars) do. Fiber passes relatively intact through the digestive system and is eventually eliminated
As a dietitian that’s totally aligned with ‘anti-diet’ messaging in the past, I’ve started to disconnect. Earlier this month, The Washington Post published this article, called “As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice.” Like the article says, there are a ton of dietitians on social media pushing
Why is managing blood sugar important? Whether you’re diabetic or not, managing blood sugar is an important part of health. Blood sugar highs can cause harmful blood sugar lows if food isn’t balanced with the right mix of macronutrients. The glycemic index explains the effect certain foods have on increasing
Let’s be real, the biggest challenge when it comes to eating better, or “dieting,” is the pressure to give up allllll the delicious treats we love. It’s possible to be successful at eating better overall while still eating dessert. But lots of us think that we need to avoid our
I would think that the topic of weight loss has to be one of the most searched topics on Google. It has to be one of the most common areas of interest on social media. Not only tips and tricks, but following along on other people’s journeys. Looking at their
The other day I watched Oprah’s latest special, Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution. It’s no secret that weight loss medications are taking the world by storm, and Oprah is kind of known for diving headfirst into controversial issues, so I couldn’t wait to see what she had to
“I feel like I can’t control myself around food! Every time I go to eat, I feel like I can’t stop, and I always feel like I ate more than I should have.” If you’ve ever said anything like that to yourself, I want you to keep on reading! I’ve
I’ve talked about the “no eating past 8:00 pm” rule and the “80/20” rule from my perspective as a dietitian! Today, we are getting into the Weight Watchers system. Now, Weight Watchers is a big entity and has been through many ups, downs and rebrands over the years since it’s
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