The two main concerns I hear from parents around feeding their kids are about picky eaters and making sure their kids are eating healthy. Starting from a young age, inspiring children to shop, cook and prepare food can set them up for a lifetime of healthy eating. Yet, a recent Ipsos survey found that 38 […]
Have you heard of the binge-restrict cycle? Do you know what it is? Do you know if you experience it? Have you ever found yourself uncontrollably devouring a food you usually restrict? If so, you’ve likely experienced the binge-restrict cycle. It’s commonly referred to in that order, binge-restrict, but I think it is more accurate […]
Do you ever feel kind of bad for taking time to recharge, for taking care of yourself? This is a normal feeling and self-care is sometimes thought of as selfish but taking time to make sure you are functioning at your best is actually a great thing for everybody! I actually dislike that self-care has […]
Have you ever rushed through a meal and felt kind of sick afterwards? Maybe you are rushing because you feel like you do not have time or maybe it is because you are trying to avoid feeling a certain way. Have you ever taken the time to truly experience and enjoy a bite of any […]
Have you ever heard conflicting messages about nutrition? Coffee is good, coffee is bad. Eggs are good, no eggs are bad. Ugh! What are you supposed to eat? One of the reasons so many different foods have conflicting messages is because it depends on your genes. You know, what your mama gave you! Quick science […]
The reason why so many people fail to lose weight and keep it off while following a diet or meal plan has nothing to do with willpower. There are 3 key things most diet plans fail to address: your identity your mindset your emotions Diets create a restrictive world where food rules reign and self-doubt, […]
A dietitian’s opinion of the meal kit delivery system, Hello Fresh. A couple of weeks ago I received a standard promo discount card from the popular meal kit delivery system, Hello Fresh. It was for $80 off, which was significantly more than the $40 or $50 ones I frequently see in our mailboxes. I assume […]
Hand washing is everywhere right now, as it is one of the top ways to prevent spreading and getting COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has had some other developments besides the viral disease. Anxiety for instance is elevated for many of us as the unknown lays ahead and our only actions of control are hand washing, […]
So happy to have you here. As a Registered Dietitian I am focused on the nutritional aspect of your health, which is so embedded in our lives today. Food is such a personal thing it’s almost as off-limits in conversation as religion and politics. Eating for health has become confusing and overwhelming making it difficult to […]
