Healthy Weight Loss
Easy Low FODMAP Fast Food Options for IBS Management
IBS clients always ask me, “What low FODMAP fast food options can I have when I am on the road or in a rush?” If you have ever tried the low FODMAP diet, eating out can be a challenge. Whether you are going to a sit-down restaurant or a fast-food joint, frustration...
Mastering Chronic Kidney Disease Nutrition: Strategies for Renal Health
If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease or renal insufficiency, you may feel lost and overwhelmed. How do I manage it? Will I need dialysis? A transplant? The reality of CKD is that everyone is different. For some, GFR may stay the same for a very long...
Eating disorders and digestion: Managing GI discomfort in recovery
Eating disorders and digestion overlap Eating disorders and digestion are inextricably linked. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and ARFID can have a profound physiological impact on the digestive process. Up to 98% of people diagnosed with an eating disorder also meet...
Sip Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Kidney Friendly Drinks!
Kidney-Friendly Drinks and How to Choose It’s important to find kidney-friendly drinks if you are managing kidney disease. Water is definitely important, and you should drink up (as long as your nephrologist has not put you on a fluid restriction). But let’s be real,...
The Rise of Creatine Gummies: A Convenient Supplement for Enhanced Performance
Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in the body, primarily stored in the muscles. It plays a crucial role in energy production by aiding in the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the body's main source of cellular energy. While traditionally,...
Maximize Your Gut Health with Better Nutrition Choices: A Comprehensive Guide
There is a lot of buzz about our gut health and how important it is for our overall well being. Connections have been found between gut microbiome health and many chronic conditions, like autoimmune diseases, PCOS, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease,...
Mastering Diabetes Nutrition: Your Ultimate Guide to Thriving!
A diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis can feel overwhelming. Worsening A1Cs or out of control blood sugars can feel defeating. Because food and nutrition can play an important role in managing blood sugars, dietitians can be a helpful member of your treatment team....
Healing from Within: How Nutrition Counseling Supports Eating Disorder Treatment
In a culture where the pressure to be thin can be all-consuming, the prevalence of eating disorders has become a critical concern affecting individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Nearly 9% of the US population will experience an eating disorder in their...
Unlocking the Secret: Why Pumpkin Seed Protein is the Next Big Thing!
A common nutrition goal for many people is to increase protein. There can be many reasons for this, and I highly suggest talking it through with your doctor and dietitian to make sure it’s right for you. But regardless of the reason, you may be struggling to increase...
40 Gestational Diabetes Snacks for Better Blood Sugars
Gestational Diabetes Snacks to Fuel your Pregnancy Before we talk about gestational diabetes snacks, let's first talk about pregnancy. Pregnancy alone is a rollercoaster of emotions. Never before do you have to second guess everything you put in your mouth because now...
Electrolyte Gummies: Are They All They Cracked Up to Be?
In today's world, so many people are fixated on achieving health and wellness. One aspect of overall well-being is ensuring that our bodies are properly hydrated and balanced. Electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, play a vital role in...
Drizzle Flavor on Your Food: Low FODMAP Salad Dressings Plus 10 Tasty Recipes
What is a Low FODMAP Diet? If you're here looking for a low FODMAP salad dressing, you may already know about the low FODMAP diet. But if you are new to this diet, it is an elimination diet to help those suffering from IBS symptoms.While following a low FODMAP diet...