Recipe Compilations
The Ultimate Guide to Nutrition for PCOS: Empower Your Health
If you have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), there can be a lot of fear and uncertainty of what that can mean for you. Or maybe you’ve been written off by your medical provider and are told to come back when you want to get pregnant, but that...
Fact or Fiction: Does Drinking Water Lower Blood Sugar Effectively?
Have you heard that drinking water can lower your blood sugar if you have diabetes? So does drinking water lower blood sugar? There is a wealth of information and misinformation out on the internet about how to lower blood sugar and manage diabetes. You've probably...
Discover the Best Cold Cereal for Kidney Disease: Top Picks for a Healthy Start!
The best cold cereal for kidney disease is a question that comes up for my patients for a number of reasons. It can be a great low protein breakfast option or snack when it feels like they can’t eat anything else. Kidney disease (CKD) is a complex condition and it can...
Zinc Taste Test: How Do You Know if You Are Getting Enough?
What is zinc and why do we need it? A zinc taste test, or other types of monitoring for a zinc deficiency, can be a helpful tool considering zinc is an essential mineral involved in so many body processes. Zinc is needed for processes like immune function, growth and...
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...