I could eat this salad on.repeat. Which is hilarious considering I only found this gem of a vegetable like 2 years ago- whaaat! You 100% do not neee a detox with everything these little gems provide. Beets give the beautiful color and provide a boost of fiber, nitrous oxide & antioxidants.
Read MoreHave you heard of galactogogues? I know it sounds like a mouthfull, but if your a breastfeeding momma they can be a total lifesaver. Galactogogues are naturally occuring compounds found in a few foods such as oatmeal, fennel, barley, nuts and seeds, dark leafy greens and chickpeas.
Read MoreMany women have a self imposed timeline or goal related to “losing the baby weight” or “getting my body back.” I get it, Postpartum is one of the most vulnerable times- like hormones, feeding a small human and not sleeping?
Read MoreIt’s sad to say that this year is the first time I’ve really recognized infertility awareness week. Before I entered my mid 20’s I was really not aware of the number of women who have the story of infertility (1 in 8!).
Read MoreMeal planning can seem like a simple task, but when your in a chaotic place with food even the most basic decisions around food can feel taxing.
Read MoreI’ve been working with women heal their relationship with food for 2 years as a nutrition therapist and there’s a part of the work that I secretly love the most… PERMISSION.
Read MoreUhm, with a fork right? Yeah, cool- I mean how to eat cake and not be frantic with thoughts of…“No more sugar for me the rest of the week” “Well shit, now I’ve blown it” “I’ll totally lose control”
Read MoreAs an RD, I spent 6 years training to put two little letters behind my name. Through all the grueling chemistry, anatomy and medical nutrition therapy classes, I had a one module orientation to eating disorders.
Read MoreAs a weight neutral dietitian, there are few and far instances where I find weighing clients helpful. When I work with individuals struggling with eating disorders, I take blind weights in order to assist me in monitoring their nutritional status and medical stability.
Read MoreComing home with your brand new little human in tow for the first time can be filled with needs and to do’s right off the bat. Moving from changing, nursing and wooing your newborn to sleep can leave a mama feeling zapped- meaning dinner prep? Ya, not happenin’.
Read MoreLets talk about snacking. Particularly snacking after deprivation driven eating, healing from chronic dieting or emotional compulsive eating. I’ve come across all of the above mentioned in my work and have a few tools to help you snack more mindfully.
Read MoreThere are few things about me that one who characterize as “Typical Dietitian,” but packing my daughters lunch just might. It’s one of the things I do after a long day to have lunch ready to go for our morning routine out the door.
Read More
