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Food talk during the holidays

11/20/2018

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The start of the holiday season is here! This season is a joyful time in many ways but catching up with family and friends has its challenges - especially if you're shifting your relationship with food and your body. Read on below for a few thoughts...

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WHAT is WRONG with me?!

11/13/2018

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Countless women have set foot in my office complaining of unexplained weight gain, exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, and unclear food sensitivities. They are convinced something is wrong with them and they’re only in my office because either the doctor told them to come or they believe it must be cause they’re “eating wrong.” Labs for thyroid function, allergies, anemia, deficiencies, and diabetes are normal. There is nothing “clinically” wrong with them. What is going on?!

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Food rules: Friend or foe?

11/8/2018

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Meal plans are the top request in a dietitian's office - "just tell me what I can eat." It’s no secret that diet programs impose rules on your life - what you can eat, what you can’t eat, where you can eat, and when. While rules seem great, they have pretty serious drawbacks. Why? 

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Running during pregnancy

9/14/2018

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Exercising terrified me when I was expecting Tucker (my 1st kiddo). My doctor gave me the green light early on but I wanted limits about speed and distance to keep my little bundle safe. I searched for research but there were no formal guidelines about how far or how fast I could go. Reading other mom blogs about exercise calmed my nerves, so I thought I'd share my experience. If you're expecting or hoping to be, here's what I learned in the last 5 years. 
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Family norms - a case study

8/29/2018

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​While continuing education, supervision, and working with clients teaches me a lot about eating behaviors, my most interesting experience has been exploring my own relationship with food compared to my husband's. We come from very different backgrounds - especially when it comes to how our families approached food. As a result how we view when to eat, what to eat, and when to stop eating is SO different! Click below to read more...
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"I don't have self-control"

8/27/2018

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One of the obsession with nutrition over the years has been the tenet of "self-control" or "willpower." Similarly, most patients initially complain that their problem is, "I just don't have any self control." It leaves me wondering, what exactly IS this oh so elusive "self-control" we all desire? And how do we strengthen it? 
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Fueling high school athletes

8/22/2018

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Time to launch into another year of high school sports. If you're a coach (or a parent) you might be trying to figure out ways to get your athletes to reach their full potential. Check out the below post to understand some of the challenges (and solutions) in keeping teenage athletes fueled. 

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The value and variation of dietitians

8/7/2018

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Research demonstrates that people estimate they make 15 food and drink related decisions each day. But in reality, people make OVER 200 decisions (220 to be exact) to figure out “what,” “when,” “where,” “how much,” and "with whom."

​With so much attention to food and a ridiculous amount of food information in the world, it's easy to assume we "get it" and don't need support. So what can a dietitian do for you and why exactly are they helpful? 
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How to help others eat better

7/31/2018

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It's easier than ever to find an article about "healthy eating." A quick search on Google provided over 860,000,000 results...and another 35,800,000 videos (yikes). 

I recognize and appreciate that people are passionate about nutrition. I also recognize that once we find something that "works" for us, we want to shout it from the roof tops! I truly believe that many professionals should talk about food to with their clients - it's a cornerstone to health. However, it's important to recognize whether the "truth" you preach to your clients is helpful or harmful. 

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What's the "best" sugar?

7/23/2018

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Headlines are always screaming about the perils of sugar and touting the "best" choices. But how toxic is sugar really and are some types really better than others? I scoured the research to find the answers.
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