Blog Posts

Food rules: Friend or foe?

11/8/2018

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?

Running during pregnancy

9/14/2018

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.

Family norms - a case study

8/29/2018

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...

"I don't have self-control"

8/27/2018

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?

Fueling high school athletes

8/22/2018

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.

The value and variation of dietitians

8/7/2018

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?

How to help others eat better

7/31/2018

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.

What's the "best" sugar?

7/23/2018

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.

Training hard enough or too hard?

7/18/2018

Summer and fall is game time for many of my clients and friends. They've spent the last months pushing their bodies to see how far and fast they can go.

But if you're not hitting your numbers on race day, does it mean you need to train harder?

Taming tummy troubles

6/28/2018

There's nothing worse than stomach pain whether it be constipation, bloating, diarrhea, or gas. People are quick to blame what they eat, but how often is it food related and how do you solve about solving the mystery? Read on for more.