5 Reasons Why You Need a Dietitian While Taking Ozempic
Are you currently taking or thinking about starting a weight loss injection such as Ozempic? From what we’ve learned from our clients who are prescribed Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, it helps quiet the food noise and reduces mindless eating. But as we all know (er, should know), weight loss does not equate to health or… Read More»
A Morning Routine for Weight Loss
Set your day up for success by sticking to a healthy morning routine that supports fat loss Morning routines seem to be all the rage, and I am here for it. Benjamin Franklin once said, “early to bed & early to rise, makes a man healthy and wise,” and I couldn’t agree more. However, setting… Read More»
9 Reasons the Scale Sucks
Ever feel like you do everything right when it comes to weight loss but for some reason, the scale jumps up? Even after a “perfect day” of eating healthy and exercising, your weight doesn’t move the way you want it to? It’s common to want to throw in the towel when your weight doesn’t drop… Read More»
Lemon Raspberry Zucchini Bars {Recipe Redux}
Just in time for you to use all the extra zucchini from the garden that you have no idea what to do with! Or you can send it to me since my tiny porch garden doesn’t support zucchini growing. This month’s recipe redux was all about bites and bars. I took these babies for a vegan potluck event–… Read More»
Dietitian Spotlight Series: Angela Grassi, PCOS Expert
Angela Grassi, MS, RDN, LDN is an internationally known nutrition and health expert on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Named one of the Top 10 Incredible RDs Making a Difference by Today’s Dietitian magazine, Angela is the go-to nutritionist for women with PCOS. She provides nutrition consultations in person, phone or online to women around the… Read More»
Homemade BBQ Potato Chips and Curried Sweet Potato Chips
This is probably the easiest snack and recipe ever, but so much healthier than the alternative of grabbing a bag of fried chips. I’m always trying to get my clients more involved in their food and eating “cleaner,” less processed foods. In general, potato chips are the perfect example of a highly processed food. You start… Read More»
Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus is all the rage– and we all know why. Its deeeelicious. On sandwiches, on wraps, on crackers, as a veggie dip, with warm pita and on and on. Have you ever made your own? I had never thought to and always bought Sabra or whatever was on sale at the time, until my friend… Read More»
Pear-fect Grapefruit Smoothie
This is kind of a juice, kind of a smoothie, completely tasty and totally healthy. The perfect tropical pick me-up for a rainy day. If you’re feeling a little under the weather, whip this up for a double shot of vitamin C. Pair it with a hard-boiled egg or a slice of whole grain ezekial… Read More»
5 “Healthy” Foods and Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
I wish I had a dime for every time someone said, “I know what to eat, I just don’t do it.” It usually comes about 30 seconds after meeting someone and telling them that I’m a dietitian. I never contradict; I just nod and smile, keeping my comments and thoughts to myself. I’m not in… Read More»
Best Ever Black Bean Burgers with Chipotle Mango Guacamole
This one, my friends, is a winner if there ever was one. Super healthy and super tasty, a great combo of plant-based proteins and complex carbs with a boost of antioxidants on top. Best Ever Black Bean Burgers Serves 4 in 20 minutes 1 teaspoon chia seeds 1 15oz can of black beans, rinsed and… Read More»