I Tried It – A Collagen-Based Beauty Supplement
This post is sponsored by Taut® Collagen. However the statements and opinions expressed are entirely my own, and based on my own individual experience. As a dietitian, I’m educated and trained to be skeptical of food products and supplements that sound too good to be true. For good reason, as it is my mission to help […]
“I Only Shop the Perimeter” – A Nutritional Humblebrag Myth, Debunked
As a dietitian, I often find that others try to relate to me with their knowledge of the latest nutrition media stories and trends, which of course I love to discuss. However, I sometimes cringe at some of the blanket nutrition rules that are echoed to me from the media, such as “all carbs are bad” […]
ABC’s of Weight Loss: C & D is for Cleanse & Detox
“Cleanse and detox for faster weight loss”. I mean, it sounds strategic & promising, doesn’t it? And it is a message that is blasted to you every time you open up your Instagram or Facebook feed from some sponsor or ‘fit-spirational’ account. So, do you think that a cleanse or so-called-detox is really necessary for you […]
ABC’s of Weight Loss: B is for Begin
Why do you think that you have to wait to begin to lose weight? Seriously, you know you’re guilty of this mind game. The concept that “on Monday, I’m going to start my diet”, or “in January, I’m going to join a bootcamp”. You know what that type of thinking does? It sets you up for […]
ABC’s of Weight Loss: A is for Accountability
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2017! You could be anywhere in the world right now, but you’re here with me, reading this post. I appreciate that, and I want to do everything I can to help you achieve your health, fitness, and/or weight loss goals this year. That’s why I decided to kick off […]
The Nutrition Magic of Chicken Soup
While it comes in many different forms – from Vietnamese Pho to “Jewish Penicillin”, chicken soup might just be the universal comfort food. It is the perfect solution to a chilly winter day, and no food is as soothing when you have a cold or the flu. Speaking of which, I just caught my first […]
Pumpkin Pie with Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Crust
Disclosure – This post is sponsored by Sweet Loren’s® All Natural Cookie Dough. I only partner with food brands that I believe are worthwhile, and that offer a strong nutritional proposition for their respective food category. Sweet Loren’s meets both my personal and professional approval. Thank you to Sweet Loren’s® for supporting Nutrition Guru! Spice up […]
What The Fork?! Food Review – Kombucha
Have you ever walked through a grocery store and asked yourself, “What the heck is that?!”? You are in good company. Because even as a dietitian, I am often amazed at the new & unique foods that are now available at the most conventional of supermarkets. And I often receive a lot of questions about these […]
Cinnamon Spiced Nuts: Your New Go-To Holiday Hack
It’s about that time of year. I don’t know about you, but I’m already having a little holiday anxiety. I have no idea how my actual gift list is going to shake out this year (sorry, friends & family reading this post), but I’m already making my grocery shopping list for edible goodies. Being a foodie/dietitian, […]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Banana Bread & Why You Need MORE Pumpkin
How deep is your love for pumpkin? This time of year, do you need it in everything you consume? Good, I’m glad we can be basic together. But in defense of pumpkin and it’s perceived overuse, it is a very versatile gourd. And thank heavens we are doing something useful with pumpkin these days besides making […]