A common topic in nutrition is the concept of balanced meals. But what does that even mean and why is it so important? If your first thought upon seeing the title of this post is “borrrrrrrrring,” I totally get it! And, something I tell my clients often, is that sound nutrition guidance is kind ... READ the POST
How to Meet Your Calcium Needs as a Vegan
You probably know that you don’t need to consume animal-based dairy to get enough calcium. But do you know how to meet your calcium needs as a vegan? The truth is, just because you can get enough calcium as a vegan doesn’t mean it’s effortless. As a vegan registered dietitian, I feel that ... READ the POST
10 Gentle Nutrition Strategies for Vegans
Gentle nutrition is the final principle of intuitive eating and a compassionate way to honor your health without dieting, restriction or obsessing about food. The reason gentle nutrition is the last principle of intuitive eating is because when we focus on nutrition too early in the intuitive ... READ the POST
How to Get Omega-3s without Fish or Fish Oil
When you hear omega-3s, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I’ll bet it’s fish. Eating fish has been a standard recommendation for getting your omega-3s but does that mean you have to eat fish to get omega-3s? Nope! RELATED: 5 Things to Do Before You Go Vegan What are ... READ the POST
What Dietary Supplements do Vegans Need?
If you're vegan, you've probably wondered, "What supplements should I be taking?" The answer is: it depends. It depends on what you eat, your lifestyle and where you live. Supplementation should be individualized as everyone is different. In a follow up to my general post on dietary supplements, ... READ the POST
The Truth about Dietary Supplements
It’s time to tackle the nebulous topic of dietary supplements. Before I start, I’ll clarify that I have zero associations with any supplement companies. The purpose of this post is to help clear up confusion about dietary supplements in general as well as address some specific supplements. It is by ... READ the POST
Busting Myths on Cholesterol Once and For All
Have you seen those articles going around about “veggans”, people who are otherwise vegan but consume eggs? Like all fad diets, I’m hoping this one dies hard. It’s gotten me riled up for a couple reasons. First, egg-laying hens are subject to some of the most revolting abuse imaginable and eggs ... READ the POST
4 Reasons to Include Nuts in Your Diet
There is a lot of conflicting messaging about nuts—eat them, don’t eat them, they’ll make you gain weight, they’ll help you lose weight, they’ll give you heart disease, they’ll cure your heart disease, and so on. Unfortunately this is nothing new when it comes to the consumer world of nutrition ... READ the POST
How to Build Strong Bones
What's the first thing you think of when you think of strong bones? If it's milk, you're not alone. In fact, billions of dollars have been spent to achieve exactly that — get Americans to think they need milk to build and maintain strong bones. Is it true that your bones require dietary ... READ the POST
Top 3 Reasons to Add More Plants to Your Diet
Happy National Nutrition Month! March is National Nutrition Month so I'm kicking it off with the Top 3 (nutritional) Reasons to Add More Plants to Your Diet. Research agrees time and time again that the most healthful diets have one thing in common: a foundation of lots of fruits + veggies! In ... READ the POST
Happy Heart Month!
Valentine's Day isn't the only reason you see hearts everywhere this month--February is American Heart Month! Good nutrition and lifestyle can go a long way in preventing heart disease, which happens to be the top killer of women in the United States. Here are the top 4 ways to ... READ the POST
