I don’t know about you guys women, but I don’t remember ever being taught about my menstrual cycle in any sort of detail. I didn’t learn about the different cycle phases, hormone changes, etc. I had one class in college about maternal and child nutrition and I remember memorizing some facts about our cycle, but I was young and naive and didn’t really think about how it applied to me, my body, … [Read more...]
You Ate Too Much of Your Kid’s Candy…Now What?
Are you waking up this morning with a candy hangover? Did you overindulge at a Halloween party, or stay up late going through your kid’s Halloween candy like my husband?! In any case, if you feel like you over did it with the sweats and treats yesterday here are some quick and simple tips to get you back on track this week. My advice is to get back on your regular and consistent eating … [Read more...]
Is a Collagen Protein Supplement Worth Taking?
Collagen is one of the most popular supplements on the market. Many of you always have questions if collagen actually works or is just hype. Collagen has a lot of health claims, but is the science really there to back it up? Let’s dive into it a bit more. What is collagen? Collagen is a type of protein that is taken from connective tissue from bones, ligaments, and tendons of animals … [Read more...]
Top TakeAways I Want to Share From My Nutrition Conference
FNCE, which stands for Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo, is a national conference held yearly for Registered Dietitians. I’ve only been one other time in Nashville right before I got pregnant with Quinn. I set this goal for myself and proud that I followed through with attending a national nutrition conference in 2023. I was hoping this conference would motivate me to get back in … [Read more...]
Creatine for Women: What You Need to Know
Creatine has been around forever. It’s the most well-studied performance supplement with a ton of studies to back up it’s efficacy in building muscle, performance, and recovery. However, I always just thought of it as a supplement for men. I would have never predicted myself taking this supplement, but here we are. I have been learning a lot more via research articles and podcasts about the … [Read more...]
My 10 Everyday Non-Negotiable Habits for Wellness
From the second my alarm goes off at 5:30am I start my routine and I have a list of things I want to accomplish in order to feel my best today and long term. Some are small and some are bigger, but everything adds up. Here are my 10 non-negotiables: Sleep. I’ve learned I need 7-8 hours of sleep a night and anything less and I don’t feel well. If I get less than 7 hours it impacts my … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Packing School Lunch // Picky Eater Edition
I wrote a blog post a few weeks ago “My Top 5 Hacks for Packing School Lunches” and I received some requests for a similar post, but for picky eaters. I’ve got you. Here are 5 tips for packing a school lunch for your picky eater: Include them in the grocery shopping and lunch packing so they feel like they have some control in the decision making. Ask them questions like “would you like to … [Read more...]
Ask The Dietitian
Newly postpartum- no idea where to start with losing weight. Just cleared for exercise too. Congratulations! My best advice is to take your time easing back into movement and be gentle with yourself during this season. I wasn’t gentle with myself after I had Quinn and jumped back into intense exercise too soon and there were consequences. I was much more gentle with myself after I had … [Read more...]
Healthy Costco Finds
Grocery shopping can be really expensive these days. We do a majority of our bulk shopping at Costco and I’m always surprised what great brands and products they carry. I thought I would share a round-up of the items we stock up on at Costco. There are plenty of other amazing finds at Costco, but this is just what we typically get. I don’t get a lot of vegetables at Costco because I get a Full … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Hacks for Packing School Lunches
Summer is winding down and the back to school posts are going strong! I know packing school lunches can be an added stress for many parents. It’s just one more thing to do before your kiddo heads out the door during a hectic school morning. Personally, I like packing lunches and having Quinn eat at school. Why? Because she’s forced to sit down to eat. Over the summer, she often just … [Read more...]
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