Do probiotics help kids with hormonal acne? It could! This is a scientific review that concludes there is little research on probiotics and acne prone skin, but the research that does exists shows benefits. I also wrote up a review of a session I attended about skin health and nutrition that might be helpful. How do you feel about Ozempic?For someone who has obesity related health … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so I figured I would share my Thanksgiving “rules” as a non-diet dietitian. In our Happy Hour post last week I linked a bunch of blog posts I have written over the years on Thanksgiving and holiday eating if you’re interested. Today I figured I would highlight my simple “rules” for this food focused holiday because it can be a tricky one for many with food anxiety. … [Read more...]

I have a confession to make. I got carried away. Marketing got me and I didn’t do my research before jumping on a few trendy supplement bandwagons. I recently had a “what the heck” moment and took a look at all the supplements I was taking and subscriptions I was signed up for. I realized I wasn’t practicing what I preach which is….food first and is this there science back up these claims. … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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 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...]

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...]

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...]