Eat like a foodie and drink like a sommelier
This holiday season, eat like a foodie and drink like a sommelier! Using a sommelier’s approach to wine, we can learn to become more mindful around food. Just as a sommelier engages all the senses to...
View ArticleHow to Create a Vision Board with 2025 Intentions
As 2024 comes to a close, many of us are turning our attention to 2025 and reflecting on what we want to pursue in the coming year. Whether your aspirations involve personal growth, career...
View ArticleWhat is the Connection Between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and GI Disorders?
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS) exists along a spectrum of inherited disorders affecting connective tissue1. Connective tissue supports, protects, and gives structure to the muscles, bones, and organs....
View ArticleWhat is the Dietary Inflammation Index?
What is inflammation, how is inflammation and diet connected, and what does this mean for my health? Have you heard of chronic inflammation? Chances are, you have! This health hot topic has become a...
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What is a Mediterranean Diet Score?
What is the Mediterranean Diet, and how do I know if I am following it? By Gabrielle Finora Do you try to follow the Mediterranean diet? Many people say they do, but how can you know if you really...
View ArticleManaging Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) Through Diet
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a complex and oftentimes misunderstood condition that affects many individuals – approximately 17% of the population.1,2 MCAS presents with a variety of symptoms...
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Top Five Ways to Decrease Inflammation
Chronic inflammation is now being recognized as a large driver of many health concerns, including heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders. While inflammation is a vital part of the body’s...
View ArticleMeal Planning Tips for Neurodivergence
Meal planning often presents unique challenges for individuals with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or other forms of neurodivergence. Difficulties with executive functioning, sensory...
View Article5 Tips for Dietitians Working with Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Supporting clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in their nutrition journey requires understanding, patience, and flexibility. As a dietitian, you can make a meaningful difference by tailoring...
View ArticleIs it the Eating Disorder or the Neurodivergence?
When working with clients who have both eating disorders and neurodivergence, determining whether behaviors are driven by the eating disorder or neurodivergent traits can be challenging. Since these...
View ArticleIs Breathwork Appropriate for Clients on the Spectrum?
Breathwork offers widely recognized calming and stress-relieving benefits, but is it effective for clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly in the context of nutrition therapy? Many...
View ArticleBody Acceptance Versus Body Positivity
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?” When you think about it, as a society, we’ve been assessing and comparing beauty standards for as long as our memory serves. What do you...
View ArticleLooksmaxxing: Is it Driving Boys to Eating Disorders?
“Looksmaxxing” is one of the latest social media trends followed by teenage boys. The term itself has been around for over a decade, but in recent years has evolved and gotten more popular, in part due...
View ArticleBinge No More To Do List
1. Find Your “Micro-Moments” It can be hard to focus on the positive, especially when our brain is biologically driven to focus on negative experiences to help us survive. But now we need to nourish it...
View ArticleLatest Thoughts on BMI
I’ll never forget a story a client shared with me. At just 10 years old, she stepped onto her Wii Fit, excited for the usual playful encouragement. But instead of the usual friendly sound effects,...
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GLP-1 and GIP Hormones: What do they do?
Have you ever wondered what controls how much insulin is released after we eat? You may have heard of GLP-1 (or more formally known as Glucagon-Like Peptide-1). This is the main hormone targeted in the...
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