Back in 2015, one of my preceptors asked me if I had ever heard of Intuitive Eating. I had not. Quite honestly, it wasn’t a message I was quite ready for. I was really deep in my disordered eating and Intuitive Eating wasn’t part of the curriculum. Simply stated, honor our hunger has become complicated, […]

Protein is undoubtedly essential for various bodily functions, including tissue repair and hormone production, however, our current health and wellness culture tends to overemphasize the importance of protein. This has convinced us to believe that everything we consume needs to be high-protein. From high-protein ice cream and waffles and everything in between. According to the […]

Updated October 27, 2023 Distinguishing a nutritionist from a health coach or a Registered Dietitian can become difficult for individuals seeking nutrition services. What is a Nutritionist? A nutritionist does not need to have any specific schooling, certifications, or license. Anyone who claims any knowledge of nutrition at any level can call themselves a nutritionist. […]

Anti-diet professionals believe our culture’s deeply held belief that thinness and dieting are not based in health. Here is my round-up of 12 Anti-diet accounts you should follow.

I hope you were able to catch my IG Live. As promised, I wanted to talk about how to pass the RD Exam on the first attempt. According to the Academy, in 2020, 67.3% of dietitians passed their RD Exam on their first attempt. Before you get too caught up in the statistics remember, you aren’t […]

On March 6, 2020, I had an in-person interview for the one and only dietetic internship program I had applied to. The truth was- I withdrew my application from two other programs after my brother passed away.  My dream program was at the University of Houston. The school my brother had planned to attend after […]