When was the last time you truly savored something? One pattern I notice in many of my clients is that they eat without realizing it. Far from savoring it, they don’t even know they ate it! There are two significant reasons that this happens: (1) They fall prey to distracted eating. (2) They eat a day’s worth of calories in small bites. Why is this a problem?
What is lactose intolerance? Does pregnancy cause lactose intolerance? Can pregnancy reverse lactose intolerance?
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As part of my involvement with Chicago area dietitians, I wrote a guest blog post for the Chicago Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics entitled "Easter Brunch Done Right". I'd love for you to check it out - it's got some amazing recipe suggestions for next weekend....
Ultimately, remember that how you talk about food and your own body matters. Off-handedly commenting on the eating habits of others is rarely helpful, and often hurtful. Health takes on many different forms, and how we speak to ourselves and one another is a big part of it.
Did you know that there are only 59 days left in 2015?! Crazy, right? The next 59 days are going to be filled with lots of time with family and friends, holiday parties, cocktail parties, happy hours, and plenty of opportunities to over-eat and over-indulge. But it doesn’t have to be a disaster for your health or waistline. I’m all about prevention instead of just reaction.
Last weekend, we got the heck out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and spent time at Kuipers Family Farm. It’s about an hour outside of Chicago, and offers all the best of fall – apple picking, a pumpkin patch, pig races, haunted houses and a corn maze.
There were many points during the run that I wanted to cry. I trained better than this. My body was failing me. But then I had a reality check and remembered how amazing my body actually was. I saw runners whose bodies looked to be in far worse shape than mine – it reminded me again how much running is a mental and spiritual feat, not just physical. And I saw the following sign, which made me quite happy. Truth comes in all forms.
Last week, I had the chance to travel to Nashville and attend the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE). Basically, it’s the national dietitian conference put on by our professional organization, the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. It’s always a great time of learning, inspiration, and stuffing your face 🙂
I had some brussels sprouts, and they were honestly the start of this meal. How often have I started a meal with just one ingredient in mind. I can get kind of focused on things – whether it’s an ingredient that’s going bad in my fridge, is on sale at the store, is seasonal, or just something that popped into my head. Anyone else out there start dinner this way?
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Did you know that protein needs increase during pregnancy? Since many women experience some form of food aversions or nausea, getting in enough protein can feel a bit daunting. Let's talk about how much protein you really need, and how to make that happen when you're...
We've all heard that it's important to stay hydrated. But how much water should you drink during pregnancy? Does that 8 glasses a day rule still apply? And do other liquids count, or just water? Once again, something that has always felt pretty simple, is suddenly...
The Mediterranean diet is considered one of the best diets by US News & World Report. We see that in the general population, following this pattern of eating improves lipid levels. However, there is limited evidence on the impact it has during pregnancy. A 2019...