Your organic, free range, GMO free, only green juice diet is a privilege. It is a privilege to get to make food and nutrition choices. It is a privilege to walk through a grocery store and make a decision based on ingredients and not price. It’s important to talk about how we address nutrition and … Continue reading Your “Diet” is a Privilege
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What Your Brain Does to Your Gut and Why it Matters
Do you have a brain that’s constantly spinning? Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or nervous often? Does it feel like your stomach is taking the brunt of it? You are not alone. So many people deal with bloating, indigestion, and abdominal discomfort. A certain amount of these symptoms is normal, but when these symptoms begin … Continue reading What Your Brain Does to Your Gut and Why it Matters
Give Yourself Some Grace
Is the advice I was given last week. We are going through a time with unprecedented stress and confusion. That being said, I had to take time to think about it. I have a job, I am considered an essential employee, I can still pay bills, I have food (and toilet paper), and I still … Continue reading Give Yourself Some Grace
Your Hunger is Real
“If you want to lose weight just eat less,” “Why can’t I just stop eating,” or my personal favorite, “You’re not hungry you’re bored/thirsty/tired (insert your own).” How many times have you heard it? It’s exhausting and frustrating to feel like you don’t have control or like it’s a constant battle between you and your … Continue reading Your Hunger is Real
Why I Told my PCP my Nutrition is “Excellent” and Why He Should Have Asked More Questions
Maybe I’m just vain. I am a dietitian after all and I practice what I preach. Or maybe I’m just realistic. I believe nutrition is more than just eating fruits and vegetables. I think nutrition at its truth includes not only what and how much eat, but our relationship with our food and with our … Continue reading Why I Told my PCP my Nutrition is “Excellent” and Why He Should Have Asked More Questions
Have Your Cake and Eat it Too
In honor of my birthday (and all those cakes out there), I want to talk about the importance of enjoying your food, or more specifically your birthday cake. It is said that birthday cake first started with the Greeks, Romans, and Germans. The Romans would make a cake to celebrate the 50thbirthday of a famous … Continue reading Have Your Cake and Eat it Too
Peanut Butter Peanut M&M Blondies
It’s not a secret that I LOVE all things peanut butter and these blondies are heaven. They are a thick and sweet with the perfect peanut M&M crunch. The batter is thicker than you are probably used to for blondies or brownies, but don’t worry because they will fluff right up in the oven. If … Continue reading Peanut Butter Peanut M&M Blondies
Healthy Eating, Weight Loss, and Body Positivity
Lets start with what is the body positivity movement? It is a movement that works to promote healthy body image among all body types and sizes and works to discredit the belief that a person’s body size and health status are inherently correlated. The body positivity movement is incredibly important at this time in society … Continue reading Healthy Eating, Weight Loss, and Body Positivity
Messy Caprese Salad
Between BBQs and get-togethers this Memorial Day Weekend is sure to be busy! With so little time it can be tough to decide what to bring. This messy version of a Caprese Salad is the perfect go-to salad for the occasion. Most Caprese Salads consist of tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. I like to add the … Continue reading Messy Caprese Salad
Self-Confidence is Great Self-Awareness is Better
As someone who works in healthcare, I recognize the importance of self-confidence. If you go to a specialist you expect them, as an expert in their field, to know what is best. It doesn’t instill confidence in anyone if providers are nervous, confused, or easily flustered. People expect our doctors, nurses, and dietitians to know … Continue reading Self-Confidence is Great Self-Awareness is Better
Eats with Erin 