Do You Really Need Supplements? A Dietitian’s Honest Take
Let me start with this: I’m not immune to what I’m about to talk about. As a dietitian, I get asked about supplements all the time, and honestly, I get the appeal. I’ve tried many of them myself. From probiotics to greens powders to the latest “must-have” wellness...
What to Eat When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking (Easy, Healthy Meal Ideas for Low-Energy Days)
I’ll be honest, there are days (many) when I don’t want to cook. Not because I don’t care about nutrition.Not because I don’t know what to make. But because it just feels like… too much. And parents make SO. MANY. MEALS! If you’ve ever opened the fridge and felt...
IBS, Gut Health & Feeling Heard: A St. Louis Dietitian’s Perspective
A client recently told me that her biggest challenge with IBS wasn’t the pain, the bloating, or the unpredictable trips to the bathroom, it was the feeling that no one truly understood how disruptive it all was. Not her doctors. Not her coworkers. Not even her closest...
Spring Clean Your Body Image: A St. Louis Dietitian’s Guide to Feeling Better in Your Body
Spring has a way of waking things up. The weather warms, routines shift, and many of us feel a renewed sense of motivation whether that’s getting outside more, cleaning out closets, or resetting habits. But there’s something else that tends to show up this time of...