Emotional Eating Isn’t About Willpower

Emotional Eating Isn’t About Willpower

Do you ever feel like you’re “good” with food all day, only to find yourself snacking at night and wondering, Why can’t I get this under control? As a St. Louis dietitian, this is one of the most common stories we hear from clients struggling with emotional eating....
Gut Check: 5 Top Gut Health Myths Demystified!

Gut Check: 5 Top Gut Health Myths Demystified!

It Happens to Us All… A couple of weeks ago, my son and I went out for a special mama-son dinner at an Italian restaurant on The Hill—his request for his 14th birthday. Afterward, we headed to a concert (we saw Caamp, if you’re curious ;), and by the end of the night,...
Should I Be Worried About Nutrient Absorption?

Should I Be Worried About Nutrient Absorption?

Do ever worry about nutrient absorption? “You are what you eat” is a very famous saying . . . although, you may have heard the more accurate version of it: “You are what you eat and absorb.” It’s possible to eat a variety of nutrient-dense foods but not get their full...