The Truth About Cortisol and Weight Gain in Perimenopause

The Truth About Cortisol and Weight Gain in Perimenopause

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably seen posts warning women about “high cortisol.” According to many wellness influencers, cortisol is responsible for everything from belly fat and cravings to poor sleep, fatigue,...
Do You Really Need Supplements? A Dietitian’s Honest Take

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...
Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

Food Noise: Why Eating Has Become So Mentally Exhausting

She’s sitting across the table, scrolling through questions saved in her phone, notes she’s collected over weeks, maybe months. Is intermittent fasting a good idea for me? Should I aim for 40 grams of protein in the morning? I mix potato starch, collagen, greens...