Why is prenatal care important? As I learned about two years ago when I was pregnant with my son, the quality of that care matters just as much as receiving it. “You need to buy a scale” were some of the first words out of my new gynecologist’s mouth before I even conceived him. I had told my doctor I didn’t know my weight but that I did know and trust my body. Instead of inquiring more, he judged my explanation and insisted I start weighing myself. Little did he know, I spen

The benefits of dessert may surprise you. When people learn I am a registered dietitian, they automatically assume that I must eat a very specific way. They think I must not enjoy diet culture’s latest nutrient victims, namely carbs, and certainly not anything sweet, soft and gooey (the way I like my chocolate chip cookies). I love the surprise on their faces when I share I eat everything, including an abundance of carbs (it’s our body’s preferred fuel source, after all) and

Discovering your pregnant often marks the beginning of an overwhelming flood of information, especially regarding what to eat or avoid. This period, already filled with emotional intensity, can become even more complicated for those with a history of eating disorders. During my own pregnancy, I found comfort in relying on intuitive eating—an approach that helped me stay grounded and connected to my body throughout those transformative nine months. Although intuitive eating du

Navigating emotions may be the hardest part of being a human. Over the last couple of years, it's safe to say we have been collectively living in a particularly emotionally turbulent time. In my work as a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist, I have certainly seen the use of disordered eating behaviors increase in attempts to manage hard emotions since the pandemic started. Today, I'd like to talk specifically about emotional eating, a concept that is often misunderst

Today, I am co-writing with my longtime friend and fellow intuitive eating dietitian (and yoga teacher!) Letal Garber, MS, RD, LD, RYT. Like myself, she is a registered dietitian nutritionist who sees nutrition through a non-diet lens and practices the original intuitive eating philosophy. Unlike myself, she is an expert in Diabetes (DM) management! So, we decided to join forces and explain how a non-diet, intuitive eating approach can absolutely be taken when it comes to man

I feel very fortunate to share that I just got back from a freakin’ awesome vacation last week – spent two weeks in Europe. Ate all the food and drank all the wine – the photo on this post is the most amazing cheesecake I’ve ever eaten in San Sebastian, Spain (visit my IG page to see some photos of more delicious-ness). Food was absolutely one of the best parts of the trip. Now, back to reality. If I was still entrenched in a diet/disordered eating mindset like I was many ye

Wondering how can I stop craving sugar? You’ve heard it all: Sugar is bad. Sugar is toxic. Sugar will destroy your health. Fear-mongering messages around sugar abound. They are extreme, unhelpful, and take the joy out of eating dessert. Truthfully, nutrition science is just not that simple – cutting out one ingredient (like sugar) or groups of food is not what will lead to better health. In fact, it can be detrimental to health. I know from experience. I used to avoid sugary