What does food freedom look like? Food freedom is the ability to eat whatever, whenever, wherever. Food freedom is NOT the absence of eating for health. A lot of gymnasts are afraid that if they allow themselves to have “sugar” or “carbs” or something “fried” that...
How do you feel when someone comments negatively about your food? Horrible. You feel judged, insecure, guilty, and ashamed. And on top of all those emotions, you may feel really bad about yourself. In ALL my years as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I’ve...
All of us. These “claims” are all over social media, print magazines, news segments, and frequently come from the mouths of “nutrition pros” like trainers, coaches, and non-credentialed/licensed nutritionists (i.e., not registered dietitian nutritionists). It is so...
I generated some heat on social media yesterday stating that dietitians have an ethical responsibility to practice evidence-based medicine. Below are things I lay awake at night thinking about. I take great responsibility in what I tell patients/clients to do, knowing...
