Have you ever wished you could sit down to a full, abundant plate of food and walk away feeling content—without also feeling like you “overdid it”? That’s where the idea of volume eating comes in. It’s a way of approaching meals that focuses on nourishment, fullness, and joy rather than restriction. Here’s the truth: you don’t have…
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Pregnancy Nutrition Weeks 7–10: Fueling Rapid Growth and Easing Early Symptoms
You’ve made it past the earliest weeks — and while your baby is still only about the size of a raspberry by week 10, they’re growing faster than ever. Between Weeks 7 and 10, critical developments include forming fingers and toes, defining facial features, and maturing internal organs such as the liver, kidneys, and intestines. While…
How Marriage Impacts Nutrition and Eating Habits (And What to Do About It)
Marriage brings many beautiful changes—shared dreams, deeper intimacy, and yes, changes in how (and what) you eat. Whether you’re newly married or have been together for decades, research shows that marriage affects nutrition and eating habits in real and lasting ways. As a dietitian who has counseled couples and individuals on nutrition for the last several years,…
Weeks 4–6 of Pregnancy: What to Eat & Why It Matters
Congratulations! You likely just found out you are pregnant—or you strongly suspect you might be. If that’s you, welcome! These early weeks are an exciting and important time, and today, we’re going to outline what foods to prioritize eating to support your health and your baby’s as he or she begin to develop! What’s Happening Right…
From Pages to Plates: How Talking and Reading About Food Can Help Your Picky Eater Thrive
If your child only eats beige foods and gives broccoli the stink eye, you’re not alone — and you’re not failing. Picky eating is a normal part of early childhood. However, if mealtimes have become a battleground and you’re longing for a dinner without negotiations, here is some hopeful news: the path to less picky…
Weeks 1–4 of Pregnancy: Fertility Nutrition & Early Pregnancy Diet Essentials
Wondering what to eat during the first 4 weeks of pregnancy or while trying to conceive? Whether you’re actively TTC (trying to conceive) or just discovered you’re expecting, Weeks 1–4 are a powerful time to lay the nutritional groundwork for a healthy pregnancy. Even before that positive test, your body is preparing to support the…
Macronutrients 101: Proteins, Carbs, and Fats Explained Simply
If you’ve ever tried to eat healthier or looked at a nutrition label, you’ve probably heard the term macronutrients. But what exactly are they—and why do they matter? Macronutrients, often called macros, are the nutrients your body needs in large amounts to function properly. There are three main types: protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Each plays a unique and…
How to Stop Overeating During the Holidays
Every year the holidays come around and with it a lot of emotions. For a variety of reasons, these may lend themselves to excitement and nostalgia or to stress and overwhelm. Food is often a focal point of the holiday season which for many can make it that much more stressful and difficult to navigate….
Stop Dieting and Start Creating a Lifestyle
I am not sure if I have ever mentioned this, but I am currently a dietetic intern in my master’s program and on my way to becoming a registered dietitian. For the most part, I generally like to let people test the waters with diet to see what they do and do not like and…
The Marvelous Mediterranean Diet
As a college student, I have noticed many college students and young twenty-somethings like myself think we are invincible. This is not the case, but consuming a healthful diet can help us to live longer. As a college student studying nutrition and dietetics with plans of becoming a dietitian in the future, people tend to…
Life Made Wholesome 