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…
4 Benefits of Eating Meals Together as a Couple & Why It Matters
There are so many versions of the couple that _insert something here_ stays together. What I have yet to hear is the couple that eats together stays together. When life gets busy, as it so easily does, it can be so easy let eating together fall to the wayside instead of taking time to sit…
Local Honey and Seasonal Allergies, Does it Help? + Other Benefits of Honey
While I commonly hear that local honey can help seasonal allergies from friends, patients, and influencers alike, it is unfortunately a myth as it has not been found to be scientifically backed. However, I can see the good intentions behind the idea that eating local honey will aid with the pollen that you are allergic…
How to Use Food Scraps to Reduce Kitchen Waste and Benefit Your Wallet
Growing up I remember how resourceful my grandmother was in the kitchen and stories from both sides of the family about how my great-grandmothers would save absolutely everything from food scraps to household goods as they would find a way to use them. Now these stories have followed me into adulthood and running a house…
Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables for Autumn
Looking to eat with the seasons? Here are the fall fruits and vegetables you should look for at farmers’ markets and in the produce aisles. Not only are the crops generally more affordable in season, they also taste significantly better and are more nutritious. However, the specific crops and harvest dates for autumn produce will…
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