Dietary supplements, or synonymously over the counter (OTC) medications, nutrition supplements, or health foods, are continuing to grow in availability and popularity. The term dietary supplements includes multivitamins or a single micronutrient, digestive enzymes, live-active bacterial cultures, fiber, laxatives, electrolytes, protein and amino acids… to...
In light of eating disorder awareness week 2024 (February 26 - March 3), I figured the topic of common, and sometimes easily missed, eating disorder signs was fitting. The amount of times I’ve been asked as an eating disorder professional by loved ones “Is this...
If someone asked you how much water you drink in a day, what’s your answer? Do you have an understanding of your individual fluid needs? As a dietitian, this is a common question I receive from clients and a big part of what I do...
In our social-media-driven society where diet culture is falsely praised, it can feel overwhelming to find accurate, unbiased information regarding nutrition. Diet culture preys on vulnerability, and lack of nutrition knowledge. One account focuses on “food freedom,” while a few scrolls later another account promises...