Get Those Dirty Diet-Culture Thoughts Out of Your Head Once and For All Spring is my favorite time of year. Living in Connecticut, I'm lucky to enjoy all four seasons. However, after enduring a few cold, snowy months, it really makes you appreciate the sunshine, the warmer weather and the flowers. It upsets me to hear many people say that they dread the upcoming spring and summer seasons due to the fact that "beach season is approaching". So, what's the best way to fix this

I clearly spend a lot of time in my kitchen. While I always loved to cook, I developed a deeper love for cooking when I started my first blog and started to develop recipes for others. Fast forward, and now I spend even more time in my kitchen as a private practice dietitian with a focus on the nutrition management of GI conditions (read: many of my clients require specialized nutrition protocols). I do this so I can develop recipes that are suitable for various dietary needs

I've noticed a pattern lately. Every time that I'm with a group of people, whether it is a holiday, a group lunch, a birthday dinner (or even when I overhear a group of people taking to each other), I hear something along the lines of, "I know [insert food here] is so bad!", "I love [insert food here] so much but I never let myself eat it!", or "I was so bad over the weekend because I ate {insert food here]"! Sound familiar? I sometimes stay quiet. I do not want to impose my

Spicy feta dip is one of my favorite things to eat, so I've been perfecting this recipe and can't wait to finally share it with you! This simple dip has just a few ingredients and takes minimal time to make. It's delicious served with veggies, bread and pita, or as a topping for fish or chicken - and you'll probably want to make it with every meal once you try it! Ingredients (yields 2 servings, or about 1/2 C dip): 4 oz feta cheese (I like to use feta made from whole milk fo

The term 'Meal Prep' is essentially synonymous with the terms 'healthy lifestyle' or 'wellness' lately, but what, exactly, does it mean - and is it for you? For many, the concept of meal prep seems simple at first, until the reality of grocery lists, shopping, weekly menus, cooking and cleaning ensue. I often hear clients, friends and family say that the thought of spending their little free time cooking and cleaning is not their idea of fun or sustainable. The truth is, even