Who else wishes they got more menopause training? 🙋 Patients often share that menopause feels like a medical blind spot—a stage of life that is rarely discussed during consultations. Let’s face it: menopause has a negative stigma. With …
Clinical Vignette: Meet Sarah, a 34-year-old vegetarian who has been following a plant-based diet for the past five years. She’s active and generally healthy, but recently, she’s noticed some concerning symptoms. Sarah’s do…
The term "plant-based" has become a buzzword in recent years, but what does it actually mean? In essence, a plant-based diet focuses on foods derived from plants—this can include vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes. It doesn&r…
It’s safe to say that a favorite of many this time of year are those cozy, fall-flavored drinks! Hot chocolate, sugar, pumpkin spice, and everything nice! However while it is important to enjoy your holiday season, we should all&nbs…
We've all seen them: the bright labels proclaiming a food or drink to be "healthy." But what exactly does that mean? As a registered dietitian, I can tell you the truth is a little more nuanced than a single word. The "Healthy" Halo: A Double-Edged…
Did you know that more than 5 billion people worldwide aren’t getting enough micronutrients like iodine, calcium, or vitamin E? And over 4 billion people are lacking iron, vitamin C, and folate, according to this study in The Lancet Global Hea…
An epidemic is happening right before our eyes. New research highlights a growing concern: nearly 1 in 4 adults aged 18-39 have high blood pressure, with readings exceeding the healthy level of 130/80 mmHg. Even more concerning, about 14% of school…
Cheese is one of those foods that’s hard to resist. It’s creamy, versatile, and comes in endless varieties that pair well with everything from crackers to fruit to pasta. But, can cheese be part of a healthy diet? Maybe. Cheese is part…
The trend of drinking baking soda water has gained traction on TikTok, with claims that it offers various health benefits. This trend involves dissolving baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water and consuming it, purportedly to improve health outco…
BMI has long been the go-to metric for classifying obesity. It's widely used by insurance plans to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery and has been a staple in medical organizations for assessing health risks. Typically, a BMI of 25 or great…