Happy 2022! I was thinking that it had only been a few months since I'd posted anything on my website, but come to find out, it has been OVER A YEAR since I made an appearance on here. Let me tell ...
5 Things I Learned About Writing in 2020
When I first dove into the world of freelance writing, there was a huge learning curve. From figuring out where to find writing jobs, how to improve my writing skills, and how to pitch to companies. ...
How I Became a Freelance Nutrition Writer as a Dietitian
Hi! It has been over a year since I've blogged, but I'm back today to share a bit about how I became a freelance nutrition writer as a dietitian. As the dietetics profession grows, there is more and ...
Reflecting on my first 5 years as a registered dietitian
Today marks FIVE years since I became a registered dietitian. I remember going into the test center to take the RD exam on August 4, 2014 and feeling nervous, excited, ecstatic, that I was FINALLY ...
Red, White, & Blue Overnight Oats
I can't believe it's already almost the FOURTH OF JULY! This summer has been flying by (as always). To help you savor the holiday a little more, I thought I'd bring back this Red, White, and Blue ...
Attention millenials: your health starts declining at an early age. Here’s what you can do about it.
We always hear about the "inevitable" health decline that occurs as we get older. Seniors are more likely to be diagnosed with chronic illnesses, have mobility issues, and cognitive decline. As the ...
A Glimpse into my Weekend Meal Prep
Meal prep has been a regular part of my lifestyle for a few years now. Once I entered adulthood I quickly realized that finding time to cook on weeknights is NOT easy. Thus, I started taking a few ...
How to Make a Healthy Yogurt Bowl
When I start my morning with a good breakfast, everything in my day goes more smoothly. I’m able to focus better and don’t end up with pesky hunger pangs all throughout the day. Healthy yogurt bowls ...
What this Dietitian Thinks About the Keto Diet
I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time but have struggled to gather my thoughts. Now that I’m so fed up with this fad I finally decided to make my frustration productive by educating ...
Doesn’t That Cause Cancer? Why We Need to Stop Spreading Misinformation About Food and Cancer Risk
As a registered dietitian who works with cancer patients on a regular basis, I frequently get questions about the role that certain foods and ingredients have in prevention, treatment, and survival of ...
15 Ways to Make Fresh Produce Last Longer
Buying fresh fruits and veggies can be intimidating for many reasons. One of those reasons is making it last. Fresh fruits and vegetables are perishable, which means they have a limited ...
31 Non-Diet Habits to Focus On This Summer (Instead of Dieting)
It’s that time of year again: when everywhere we go and everywhere we look, “summer ready” diets are taking over. Magazines are promoting their beach body cleanses and detoxes. Big diet companies, ...
