Welcome to my newest series, Food for Thought, where I'll share about real-life nutrition for busy humans with busy minds. You'll find posts with eating tips, personal stories, lived experiences, and a little bit of nutrition education thrown in. Food for Thought is for everyone, but especially for my fellow neurospicy friends who want eating… Continue reading Food for Thought: Real Life Holiday Eating for Busy Lives & Busy Minds
Tag: Nutrition
My RDN Journey: Looking Back on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Every year, on the second Wednesday in March, we celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day: a time to recognize the impact of RDNs in the field of nutrition and healthcare. As I reflect on my own journey, I’m reminded of how far I have come - from not even knowing the field existed, to getting my… Continue reading My RDN Journey: Looking Back on Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day
Navigating the Complexities of Eating Disorders and Obesity as a Registered Dietitian
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is recognized just one week prior to Obesity Awareness Week, and they both happen at the beginning of National Nutrition Month. Every year at this time I find myself reflecting on my personal approach as a dietitian. The dietitian community holds strong and divided opinions on approaches to weight and its… Continue reading Navigating the Complexities of Eating Disorders and Obesity as a Registered Dietitian
The Fine Line Between Discipline and Disorder: Reflecting this Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week, or EDAW (February 24-March 2, 2025) is an annual campaign promoted by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). The goal of EDAW is to educate the public about eating disorders. It also aims to provide hope and visibility to those who are impacted by eating disorders. The 2025 EDAW theme is… Continue reading The Fine Line Between Discipline and Disorder: Reflecting this Eating Disorders Awareness Week
“Nut” Your Average Snack: Why Almonds Deserve a Spot in Your Diet
February 16th is National Almond Day. Admittedly, almonds are not my favorite “nut” (did you know that technically almonds are seeds, not nuts? They come from the fruit of the almond tree, making them a close relative to peaches and cherries!). I wasn’t sure how I would write a blog about them when I don’t… Continue reading “Nut” Your Average Snack: Why Almonds Deserve a Spot in Your Diet
Wear Red Day: Honoring My Mom and Raising Awareness for Heart Health
Every year, the first Friday of February marks National Wear Red Day, a time to raise awareness about heart disease—the leading cause of death for women. For me, this day is deeply personal. I wear red not just to support the cause, but to honor my mom, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from a… Continue reading Wear Red Day: Honoring My Mom and Raising Awareness for Heart Health
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup: A Cozy New Favorite
Even though I am a little late to celebrating Slow Cooker Month, with the cold wintry weather on its way to Michigan there’s no better time to enjoy the comfort of a warm crock pot soup recipe. As a plus, I found this recipe just in time for National Homemade Soup Day on February 4th.… Continue reading Crock Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup: A Cozy New Favorite
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, yet many people don’t think about their heart health until something goes wrong. As a registered dietitian, I’ve spent my career helping others make heart-healthy choices, but it didn’t really hit home for me until I lost my… Continue reading February is American Heart Month
June & July 2021 Training Recap
Where has the time gone!? I haven't updated my blog since the end of June and suddenly it is already August. My running mileage has been pretty consistent over the last few months. I have varied back and forth on what kind of cross training I am doing. Recent Garmin badge challenges have helped me… Continue reading June & July 2021 Training Recap
Adjusting to the New Normal
Two months ago, COVID-19 was barely on my radar. Then, suddenly, it was all I heard about and seemed like all I talked about. I knew things would be changing, but I had no idea how much or in what ways. There were some things that I expected - like concerts and races being postponed… Continue reading Adjusting to the New Normal
My Alcohol Free Journey
I have been alcohol free for 60 days. It all started with something called "Dry January". A friend of mine had gone one month alcohol free (or "AF" as she called it) earlier in 2019. She decided to start 2020 off sober and posted on her Facebook asking if anyone was interested in joining and… Continue reading My Alcohol Free Journey
My Ideas, Goals and Dreams for 2019
Every year I set goals for myself... and although I find that putting it in writing makes a goal real, sometimes I'm too hard on myself when I don't hit them. So instead I'm going to write down ideas... some may really be goals, maybe they're just wishes and dreams... for what may come in… Continue reading My Ideas, Goals and Dreams for 2019
Two Weeks til Marathon #3!
Last week I was nothing but nerves because after running my 20 miler, the top of my foot was so painful I could hardly walk. I did all kinds of RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. On Wednesday I went with my friend Christine to a free injury clinic at a local running store. The PT… Continue reading Two Weeks til Marathon #3!
Tried It Tuesday: Overnight Oatmeal
I will be honest. The first time that I tried overnight oats, I was not impressed. I really wanted to like them because I knew that I could make a batch and have breakfast for a few days, which is huge for someone who likes to sleep in like I do! I don't remember what… Continue reading Tried It Tuesday: Overnight Oatmeal
Stuff I Love: Brownberry Double Fiber Bread
If you eat bread and you are like me, you have probably eaten the same type of bread for years and years. You find something that you like and you stick with it. I think I especially do this with bread because it can be a food filled with lots of empty calories. Although when I… Continue reading Stuff I Love: Brownberry Double Fiber Bread
RD on the Run 