This summer has been like no other in Austin, Texas right?! Just this morning we went for a walk at 8 am and did not come back drenched in sweat, which feels like a miracle, to say the least. The summer always reminds us to be mindful of the sunshine, its ability to burn you […]
Healthy Eating
5 Must Try Summer Salads
In Austin, Texas for the summer, just thinking about turning on the oven can make you sweat. On warm days, when I’d rather be outside than in the kitchen, summer salads are the perfect solution. They’re simple to toss together, but they’re totally delicious nonetheless. As a dietitian in Austin, Texas, here is a list […]
How to have Summer Treats with Diabetes?
Diabetic friendly recipes with seasonal produce of summer can be a great option to add fiber and variety to your plate. Ingredients including fresh peaches, corn, tomatoes, peas, and raspberries shine in these easy recipes for breakfast, dinner, lunch, and dessert. Check out some of our favorite quick recipes Recipes courtesy of EatingWell Tomato Salad […]
6 Ways to Start Having Fun With Food
Let’s be real – It can be hard to feel good about having fun with food: our choices, when and if to eat, what to eat. Period. With a culture that glorifies dieting and thinness, thinking of food as a pleasurable experience can be tricky. Diet culture wants us to believe that food must be perfect. Made with […]
When you think of nutrition what words come to mind for you?
With a lot of my clients, I hear all too often that nutrition means learning the idea that certain foods are “healthy and good,” while others are “unhealthy and bad.” All of this with an emphasis on avoiding the foods labeled “unhealthy” and sticking to strict nutrition food rules in an effort to live a […]