Prenatal

As dietitians, we have plenty of requirements to keep up with: CEUs, learning plans, documentation, deadlines, certificates, ethics credits… the list goes on. And sometimes, continuing education can feel more like checking a box than actually learning something that changes the way you practice. And … continue reading

We’re often told that chronic disease is inevitable — that if it “runs in the family,” there’s little we can do to change the outcome. Yet genetics alone don’t explain the dramatic rise in metabolic disease over just a few generations, and especially the rise … continue reading

There’s been a lot of hemming and hawing about the recent dietary guidelines. I have to say, I had to do a double take when I saw that they lived on realfood dot gov. What in the Twilight Zone is this? I immediately saw the … continue reading

When it comes to prenatal care, nutrition is often reduced to a checklist: take a prenatal vitamin, avoid certain foods, and aim for steady weight gain. It’s pretty rare for conventional providers to approach prenatal nutrition from a proactive standpoint — one where prevention of … continue reading

If you’ve read any of my books, you’re probably already familiar with collagen. This is a type of protein found within our body and it is also something we can consume from food sources.  First off, let’s define the term collagen. Collagen is a structural … continue reading

Are you considering a career as a prenatal nutritionist?  Whether you already have a background in the health sciences and are looking to specialize, or you are just beginning to explore nutrition as a career option, a basic education or certification in nutrition is often … continue reading

When you’re trying to conceive — and especially if it’s taking longer than you expected  — assessing your nutrition and lifestyle choices is smart. However, the sheer volume of opinions on fertility nutrition is overwhelming and many of them are conflicting.  You’ve probably heard all … continue reading