The Dietitian's Digest

The Dietitian’s Digest

  • Optimizing GLP-1 Therapy: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies

    Optimizing GLP-1 Therapy: Nutrition and Lifestyle Strategies

    GLP-1 therapy is most effective when paired with evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle care, according to a 2025 joint advisory from major obesity, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine organizations. While it begins with medical and pharmacologic treatment, long-term success rarely depends on medication alone. Sustainable results are enhanced when treatment is paired with personalized lifestyle strategies that…

  • Why Weight Gain Can Happen as we Age – and the Life Events That Often Trigger It

    Why Weight Gain Can Happen as we Age – and the Life Events That Often Trigger It

    We all encounter these along the way and they rarely occur as an isolated road block. Identifying obstacles, taking action step(s) and giving yourself grace

  • The Four Phases of Emotional Eating

    The Four Phases of Emotional Eating

    One concept I often share in my clinical nutrition practice comes from Dr. Mattea Rentea, who discusses the four phases of emotional eating on The Obesity Guide podcast. After several sessions, I often ask clients to reflect on which phase best describes their current experience. In my previous post, Wave Surf Your Food Noise, I wrote about…

  • Wave Surf your Food Noise

    Wave Surf your Food Noise

    You can’t stop your appetite from growing and the wave from peaking but you can learn to surf.

  • Why You Should Never Skip Breakfast: Health Benefits Explained

    The average person eats breakfast only three times per week with 13% rarely, if ever eating breakfast. This survey, conducted by OnePoll set out to identify breakfast eating habits. Eggs were the go-to option for 65%, coffee 58% and cereal 56% of those surveyed. Breakfast sandwich was the runner up at 46% and the ever…

  • Favorite GLP-1 Reads and Podcasts to Date

    Favorite GLP-1 Reads and Podcasts to Date

    If you are looking for smart, compassionate guidance on GLP-1s and sustainable weight care, these are the books and podcasts I keep recommending. This list is for people on their own weight loss journey, but it is also a valuable resource for clinicians and coaches, including physicians, dietitians, therapists, and personal trainers. I will keep…

  • Navigating GLP-1 Side Effects

    Navigating GLP-1 Side Effects

    GLP-1 medications can be very effective for weight loss and blood sugar management, but like any medication, they can cause side effects. Many side effects will improve as your body adjusts, although they may return for a short time when your dose increases. The tips below can help you manage common side effects and stay…

  • Exercise: It’s Not Just About the Scale

    Exercise provides numerous benefits that enhance your physical and mental wellbeing. I often hear people say “I’m on my feet all day at work, there is zero need for me to exercise after doing that all day.” This is called movement it is not called exercise. I’m thrilled when a client has an active work…