The Dietitian's Digest

Nutrition

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Weekly Trail Mix Tips: Nutrition, Exercise and Mental Health

    Nutrition Oatzempic. Another social media fueled diet craze is upon us, albeit not as outrageous as the cotton ball or dish pod diet. Oatzempic is a blended drink made of 1/2 cup rolled oats + 1 cup water + dash of cinnamon + squeeze of lime juice. The name is derived from a play on…

  • Out to Lunch?

    Do you order the same lunch, from the same restaurant the majority of the time when you go out? Could your selection stand some improvement?