Posts Tagged ‘insulin resistance’
Health Benefits of Psyllium (and Why It’s My Favorite Supplement)
When you think of psyllium (or maybe Metamucil), you might picture an orange drink your father took for constipation. But here’s the thing: psyllium is so much more than a bathroom aid. As a registered dietitian, I don’t toss around the phrase “favorite supplement” lightly, but psyllium has earned its spot on that list. Many…
Read MoreUsing a CGM Without Diabetes: Pros, Cons, and an Evidence-Based Perspective
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you’ve probably heard the phrase “blood sugar spike.” You may have even noticed someone wearing a small white sensor on the back of their arm, scanning their phone after meals. At the same time, you might have been told you have prediabetes or noticed your…
Read MoreSeven Tips to a Healthy Aging Brain
Do you sometimes feel like your brain is not quite as sharp as it used to be? Maybe you are forgetting names more often, struggling to focus, or just feeling mentally foggy. If so, you are not alone, and it is not just “in your head”. As we age, it is normal to experience…
Read MoreDoes Cortisol Cause Weight Gain? What the Science Says
Frustrated with the scale not moving? Or noticing that your waistband feels tighter even though your habits haven’t changed? You may have seen headlines or social media posts blaming cortisol for stubborn weight gain, especially around the belly. There are even supplements marketed specifically to “lower cortisol” and promote weight loss. As a dietitian specializing in metabolic…
Read More8 Ways to Break a Weight Loss Plateau
You’ve been tracking your meals, hitting the gym four times a week, cut out alcohol, and already lost 17 pounds. But for the past 4 weeks the scale hasn’t budged. You’re doing everything “right,” but your progress has stalled and it’s incredibly frustrating. You still want to lose 10 more pounds, but with the scale…
Read MoreHow to Handle Unwanted Comments at Thanksgiving
How to deal with critical or judgmental relatives at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to connect with friends and family, give thanks, and enjoy a delicious meal. But being with loved ones can also bring unwanted comments, sometimes judgmental, sometimes intrusive, and sometimes just thoughtless. If you’ve ever dealt with food guilt,…
Read More5 Foods That May Help Support Healthy Blood Sugar
If you’ve been told your blood sugar is high, you probably started thinking about all the foods you need to cut out. Sugar. Bread. Pasta. Dessert. But there’s another way to think about it. Instead of focusing only on what to avoid, it can be just as helpful to think about what foods you can…
Read MoreInsulin Resistance and PCOS: What You Need to Know
If you have PCOS, you have probably heard the term insulin resistance many times. You may have also been told to cut back on carbohydrates. But what exactly is insulin resistance, why is it so closely linked to PCOS, and do you really need to go low carb? Understanding what insulin resistance is and how it works…
Read MoreHow I Can Help You on Your GLP-1 Weight Loss Journey
If you’re on a GLP-1 agonist medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound, or thinking about starting one, you might feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there. What should you eat? How do you prevent muscle loss? Will the weight just come back when you stop? Or maybe you want to lose weight…
Read MoreNewly Diagnosed with PCOS? 14 Tips to Get You Started
If you’ve just been diagnosed with PCOS, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. Turning to Dr. Google or scrolling social media can make it worse. There’s so much conflicting advice out there, and the pressure to “fix it all” right away can leave you more stressed than supported. I totally get…
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