The Well-Minded Plate (RDN)
Registered dietitian who evaluates products and gives evidence-based protein/supplement comparisons and guidance.
Personal Food Reactions Aren’t Universally Inflammatory, Says Dietitian
Dear people of the internet, If a food doesn’t sit well with your body, that’s valid. But that doesn’t necessarily make it “inflammatory”… and it doesn’t automatically make it a problem for everyone else. Your experience is real, but it is not universal. Sincerely, A dietitian
Ask Every Client About Eating Disorder History
⚠️ Question for Personal Trainers & Fitness/Nutrition Coaches (who provide nutrition advice to clients): How often do you ask clients about past history of (or active) eating disorders?
Seeking Evidence-Based Nutrition for Mental Health Relief
Dear algo, lead me to the people managing mental health concerns… the ones told their body just needs to “heal itself” with supplements & generic programs… the ones who feel like it’s their fault when it doesn’t work. Help me find...
Dietitians: Powerful Advocates Transforming Patient Care
A decade ago, I used to think "I'm just a dietitian, I'm not a *real* member of the healthcare team that actually matters." Then I realized that I could be the best f*cking advocate my patients had ever had. And that...
Exercise with Spouse Erases Arguments, Fuels Gratitude
Working out with my spouse on a daily basis is a privilege that I never want to take for granted. 🥹 Also, when that exercise-induced brain fog sets in, I completely forget whatever stupid thing we were arguing about.
Schizophrenia Is Treatable; Stigma Delays Life‑saving Care
This is so incredibly harmful. Schizophrenia is a treatable medical condition. It's a brain disorder affecting thinking, perception, and emotions—caused by genetics, brain chemistry, & environmental factors. With medication, therapy, and support, many achieve recovery & pursue careers, relationships, and...
Complex Health Needs Multidisciplinary Team, Not Solo Fix
If a trainer, nutritionist, coach, or naturopath tells you they can get to the “root cause” of your health issues on their own… 🚩 Health is complex. Most conditions—especially anything involving hormones, mental health, GI issues, or chronic disease—don’t have a single...
Prescribing Mood-Boosting Probiotics Feels Like Magic
Me, during a patient appointment, going over probiotic strains that are evidence-based for mood/anxiety: "I feel like I'm casting Harry Potter spells right now" 🪄
Consider Evidence-Backed Supplements for PMDD Symptom Relief
Women with PMDD: Have you wondered about the genuine clinical evidence behind supplements that may help with symptom relief? These are worth a conversation with your medical provider 👇
Understanding Interoception: Reconnect with Your Body’s Signals
Have you ever heard of the word "interoception?" Interception is your body's ability to sense what's happening on the inside. Hunger, fullness, thirst tension, your heart racing... It's the system that tells you what your body needs. And for a lot of people...
Medication Can Override Your Hunger and Fullness Signals
Intuitive eating says to trust your hunger & fullness cues. But what happens when your medication is the one controlling those cues?