Feeding the Root

01/21/2026

We were on the news today! 📺🌱

Our dietitian and founder, Samaria Garrett, RDN, had the opportunity to speak with Alex Coleman on WREG News Channel 3 News Channel 3 at 3 to share expert insights on the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

A few key takeaways she shared:
• Eat more plants and fiber
• Full-fat dairy can be a great source of calcium, vitamin D, and potassium—nutrients many Americans don’t get enough of
• Ultra-processed foods aren’t automatically “bad”
• The Dietary Guidelines are not a strict meal plan
• Focus on high-quality protein sources that work for you

Most importantly, these guidelines are meant to be a framework, not rules. Working with a dietitian helps translate nutrition science into real life, individualized recommendations based on your preferences, culture, budget, health history, and needs.

Nutrition should support your life, not complicate it. 💚

01/01/2026

01/01/2026

12/16/2025

Heart disease is one of the leading and often silent health concerns in the U.S.

The good news? Evidence shows that nutrition and lifestyle support can meaningfully improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and cardiometabolic health — when care is realistic, culturally relevant, and sustainable.

Our Cardiovascular Care Program combines:
✔️ Individual nutrition counseling
✔️ Small group education & support
✔️ Practical meal strategies (no extreme restriction)
✔️ A weight-neutral, gentle nutrition approach (all bodies welcome)
✔️ Covered by insurance

This virtual program is ideal for adults managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol or cardiometabolic risk.

📅 Live group sessions:
• Tuesdays 5–6 PM
• Thursdays 11:30–12:30 PM

Spots are limited to keep care personal.

Submit your insurance information & schedule time with a dietitian at the link below!

👉 Daytime Cohort: https://l.bttr.to/X0tpD

👉 Evening Cohort: https://l.bttr.to/Yji8E

10/18/2025

Our RDs attended FNCE this past weekend 🍓🤠
We learned from engaging educational sessions & networked with colleagues from around the world.

We are grateful for opportunities to further our knowledge, to better serve our patients and communities!

10/05/2025

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we teamed up with for a special Culinary Medicine Workshop at celebrating cultura, comunidad y comida! 🇨🇴🇨🇺🇩🇴🇵🇷

We made arepas and sancocho 🥘 two delicious dishes that remind us how food tells our stories, connects us across borders and nourishes body + soul. ❤️

At Feeding the Root Nutrition, we celebrate our Latine hermanos y hermanas and honor the beautiful ways our cultures overlap!

Porque al final del día, different countries, pero lo misma corazón 🌽🥣✨

10/05/2025

Our dietitians had the opportunity to lead a Women’s Wellness Nutrition + Culinary Medicine Workshop for the incredible employees at Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) 💛

We explored how nutrition, culture and community come together to support women’s health.

Through hands on culinary activities and real life discussion, participants learned how small, sustainable changes in can make a big impact on energy, hormones and overall well being.

09/16/2025

The African Heritage Diet celebrates this balance -> plant forward, culturally rich and protective against chronic disease 🧡

Incorporating this traditional diet into our lifestyle connects us back to our roots enjoying our comfort cultural foods while supporting our health.

✨ Did you know? Most insurance plans cover preventative nutrition visits with a registered dietitian at 100%.

At Feeding the Root Nutrition, we help you connect food, culture and health in a way that feels realistic and non restrictive. Whether you’re managing diabetes, supporting heart health or just wanting to feel better in your body we’re here to guide you with personalized care.
 

09/09/2025

🦠 Your gut health plays a part in managing diabetes. When gut bacteria ferment fiber, they make postbiotics that support the gut microbiota by improving insulin sensitivity.

✨ Did you know? Most insurance plans cover preventative nutrition visits with a registered dietitian at 100%.

At Feeding the Root Nutrition, we help you connect food, culture and health in a way that feels realistic and non restrictive. Whether you’re managing diabetes, supporting heart health or just wanting to feel better in your body we’re here to guide you with personalized care.

09/03/2025

🌈 Colorful foods aren’t just pretty on the plate, they’re packed with phytonutrients that support metabolic health. Each color brings unique benefits, from fighting inflammation to supporting blood sugar balance.

✨ Eating the rainbow is a simple way to give your body extra protection and nourishment.

08/27/2025

Cardiovascular health and polyphenols go hand in hand 🤝 to support your vascular health. Small shifts in your nutrition can make a significant difference for heart health, while still celebrating the cultural foods we love.

Want more tips on protecting your heart? Check out our latest blog post!

08/13/2025

Meet the incredible team behind Feeding the Root! ✨ We are here to help our community reclaim health, culture and confidence. Let’s start today 🔗