Dr. Jodi Leslie Matsuo - Registered Dietitian

Dr. Jodi Leslie Matsuo - Registered Dietitian Empowering you to heal and thrive through Food As Medicine. Try the Food RX Assistant for personalized guidance. FREE nutrition guides on our website.

Beans are going viral again. This time as People are eating up to 2 cups of beans a day claiming better digestion, stea...
11/07/2025

Beans are going viral again. This time as
People are eating up to 2 cups of beans a day claiming better digestion, steady energy, and glowing skin. This includes soy beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils, and kidney beans.

It’s not just hype. Studies show:
✨ Eating beans 4+ times/week = 22% lower risk of heart disease
✨ High bean + fiber diets = 25% lower risk of breast cancer
✨ Legumes also help reduce colon and prostate cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity risk.

Beans are packed with prebiotic fiber, plant protein, minerals, and antioxidants, all proven to support gut health, lower cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. 🌿

No wonder the longest-living people on Earth - from Okinawa to Sardinia - eat beans daily.

🥣 Try adding beans to chili, hummus, curry, soups, or salads. Start slow (½ cup a day) and work up to your comfort level.

💬 Want to know exactly how beans fit your goals?
✨ Chat with Food RX Assistant to build your personalized longevity plan.

11/05/2025

Every day it says something different. Keto, fasting, low carb… Who do you even trust? Stop guessing. Start personalizing. Ask Food RX Assistant.

You’ve probably heard: “Avoid soy if you have thyroid problems.”But here’s the truth 👇Soy itself doesn’t damage your thy...
11/05/2025

You’ve probably heard: “Avoid soy if you have thyroid problems.”
But here’s the truth 👇

Soy itself doesn’t damage your thyroid! 💪
Research shows soy foods don’t lower thyroid hormones (T3 or T4). And that tiny rise in TSH some people get isn’t harmful.
🌏 In places like Japan, Korea, and Indonesia, people eat soy daily with no thyroid issues because their diets include enough iodine.

✅ If your thyroid is healthy:
Go ahead and enjoy soy!
Tofu, tempeh, soy milk, edamame, even every day, are fine when you’re getting enough iodine (from iodized salt or seafood).
Stick with whole soy foods and focus on balance, not fear. 🌿

⚠️ If you have hypothyroidism or take meds (like levothyroxine):
Soy doesn’t need to disappear, it just needs timing ⏰
💊 Take your thyroid pill on an empty stomach and wait about 3–4 hours before eating soy.
🧂 Keep iodine steady (iodized salt, seaweed, fish).
🥗 Stay consistent with how much soy you eat so your provider can adjust your dose if needed.

✨ Bottom line: Soy isn’t the problem - context is.
With the right timing and enough iodine, soy can fit beautifully into a thyroid-friendly diet. 💚

Your thyroid story is unique - your labs, meds, and lifestyle all matter.
Let Food RX Assistant help you personalize your eating plan if you have hypothyroidism.

It turns nutrition science into simple, everyday food choices that work for you.

💬 Ask Food RX Assistant → link in bio

Most multivitamins look impressive - long labels, bold claims, “ultra-premium” blends. But the truth is, many contain nu...
11/03/2025

Most multivitamins look impressive - long labels, bold claims, “ultra-premium” blends. But the truth is, many contain nutrients your body can’t absorb or don’t even list exact dosages.

Here’s how to make your multivitamin actually work for you:

1️⃣ Choose the right forms, not just high doses.
Your body absorbs some forms better than others:

B12: Methylcobalamin > Cyanocobalamin

Folate: Methylfolate > Folic acid

Magnesium: Citrate or Glycinate > Oxide
These forms are bioactive, meaning your body can use them immediately without extra conversion steps.

2️⃣ Check for quality and transparency.
Skip products that hide behind proprietary blends. You deserve to know what (and how much) you’re taking.
Look for a USP or NSF Certified seal. It means the supplement was tested for purity, potency, and contaminants.

3️⃣ Match it to your body, not the marketing.
Age, medications, genetics, and diet all change your nutrient needs.
For example, iron-free formulas may be better for men and post-menopausal women; vegetarians may need more B12 and zinc.
One size never fits all.

💡 Bonus: Taking your multivitamin with food and water helps absorption. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) absorb best with a meal that contains healthy fats.

If you’re unsure which formula fits your labs, diet, or health goals, don’t guess -
💬 Ask Food RX Assistant.
It analyzes your goals, diet, and medications to help you find evidence-based, personalized supplement guidance, safely and simply.

🌿 Start your personalized plan using Food RX Assistant→ link in bio

10/15/2025

Those hair, skin and nail gummies everyone swears by… Do they actually work? Most promise thicker hair and glowing skin. But science says they only work if a deficiency is present. But if your hair loss is tied to stress, hormones or thyroid imbalances, they won’t work. That’s where Food RX Assistant premium steps in. It personalizes recommendations based on your labs, diet, health goals, and so much more. To pinpoint what your body truly needs. Stop guessing what your hair needs. Let your digital RD figure it out for you.

10/14/2025

You’re eating right. You’re exercising. You’re doing everything right… The scale still won’t budge? It’s not just about calories. Your metabolism, stress, hydration, gut health, and even your labs, medications, and nutrient balance all matter. Food RX Assistant premium was created by a Registered Dietitian to give you personalized evidence-based guidance. Not generic advice. Real expertise. Real personalization. Real results. Tap the link in the bio to start your journey today.

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