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.

🌿 Big News from Food RX Blueprint 🌿Today is a milestone I’m incredibly grateful to share - an official press release for...
12/03/2025

🌿 Big News from Food RX Blueprint 🌿
Today is a milestone I’m incredibly grateful to share - an official press release for Food RX Assistant is now live on EIN Presswire and featured in Google News.

As a Registered Dietitian and DrPH, I built this tool to close the gap in nutrition access. Not everyone can meet with a dietitian weekly, but everyone deserves reliable, compassionate, culturally aware nutrition support.

Food RX Assistant is now available on iOS and Android, and is already helping users:

✨ Understand how food affects their health
✨ Personalize nutrition choices
✨ Bridge cultural foods with evidence-based care
✨ Navigate wellness with confidence
✨ Access guidance anytime, anywhere

If you’re curious about how AI can support your health in a meaningful, trustworthy way, I invite you to read the full announcement:

👉 Press Release:
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/871714103/registered-dietitian-launches-food-rx-assistant-an-evidence-based-food-as-medicine-ai-tool

Thank you for supporting this vision and for believing in the power of culturally grounded, science-backed nutrition.

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. What surprises most people is that nearly all of the messages travel f...
12/03/2025

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. What surprises most people is that nearly all of the messages travel from the gut to the brain, not the other way around. This means your digestion, your microbiome, and even the foods you eat can influence how you think, feel, and function throughout the day.

When the gut is inflamed or out of balance, the brain often feels it first.
That can look like:
• Mood changes or irritability
• Increased cravings
• Trouble sleeping
• Difficulty focusing or feeling mentally “foggy”
• Feeling stressed or overwhelmed more easily

This connection is known as the gut–brain axis, and it’s one of the most overlooked foundations of mental and metabolic health. A nourished gut communicates calm, clarity, and stability. An irritated gut sends stress signals, disrupts sleep, and increases the likelihood of cravings and fatigue.

The good news is that supporting your gut doesn’t require complicated routines.
Simple habits - eating fiber-rich foods, choosing balanced meals, staying hydrated, and managing stress - can strengthen this gut–brain communication in powerful ways.

Support your gut → support your brain.

For personalized gut–brain nutrition tips and guidance based on your needs, try Food RX Assistant.

Our new Food RX Blueprint tees are here - featuring our 'Ai Pono and Aloha is Medicine designs!Soft, comfortable, and de...
12/02/2025

Our new Food RX Blueprint tees are here - featuring our 'Ai Pono and Aloha is Medicine designs!

Soft, comfortable, and designed with intention - inspired by the idea that aloha + good food = healing.

Wear it in the kitchen, in the community, or wherever your wellness journey takes you. 🍃🌺

Shop the collection now and carry the message of food-as-medicine everywhere you go.

AVAILABLE IN ADULT, YOUTH, AND TODDLER SIZES!

There’s a lot of confusion online about gut health and much of it leads people in the wrong direction. The truth is, you...
12/02/2025

There’s a lot of confusion online about gut health and much of it leads people in the wrong direction. The truth is, your gut doesn’t need extreme diets, elimination lists, or expensive supplements to function well. It needs consistency, fiber diversity, and habits that support the trillions of microbes that protect your digestion, immunity, energy, and mood.

Here are 3 common myths that keep people bloated, low-energy, and frustrated:

1️⃣ “I need expensive probiotics.”
Most people can improve gut health without supplements. Whole foods rich in fiber - beans, vegetables, fruits, whole grains - and fermented foods provide the prebiotic fuel your gut bacteria rely on. These foods also create short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which reduce inflammation and support a stronger gut barrier. Supplements can help in certain cases, but they’re rarely the starting point.

2️⃣ “If a food causes gas, I should avoid it.”
Gas doesn’t always mean intolerance. Sometimes it simply means your gut bacteria are adjusting to fiber-rich foods, especially if you haven’t eaten much fiber recently. Foods like beans, lentils, whole grains, and cruciferous vegetables are some of the best foods for long-term gut strength. Introducing them slowly helps your microbiome adapt.

3️⃣ “Carbs are bad for gut health.”
Not true. Your gut microbes live on fiber, and fiber only comes from carbohydrate-rich plant foods. When carbs are overly restricted, microbial diversity drops. A diverse microbiome is linked to better digestion, improved blood sugar balance, and stronger immunity.

Bottom line: You don’t need complicated rules , just more plants, more fiber diversity, and steadier daily habits. Your gut will respond quickly.

Want simple, science-based gut tips personalized to you?
Try Food RX Assistant.

Our kupuna didn’t count macros. They counted blessings from the land.They trusted the ʻāina, honored the process, and un...
11/20/2025

Our kupuna didn’t count macros. They counted blessings from the land.

They trusted the ʻāina, honored the process, and understood that healing begins with respect, intention, and connection.

Food RX Blueprint honors this wisdom by blending ancestral knowledge with modern nutrition science, restoring food as medicine, not just fuel.

Let’s remember: true nourishment is cultural, spiritual, and deeply rooted. 🌱

🎄 HOLIDAY 50% SALE 🎄Enjoy 50% off all Food RX Assistant digital books & educational materials + 50% off your FIRST MONTH...
11/20/2025

🎄 HOLIDAY 50% SALE 🎄

Enjoy 50% off all Food RX Assistant digital books & educational materials + 50% off your FIRST MONTH of the Food RX Assistant monthly plan (new subscribers only).

This is your chance to try the app at a special low rate — cancel anytime. After the first month, your subscription renews at the regular rate unless cancelled.

✨ Limited-time holiday offer
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit foodrxblueprint.com

Your body detoxes every minute of every day , not just during a cleanse.The liver, gut, kidneys, and even your cells wor...
11/19/2025

Your body detoxes every minute of every day , not just during a cleanse.
The liver, gut, kidneys, and even your cells work together through three major phases:

1️⃣ Activation – preparing compounds to be processed
2️⃣ Conversion – neutralizing and packaging them
3️⃣ Elimination – removing them through stool, urine & sweat

When these pathways are overwhelmed (poor diet, chronic inflammation, stress, low fiber, nutrient deficiencies), you may feel sluggish, bloated, foggy, or inflamed.

And yes, food can help.
Specific nutrients support each detox phase so your body can keep doing what it’s designed to do.

If you want personalized detox-friendly food recommendations, culturally familiar meal ideas, or deeper guidance on supporting these pathways safely…

👉 Try Food RX Assistant - available on the App Store and Google Play.

Most people think muscle building begins and ends with protein, but one of the biggest missing pieces is actually carbs....
11/19/2025

Most people think muscle building begins and ends with protein, but one of the biggest missing pieces is actually carbs. Carbs aren’t the enemy. They’re the fuel your muscles rely on. They power your workouts by supplying glycogen, helping you lift heavier, train longer, and actually trigger muscle growth. ⚡💪

Carbs also protect your muscle. When you don’t eat enough, your body starts breaking down its own muscle tissue for energy. And after you train, carbs paired with protein help speed up recovery, reduce soreness, and refill glycogen for the next workout. 🍚🔥

Your muscles also rely on other nutrients:
Omega-3s (salmon, sardines, walnuts), magnesium (beans, greens, nuts), iron (lentils, spinach, tofu), and B vitamins (whole grains, legumes, eggs). These nutrients work together to support energy, repair, and overall muscle health. 🌱💥

Training, sleep, stress, hormones, and gut health matter too. Muscle is a whole-body process, not a single nutrient solution.

If you want a personalized plan to build muscle, boost metabolism, and support your health, Food RX Assistant can help. Tap the link in bio to get started. ✨📲

Every atom in your body was once part of something you ate. Nutrients become cells, hormones, and enzymes that shape who...
11/12/2025

Every atom in your body was once part of something you ate. Nutrients become cells, hormones, and enzymes that shape who you are from the inside out.

This image shows nuclei repairing a muscle fiber - built and fueled by the very nutrients you eat.

11/11/2025

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Creatine: Worth It or Overhyped? 💪Creatine isn’t just for athletes; it’s one of the most studied supplements in clinical...
11/10/2025

Creatine: Worth It or Overhyped? 💪

Creatine isn’t just for athletes; it’s one of the most studied supplements in clinical nutrition.

🧠 What it does:
• Supports energy production (ATP) in muscle and brain cells
• Improves strength, recovery, and muscle mass
• May aid cognition, fatigue resistance, and healthy aging — meaning maintaining muscle, mobility, and brain function as we grow older, not just extending lifespan

🍽 Food vs supplement:
A normal diet with 4–6 oz of meat or fish per meal gives only 1–2 g of creatine daily, and cooking can cut that in half. Most studies use 3–5 g/day, so diet alone rarely provides enough.

⚠️ Use with caution if you have:
Kidney or liver disease | Diabetes | Heart failure | Dehydration | Are pregnant/breastfeeding | Take nephrotoxic meds.

☕ Caffeine: high doses may blunt absorption in some people.

🧬 Cancer: early studies show mixed results. Some data suggest creatine might increase tumor energy metabolism in certain cancers. Always review with your oncology team first.

💬 Want to know if it fits your labs, meds, and goals?
Ask Food RX Assistant for evidence-based, personalized guidance.

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