The Unconventional Dietitians

03/15/2026

Sometimes meal prep is a simple prep of making a few meals during the week easier.
Ground beef for taco bowls
Boiled eggs for a quick snack
Sweet potatoes because I'll eat them
Cut up kiwi to make sure it gets eaten
I have a few things from the freezer that will be added

While these are not full meals they will make the week a little smoother.

What does meal prep look like for you this week?

03/05/2026

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03/01/2026

It's true that many people, mostly women, are (or have been) lacking adequate protein in their diet. Protein plays such a vital role in hormone balance, specifically insulin and blood sugar balance.

The addition of protein from real food sources will create a positive ripple effect in cravings, hunger and satiety cues, etc.

The food industry does a great job catching into this trend and exploiting it. Don't be dumb and fall for their stupid tricks.

Please, for the love of all things sacred, do not get excited about protein added to foods that contain no or minimal nutritive value.

To interpret the message for you, YOU NEED PROTEIN FROM REAL FOOD SOURCES, not just protein for the sake of additional protein.

Thank you, I'll step off of my soapbox now.

02/28/2026

Let's talk about granola...

Even the perceived healthy brands contain about 4-5 grams of sugar for 1/3 cup. If you're adding this to yogurt and fruit you may be starting your breakfast with 10-20 grams of sugar, depending on if your yogurt is flavored (that doesn't even count if you add flavored coffee creamer to your coffee with breakfast).

While 4-5 grams is not excessive, when you add it all together it can end up being more than you bargained for to start your day.

A simple change can be adding nuts or seeds instead of granola - slivered almonds, pecan or walnut pieces, pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

I'm not implying that you shouldn't eat sugar, but you want to make sure that your healthy breakfast doesn't have a lot of sugar every morning. Save your sugar for a decadent brownie!

02/13/2026

Make a point this weekend to find time to enjoy yourself. Spend time doing something that makes you happy and makes your heart smile.
Something you can loose track of time doing.
Something that you can look back on and know that it brings you pure joy.
Even if it's something small.
Even if it's not what the whole world would appreciate, but you know it uplifts your whole self.

Because if you don't, what's the point in being here?

01/31/2026

When is cold outside it can be hard to make sure you're drinking enough water. The struggle is real...

01/26/2026

This weekend our Mom Force krewe walked in the Chewbaccus parade in New Orleans 💫
It was a long day, and I wanted to bring you along to show something important:
real life nutrition isn’t perfect.
A few snacks didn’t make it on camera — trail mix, kale chips, maybe a handful of corn chips. And honestly? I didn’t eat enough during the day. By the time we got back to the hotel, my feet were wrecked from dancing all night and I chose sleep over walking to grab food. I was tired and went to bed hungry.
The next day, we had a solid breakfast and I had food ready when we got home.
No spiraling. No “making up for it.” No starting over.
Just moving on and returning to my normal eating patterns this week.
Because one imperfect day doesn’t undo anything.

01/22/2026

I’ll be honest—I’m usually not a king cake person.

Between the wildly inconsistent quality and knowing that gluten doesn’t love me back, it’s usually a hard pass.

But today I tried Whiskful Baking Co…wow.
It was actually good. Like really good.

Even better? My husband and son—who approach all gluten-free foods with a very skeptical palate—both loved it. That’s saying something.

And bonus: she offers a variety of flavors, so there’s something for everyone.

If you’re looking for a gluten-free king cake that doesn’t feel like a compromise, this one is absolutely worth a taste!

01/21/2026

I’m so thankful to have been invited to speak at the Spouses Forum of the Young Presidents’ Organization to talk about real-life women’s health— the actual changes women experience in their bodies, energy, hormones, mood, and daily lives.

These conversations matter.

They create awareness and permission to stop pushing through things we were never meant to ignore. When women are supported, informed, and heard, everything changes—at home and in relationships.

Thank you to the spouses forum for creating space for honest dialogue and meaningful connection. It was an honor to be part of a room committed to being honest and real with each other.

01/15/2026

Tonight's quick version of a taco bowl:
Ground beef
Refried beans (these happen to be homemade but that's not the norm)
Tomatoes, chopped
Avocado
Sprinkled with taco sauce
A half a broken taco shell (because taco shells are too much work)

My hubs will eat some tacos.
My son won't eat a bowl like this, but he can make a quesadilla or burrito and that will make him happy.
This quick meal makes it easy for everyone to be happy

11/24/2025

Ever wonder why your hunger feels louder than everyone else’s?

For women with the FTO risk variant, the hunger hormone (ghrelin) can stay “on” longer — which means stronger cravings and a harder time feeling satisfied, even when you’ve eaten enough.

Not your fault. Not your lack of control. Just biology.

And the best part?
You can quiet it.
Protein. Fiber. Better sleep. The right kind of movement.
Small shifts that help your body finally feel regulated again.

If you want to understand this in a way that actually makes sense, our full blog is in the comments.

11/21/2025

You know…technically Thanksgiving is next Thursday.
But let’s be honest, the holiday starts today.

We’re hearing Thanksgiving talk on TV and radio.
There’s a shift in the air.
People are traveling, hosting, planning…
Kids are out of school, schedules are different, and our normal routines start slipping.

And because Thanksgiving is a holiday centered around food, it’s really easy for that one day to quietly stretch into a 10 day goliday, starting now and running all the way through the end of the month.

You might be more social than usual…
A few extra cocktails…
Eating foods you don’t normally eat…
Eating more than you normally would…
And before you know it, the whole stretch becomes a blur of indulgence.

One day won’t derail your health.
But 10 days can.
And even more importantly, those 10 days can throw off your momentum heading into the rest of the holiday season.

So here’s my advice as your dietitian who wants you to feel good and enjoy your life:

Enjoy the holiday.
Be present.
Eat the foods you love.

But also be smart.
Be intentional.
Move through this season with awareness—so you can celebrate without feeling like you’re recovering from it for the next month.

You’ve got this.
And I’m cheering you through the whole season.