The Nutrition Tea

The Nutrition Tea I’m a registered dietitian giving you all the “tea” on nutrition, one sip at a time.

Fruit is not the problem. We have a serious problem if we are fearing fruit.
04/05/2026

Fruit is not the problem. We have a serious problem if we are fearing fruit.

I’m always happy when there’s an interest in fiber. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains are key, not to mention drinking ad...
04/05/2026

I’m always happy when there’s an interest in fiber. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains are key, not to mention drinking adequate water. 😊

Protein or carbs? Carbs or fat? I know we want one nutrient to be the end all be all of nutrients and health, but unfort...
04/05/2026

Protein or carbs? Carbs or fat? I know we want one nutrient to be the end all be all of nutrients and health, but unfortunately nutrition is much more boring than that.

I know that concentrating on a balanced and varied approach is way too boring, but I think we could all use more boredom.

Lemon and olive oil with some herbs makes excellent salad dressing though 🤌🏽
04/04/2026

Lemon and olive oil with some herbs makes excellent salad dressing though 🤌🏽

Because we’re human and not robots.
04/02/2026

Because we’re human and not robots.

Just a reminder that summer will be happy with whatever body you give it. What we’re not doing are disordered behaviors ...
04/01/2026

Just a reminder that summer will be happy with whatever body you give it. What we’re not doing are disordered behaviors to fit a certain aesthetic. 😉

Every now and then I think about this diet that was printed in Vogue in the 70s. A “sensible” way to lose weight that in...
04/01/2026

Every now and then I think about this diet that was printed in Vogue in the 70s. A “sensible” way to lose weight that includes alcohol 3x a day. I think about how people say they are on a health journey when it really should be called a thin journey. I also think about how we really just applaud aesthetics in society, not health.

Imagine a world where food and movement can coexist? Amazing right?
03/31/2026

Imagine a world where food and movement can coexist? Amazing right?

FYI colon cancer rates are already increasing, especially for those under 50 years of age. Less than 5% of Americans are...
03/30/2026

FYI colon cancer rates are already increasing, especially for those under 50 years of age. Less than 5% of Americans are meeting the recommended amount of fiber daily. Carbs are necessary.

Once again, I’m reminding everyone that enriched and fortified foods are a GOOD thing within our food system. Preventing...
03/29/2026

Once again, I’m reminding everyone that enriched and fortified foods are a GOOD thing within our food system. Preventing micro deficiencies is beneficial, even if you can’t pronounce the vitamin and minerals. 👍🏽

New newsletter is out today and we’re talking about processed foods. Instead of constantly fear mongering them, we could...
03/28/2026

New newsletter is out today and we’re talking about processed foods. Instead of constantly fear mongering them, we could talk about how many are actually beneficial.

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It’s the truth 🤷🏽‍♀️
03/28/2026

It’s the truth 🤷🏽‍♀️

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