Lila-rdeats

02/25/2026

02/17/2026

Matcha moment 💚

Their Valentine’s Day “Blushing Rose” matcha latte was creamy, sweet, and luscious 💗🌹

tip:
• Choose cow’s milk for an added protein boost
• Choose soy milk for a plant-based high protein option

Most dietitians appreciate matcha for its:
• Steady caffeine + L-theanine for calm, focused energy
• Antioxidants (especially catechins)
• A cozy ritual that feels indulgent yet balanced

I personally enjoy my coffee ☕ — but I love that you can still enjoy something festive and nourishing at the same time.

What’s your go-to café order — matcha or coffee? 💭✨

02/12/2026

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 indulgent treats with nutritious choices? 🍫
— 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵 and balance
(or Making your own from 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭s that you recognize).

challenged these... and so of course I, as a Registered Dietitian and Culinary alumni, had to also!

Ingredients: 🥣

• 2 medium bananas
• 200 g blueberries
• 200 g natural peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda

Makes ~1/2 dozen muffins

Check out his IG video on: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTyxvJUkRDT/?igsh=cjU1aG95ZWEzZmtn

02/08/2026

On-the-go meal prep essentials:
✔ Simple
✔ Variety
✔ Balanced — protein, complex carbs, lots of flavor

02/03/2026

As a nutrition consultant, I usually ask you what’s in your fridge…
But one of my clients flipped the script and asked what’s in mine 👀
So I figured—why not make it a public inspection 😂

No perfectly curated fridge here.
Just real food, lots of items prepped ahead, easy on-the-go staples, and healthy options that support consistency .

Now your turn👇
What’s one thing currently living rent-free in your fridge?

02/01/2026

Who else is carrying weekend meal prep into February? 🙋🏽‍♀️
Prep a little, mix things up, snack intentionally, and eat mindfully 🥑

Small, supportive habits = energy, focus, and consistency.

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01/28/2026

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐘 of fun ways to educ-ATE 🌱⁣
This is what nutrition education looks like when you mix science + plants + culinary creativity.⁣
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As a plant-forward RD with a 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, I use tools like this kit from Silk to help clients:⁣
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Build balanced meals without overthinking⁣
Explore plant-based options that taste good⁣
Makecooking fun⁣
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👉 Save this if you’re plant-curious⁣
💬 Comment “PLANTY” if you want to know how i used the ice cubes ⁣
📩 DM me if you’re interested in incorporating more plant-based meals⁣
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𝘜𝘯 𝘱𝘰𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪ó𝘯 + 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩𝘢 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘪ó𝘯 = Lila_RD

01/17/2026

Quality ingredients to nourish your body and satisfy your cravings

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

As a nutritional psychiatrist, nutrition scientist, trained chef and author, I welcome any national conversation that brings real, whole food back to the center of health. That focus matters deeply for mental well-being and our metabolic health.

At the same time, brain health is not built on a single food group or a one-size-fits-all chart. The science of nutritional psychiatry shows us that mood, cognition, anxiety, and resilience depend on dietary patterns, not extremes—patterns rich in vegetables, fruits, leafy greens, legumes, fiber, fermented foods, healthy fats, herbs, spices and well-sourced proteins, and minimal ultra-processed foods.

We also know that how food is prepared, portioned, and personalized matters just as much as what appears on a graphic. For mental health, eating all healthy fats and dairy if you consume these, should still be in moderation as part of an overall healthy diet. The same goes for the sources of protein you select whether it be beef or tofu and beans. Paying attention to the source of our carbs is also key, less refined carb/cereals and more healthy sources – so I am a fan of the inversion of the food pyramid. Added sugars can worsen inflammation, insulin resistance, and neurotransmitter imbalance in vulnerable individuals, while whole foods, polyphenols, omega-3s, and micronutrients can be profoundly protective. The guidance on “Eat the right amount for you, based on age, s*x, size, and activity level” is a good reminder and pays attention to exercise and activity – key factors in our diet.

I would add in more beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, tofu, edamame to the graphic so we don’t forget these healthy options.

I encourage Americans to view any food chart as a starting point, not a prescription. The most powerful approach for brain and mental health remains one that is:

• Evidence-based
• Culturally inclusive
• Metabolically informed
• And individualized to a person’s mental and physical health needs

Food is medicine, but only when guided by science, balance, and compassion. Kudos to the new pyramid for it’s overall message, it’s a step in the direction towards Americans eating more whole foods more often.

What are your thought on these new guidelines?

01/11/2026

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺?⁣⁣
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On longer trips, I try to stay somewhere with a kitchen so I can 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 — making sure I get 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯, 𝘧𝘪𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘺𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.⁣⁣
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The equipment and spices might be limited, but making time and putting in 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘯𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵.⁣⁣
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It’s what allows me to actually enjoy the unique opportunities that come with traveling.⁣⁣

10/22/2025

🎃 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐨𝐬…⁣
and treat yourself to something that supports your energy and your health. 💁🏽‍♀️✨⁣
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No tricks — just nourishing, feel-good fuel you can enjoy anytime. 💛⁣
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