Violeta - The Dietitian

11/13/2025

🌟 Client Win Spotlight! 🌟

When we first met, my client was feeling frustrated and unsure about how to manage his blood sugar. His diabetes was felt uncontrolled, and meals often felt like a guessing game.

Fast forward a few months — his blood sugar levels have been consistently strong, with fasting numbers around 98–105 mg/dL and post-meal levels typically staying below 140 mg/dL!

He’s also made incredible progress with his medications — successfully reducing insulin.

Through nutrition education, planning, and learning how his body responds to food, he’s built the confidence to take control of his health — and it shows in every number.

If you’re ready to take charge of your blood sugar and understand how food impacts your body, let’s work together.

📅 Book your appointment today at www.up-levelnutrition.com
We accept BCBS, Medicare, UHC, and HSA.

Nutrition Counseling & Services - As a registered dietitian, I help guide you to improve your health with simple, realistic healthy changes.

11/10/2025

We love mixing it up to keep our snacks fun and satisfying.

Recipe: Slice apples, drizzle with caramel or melted peanut butter, and sprinkle with pretzel pieces. We also tried Higher Harvest Grain-Free granola as a topping (so yummy).

We paired apple snacks with a protein source to complete a satisfying and filling snack. ✅️😋

11/05/2025

There's no better way to celebrate National Diabetes Month than by celebrating my clients who are putting in the work to improve their health. My client who is a busy teacher dropped her A1C from 7.8 to 6, in addition to a 40-pound drop. Our main focus was her blood sugar; her weight dropped due to her consistent habits.

Schedule a consultation today! www.up-levelnutrition.com

11/03/2025

Last week we made pumpkin chia pudding with the KKA group and it was a total hit!! An easy way to get in your fiber. I love topping it with Greek yogurt and chopped pecans.

11/03/2025

November is Diabetes Awareness Month

If you’ve been wondering how food really impacts your blood sugar — this is the perfect time to check in with a dietitian!

As a registered dietitian, I help you:
- Understand how different foods affect your blood sugar
- Create balanced meals that fit your lifestyle
- Feel confident managing diabetes (without giving up the foods you love)

The best part? Nutrition counseling is often covered by insurance — no referral needed for most plans!

You can easily book your session at www.up-levelnutrition.com

Let’s make this the month you feel more in control of your health! 💙

09/20/2025

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Saturday workout! Join us for a great session. 💪

09/20/2025

09/15/2025

As I begin to plan out dates and topics- I'd love your input in best time(s) and day of the week.

08/11/2025

Client Progress Update: Fueling with Consistency and Confidence

One of my incredible clients has made a major shift in her eating habits—moving from an average intake of just 1000–1200 calories per day to consistently meeting her goal of around 2100-2200 calories. She fueled up on coffee and energy drinks with hopes of giving her energy, but felt depleted most days. We've worked together for almost 12 months and this change didn’t come easy. It’s a testament to her commitment, resilience, and willingness to try new strategies.

She’s faced real challenges:
- A demanding, unpredictable schedule (She's a hairstylist).
- ADHD that makes planning and follow-through difficult
- Severe decision fatigue when it came to meals/snacks
- Food aversions, especially around textures
- A long-standing pattern of skipping meals or grazing without structure and then binge eating at night.

Together, we focused on building sustainable routines: structured meals, high-protein snacks, and flexible options that work with her preferences and lifestyle. She’s now eating more consistently, feeling more energized, and supporting her body in ways that align with her long-term goals.

This kind of progress isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence, experimentation, and celebrating small wins along the way.
If you’re navigating similar challenges, know that change is possible. You don’t have to do it alone, and you don’t have to overhaul everything to start feeling better.

07/24/2025

I got this question from a client who is working hard to manage his blood sugar. Is juicing a good idea for someone with type 2 diabetes?

Let's break it down a bit.

➡️ Juicing is a form of consuming the liquid content of fruits, veggies, root products, and herbs, for example.

➡️ We know that juicing removes the fiber content of food; fiber helps slow carbohydrate absorption.

A few tips if you enjoy juices but also want to watch your blood sugar:

➡️ Drink in small portions (4-6oz) or pair with a protein or fat to slow carb absorption.

➡️ Choose foods that are low glycemic to help avoid a rapid rise in blood sugar.

Juicing can be a way to increase nutrients, but remember that most adults don't eat enough fiber, so if you're able, eat the whole fruit/veggie for more fiber and a slower glycemic response.