Want to know the first thing I find when people get into uncertain territory? They totally lose their routine. Whether it’s a COVID 19 pandemic, or something else you had planned on being “normal” that goes totally awry, it can be easy to abandon your healthcare practices when we’re amidst uncertainty. However, in these times of “chaos” it’s actually more
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Food Allergy + Anaphylaxis Awareness Week is HERE! This week, I’ll be shedding some light on the topic of food allergies and how I work with clients to help them adjust to their new normal after being diagnosed. While the number of people with food allergies used to be relatively low, it is now estimated that about 32 million Americans
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We get many questions about prenatal vitamins! So let’s get to it. Question: How do you go about picking a prenatal vitamin? With so much variety in the supplement industry, choosing a prenatal vitamin can seem like a daunting task. You may be wondering what nutrients are most important, why you need a supplement, and how to choose the right
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Do you ever wonder what protein does for your body (and where to get it)? You’ve likely heard about how important protein is, but do you know why? Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients (the other 2 being carbs and fat). It is a major component that makes up many foods and is made up of individual amino acids
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We love to focus on anti-inflammatory, EVERYTHING! Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury. The inflammation can be either acute (short term) or chronic (long term). While acute inflammation (such as your finger swelling when you get a cut) is usually a good thing as it is a normal process of healing, chronic inflammation is being found to be
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Hello spring, hello allergies! If you’re like many people, the arrival of Spring brings both excitement for warmer weather and more sunshine, but also dread for allergies that often come up around this time of year. Allergy symptoms occur when the body overreacts to harmless substances and produces a compound called histamines against it as a defense mechanism. This is
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March is National Nutrition Month! And as a Registered Dietitian I have a lot of clients who ask me a lot of questions about myths vs truths that they hear and want me to dispel. Truthfully, most of the bs I hear out on the street about nutrition (and even in the press) is often fake. So for this week,
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You’ve probably heard a lot of bad things about cholesterol…but not so fast, you actually NEED some! Keep reading. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy type of fat found in your blood and in your cells. Your liver makes most of the cholesterol in your body, and the rest comes from foods you eat (though we actually don’t need
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Vitamin C: For more than just the immune system! We all know that vitamin C is good for our immune system, but did you know that it has SO many other amazing health benefits?? If you thought this vitamin was only important when you’re sick, keep reading to discover a whole host of other benefits and learn why it is
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February is National Heart Health Month AND Valentine’s day…so let’s discuss reasons we love chocolate so much. If chocolate isn’t what you think of when you think of heart health, keep reading! Chocolate is perhaps one of those “dream foods” that is both completely delicious but also has a ton of health benefits. And while most of the health benefits
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One of the most popular topics we talk about here at ISN is how to stay young. We work with clients from all stages of life, both young and old. As we head into this new decade, something I encourage everyone to do is to assess where you’re at with your health. What comes to mind when you think about
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This is a HOT topic, and a question that I get really often. So let’s talk about it! To set it up, the best time of day to take vitamins is determined by absorption and when your body will best absorb vitamins/ nutrients and when we won’t interfere with other medications that are being consumed. Generally speaking, when to take
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Hello 2020! Apparently it’s the year of perspective, we really are about the basics and the foundation here at ISN. So for all of you who are going into the new year wanting to change everything and become a new you, I say not so fast. Here at ISN, we’re huge fans off simplifying life as a path forward, and
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Holiday season means holiday drinks… and we love them too… …but you may need more nutrients if you’re drinking a lot this season (keep reading). While constant alcohol consumption may not be good for our health, removing alcohol from someones consumption is not one of the first things I go for when clients come to see me– particularly not at
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The holidays are here and I am excited to share my top gifts for 2019! Gift giving can be so fun and meaningful. Whether it’s a cute toy for my pups, a new water bottle for my Mom’s pilates workouts, or a self-care product for my girlfriend that has a new baby at home – finding the perfect gift for
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Hello Holidays, Hello Holiday eating, Hello GAS! Tooting is totally a normal part of life… however, it can be super uncomfortable to try to hold it in sitting at the Thanksgiving table. I get lots of questions and comments from clients around the holidays regarding how to settle an upset stomach, ridding of gas etc, and I figured I’d help
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, I love the food! And like all holidays, I want you to feel good about what you put in your body, and stress less too over these holidays. I hear from so many clients that they feel like thanksgiving is a “blowout” and to just move past it. I agree, don’t stress, but
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Did you know that herbs can really boost your health? We probably know that foods provide us with nutrients, but what about herbs and spices? Could something that is used to season your food or beverage serve a purpose as strong as fighting inflammation or boosting your immune system? Yes, they most certainly CAN! Fall is in full swing, which
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