The Unconventional Dietitian Blog
Personal stories and tips about food, health and wellness.
The Brothery
When we were planning our girls trip to NYC we put together the list of things to do. I had a short list, but top on my list was to visit Brodo Broth Co. I found out about it through an article in the New York Times I read in January and filed it in my “when I get to...
So, You Want to Change Your Eating Habits?
This summer my 7-year old son decided he wanted to learn how to play the piano. My husband is (sort of) musically inclined, so after careful deliberation we decided to start lessons. During his first lesson he learned the way a piano is set up, the notes, and the very...
That Little Yellow Airplane
This week on our drive to school we saw the little yellow airplane. It was the airplane we'd seen many times on the trip to Grandma and Pop's house. It's usually parked in the hanger, but not this time. This time it was zipping through the air as if it were...
One Simple Step to Getting What You Want
Tonight is bittersweet for me. It's the season finale of American Ninja Warrior. I'm not much of a TV watcher, in fact the joke in my family is that if you want to put me to sleep, put me in front of the TV. However, if you are not familiar with American Ninja...
My Diagnosis Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Last summer I wrote about my humble slump in my health. In short, for the first 6 months of 2014 I was feeling very tired, lousy, unmotivated, and flat. When I realized this was more than lack of motivation and "just in my head," I learned that my vitamin D levels...
Unconventional Food Shopping
As it goes, there is never a way to get all of the food items I need at one store without having to make stops at multiple stores throughout the city. So one of my goals for this summer was to avoid or as reality has it, significantly reduce going to a grocery store....
Autoimmunity When the Body Attacks Itself
The body's immune system is incredibly complex. It is a network of cells, tissues, and organs which protects us from germs, pathogens and other undesirables. When the system is working properly it is great and will protect us from disease. However when the perfect...
Good Riddance Trans Fats
Not all fats are created equal. There are differing schools of thought regarding what fats are considered healthy, yet everyone agrees that trans fats have no health benefits. The Food and Drug Administration has finally concurred. Just last week they decided that we...
Supplement Dispensary
