The Unconventional Dietitian Blog
Personal stories and tips about food, health and wellness.
What are prebiotics?
You have probably heard about probiotics by now. But what are prebiotics? Let me back up a bit to explain... Probiotics explained. Your body is made up of trillions of microbes. Most of these microbes live in your digestive system. Specifically in the last 5 feet of...
FAQ about Fiber
Fiber is a topic that has been discussed in nutrition for a long time, yet there are still many questions. Here I answer some FAQ about fiber for you. If fiber can't be digested how is it useful? Our human bodies do not have the specific enzymes needed to break down...
An Overview of Fiber
The addition of fiber to your diet is a fundamental nutrition concept. Fiber is most commonly thought about when talking about keeping things moving in the bathroom. However, fiber is important for a variety of reasons. In this article we will talk about an overview...
Lunch Ideas
As a busy mom of two babies, the weekends fly by without all chores being accomplished. Even though I love to eat well, meal planning sometimes is not always practical every weekend for our family. If I do not accomplish meal prepping during the weekend, these lunch...
Quick Breakfast Ideas
Whether you are the type of person who wakes up starving or with no appetite, having convenient, quick breakfast ideas are perfect to start your day. Although cliché, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is essential to stimulate metabolism, balance...
Food as Medicine – elderberry, lavender, ginger, lemon
Last weekend, my friends read "make syrup" on the whiteboard in my kitchen. They were intrigued, so when asked I informed them that I am using food as medicine to make elderberry lavender syrup. They were immediately concerned for my safety, inquired about cyanide...
Food as medicine – what does that mean?
"Let food be thy medicine and let medicine by thy food" ~Hippocrates While there's no real evidence that this was stated by Hippocrates, it's the concept that has been touted as a way to strive for eating. But what does "food as medicine" actually mean? A different...
How to Curb Sugar Cravings
Have you ever felt like once you start eating something sweet you just can’t stop? While food addiction is not fully recognized by the medical community, you know that intense sugar cravings are real. There is truth to your sugar cravings beyond your perceived...
Supplement Dispensary
