The Unconventional Dietitian Blog
Personal stories and tips about food, health and wellness.
Balancing Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance
While we are all familiar with blood sugar and insulin resistance being a part of diabetes, but they can also play a role in health far before diabetes develops. It usually starts with insulin resistance, then blood sugars start to increase. It looks like this. When...
Understanding Insulin Resistance
While the idea of blood sugar balance and insulin resistance are typically only discussed with diabetes, they are the underlying cause of much hormonal imbalance. While insulin is a hormone, it orchestrates what happens with the other hormones in the body including...
Diet for Your Thyroid
Having a healthy thyroid is the key to maintaining a well-functioning metabolism and feeling your absolute best. When your thyroid, a butterfly shaped gland located in your neck, isn’t working right you can feel downright lousy. The reason for this is that the...
Your Natural Detox Pathways
I don’t know how many times I have been asked by clients to recommend a detox or cleanse. It seems to happen most often after the holidays, vacations, or any season when things may get a little off track. It is quite appealing to have an indulgent weekend and be able...
Diet Approaches to Relieve Constipation
I am not going to beat around the bush, constipation can ruin your mood and your day. Your stomach hurts, you may have gas or bloating, and you just generally feel pent up. When constipation becomes chronic, something you struggle with on a regular basis, it can...
Dandyblend Latte
1/4 cup canned coconut milk 10 oz hot water 1 1/2 Tbsp Dandyblend powder 2 tsp maca root powder (optional) 1 tsp cocoa dash of cinnamon hint of nutmeg 3 drops liquid stevia or 1 tsp honey Combine the coconut milk and hot water and mix with a hand blender. Add...
Fire Cider Recipe
There's no shortage of controversy over the flu vaccine - who should get it? when to get it? is it the right strain? does it even work? does it make you sick when you get the flu shot? Without getting into too much discussion regarding vaccines, I kind of hold the...
What’s to Drink? Besides Water
It's heating up outside and everyone wants to slim down and tone up. There is no shortage of weight loss information but one of the most important, and basic things often gets overlooked. It almost seems too simple. The one forgotten thing to help with weight loss is...
Supplement Dispensary
