Starfruit, also known as carambola, is a delightful tropical treat. Its unique shape and tangy-sweet flavor make it a popular choice in fruit salads, smoothies, and as a standalone snack. However, for kidney patients (especially those on dialysis), starfruit poses a significant health risk. Below I discuss the dangers of starfruit consumption for dialysis patients, including sources of starfruit, symptoms of toxicity, and some safer tropical fruits choices. What is Starfruit? Starfruit is native to Southeast Asia but is now grown worldwide including South America, Hawaii, and Florida. I know many people with Starfruit trees in the back yard READ MORE
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Beware of “Dr. Google” When Looking for Nutrition Help for Your Kidney Disease Diagnosis
In this digital age, our first instinct when looking for information is to turn to Google. Whether we are searching for the address of the nearest gas station, when the next season of our favorite show will drop, an image of a tardigrade, or the weekly flavors at Crumbl Cookie®, Google can provide a wealth of information. You probably just stopped reading to google an image of a tardigrade, didn’t you? While Google is an important tool for information access, relying on health information from the internet, especially regarding kidney disease, can be very confusing and, in some cases, do READ MORE
Why Outdoor Nutrition Counseling May Be the Perfect Solution for You
When it comes to nutrition counseling, many people picture a traditional office setting with a nutritionist or dietitian sitting across a desk. Perhaps, the vision is a little less formal with a couch and an armchair. But did you know that there’s another option that can offer many benefits you might not have considered? That option is outdoor nutrition counseling. Outdoor nutrition counseling involves meeting with a nutrition professional in an outdoor setting such as a park, garden, or even a hiking trail. This approach offers many benefits that can contribute to improved well-being. Let’s explore some of these benefits READ MORE
All About Metabolism
Metabolism myths are abundant in the health and wellness sphere. In this episode, we wanted to touch on some of the most common myths that we hear from our patients and clients. You can download the handouts discussed in this episode below: Total Energy Expenditure – How your body distributes the energy (aka calories) you consume. Calories in, Calories out graphic – How your body really responds to a calorie deficit. READ MORE
All About Tristin McDermott
In this week’s episode, we welcome our first guest, Tristin McDermott. Tristin is a case manager for a local eating disorder facility and is working on her masters in clinical mental health counseling. Tristin shares how an early diagnosis with Ulcerative Colitis interfered with her relationship with food. She discusses her journey into adulthood and how she was able to explore a positive relationship with food and body. Download handouts discussed here: Stops on Your Body Image Journey Below you will find links to our private practice websites so you can learn even more about us and our services. Non-Diet READ MORE
All About the AAP Guidelines
For February 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics published Clinical Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity. As dietitians who work with children and adolescents who struggle with their relationship with food, body and well-being, we had to talk about this. You can download handouts discussed in the episode here: Don’t Talk about Weight card Questions for Providers READ MORE
All About Protein
Today, we wrap up our Back to Basics series. In this episode, we are talking All About Protein. What makes a protein a protein? How much protein do we really need? We tackle all these questions and bust some myths along with way. We are excited for you to join us on this journey to explore all things nutrition. You can download the handouts discussed in this episode below: To learn more about your hosts and their services, please visit their individual websites below: Non-Diet Wellness, LLC Paradine Shift READ MORE
All About Fats
This is the next episode in our Back to Basics series. In this episode, we are talking All About Fats. What are they? Are they healthy? If I eat fat, won’t I gain weight? We tackle all these questions and more. We are excited for you to join us on this journey to explore all things nutrition. You can download the handouts discussed in this episode below: Hunger Fullness Scale Mindful Eating Exercise To learn more about your hosts and their services, please visit their individual websites below: Non-Diet Wellness, LLC Paradine Shift READ MORE
The FNCE Experience
I had the pleasure of attending the 2022 Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (aka FNCE) in October. This is a national conference for registered dietitians and dietetic technicians, registered. So basically, thousands of nutrition professionals converge on an unsuspecting town to learn about emerging science, network with like-minded individuals, and partake in delicious food and beverages. Britt and I decided to record a short podcast episode to talk about our experience at FNCE. We learned a lot of great information that we will share with you in upcoming episodes. We even do a live taste test of some READ MORE
All About Carbohydrates
As part of our Back to Basics series, we are exploring the macronutrients (a.k.a. the nutrients that provide our bodies with energy). In the episode, we talk all about carbohydrates – What are they? What is their function in our body? Is low carb “healthy”? There is so much misinformation in the media about carbohydrates. Spoiler alert! They are not evil. Listen to learn more. READ MORE