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Each post is written by one of our dietitians
Topics range from nutrition myth-busting, cooking tips, eating disorder recovery support, and more
6 Ways to Eat More Fiber - Without Giving Up Your Favorite Foods
Want to boost your fiber intake without sacrificing the foods you love? You're not alone. Most people don’t get enough fiber, yet it plays a major role in gut health, blood sugar balance, heart health, and digestion. In this guide, you’ll learn what fiber really is (hint: it’s a prebiotic superpower), why it matters, and how to increase your fiber effortlessly. From simple add-ins like chia seeds and berries to creative swaps with whole grains and blended veggies, these six practical tips make it easy to get more fiber—without changing your entire diet. Let’s make high-fiber eating delicious, doable, and totally stress-free.
Your Plant-Based Protein Guide
Adopting a plant-based eating pattern can bring numerous benefits, including a diet rich in fiber, phytonutrients, and a positive impact on the environment. To help, we've curated this gentle guide with some helpful tips and recipes that are not only high in vegetarian protein but are also easy to incorporate into your daily meals.
How can I decrease my food waste?
Many of our client’s at As You Are Nutrition experience guilt about wasting food. This guilt can be compounded if someone grew up with food insecurity, has a small grocery budget or a history of disordered eating. We help our clients draw connections to the roots of these guilty feelings and pivot to a place of non-judgment while learning about gentle sustainability in the kitchen. Join us!
Cooking Tips for Folks with ADHD
Hey there, cooks with ADHD! Whether you're a seasoned chef or a newbie in the kitchen, cooking with ADHD can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. The distraction, forgetfulness, and impulsivity that often come with ADHD can make it hard to stay focused and follow recipes. But fear not! In this blog post, I'm going to share some cooking tips and tricks that help navigate the chaos of the kitchen and create delicious meals. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
7 Meal Planning Tips for Folks with ADHD
For many people with ADHD, the thought of preparing a meal can feel exciting, and also overwhelming. There’s many great reasons to cook (for example, avoiding the potential cost, or “ADHD tax” of ordering take out) but it may also feel like there are too many steps involved. Here’s seven tips to move through the paralysis of endless options and make the cooking process feel a little bit more manageable.