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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

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Why Diets Just Don't Work
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

Why Diets Just Don't Work

In the most general sense, a diet refers to the types of food we habitually eat. However, we all typically think of “dieting” as a temporary plan to achieve weight loss, often called fad diets. So let’s talk about why they don’t work!

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Weight-Neutral Approach to Diabetes Care
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

Weight-Neutral Approach to Diabetes Care

While there is a correlation between weight and diabetes, weight is a symptom rather than the cause of diabetes. Various factors, including genetics and weight cycling (commonly known as yo-yo dieting), can contribute to diabetes.

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What Does it Look Like to Work with a Dietitian at As You Are Nutrition?
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

What Does it Look Like to Work with a Dietitian at As You Are Nutrition?

Perhaps you have been curious about meeting with a dietitian for nutrition counseling. Maybe your doctor has referred you to a dietitian in the past but you didn’t know what it would be like. If you are curious about working with a non-diet dietitian at As You Are Nutrition, this blog post will walk you through what the process looks like and what you can expect.

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The Four Elements of a Nourishing Meal
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

The Four Elements of a Nourishing Meal

For a lot of us it can be difficult to imagine what constitutes a “healthy” plate. There is so much nutrition misinformation about eliminating entire food groups, on top of information about how to disrupt your body's natural digestive/metabolic system.

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Virtual Mirror: How Social Media Shapes Our View of Health and Wellness
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

Virtual Mirror: How Social Media Shapes Our View of Health and Wellness

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through social media and come across posts or information that influences how you feel about yourself or what you know about your health? If so, you're not alone. Nowadays, social media plays a big part in our lives and greatly influences how we see our health and wellness, both in positive and negative ways.

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How do I talk to my child about food?
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

How do I talk to my child about food?

Parents play a crucial role in shaping children’s relationship with food and their body. In a society that often emphasizes weight and appearance, it’s essential to foster and model a relationship with food that prioritizes overall wellbeing rather than weight.

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Sipping Into Summer: Boosting Your Hydration
Jessica Wrye Jessica Wrye

Sipping Into Summer: Boosting Your Hydration

Staying hydrated is vital for our overall health and wellness, however it's not just about guzzling down liters of water every day. Hydration is about balance and ensuring our bodies have what they need to function optimally.

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