Posts by Danielle VenHuizen
Ozempic for Weight Loss: Is it Safe?
“Oh, oh, Ozempic!” Does this tune sound familiar? The commercials for this popular drug have been running non-stop, but not without good reason. Originally designed as a medication for those with type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has been making headlines recently for its ability to help with weight loss, especially for those where other efforts have…
Read MoreElectrolyte Supplements: Necessary or Just Hype?
If you scroll Instagram, Facebook, or even listen to your favorite podcasts, you’ve probably noticed an uptick in the marketing for electrolytes and electrolyte supplements. These come in a variety of forms, including liquid classics like Gatorade or Powerade to the newer powdered and tablet versions now advertised like LMNT, Liquid IV, Nuun, and others.…
Read MoreSpinach and Banana Smoothie
With the warmer weather, we’ve been talking electrolytes this month, and this spinach and banana smoothie definitely fits the bill. *For a quick overview of electrolytes, see our electrolyte blog post here. While electrolyte supplements abound, the cool thing is, you can actually get most of these essential minerals from food. This smoothie with spinach,…
Read MoreSpinach and Kale Salad with Feta and Pumpkin Seeds
With the warmer weather, we’ve been talking electrolytes this month, and this spinach and kale salad recipe definitely fits the bill. *For a quick overview of electrolytes, see our electrolyte blog post here. While electrolyte supplements abound, the cool thing is, you can actually get most of these essential minerals from food. This spinach and…
Read MoreBaked Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Greek Yogurt Sauce
With the warmer weather, we’ve been talking electrolytes this month. For a quick overview of what electrolytes are, see our electrolyte blog post here. While electrolyte supplements abound, the cool thing is, you can actually get most of these essential minerals from food. This baked salmon recipe with a creamy yogurt sauce is a great…
Read MoreFive Overlooked Ways to Help Improve a Sluggish Gut
Do you feel like you always have slow digestion? Maybe you commonly complain of indigestion, burping, stomach pain, reflux, nausea, constipation, or just a sense that food is “stuck” in your system. If so, believe me, this is not uncommon. I talk to clients frequently who complain of many of the above. Whether it’s from…
Read MoreHealthy Lunch Ideas for Kids
*This post contains Amazon affiliate links It dawned on me this week that I am in a serious funk finding healthy lunch ideas for my kids. They have dutifully carted off with the same, sad ham sandwich in their lunch bag for at least the last two months. There have been few complaints, but this…
Read MoreFood Sensitivity Testing: Friends Don’t Let Friends Do IgG Tests
Are you like me? Did some well-meaning practitioner at some point recommend IgG testing as a means to find out if you have food sensitivities? Maybe you had nagging digestive issues, body aches, fatigue, or unexplained migraines. A blood test, they said, could help us see what foods your body doesn’t work well with. Not…
Read MoreDoes Dairy Cause Inflammation?
“Oh, I can’t eat that. I’m avoiding dairy.” Have you heard that phrase before? Likely you have, and it either produces a strong desire to roll your eyes real hard … or it peaks your curiosity. I mean, if Jane from accounting stopped eating dairy, maybe you should too? The Ongoing Dairy Controversy Poor dairy…
Read MoreLooking for a meal plan? Why you really don’t want a “meal plan.”
One of the main parts of my job is helping people know what to eat. Makes sense, right? I am a dietitian/nutritionist after all. Many people come to me, not surprisingly, and ask me for a meal plan. It is a question I get weekly. People want structure, specifics, the basics. Many also say, “I…
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