If you’ve ever sat in my office, you probably know that I harp on strength training… a lot. Sometimes I might sound like a broken record. I think I bring it up at almost every session. Why is this? The links of strength training to metabolism are strong, and it’s one of the only ways…

How Much Protein Do We Really Need? Adjusting macronutrients (or “macros” as they are often called, referring to protein, carbohydrates and fat) has been a popular weight loss strategy for many years now. Remember the low fat craze of the 90’s? Now we are seeing shifts to higher fat and higher protein diets in recent…

I love working with gastrointestinal issues. It seems weird, but I like the challenge of helping clients find dietary solutions to complex symptoms that involve the digestive tract. Often these symptoms include abdominal bloating and/or pain, constipation or diarrhea, excessive gas, acid reflux, and nausea. While diet doesn’t necessarily treat these conditions, often it can…

Happy July friends! My, so much has happened since I last blogged in April. It has been hard to even keep up. I’ve been trying to write this post about nutrition and Covid-19 for weeks now, and I think it’s even more timely now that the economy is opening up and our risk for exposure…

Boosting Your Immune System   Wow, it’s April. Finally. I think most of us thought March would never end! But here we are, and this pandemic continues. Great job fellow Seattleites on your social distancing and staying at home. All signs indicate things are working, so stay the course and we will get through this! Before we…

Happy Spring! I have been woefully absent in blogging, but this time of quarantine, has, of all the good things, given me some time to catch up on things I’ve neglected. The thing is I love writing. It’s just hard to find the quiet time to sit down and concentrate, and now this seems like…

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…

By Darieli Sanchez, Dietetic Intern The human body is filled with good and bad bacteria, and while that might sound alarming, the good bacteria work hard to keep us healthy. Most bacteria in the body live in the colon6, where they help break down food, absorb vitamins, protect against harmful bacteria, and more. By consuming…

As I mentioned in my last blog post, there are a few essential tools that can help you get serious about doing weight loss the right way: with an accurate calorie goal and a way to track body composition. Remember, not all weight loss is the same. The thing is, you may not be losing…