Oh baby, I feel like I almost need to reintroduce myself, it’s been THAT long since I’ve posted a recipe. And boy, oh boy, have I missed it! (In fact, I have a long list of recipes I’ve been wanting to create, but I just have not had the time.) In case you want
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QWU Ep. 3: How Diet Culture Holds You Back
In this episode, we unpack what diet culture is, how it shows up in our everyday lives and how it can impact the LGBTQ+ community. Whenever I work with a client, I always like to start here, with diet culture. Even when we’re looking at something deeper like hormone issues. (Especially when we’re looking at
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QWU Ep. 2: How Gender Bias Impacts Health
In this week’s episode, we are diving into a pretty heavy topic: we’re looking at how gender bias shows up in health care. This topic is so important to me, as a woman and as a nutritionist. I have seen time and time again how women, trans people and gender non-conforming individuals are often neglected
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Queer Wellness Unpacked Ep. 1
So I have some pretty exciting news! I decided to create a podcast. Honestly, this has been something I’ve been thinking about for a while now, so I’m really excited to finally share Queer Wellness Unpacked. This podcast will be a deep dive into all the topics I hold dear to me: diet culture, weight
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Gluten-Free One Pan Mushroom & Sausage Gnocchi
This week, we’re keeping things short and sweet with this One Pan Mushroom & Sausage Gnocchi. This recipe comes together so quickly and is hella tasty. And while I used gluten-free gnocchi, you can absolutely use any kind you like. During the week, I naturally gravitate towards recipes that I can simply toss on a
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The Functional Guide To PMS
What Is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a cluster of symptoms that happen between ovulation and menstruation–starting approximately 10 to 14 days before your period begins and ending shortly after you begin to bleed. These symptoms can include: an increased appetite (which is normal–your body is gearing up for a very major event: your
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Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Jelly [gluten-free]
Can we talk about how long it’s been since I’ve posted? Uh yeah, it’s been a hot minute. But I’m back with this Oatmeal with Peanut Butter and Jelly, and I promise that more than makes up for it. I love oatmeal for breakfast: it’s warming, it’s hearty, and it’s satiating. And by adding collagen
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3 Dieting Mistakes That Are Messing With Your Hormones
I know January can be a tough month–and given the state of the world right now, that feels especially true this year. For a lot of us, it’s a time to “clean up” our diet, and finally start “getting into shape”. Of course, I’m not against making health goals, and, surprisingly, I’m not against New
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Let’s Talk About Weight Stigma
If you’ve been following along for a bit, you know that something I’m really passionate about is ditching diet culture and weight stigma. Diet culture is all around us and it’s always sending us the same message: we are not “good” unless we are thin, and we are never really good enough. In my opinion,
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Miso Black Bean Pasta With Scallops + Brussels Sprouts
This Miso Black Bean Pasta With Scallops + Brussels Sprouts recipe is so fun, and I’m stoked to share it with you! Something I’ve been thinking about lately, is the fact that my blog often misses just easy and healthy dinner ideas. So it’s definitely something I’m wanting to work on. This recipe seems like a
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