“There needs to be a balance between enjoyment and ease and better nutrition. I want to help people develop habits that are supportive of their health in a way that fits into their lifestyle.”

“Having a multidisciplinary medical team is the best way to approach your health. A dietitian should be part of that team to assess how nutrition can support your goals.”

“Your body needs a constant supply of nutrients. Depriving yourself means your metabolism slows down, your heart rate goes down, and you're not gonna have as much energy.”

“Your gut health and digestion has a huge impact on your quality of life. The gut and the brain are physically connected with a system of nerves. If your gut is sick, you're gonna feel the effects in other areas of your body.”

“Manage your stress. Studies show that psychological stress has a greater negative  impact on your gut health than any form of physical pain.” 

“Gluten is not broken down very well by the enzymes that we have in our body. So a gluten-free diet is the most common intervention for a lot of auto-immune conditions.” 

“About 75% of women are constipated on a regular basis. Nothing moves if bowels don’t move. We need about 30 grams of fiber per day. Most Americans are only taking in about 15 grams per day.”

“The three top things to improve your digestion: Eat more plants (fruits, veggies, nuts, beans, legumes, grains), eat fiber, and stay hydrated.”

“It is important to take in the appropriate amount of protein for your body, based on your weight, activity levels, and other factors. Your body can only assimilate about 20 grams of protein at a time. So, space out your protein intake throughout the day in order to get the full benefits. Excess protein simply gets stored as fat”.