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Maximizing Your Experience with Healthie
In today’s digital age, managing your health has become more convenient than ever, thanks to innovative tools like the Healthie app. Designed to streamline communication and provide seamless access to health and nutrition services, Healthie is a powerful platform for clients of dietitian’s offices. Whether you’re logging your food intake, messaging your provider, or managing…
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Understanding Dehydration and Its Impact on Serotonin
When we think about hydration, the immediate focus often falls on physical health—maintaining energy levels, supporting digestion, and ensuring optimal bodily functions. However, there’s a less discussed but crucial aspect of hydration: its impact on mental health, specifically the role of serotonin. It is essential to delve into how hydration affects serotonin levels and overall…
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What Happens to Your Brain When You Starve: Insights from a Dietitian
In our quest for wellness and balance, food often becomes a battleground where nutrition goals and hunger pangs collide. But what happens when our bodies don’t get enough nourishment? Starvation, or severe calorie restriction, significantly affects our brains. As a dietitian, I want to shed light on the intricate relationship between nutrition and brain function…
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Breaking the Starvation-Binge Cycle: How a Dietitian Can Help
In the world of dieting and weight bias, many individuals find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle of starvation followed by binge-eating episodes. This rollercoaster of restriction and overconsumption takes a toll on mental and emotional well-being. Fortunately, there is hope for breaking free from this cycle with the guidance and support of a registered…
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What to do when kid your gets called fat
I think when our kid comes to us and tells us “I got called fat,” our first instinct is to tell them they aren’t fat, whether they are or aren’t. The problem with this approach is that it reinforces the idea that being fat is bad. One of the best things we can do in…