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Today I am honored to introduce my guest blogger, Kylie! Kylie is a senior dietetics student at South Dakota State University. She has been collaborating with me this summer to complete some of her dietetics practicum hours. Kylie is the soul sister I didn't even know I needed. Not only is she passionate about nutrition,… Continue reading Mindfulness and Yoga: Guest Blog

As a Hy-Vee dietitian, I'm surrounded by aisles of food each day. I definitely have my "go-to" products that I stock up on. However, I often forget to share some of my favorites with you all. So I thought I would take this opportunity to start talking about my favorites more frequently on the blog.… Continue reading Hy-Vee Products: 5 Current Favorites

"Oh, I don't normally eat this, but..." “I worked our really hard today, so…” “Well I already ate all of my vegetables for today, so…” Phrases like these probably sound familiar to you. Maybe you've heard them come out of a friend or family member's mouth. Maybe you've said something like this before. I know… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Justify Your Food Choices

When working with clients, one of the first things I ask when diving into their history is how often they eat. Of course, when you are listening to your hunger and satiety cues, this may vary depending on the day. But most clients I meet with are not at that point and typically eat based… Continue reading Get Snackin’: Tips for Everyday + Pre-Workout Snack

It is my honor to have non-diet Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Health At Every Size® advocate, Vincci Tsui guest posting today. Vincci's passions lie in helping people find freedom in their relationship with food and with their body, so that they can worry less and get the most out of life. She is… Continue reading Principle 7: Cope with Emotions without Food

In our society today, we are so concerned with eating "guilt-free" foods like kale salads and green smoothies that we often forget to ask ourselves what we actually enjoy. Maybe those foods are ones that you truly enjoy. Maybe they aren't. Either way, it takes getting in touch with mindful awareness to discover which foods… Continue reading Principle 6: Discover the Satisfaction Factor

Today I am beyond excited to feature my first guest blogger—Cate from Feeling Full Nutrition. When we first discussed collaborating together for my Spilling the Beans on Intuitive Eating Series, I was immediately drawn to Cate's blog when I opened it to read: "build a longer table, not a higher fence." Yes!!! For the fifth principle,… Continue reading Principle 5: Feeling Our Fullness- Something We Are Born With

In my last post on Intuitive Eating, we discussed the importance of making peace with food and some strategies to begin the process. Chances are that you still may have some underlying rules that you maintain regarding food. That's normal at this stage. As we explored in the first three principles, your mindset won't change overnight. You… Continue reading Principle 4: Challenge the Food Police

Today is National Registered Dietitian Day and I am feeling all of the nostalgia towards my relatively short career as a dietitian. I can still remember the timeframe I became interested in pursuing a career in nutrition. I was a junior in high school. Prior, I had been interested in interior design or possibly business.… Continue reading Why I Love Being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist