by Nicole Olen, RDN | Aug 2, 2020 | Diets, Healthy Eating, RDN
As a dietitian, I’ve never been a fan of “cheat days” or “cheat meals”. Why? Because just the word “cheat” comes with negative vibes that you are doing something bad or something you should feel guilty about… which leads to a poor relationship with food. I’m a firm...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jul 21, 2020 | Carbs, Fats, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, Protein, RDN
You may have heard the term “macros” thrown around when referencing a style of eating. When “counting your macros”… people are just watching the MACRONUTRIENTS they consume AKA = Carbohydrates, Proteins, & Fats! You want to have an appropriate balance of all...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Feb 16, 2019 | Diets, Healthy Eating, RDN
I dislike the word DIET. Almost as much as hearing people talking about “doing this diet” or “taking this pill, supplement, powder, shake, etc.”… as dietitians, we know these products are NEVER keys to long-term success! Yes, you can follow anything for a month or...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Jan 4, 2019 | Diets, Fruits & Veggies, Healthy Eating, RDN
As the New Year begins, it seems everyone is talking about going on a “cleanse” or doing a “detox” to get back on track from the over-eating & over-drinking during the holidays. People are purchasing shakes, pills, powders, and other bells and whistles in hopes...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | Aug 14, 2018 | Healthy Eating, RDN
In the past, when working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, you may have been required to track your food intake for a couple days via a “pencil to paper” record. While clients can benefit from this outdated process, this detailed record can be tedious, too...
by Nicole Olen, RDN | May 7, 2018 | Diets, Healthy Eating, RDN
Question: What is an RDN? Answer: A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist … AKA a Food & Nutrition Expert … AKA your GO-TO for all food and nutrition advice, questions, and education!! In short, all Registered Dietitian Nutritionists are nutritionists but not all...
