Charlotte PRIDE
While June is typically recognized as Pride Month – a tribute to the LGBTQIA+ Liberation Movement sparked by the Stonewall Riots & Uprising in June of
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Juneteenth
With July 4th right around the corner, it’s only right that we first recognize another day of freedom – Juneteenth! Even though Juneteenth was deemed
The MAYDAY Blog
Mayday, mayhem, pande-may-nium. If you are feeling a bit chaotic lately, you are not alone! Between graduations, holidays, vacations, and the looming threat of summer
Balmy Days and Body Image
The weather is heating up outside, and that can only mean two things: 1) allergies and 2) the existential dread about the pressure to meet
Social Engagement and your Wellbeing
Why Socializing Might be Healthier for you than your Kale Salad At Nourished & Strong, we pride ourselves on the community we have built (and
Metabolism Testing through a Weight-Neutral Lens
One of the most helpful tools that we have at our disposal at Nourished & Strong is the metabolism test. Metabolism itself, often shrouded in
3 “Talk”ing Points to Consider When Choosing a Healthcare Provider
What you’re looking to get out of your relationship with your therapist might be very different from the results you want to see when you
What’s Cortisol? Don’t Stress – We’ve Got You Covered!
Cortisol: What Even Is It? Cortisol is one of the body’s main “stress hormones”. Along with adrenaline, norepinephrine, and some other key players, cortisol works
Retail Therapy
No, I don’t mean buying things to make yourself feel better, I mean feeling better about buying things. Summer is here [and so is the
Navigating Cognitive Distortions
What Even IS a Cognitive Distortion? The mind is a wonderfully weird and confusing place. Thought distortions (also known as cognitive distortions) are when our
Social Media Spring Cleaning
Spring is finally upon us and often times that means sorting through old things and cleaning house. But have you ever thought to add your
Do you suffer from a scarcity mindset around food?
Tell me if any of these sound familiar… “We only have this food once a year so I’m going to eat as much as I
Calling all Caffeine Fiends
It’s wake up time! And if you’re like another 85% of adults in America, you know what that means: it’s also caffeine time! It typically
Are arbitrary food rules holding you back?
One thing often discussed in session with a dietitian is why do we do the things we do. Are there barriers involved to making a
What to do (and not do) about kids and their Halloween candy
This year is going to be different for sure, thanks to our new friend COVID-19 but neighborhoods are already trying to find ways to continue
Healthy Halloween candy vs a healthy relationship with candy
As a Dietitian, I am often asked things like: “what is the worst Halloween candy?” and “what is a healthy candy alternative?” and “how much
CrossFit’s diversity issues run deep—and a new CEO isn’t the only change needed
If you are just tuning into news about CrossFit, you will see a corporation in crisis mode: Greg Glassman, the founder and CEO, resigned after
5 Minute Practice for Better Body Image
If you struggle with negative body image or judgments around your food choices, you are not alone. Here, I’ll leave you with a 5 minute
Backlash from Peloton’s new ad is missing the point
Peloton rolled out a new ad just in time for the holidays… In case you missed it, Peloton, known for their indoor bikes and membership
4 Tips for Mastering Intuitive Exercise (and why it matters)
You may have heard of intuitive eating, but what about intuitive exercise? In my practice as dietitian-nutritionist, I help clients improve their relationship with food,