What a Prediabetes Diet Actually Looks Like (Hint: It’s Not a Diet)
“Prediabetes” doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. Here’s what actually helps your blood sugar, backed by science instead of scare tactics.
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Why We Don’t Talk About “Good” and “Bad” Foods at Dietitian Group
You know the scene. Someone walks into the break room, spots the box of donuts, and says, “I’m gonna be so bad.” Someone else laughs and says, “I really shouldn’t, but—” and just like that, a perfectly normal donut becomes a moral event.. We hear this kind of language everywhere. At work, at parties, scrolling…
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What a Session With a DG Dietitian Is Actually Like
Tired of the diet cycle and wondering what it’s really like to work with a registered dietitian? We’re pulling back the curtain on what actually happens in a DG session. Spoiler: It isn’t a lecture or a rigid meal plan. It’s a conversation about your real life that results in one simple, achievable experiment you can start right away. See what to expect.
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Beyond the Scale: 5 Meaningful Ways to Track PCOS Progress
If you have PCOS and the scale won’t budge, you might be measuring the wrong thing. Here are five markers of real progress that have nothing to do with your weight.
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The Titans Are Cutting Seed Oils. Here’s What a Dietitian Actually Thinks.
Last week, I got a call from Nick Suss, the Titans beat writer at The Tennessean. He wanted a dietitian’s take on the team’s decision to ban seed oils from their facility. I said yes, partly because I love talking nutrition, and partly because I had a lot of feelings about this topic that I…
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The THRIVE Framework: Why We Address the Whole Person, Not Just the Plate
The THRIVE Framework focuses on understanding the relationship between nutrition and overall wellness. By Marisa Woodall Smith, RD, CDCES | Dietitian Group – exploring the THRIVE Framework for a holistic approach to health. “Just tell me what to eat.” We hear this request almost daily at Dietitian Group. And we understand it – after years…
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PCOS Nutrition: A Sustainable Approach to Weight Loss
If you’re a woman with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you’ve likely been given a long, confusing list of rules about what to eat. You’re told to cut out entire food groups, turning your plate into a source of stress and frustration. This cycle of restriction isn’t just difficult – it’s an unsustainable approach that often…
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MSG as a Low-Sodium Salt Alternative
Discover MSG as a low-sodium salt substitute that also enhances food flavor for a healthier diet without compromising on taste. The flavor enhancer MSG, or monosodium glutamate, has experienced some controversy in the decades since the late 1960s. Rather than give this flavor-enhancing food additive a pass, we invite you to discover the many benefits,…
