If eating "healthy" was simply knowing what foods are good for us, everyone would do it, right?! I mean, as a dietitian, I would be eating a "perfect" diet if the only barrier was knowledge, right? And trust me, I do not eat a perfect diet! (Spoiler: there is no...
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Why Consuming Enough Protein is Important
Today I'm going to discuss why consuming enough protein is important. What is Protein? Protein is one of the macronutrients (along with carbohydrates and fat) that provides calories and energy for the body. Protein is NOT a primary energy source for the muscles or for...
Quinoa Bowl with Grilled Chicken, Veggies, and Goat Cheese
It has been a while since I posted a recipe on here. This recipe post is a quinoa bowl with grilled chicken, veggies and goat cheese - yum! Winter in Minneapolis was just not very good for taking food photos and I kind of lost the desire to do it. But this past...
“Foods I Won’t Eat” – Why I Don’t Have Such a List!
I am a dietitian, but I do not have a list of foods I won't eat. Sure, there are foods I don't like so I prefer not to eat them. Similarly, there are foods that I know are not the best nutrition-wise or do not make me feel my best, so I won't eat them often but that's...
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to my blog. My name is Jill and I am an Intuitive Eating Dietitian. I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I began this blog in 2015 to write about nutrition, running, and photography. The original name of this...