GLP-1 Hormones and Weight Loss: A Beginner’s Guide

Two women enjoying a balanced meal, supporting healthy GLP-1 hormone function and sustainable weight loss.

When you hear GLP-1, you probably think of medications like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound. But here’s what many people don’t realize: these drugs are modeled after a hormone your body naturally produces called GLP-1. GLP-1 (short for glucagon-like peptide-1) plays a key role in hunger, metabolism, and blood sugar regulation. When it’s working well, you…

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How to Handle Unwanted Comments at Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving table with traditional holiday foods and a wooden sign displaying How to Handle Unwanted Comments at Thanksgiving.

How to deal with critical or judgmental relatives at Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is meant to be a time to connect with friends and family, give thanks, and enjoy a delicious meal. But being with loved ones can also bring unwanted comments, sometimes judgmental, sometimes intrusive, and sometimes just thoughtless. If you’ve ever dealt with food guilt,…

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Gut Health 101: Why It Matters and How to Support It Naturally

Image of the gut and intestines, where the microbiome lives

Gut health has become a major buzzword—and it’s everywhere. From Tik Tok to the latest “healthy soda” claiming to support your microbiome, it seems like everyone’s talking about it. And for good reason. In my 20+ years as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve watched the science of gut health grow explode.  Years ago, “gut health” was…

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Weight Loss After 40

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What always worked for you in the past just isn’t cutting it anymore. I hear this from my clients all the time, especially when it comes to weight loss over 40. And let me assure you: you’re not imagining it. This is really happening. As we move through our 40s, 50s, and beyond, weight loss…

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