The Wellness Bite
Discover the path to better nutrition and a healthier lifestyle with insights from our expert team of Registered Dietitians.
Is Chipotle Healthy? Do you think Chipotle Mexican Grill is a healthier fast food option? It has definitely gained popularity for being a healthier choice for something quick and fresh. Chipotle prides itself on using real food and ingredients you can pronounce. It is known for fresh food and customizable...
Why Do Women Gain Weight During Menopause: Key Insights Introduction to Menopause The average age to go through menopause in the United States is 52 years old. During the menopausal transition (perimenopause), women experience uncomfortable symptoms like hot flashes, mood...
7 Day Diet Plan for Hashimoto’s Disease If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease or think you may have it, you probably have a lot of questions. Receiving a new diagnosis or wondering if you have Hashimoto’s disease can be...
Introduction to Holiday Cooking The holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate and connect over delicious foods. Oftentimes, these meals are more energy- and carbohydrate-dense, with more sugar, than what people eat day to...
Introduction to Menopause Menopause has two phases: Perimenopause is the transitional phase characterized by irregular periods and hormonal fluctuations, while post-menopause refers to the time after menopause when a woman has not had a period for 12 consecutive months. Menopausal...
While not all people experience major symptoms with menopause, many can agree that the transition brings numerous challenges, such as hot flashes and night sweats. Other common symptoms of menopause include mood swings, weight gain, and muscle loss, and your...
Many people who experience pregnancy look forward to the standard glucose screening with some amount of dread, simply due to the unpleasant sugary drink and the necessity of having blood drawn. However, this test is vital for the health of...
Dietitian vs Nutritionist for Weight Management There are plenty of people out there peddling the hype of quick weight loss results, but those who are trying to make lasting changes will benefit significantly by working with someone who has the...
Many people experience heartburn or acid reflux in their lives, but not everyone has chronic symptoms of it. Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is a chronic condition in which food contents from the stomach flow back into the...
Introduction Have you ever felt that your food betrayed you, causing you to reach for antacids or hold your chest halfway through dessert? That searing, occasionally discomforting feeling at the table might point to two quite different problems: gastritis or...
The medical condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, also referred to as GERD or reflux, occurs when the contents of the stomach, including stomach acid and food, back up from the stomach into the esophagus and may even travel into...
What is Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria) Stomach acid is a powerful workhorse for digestion and defense. Measured on the pH scale, it has a value as low as 1 (0 being the most acidic), equivalent to the strength of battery...
Dealing with SIBO symptoms can be exhausting and overwhelming, especially when you don’t exactly know what’s going on. You may experience uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms that you think are IBS symptoms. You may have tried treating IBS symptoms, but nothing seems...
Gastritis is a painful and uncomfortable medical condition caused by the inflammation of the stomach lining. People who suffer from gastritis may live with constant discomfort and have difficulty completing daily tasks. Gastritis can be acute or chronic. Some types...
Digestive issues and gastrointestinal disorders can make everyday activities a troublesome experience for some people. These individuals may occasionally experience digestive problems, such as bloating and constipation, or some might encounter these issues on a daily basis. Small intestinal bacterial...
Could changing what you eat help calm an overactive immune system and ease the burden of autoimmune diseases? Autoimmune diseases encompass more than 80 conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, lupus, hashimoto’s thyroiditis, grave’s disease, multiple sclerosis,...
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, is a persistent medical condition that affects many individuals, even those with a previously healthy gut. The main types of SIBO, hydrogen SIBO, methane SIBO (also called intestinal methanogen overgrowth, or IMO), and hydrogen-sulfide...
The Ketogenic diet and Mediterranean diets have risen in popularity in the USA. Understanding how these diets work and comparing their benefits can help you make informed choices on your journey toward a healthier you and healthy eating habits. What...
Ozempic is a medicine used in diabetes management, but it has recently gained popularity as a weight loss treatment. It’s becoming more common for individuals who are on a health journey to combine medication like Ozempic with a balanced diet,...
When someone has been diagnosed with fatty liver disease, one of the first topics of discussion involves the role of diet in liver health. Diet has a major impact on the management of liver damage. Depending on the state of...
Individuals with Lyme disease often suffer from an array of debilitating symptoms. While antibiotics are the first line of treatment, people often utilize a combination of therapies to treat and manage their Lyme disease and symptoms. While no specific diet...
The internet has made information more accessible than ever by putting countless resources at our fingertips. Having the skill to be able to navigate the overwhelming presence of misinformation is crucial in avoiding making misguided nutrition decisions. Dietitians are qualified...