Welcome to my Nutrition category page on my WordPress blog! Here, I cover a range of topics including micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), popular supplements and their benefits/drawbacks, nutrient timing, common nutrient deficiencies and how to address them, and mindful eating practices and its overall health benefits.
This guide covers the main foods to avoid on GLP-1 — the categories that trigger nausea, slow weight loss, and make the medication harder to tolerate day to day. GLP-1 Slows Everything Down A close friend of mine started Wegovy last year and called me one night after a takeout dinner — fried rice, orange…
This guide covers 33 foods to eat on GLP-1 — ranked by how well each one supports your results, hits your nutritional targets, and avoids worsening the most common side effects of these medications. Eating Well on GLP-1 My neighbor started Wegovy six months ago and texted one evening asking what she should actually be…
These GERD snack ideas use modest portions, lower-fat foods, and practical swaps for common reflux triggers between meals.
In this blog post, I will share the best gallbladder diet foods to eat for better gallbladder health and fewer flare-ups. My Gallbladder Diet Journey When gallbladder problems started, I had to adjust quickly. The wrong food choices triggered immediate gallbladder pain. High-fat foods, greasy foods, fast food, and fatty meats made things worse almost…
These gastritis snack ideas keep portions small, acidity low, and timing steady so your stomach feels calmer throughout the day. Gastritis Is NOT a Gas When my stomach felt raw, skipping snacks just made me ravenous and more likely to grab something spicy or greasy. I learned to plan a gentle mid-morning bite and a…
In this guide, I share my list of go-to diverticulosis foods to eat that help prevent flare-ups and support long-term gut health. The Quiet Phase Diverticulosis is often called the “quiet phase” because the small pouches in the colon are present but not inflamed. I learned early on that this stage is really about prevention-keeping…
In this post, I share my favorite gallbladder snack ideas that are light and easy to digest between meals. Gallbladder Friendly Snacks After a few greasy meals left me uncomfortable, I started paying closer attention to how snacks affected my digestion. Choosing smaller portions and lighter foods helped me avoid that heavy feeling and made…
In this blog post, I address the curious question: is the baking soda trick legit for erectile dysfunction (ED). The Truth About Baking Soda & ED I first came across the baking soda trick legit claim the same way most people do today: a TikTok video promising a “30-second hard tonic” using common pantry ingredients.…
This curated list of best high protein snacks will help you fuel weight loss, curb cravings, and boost energy throughout the day. Only the Best High Protein Snacks When I first swapped sugary snacks for a high-protein snack, I noticed an immediate difference in my energy levels and focus. Simple staples like Greek yogurt, cottage…
This guide covers the best supplements for diverticulitis and diverticulosis, explaining how each can help with flare-ups, prevention, and long-term gut health. Can Supplements Help with Diverticulitis? Living with diverticulitis myself, I know the frustration of flare-ups, ER visits, and the endless process of trial and error with food. Over the years, changing my diet-switching…