Sara Flitter, Registered Dietitian

03/08/2023

Oof da…who here has been a victim of the clean plate club?🍽️

I know I was.

Your membership in the clean plate club could have been for a number of different factors.

▪️Maybe you struggled with food insecurity growing up.

▪️Maybe you come from a large family and food was more scarce.

▪️Maybe you grew up with parents who lived through hard times and projected their fears onto you and insisted that you clean your plate.

▪️Maybe wasting money goes against your personal values.

♻️Let’s think of waste for a moment.

🗑️If you throw away uneaten food, you’re throwing money in the garbage can.

But, if you eat everything on your plate even after you’re full…

▫️You won’t enjoy that food.

▫️You might feel physically ill from eating it.

Doesn’t that feel wasteful too?

So instead of throwing food awaw or cleaning your plate to avoid food waste…

🔹put it away for leftovers
🔹take some over to your neighbors house
🔹make less food to begin with (knowing that you can always have more if you’re still hungry).

But remember, you are not a human garbage disposal.

You can honor your value of saving money in other ways that still leave you feeling satisfied.

02/20/2023

‼️$50 in Amazon gift cards GIVEAWAY‼️

Attention, Mom friends!📣

☘️🤑I’ve decided to give away two $25 Amazon gift cards to a couple lucky moms.

Who wants in?!

✨There’s no catch.

I’m just working on some new programming and offers and would greatly appreciate your input so I can create super effective programs to help you on your food freedom journey.

I want to help YOU!💗

✍🏼To enter the giveaway, I’ll need you to fill out a short survey. It’s 15 questions and will take about 10-15 minutes max.

✨Comment below and I will dm you the link to the survey and you’ll be entered to win.

Thanks so much for your help! 🥰

11/14/2022

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to Mom's Club of Menomonee Falls/Sussex!

We talked about important changes you can make to improve your overall health, how to get your kids to eat healthy, and how to make quick, easy meals with some meal prep tips.

Click the link to listen!

Check out this presentation designed by Sara Flitter.

11/14/2022

If you need quick energy, you will crave foods like apples, cookies, or other quickly digestible carbohydrates. If you need sustained energy, perhaps you have to sit through your kids basketball game and won’t be able to eat for a while… a cheeseburger, chicken sandwich, carrots and hummus, or some other food that combines proteins, carbs, and fats will keep you satisfied for longer.

Your body is so smart!

11/04/2022

What a beautiful reminder ❤️

Words to live by. Yung Pueblo 🌾

11/01/2022

Countdown to Thanksgiving dinner! What foods are a must have for you on Thanksgiving? Mashed potatoes and cranberries for me! And stuffing too 😍

10/28/2022

As we head into the weekend, remember to do your self care…Nourish your body with your favorite foods, spend time with your loved ones, do something creative, carve out some downtime, and enjoy your Halloween candy!💚

10/27/2022

Ever get instense cravings for something sweet? Perhaps after you worked through lunch? Maybe you feel sluggish or irritable.

That’s your body’s way of telling you it needs more carbohydrates!

Did you know that carbs are your brain’s preferred energy source? Diet culture would lead you to believe that carbs are the literal devil, but you actually need about 120g of carbohydrates every day for your brain and nervous system to function optimally.

10/26/2022

With Halloween approaching and candy set out everywhere, you may be feeling a little out of control. Take a look at how to actually enjoy Halloween candy without the guilt! 🎃

10/17/2022

Changing your mindset is the hardest and most important part of gaining food freedom.

My favorite mindset hack for when you’re feeling fearful or full of despair is to write down your thoughts. Look at them on paper, and then recognize that these are not facts. Then write down the facts. For example:

I don’t deserve to eat what I want.

Reframe:

I need food every few hours to maintain my energy throughout the day.

When I crave carbohydrates my body is telling me it needs quick energy.

I’m hungry. Therefore I deserve to eat.

Try it out!

10/13/2022

And that’s on dieting backlash! Aka the restrict and binge cycle

10/12/2022

Take a look at my latest blog post! It’s all about food neutrality and it’s impact on your food freedom joirney. I also give some practical tips on how to shift your perspective and food language from judgemental to neutral.

https://saraflitternutrition.com/what-is-food-neutrality/