Renee Clerkin RD

12/27/2024

12/24/2024

🎄 Diet talk isn’t spreading holiday cheer! Here’s how to set boundaries and keep the season bright. Swipe for tips! ➡️

12/04/2024

🎄 Navigating the holidays with gut issues can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be stressful! Here are my top tips:

✅ Prioritize fiber-rich foods to keep digestion on track.
✅ Stay hydrated—water supports your gut and helps prevent bloating.
✅ Savor your favorites, but practice mindful eating to avoid overindulgence.
✅ Bring a dish you know your gut will love to gatherings.
✅ Don’t forget to listen to your body—rest and movement both play a role!

Your gut health deserves a little extra love this holiday season! 🌟

04/04/2022

If you're sick of counting calories and you know it, clap your hands. Or just... check out today's blog to see how you can stop counting calories and what you can do instead to reach your health goals.
https://reneeclerkin.com/how-to-stop-counting-calories/

I used to talk about calories all the time. In fact, calorie counting was one of the main strategies I used to help clients lose weight. To be fair, my calorie counting days were a long time ago (more than 12 years) and luckily, they didn’t last very long. I quickly realized there were better and ...

10/12/2021

Today on the blog, I'm talking about the basics. Be sure to check out this week's post to see why a diet founded on whole foods is not only great for your gut but your overall health, too.

https://reneeclerkin.com/the-best-diet-for-gut-health/

There are a number of gut-friendly diets out there. And if you have gut issues, it’s often hard to figure out the right eating plan. Should you avoid gluten or not? Should you try a food sensitivity test? Should you try the low FODMAP diet? With so many options (and so many opinions), figuring out...

05/10/2021

Vegetables can be a touchy subject when it comes to family meal time — but they don't have to be! Today on the blog I am sharing some favorite tricks for getting your family to eat more veggies.

https://reneeclerkin.com/how-i-got-my-family-to-eat-more-vegetables/

My family loves vegetables, said no one ever. What they do love are chips and ice cream. I work really hard to incorporate more vegetables into my kids’ and husband’s diets — sometimes I succeed, and sometimes I fail. However, after many years of trial and error, I have figured out a few simpl...

03/03/2021

As we approach the 1-year anniversary of the pandemic, I want to talk a little bit about habits and healthy eating. If you've fallen off track this year (which, who hasn't at some point?) you might find this post helpful.
https://reneeclerkin.com/how-to-combat-covid-weight-gain/

There is no denying that this past year has been a challenging one. And as a result, a lot of people are dealing with weight gain or unhealthy eating habits that have crept up during this period of intense stress and routine disruption. Now that we are almost a year into this pandemic, I want to rem...

11/09/2020

https://reneeclerkin.com/how-to-avoid-overeating-while-working-from-home/

As many of you can relate, working from home certainly has its pros. Zero commute time, only having to get half dressed in the morning (or not at all?), and getting to work from the comfort of your own home. However, one major drawback is that you have 24/7 access to your kitchen. That means mindles...

10/19/2020

Love it or hate it, Kombucha has made a name for itself in the nutrition community. Head over to my blog to learn more about what it is, why it's so popular and whether or not it's actually healthy.
https://reneeclerkin.com/is-kombucha-actually-healthy/

Each month I’m hosting a Q&A over in my Facebook Group: Healthy Gut Support (which, you should join if you haven’t already!). For this month’s Q&A, I’m addressing kombucha. Is it actually healthy? Will it fix your digestive problems? Should you be drinking it daily?

10/13/2020

You've had a long day. You're relaxing watching your favorite show. You walk into the kitchen to get a snack. The next thing you know, you've polished off an entire bag of popcorn. No one is a stranger to late night snacking — but today, I'm sharing how it can be harmful to your overall health. Visit the blog to learn more!
https://reneeclerkin.com/how-to-prevent-late-night-snacking/

Do you eat well throughout the day only to overdo it at night? Do you find yourself eating the majority of your daily intake between the hours of 6pm – 11pm? Do you feel like you can’t control your eating habits in the evenings?

10/10/2020

So you tried the low FODMAP diet and it didn't work. Now what? Today on the blog I'm talking about what to do next if you're still experiencing stomach issues after trying this particular elimination diet.
https://reneeclerkin.com/the-low-fodmap-diet-didnt-work-now-what/

So you followed the Low FODMAP diet for 2-6 weeks… and still didn’t notice any improvements? If this sounds familiar, make sure you check out my recent post about the 3 reasons why the low FODMAP diet didn’t work for you. If none of those reasons apply to you, you may be in the 20-40% of the p...

09/29/2020

Covid-19 has had a major impact on how we think about immunity. As we're now also entering into flu season, I wanted to take some time to share four great ways you can boost your immunity. Check out today's blog to get my top tips.
https://reneeclerkin.com/4-ways-to-boost-your-immunity/

Our immune system, just like every other system in our body, requires proper nutrition to function optimally. And while there is no single food that is going to prevent Covid, the flu, or the common cold, we can proactively eat (and live) in a way that helps to support a strong, healthy immune syste...