Kay S Beatty, MS, RDN - Healthy Weight Options, LLC

Kay S Beatty, MS, RDN - Healthy Weight Options, LLC I can help you get to or maintain a healthy weight, manage chronic health conditions, or simply feel your best. Food has that much power.

I see patients online and in-person in Virginia and Washington DC and am in-network with most major health insurers. If you are ready to adopt a healthy attitude towards eating, while getting to or maintaining a healthy weight, I would like to help you achieve your goals. I offer no “good” and “bad” food lists, and there is no shame or judgement. My counseling methods are based on the science of w

eight management, not on gimmicks or fads. My ultimate goal is to help people lead healthier and happier lives. That power is within your reach.

06/27/2025

bit.ly/40lybHo ➡️ Turning 50 is powerful: you’re wiser, bolder, and more you than ever. We spoke to registered dietitians about how women over 50 can support better sleep, joint health, and overall well-being with a few simple nighttime habits. 🌙

Considering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss? Advice from a doctor who’s used them
06/16/2025

Considering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss? Advice from a doctor who’s used them

Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.

More research is needed, but this sounds promising for vegans and vegetarians!
05/20/2025

More research is needed, but this sounds promising for vegans and vegetarians!

If you're trying to build muscle, getting enough protein is a must. But does it matter if that protein comes from meat or plants? A new study overturns assumptions.

02/22/2025

Fruits and vegetables are good-for-you foods — no matter what form they take — fresh, frozen, canned or dried.

There is overlap, and both are healthy and normal eating patterns, and aren't restrictive diets. Contact me if you want ...
01/16/2025

There is overlap, and both are healthy and normal eating patterns, and aren't restrictive diets. Contact me if you want to feel good about eating, while getting healthier, and even lose weight, if that's your goal. Most insurance policies pay 100%, with no out-of-pocket costs to you.

Have you ever heard the phrase “mindful eating”? IFIC’s 2023 Food and Health Survey found it to be the second most popular diet or eating pattern in the U.S., with…

The FDA is a little slow at making positive steps, but they are at least crawling in the right direction:
12/28/2024

The FDA is a little slow at making positive steps, but they are at least crawling in the right direction:

The FDA announced on December 19, 2024, a final rule to update the “healthy” claim that manufacturers can voluntarily use on food packages. The updated claim is consistent with current nutrition science and Federal dietary guidance.

07/16/2024
06/03/2024

As we get older, our food and activity choices become even more important to our health. We are never too old to enjoy the benefits of improved nutrition and fitness.

06/03/2024

Calcium is perhaps the most well-known and essential nutrient when it comes to bone health, yet it is underconsumed by many people in the United States. Building strong bones is like building a healthy balance in your

How about throwing out restrictive eating and letting in healthy, happy eating? This podcast might help.
03/25/2024

How about throwing out restrictive eating and letting in healthy, happy eating? This podcast might help.

In weekly episodes, I answer listener questions and talk with guests about making peace with food, healing from disordered eating, (re)learning intuitive eating, challenging harmful beliefs about wellness, and more—all from a body-positive, anti-diet perspective. Along the way, I share my own jour...

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A common sense approach to eating for better health

If you are ready to adopt a healthy attitude towards eating, while getting to or maintaining a healthy weight, I would like to help you achieve your goals. I offer no “good” and “bad” food lists, and there is no shame or judgement. My counseling methods are based on the science of weight management and eating for better health, not on gimmicks or fads. My ultimate goal is to help people lead healthier and happier lives. Food has that much power. That power is within your reach.