Ann Tholen, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Ann Tholen, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Professional, personal nutrition consulting provided concierge-style and tailored to meet your individual health, lifestyle, learning and schedule needs.

MY STORY
Ann has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nutritional Science from Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas (1998). She completed her dietetic internship at the University of Houston - Dietetic Internship Program (1999). EXPERIENCE
Her dietetics career began in the Texas Medical Center (the largest in the world) in 1999 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, counseling patients from t

he Congestive Heart Failure Clinic of the leading heart institute regarding cardiovascular medical nutrition therapy. She then moved to Katy, Texas to raise her family while taking on the responsibility of creating an outpatient nutrition education clinic from the ground up at CHRISTUS St. Catherine Hospital. While serving as a clinical dietitian at CHRISTUS, not only did she provide education to all ages for their Diabetes, weight loss and heart health needs, but led community seminars for patients and Katy residents alike. Her work experience also includes valuable time educating the youth of Harris County’s under-served and underprivileged population through the Obesity Reduction team at Harris County Public Health. Through both Katy Women’s Care and Katy West Houston Ob Gyn Associates, she provided counseling for women of all ages regarding pregnancy, lactation, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and for the challenges of weight management during peri-menopause. She currently serves as a clinical dietitian for Kelsey-Seybold. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate of Specialty in Adult Weight Loss Management, Commission on Dietetic Registration (2003).

Keep veggies fun year round by taking advantage of seasonal produce.  Winter squashes are adding beautiful color and new...
10/09/2023

Keep veggies fun year round by taking advantage of seasonal produce. Winter squashes are adding beautiful color and new interest to the produce section of your grocery stores this time of year.

Have you tried this tasty winter squash, the delicata squash? Often it gets overlooked as just an ornamental squash but it’s our favorite this Fall, not only for flavor but because the skin is easy to cut through and delicate to eat when roasted. Try it topped with a drizzle of olive oil, wine salt and fresh cracked pepper (use Mrs. Dash in place of salt for low sodium dietary needs).

Halve the squash lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and cut into 1/2 inch slices. Roast at 425 for 20-25 minutes flipping once. It will be a new Fall favorite!

It’s that time of year again and I found this article particularly helpful for picking a great watermelon.  Fruits make ...
05/11/2023

It’s that time of year again and I found this article particularly helpful for picking a great watermelon. Fruits make a great healthy way to enjoy dessert or make a great snack. Patients with Diabetes can (and I would argue should) enjoy fruit in appropriate amounts relative to their nutrition needs. Adding variety to your meal pattern is the key to sustainability.

Although watermelon does not rank high on the totem pole for antioxidants, it’s definitely not to be scoffed at. Studies show when consumed prior to a workout it can reduce muscle soreness and its citrulline content (especially in yellow varieties) has been shown to help with erectile dysfunction in men.

Originally thought to have a large effect on blood glucose levels, more recent studies have proven it to be a low glycemic load fruit, on average ranking around 5 for most varieties (low is considered 0-10). When enjoyed in a reasonably portioned amount (~ 1 1/4 cup cubed), it should have a small effect on blood sugar…. so feel good about enjoying this summer treat!

It's important to know how to pick out a good watermelon, regardless if you are at the grocery store or the local farmers market.

The Standard American Diet meets fashion…
05/08/2023

The Standard American Diet meets fashion…

On a mission to prove plant based eaters can easily meet their protein goals.
05/01/2023

On a mission to prove plant based eaters can easily meet their protein goals.

Creating a new protein shake a day combo as a meal replacement and this one seriously tastes better than dessert. I used...
04/20/2023

Creating a new protein shake a day combo as a meal replacement and this one seriously tastes better than dessert. I used the Fairlife salted caramel flavor. It offers 44 grams of protein, 14 grams of fiber and only 1 gram added sugar. Recipe link below.

https://www.eatlove.is/recipes/0cf32359-8d82-4178-a411-d7d61ebeeac9

Throw all ingredients in a blender except cacao nibs and blend. Garnish the top with cacao nibs.

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