Dr. Jodi Leslie Matsuo - Registered Dietitian

Dr. Jodi Leslie Matsuo - Registered Dietitian Empowering you to heal and thrive through Food As Medicine. Try the Food RX Assistant for personalized guidance. FREE nutrition guides on our website.

Thinking about reducing or stopping GLP-1 medications can come with a lot of questions. And not everyone makes that deci...
01/15/2026

Thinking about reducing or stopping GLP-1 medications can come with a lot of questions. And not everyone makes that decision for the same reason.

Some people are planning ahead.
Others are navigating side effects, cost, access, or long-term sustainability.

GLP-1 medications work in part by suppressing appetite. When doses change or stop, hunger signals often return. That doesn’t mean something went wrong; it means your body is responding as designed.

Preparing for that transition is less about willpower and more about skills:
• eating enough protein and fiber
• protecting muscle
• establishing consistent eating patterns
• having a realistic plan for maintenance

Whether you’re stopping now, later, or simply thinking ahead, food-first support matters.

Food RX Assistant helps you build personalized nutrition skills that support GLP-1 therapy and life beyond medication.
✨ Start with the FREE 7-day trial of Premium.

Your plate. Your plan.



GLP-1 medications can be effective tools. But they aren’t a complete health solution.They work by influencing appetite, ...
01/09/2026

GLP-1 medications can be effective tools. But they aren’t a complete health solution.

They work by influencing appetite, fullness, and blood sugar signaling.
What they don’t do is build muscle, teach sustainable eating patterns, or support long-term nutrition on their own.

That’s why outcomes are best when GLP-1 therapy is paired with:
• Adequate protein
• Strength-building movement
• Fiber-rich, whole foods
• Skills that last beyond medication

Food RX Assistant helps bridge that gap - supporting GLP-1 use with personalized, food-first guidance and helping you prepare for long-term success, with or without medication.

👉 Try Food RX Assistant Premium FREE for 7 days and build a plan that supports your health for the long run.

Make 2026 the year you stop GUESSING about your diet and start BUILDING real, lasting health.The Food RX Blueprint Quick...
01/07/2026

Make 2026 the year you stop GUESSING about your diet and start BUILDING real, lasting health.

The Food RX Blueprint Quick Guides are practical, evidence-based print resources that translate clinical nutrition science into simple, everyday steps. Current topics include:
- Reversing High Blood Pressure
- Reversing High Cholesterol & Triglycerides
- Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
- Reversing Obesity

Each Quick Guide gives you clear direction on “what to eat,” “what to limit,” and how small habit changes add up over time.

Looking for something more structured?

The Eat to Thrive meal plan books take those same Food RX principles and turn them into ready-to-follow 10-day eating plans - Hawaiian Fusion and Multicultural versions available in PRINT.

And to personalize EVERYTHING to your own goals and preferences, there’s one more powerful tool:

👉 Food RX Assistant Premium – now trial available FREE for 7 days!

With the Premium tier you can:
- build a personalized eating plan
- get food-as-medicine guidance tailored to YOU
- and create realistic maintenance plans for life

50% OFF PRINT Quick Guides and Meal Plan Books till February 28, 2026.

Your plate. Your plan. Your blueprint 🌿

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight loss. They can be incredibly effective tools for people wi...
01/07/2026

GLP-1 medications have changed the conversation around weight loss. They can be incredibly effective tools for people with type 2 diabetes or clinically significant obesity.

But casual use for small cosmetic goals is trending fast. And that’s where people we need to decide whether it is really worth it.

These drugs suppress appetite and make the scale move, yet they don’t address the underlying habits that determine long-term success. When injections stop, hunger signals return, and many users face frustration, muscle loss, and regain because no one ever helped them BUILD a sustainable plan.

Food RX Assistant Premium helps bridge that gap by providing personalized, evidence-based guidance that fits your life and culture. So you can make informed decisions about how to eat, protect lean mass, and prepare for maintenance.

Before you depend only on shots, depend on ANSWERS.

✨ Try Premium FREE for 7 days - new subscribers only. Download the app and tap “Upgrade to Premium” in-app to begin.

This post isn’t about rejecting blood pressure control, clinical guidelines, or medication when it’s needed.It’s about a...
12/23/2025

This post isn’t about rejecting blood pressure control, clinical guidelines, or medication when it’s needed.

It’s about a deeper question many clinicians and patients quietly wrestle with:
Are today’s commonly used blood pressure targets - often below 130/80 mm Hg - physiologically realistic for most people without medication?

Blood pressure is shaped by far more than one habit or one reading. Age, genetics, stress, sleep, metabolic health, inflammation, and vascular function all influence where a person’s blood pressure naturally settles, even with healthy lifestyle changes.

When success is defined primarily by hitting a specific number, care can unintentionally shift. Medication often becomes the fastest way to reach targets like 130/80. Not because food and lifestyle don’t work, but because they work more gradually and address underlying systems rather than the reading itself.

Food RX Blueprint focuses on addressing root causes, not just managing the number. Food and lifestyle shape the metabolic, vascular, and stress-related systems that regulate blood pressure in the first place.

Medication may still be necessary for some people. But durable health is measured by more than what shows up on a blood pressure cuff.

Ask Food RX Assistant for lifestyle recommendations that is based on you.

Noni has been used across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific for generations, not as a trendy superfood, but as a plant used with i...
12/18/2025

Noni has been used across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific for generations, not as a trendy superfood, but as a plant used with intention.

🔹 Traditionally, noni was part of Hawaiian lāʻau lapaʻau (plant medicine). The leaves and fruit were used externally for wounds, sprains, fractures, insect stings, and swelling, and internally during times of illness or famine. While edible, it was valued more for healing than flavor.

🔹 Modern research shows noni contains plant compounds that help protect cells from everyday damage, support inflammation balance, and aid metabolism. In human studies, noni juice has been shown to significantly reduce markers of cell damage in high-risk populations. Researchers are also studying noni for potential protective effects related to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, though evidence is still evolving.

🔹 The takeaway:
Noni has been used primarily as medicine, and as food when needed. It’s not for everyone - noni may interact with certain medications and should be used cautiously with some health conditions.

✨ Not sure if noni fits your body, medications, or health conditions?
Food RX Assistant helps you explore food-as-medicine safely and personally, without guesswork.

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12/10/2025

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Your gut sends early warning signs long before major symptoms show up.Bloating, cravings, skin issues, low energy, and b...
12/10/2025

Your gut sends early warning signs long before major symptoms show up.
Bloating, cravings, skin issues, low energy, and brain fog aren’t random. They’re often signals that your microbiome or gut lining needs support.

Each sign has a root cause:
• Bloating after meals may mean your gut bacteria are struggling to break down certain fibers or that digestion is slowed.
• Constipation or loose stools often reflect imbalances in gut motility or not enough fiber diversity.
• Sugar or carb cravings can be driven by shifts in gut bacteria that influence appetite signals.
• Low energy may be tied to poor nutrient absorption or inflammation in the gut.
• Skin flare-ups can reflect disruptions in the gut–skin axis.
• Brain fog happens when gut inflammation affects the gut–brain communication pathway.

The good news: the gut can shift quickly when given the right inputs.

That’s why the most impactful strategies focus on diversity, balance, and microbiome stability, not restriction.

Here’s what actually helps:
• Increase plant diversity (aim for 10–15+ plants/week)
• Add resistant starch like cooked then cooled rice, oats, and potatoes to feed good bacteria
• Include fermented foods daily to boost microbial variety
• Reduce emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners, which can irritate the gut lining
• Support your gut–brain axis through breathing, gentle movement, and consistent sleep

Small, consistent changes make the biggest difference and improvement often starts within days.

If you’re not sure where to begin or want a plan tailored to your body, Food RX Assistant can help. It delivers personalized, science-based guidance to support your gut, energy, and overall well-being.

🌿 Big News from Food RX Blueprint 🌿Today is a milestone I’m incredibly grateful to share - an official press release for...
12/03/2025

🌿 Big News from Food RX Blueprint 🌿
Today is a milestone I’m incredibly grateful to share - an official press release for Food RX Assistant is now live on EIN Presswire and featured in Google News.

As a Registered Dietitian and DrPH, I built this tool to close the gap in nutrition access. Not everyone can meet with a dietitian weekly, but everyone deserves reliable, compassionate, culturally aware nutrition support.

Food RX Assistant is now available on iOS and Android, and is already helping users:

✨ Understand how food affects their health
✨ Personalize nutrition choices
✨ Bridge cultural foods with evidence-based care
✨ Navigate wellness with confidence
✨ Access guidance anytime, anywhere

If you’re curious about how AI can support your health in a meaningful, trustworthy way, I invite you to read the full announcement:

👉 Press Release:
https://www.einpresswire.com/article/871714103/registered-dietitian-launches-food-rx-assistant-an-evidence-based-food-as-medicine-ai-tool

Thank you for supporting this vision and for believing in the power of culturally grounded, science-backed nutrition.

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. What surprises most people is that nearly all of the messages travel f...
12/03/2025

Your gut and brain are in constant conversation. What surprises most people is that nearly all of the messages travel from the gut to the brain, not the other way around. This means your digestion, your microbiome, and even the foods you eat can influence how you think, feel, and function throughout the day.

When the gut is inflamed or out of balance, the brain often feels it first.
That can look like:
• Mood changes or irritability
• Increased cravings
• Trouble sleeping
• Difficulty focusing or feeling mentally “foggy”
• Feeling stressed or overwhelmed more easily

This connection is known as the gut–brain axis, and it’s one of the most overlooked foundations of mental and metabolic health. A nourished gut communicates calm, clarity, and stability. An irritated gut sends stress signals, disrupts sleep, and increases the likelihood of cravings and fatigue.

The good news is that supporting your gut doesn’t require complicated routines.
Simple habits - eating fiber-rich foods, choosing balanced meals, staying hydrated, and managing stress - can strengthen this gut–brain communication in powerful ways.

Support your gut → support your brain.

For personalized gut–brain nutrition tips and guidance based on your needs, try Food RX Assistant.

Our new Food RX Blueprint tees are here - featuring our 'Ai Pono and Aloha is Medicine designs!Soft, comfortable, and de...
12/02/2025

Our new Food RX Blueprint tees are here - featuring our 'Ai Pono and Aloha is Medicine designs!

Soft, comfortable, and designed with intention - inspired by the idea that aloha + good food = healing.

Wear it in the kitchen, in the community, or wherever your wellness journey takes you. 🍃🌺

Shop the collection now and carry the message of food-as-medicine everywhere you go.

AVAILABLE IN ADULT, YOUTH, AND TODDLER SIZES!

There’s a lot of confusion online about gut health and much of it leads people in the wrong direction. The truth is, you...
12/02/2025

There’s a lot of confusion online about gut health and much of it leads people in the wrong direction. The truth is, your gut doesn’t need extreme diets, elimination lists, or expensive supplements to function well. It needs consistency, fiber diversity, and habits that support the trillions of microbes that protect your digestion, immunity, energy, and mood.

Here are 3 common myths that keep people bloated, low-energy, and frustrated:

1️⃣ “I need expensive probiotics.”
Most people can improve gut health without supplements. Whole foods rich in fiber - beans, vegetables, fruits, whole grains - and fermented foods provide the prebiotic fuel your gut bacteria rely on. These foods also create short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which reduce inflammation and support a stronger gut barrier. Supplements can help in certain cases, but they’re rarely the starting point.

2️⃣ “If a food causes gas, I should avoid it.”
Gas doesn’t always mean intolerance. Sometimes it simply means your gut bacteria are adjusting to fiber-rich foods, especially if you haven’t eaten much fiber recently. Foods like beans, lentils, whole grains, and cruciferous vegetables are some of the best foods for long-term gut strength. Introducing them slowly helps your microbiome adapt.

3️⃣ “Carbs are bad for gut health.”
Not true. Your gut microbes live on fiber, and fiber only comes from carbohydrate-rich plant foods. When carbs are overly restricted, microbial diversity drops. A diverse microbiome is linked to better digestion, improved blood sugar balance, and stronger immunity.

Bottom line: You don’t need complicated rules , just more plants, more fiber diversity, and steadier daily habits. Your gut will respond quickly.

Want simple, science-based gut tips personalized to you?
Try Food RX Assistant.

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