Sherry Coleman Collins, Registered Dietitian

02/19/2026

Fasting & Prayer & Feeding Yourself

Today, on the first day of Lent, I finally slowed down enough to get some thoughts down for my Substack. I invite you to slow down too and give them a read. This isn’t just for people who I observe Lent, it’s for anyone who feels like they need to practice letting go, connecting with themselves and God, and listening more than they talk. 🙋‍♀️

If you like this post, lmk. And maybe share it with a friend. ❤️

01/28/2026

Teenagers get nutrition advice from many sources, including family, friends, health professionals and social media. Unfortunately, the quality of this advice varies.

01/03/2026

I shared this a few months ago, but it popped up for me again as I was looking for something else and I thought it was good enough to share again. It feels particularly helpful at this time of the year when people are focused on making changes. Have you ever heard of the three A’s? Awareness, acceptance and action. These three A’s are key to any lasting change. Are you aware of a problem? Have you accepted the problem as well as your limitations and opportunities for making change? Are you ready to take action? Having a team to help you make lasting lifestyle change might be the missing piece. A registered dietitian can help. 🙂 @

12/02/2025

“Nobody wants to meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist during the holidays.” False!

Actually, this is the perfect time to meet with the registered dietitian nutritionist. The holidays are a time when we’re busy, but we’re also beginning to take stock of the current year and plan for next year. If you’re in that boat, this could be the perfect time to meet with a registered dietitian nutritionist to make plans for 2026.

How can a registered dietitian nutritionist help? I’m so glad you asked. Registered dietitian nutritionists are the perfect partner to help you understand what nutrition science says about how to eat for your specific needs - and how to put those in practice in your real life.

Make an appointment with me through the links in my bio or with a registered dietitian nutritionist in your area.

11/30/2025

To some of you, this will seem crazy, but I’m ok with that. One of my biggest pet peeves is food waste. In a time where grocery prices are through the roof and people are literally going hungry, I cannot see just throwing away perfectly good food. So, let’s rescue a pumpkin. If you’re swapping out your seasonal decor, consider roasting that pumpkin instead of sending it to the landfill to rot and go to waste. Here are some tips to ensuring that your pumpkin is fit to eat:
🎃 Only save to eat pumpkins that are uncarved and unpainted.
🦠 No rotted pumpkins or pumpkins with soft spots 1 those have already spoiled.
🧽 Always wash the pumpkin thoroughly before you cut it to remove dirt and bacteria from the surface.
🪾Gourds are not edible, which includes the bumpy, scary looking sort.

I’ve read that more than 1 BILLION pumpkins end up in landfills! That’s bonkers. Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A and also provide vitamin C and fiber among other nutrients. If you can, eat those pumpkins - don’t waste food.

P.S. my neighbor will be getting some pumpkin bread this week. 🎃

11/28/2025

Leftover cranberry sauce? Here’s an idea…Yes, you can use it in your leftover turkey sandwich, but I think it’s spectacular in cookies! The tartness of the cranberries is the perfect foil to the sweetness of the brown sugar and white chocolate chips.

I totally made this recipe up, but it worked out to be approximately the following:
Blend together 1 stick softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar and 2 eggs. Mix together 1 1/2 cup AP flour with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to the butter sugar mixture and blend until just combined. Add 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and mix just until combined. Fold in 1/2 cup cranberry sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden.

If you make these cookies, lmk what you think! They’re a big hit over here.

Happy Baking Friday!

11/24/2025

Looking for a gift for the health-conscious foodie on your list? I was gifted this bottle of EVOO, thank you and , but not paid to post! Let me tell you, this is premium extra virgin olive oil. The flavor is delish, so fresh, herbal and vegetal. Like wine, really good EVOO has unique flavors and this olive oil has been shaped by young olives of specific varieties.

EVOO is in my cooking repertoire every single day. It’s my preferred oil for everything and an oil like this is perfect as a finish to all of the healthy and tasty foods I make. It adds heart healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and powerful polyphenols, antioxidants that help reduce inflammation and are part of a heart healthy diet.

Highly recommended this EVOO for your holiday (or any day) list.

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11/06/2025

09/15/2025

What do you need to know about gestational diabetes? Read all about it in this article!

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy. Nutrition plays an important role for individuals with this condition.

08/07/2025

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08/04/2025

This was such an enlightening post to write! As a dietitian AND as a mom, it’s scary the amount of really bad (and sometimes dangerous) information is online about food and nutrition. Much of it is targeted at our kids. Read more in the link to the article.

Teenagers get nutrition advice from many sources, including family, friends, health professionals and social media. Unfortunately, the quality of this advice varies.