NourishMentor

01/13/2023

I’m so excited to share about raising competent eaters at Franklin Regional on January 25th! Join us! It’s free and open to the community.

03/08/2021

New blog post! I've been recovering from Achilles surgery, and thought I'd share some of the things God is teaching me.
While you're there, check out my new website design!
https://nourishmentor.com/a-refuge-for-every-part-of-me/

Psalm 46: 1   God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

07/10/2018

Thanks to Christine Hebert, RD for having me on the Eating with Grace podcast! I had the opportunity to discuss Romans 12:1-2 in the context of eating disorder recovery and learning to eat intuitively. It was a pleasure, and I encourage you to listen to this and all of the podcast episodes.
http://eatingwithgrace.libsyn.com/013-renew-your-mind-reframe-your-brain

In today's episode I chat with Registered Dietitian Ruth Harper of NourishMentor.  Our conversation takes a deep dive into scripture but also goes into the scientific explanation of why we must learn to trust our bodies. Ruth's love for the Word and her knowledge of the brain are so evident in....

05/05/2017

I love this! A little bit of movement is incredibly helpful to stay alert. Eating well and getting adequate sleep makes a big difference too...

THURSDAY, May 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Easy stair walking may boost energy more effectively than drinking caffeine, according to research published online recently in

01/02/2017

Check out my newest blog post!
Resolutions: Let them be an inside job

Musings of NourishMentor

10/19/2016

So many people don't know anything about eating disorders, and how dangerous they are. And, they don't just affect women.

Joey Julius is a college football sensation whose size, nearly 260 pounds, and oversized prowess as a Penn State kicker make him adored by fans. Julius, 21, first opened up about his absence from the Penn State team in an Oct. 3 post on Facebook. Julius told Faris he had no idea that he had an eatin...

10/10/2016

Kirsten describes her eating disorder so powerfully, and her realization that she desired recovery is even more powerful. These I am Second videos are so inspiring!

Kirsten Haglund won the Miss America 2008 pageant in stunning fashion. She wasn't the favorite to win in it. In fact, the national competition was only her third ever pageant. She became a relative unknown to one of the most recognizable faces in the country in a matter of seconds. But years...

10/10/2016

Check out my re-designed website! www.yournourishmentor.com

NourishMentor offers medically sound nutrition counseling with Ruth Harper, MS, RDN, LDN, that will empower your journey toward a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

09/09/2016

Love this! Cooking food in batches and using it for the next few days, or freezing foods for future use - this is a very effective strategy to stay on track with healthful eating!

Save on time, stress and money while nourishing yourself with easy and tasty foods.

09/09/2016

This is interesting to me, since I am a very occasional caffeine drinker. According to this study, if you don't take in caffeine regularly, your blood pressure may rise after caffeine intake. If you do this before going to the doctor, it can cause issues with the potential diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure.

Caffeine has been linked to increases in blood pressure, and a new study suggests that it may interfere with blood pressure testing and treatment.

09/09/2016

I encourage you to watch this movie trailer!

In Theaters Now

09/07/2016

It's wonderful to realize that eating in a balanced way happens so much more easily when God is truly in the center of life.

08/29/2016

Agree! Talk about how good it feels to eat balanced meals and move your body regularly.

New American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines encourage parents and doctors to focus on exercise and healthy eating, not what the scale says

08/22/2016

I can SO relate to this post! As much fun as it is to be a competitive athlete, the workouts just don't fit into my busy life. As this piece states, a growing body of evidence is showing that doing higher intensity workouts just a few days a week is just as good for you as longer workouts 5 days/week.

To all of you struggling to find your fitness groove, I have a message for you: Do less, and do it regularly.

06/24/2016

When you feel like eating, how do you know if it's physical or emotional? This infographic helps you consider this, and gives ideas regarding what to do.

06/21/2016

Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables make a significant impact on long-term health!

Increasingly, health-care professionals are viewing food as medicine — sometimes even writing prescriptions to encourage better nutrition