New Leaf Nutrition

09/01/2025

Thank you Fox2Now for having me! Everyone should have the right to know what they’re paying for in their insurance premiums, including nutrition counseling 🍏

New Leaf is a private dietitian practice in O’Fallon, Missouri. They specialize in chronic disease management, weight loss, gut health and so much more! They...

13/12/2024

Employers who care for their employee’s health??? We love to see it 🥳 see if your work made the list of those that include free nutrition visits with a dietitian in their PPO policies. If not, give us a call and we’ll look into it for you! 314-626-3472

09/12/2024

We’re so proud of our speedy and strong dietitian Alex for being the first woman to finish the Wildwood trail marathon this weekend!

19/11/2024

Now this is food freedom 🥹 💕 Trust us when we say you are NOT alone in the battle going on in your head about “oh that food is bad for me” … “I better eat a salad for dinner since I ate carbs at lunch”.. etc! As Registered Dietitians, we are here to tell you there are NO bad foods (other than spoiled/rotten lol). Sure there are foods with more nutritional value when you break it down… but ALL foods fit into a balanced diet! 🥦🍕🍎🍪

🌟 If you want to be able to reach food freedom - reach out to us today to get started!!

25/10/2024

🍄‍🟫 Lions Mane Mushroom 🍄‍🟫 
In recent years, this fungi has skyrocketed in popularity due to its cognitive benefits and protective effect on the brain. Brain-boosting compounds found in Lions Mane are able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which can result in improved memory, learning, and growth and repair of nerve cells.  
 
How can you get Lions Mane into your diet? You can occasionally find this mushroom in nature or at local grocery stores and farmers markets, but most people prefer supplementing! No matter which route you take, Lions Mane can be a great benefit to your lifestyle!

25/10/2024

🍄‍🟫 Lions Mane Mushroom 🍄‍🟫 
In recent years, this fungi has skyrocketed in popularity due to its cognitive benefits and protective effect on the brain. Brain-boosting compounds found in Lions Mane are able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which can result in improved memory, learning, and growth and repair of nerve cells.  
 
How can you get Lions Mane into your diet? You can find occasionally find this mushroom in nature or at local grocery stores and farmers markets, but most people prefer supplementing! No matter which route you take, Lions Mane can be a great benefit to your lifestyle!

11/09/2024

🍄‍🟫Next medicinal mushroom on the list: Turkey Tail 🍄‍🟫
Turkey tail has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years, and has become one of the most studied fungi in the US. This mushroom is most known for its proposed role in supporting a strong immune system and fighting certain types of cancer.
 
Whether you choose to eat whole mushrooms or use a supplement, these fungi pack a powerful nutritional punch!

06/09/2024

Our new, upgraded InBody came in this afternoon! Make an appointment with your dietitian ASAP to come try it out 💪🏻

03/09/2024

Healthie, our EMR, has been down intermittently this morning 😩

If you’re scheduled to have a virtual visit and aren’t able to get connected with your dietitian, please call the office at 314-626-3472 and follow their extension. Unfortunately we don’t have access to phone numbers since they’re securely stored in Healthie. Thanks for your flexibility!

30/08/2024

First up, homemade mushroom pizza - Because who doesn’t love pizza?? 
This recipe is great because it can truly be whatever you like. It’s a perfect opportunity to get additional vegetables in your diet, while not compromising on taste.  
 
Ingredients:  
-Whole grain thin crust pizza shell 
-Tomato sauce of your choosing 
-Spinach (under the cheese) 
-Turkey pepperoni (under the cheese) 
-Low moisture/Part skim mozzarella cheese 
-Sliced portobello mushrooms  
-Sliced shiitake mushrooms  
-Parmesan cheese on top  
 
Directions: 
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.  
2. Craft your perfect pizza. Adjust ingredients to your liking! 
3. Once the oven is preheated, carefully put your pizza in and cook for 10-12 minutes. If you like it crispy, leave it in a couple minutes longer.  
4. Slice and enjoy!

26/08/2024

There’s so mush-room in your diet for mushrooms!  🍄‍🟫  
These fungi are often overlooked, but they pack a nutritional punch. Mushrooms contain compounds that have been touted to support gut health, aid immune system function, help improve cholesterol labs, and even fight certain diseases including cancers. Mushrooms are even one of the few dietary sources of Vitamin D!   
   
Check out upcoming posts to learn more about improving your health with mushrooms!

16/08/2024

It’s time to talk about gut health! As the saying goes, “You are what you eat”. But.. maybe that should be changed to “You are what your microbiome eats”.  
 
Research continues to show that our gut health plays a profound role in overall health. Check out the New Leaf Nutrition blog to learn more, and discover foods you can start eating now to improve your health.  
 
https://newleaf-nutrition.com/2024/08/15/listen-to-your-gut/