Ruby Oak Nutrition

03/31/2026

Walk into any pharmacy or scroll through social media and you’ll see endless ads for vitamins, powders, and “miracle” capsules promising better energy, immunity, and overall health. But do you actually need them?

Probably not. Our dietitians can help you figure out your nutrition goals and how to reach them — and save you tons of $$ by skipping useless supplements. We're in-network with several major insurance plans, so most of our patients work with us for free!

https://rubyoaknutrition.com/do-i-really-need-a-supplement/

03/26/2026

It’s late March, which means that more than half of the folks who set goals on January 1st have already given up on them. There’s no shame in that, but it might be because these goals and resolutions aren’t built to be sustainable.

If you’re someone who likes to set goals (New Year’s or not) but doesn’t usually achieve them, you might benefit from the SMART goal framework. In our nutrition counseling and health coaching work at Ruby Oak, we use this evidence-based strategy to help our clients make slow-but-lasting change, one step at a time. At everyone’s initial appointment, we spend about an hour going over health history, lifestyle, and health challenges, and then we spend the last few minutes talking about what the person’s long-term goals are. Then at the next few appointments, we spend time breaking those long-term goals down into smaller, more manageable short-term goals.

Head to our blog to read more about SMART goals, then book an appointment directly through our website for individualized support (covered by insurance!): https://rubyoaknutrition.com/how-to-set-smart-goals-for-nutrition/

03/24/2026

If your digestive system could talk, it would probably ask for three things during eating disorder recovery: consistency, enough fuel, and a whole lot of patience.

Most people know that when we eat, our body breaks food down and uses it for energy and nourishment. What far fewer people understand is how many systems must work together for digestion to happen comfortably and efficiently. The digestive system relies on coordinated communication between muscles, nerves, hormones, enzymes, and blood flow. It is responsive, adaptable, and constantly adjusting to what the body experiences.

When you’re eating too little, not getting enough variety in your diet, or going long periods without eating (or a combination of all three), your body’s systems don’t work as well as they should. This throws off and slows down your digestion, among other things. Then, when you start eating “normally” again, it takes some time for your digestive system to catch back up.

Read more on our blog: https://rubyoaknutrition.com/digestive-issues-during-eating-disorder-recovery/

03/18/2026

The question we hear the most from clients, readers, and friends is: Can you use intuitive eating for weight loss?

The short answer? No, not really. Why? Because the whole point of intuitive eating is to stop using food as a way to change your body. To separate food from weight. Intuitive eating means making food choices based on your own physical cues and cravings, NOT based on restriction.

To learn more, check out our blog post: https://rubyoaknutrition.com/you-cant-use-intuitive-eating-for-weight-loss/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

03/16/2026

If you're "obsessed with food" or have constant "food noise," it's NOT because there's something inherently wrong with you. Here's what to do to make those feelings go away (and no, it's not a medication):

Often, people are stuck in the diet mentality without even realizing it. For example, many people tell me that they don’t diet, and then ask, “why am I

03/14/2026

There's actually TONS of evidence showing that diets almost never work. Don't believe us? Here it is:

I spend most of my working hours writing about why diets don’t work. I think it’s helpful for people to learn the truth about these diets and "lifestyle

03/11/2026

Many of our clients want to eat more intuitively and ditch their restrictive food rules. They do the internal work and learn to tune into their bodies. But then they're bombarded with diet talk from their friends and family, and everything starts to unravel.
Sound familiar? If the people around you trigger bad feelings about food and/or your body, here's how to handle it:

A few weeks ago, a reader responded to my newsletter, asking how to respond to diet talk and help a friend struggling with intuitive eating. I don't typically

03/09/2026

Roughly 1 in 9 Americans will have an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime. Here's how we can all work to prevent that:

The question of how to prevent eating disorders is a complicated one. Eating disorders have been on the rise for years, and a lot needs to change if we want

03/07/2026

Don’t think you engage with diet culture? Think again. How many “wellness” influencers do you follow on social media? How many “wellness” or “healthy eating” articles do you read in a week? If you’re like most people (at least, most people who identify as female) it’s likely too many to count.

That’s nothing to be ashamed of. We’re all human. And, we’re living in a culture that tells us we should always be growing and improving. That isn’t a bad thing. But, the trick to real growth and wellness is to stop buying what diet culture is selling.

Don't think you engage with diet culture? Think again. How many “wellness” influencers do you follow on social media? How many “wellness” or “healthy eating”

03/04/2026

There’s so much bad nutrition and wellness advice out there. (I mean, diets don’t work. Right off the bat, any weight loss program is ultimately a scam.) Sometimes it’s obvious, but other times not so much. Here are 4 big red flags to look for if you're trying to separate nutrition facts from fiction:

There's so much bad nutrition and wellness advice out there. (I mean, diets don't work. Right off the bat, any weight loss program is ultimately a scam.)