Salt Lake NutriCoaching, LLC

07/03/2025

If you are struggling with meal prep, use my KISS method: keep it simple stupid.

This is a dinner that I 💯 improvised. When I was doing meal planning and grocery shopping on Monday I was super rushed, didn’t have much money for food, and knew I would have barely any time to cook this week. I have some major issues with the business that need my immediate intervention and have sent my stress levels through the roof. On Monday I made a simple veggie dip and cut up several veggies we can eat with it. Tonight I got home from work late, mentally spent, and physically exhausted. I didn’t really have a plan for dinner. I wandered around my kitchen and pantry and looked for things I could use. I had ground beef, macaroni, and salsa I had made on Monday. I proceeded to throw things in the pan, and in 10 minutes ended up with a taco mac and cheese that was divine. We had the veggies with it and everyone was happy. Having a simple meal that was delicious and I had invented on the fly was so satisfying. It doesn’t solve all my major problems at work, but it did remind me why I love food. All the things fell apart this week, but family dinner brought it back together. Remember that meals don’t have to be complicated, just balanced. And for everyone else having a rough time, you got this!

11/15/2024

We have exiting news! Salt Lake NutriCoaching, LLC is now an award winning quality business! We have always been committed to providing the highest level of care, and helping you live the best life possible through better nutrition. If you are looking for help with improving your diet and lifestyle habits, we are here for you.

10/04/2024

Have you ever made a decision like this? 😂

There is actually a reason we can tend to “self-sabotage.” Something I often hear from my clients is “I know I should have made a better food choice in XYZ situation, but I didn’t, and then I felt guilty about it the rest of the night and my body didn’t feel good.”

Here’s the scoop: Humans act in predictably irrational ways. We will do what we want not necessarily what is logical, unless there is a severe immediate consequence for that choice. The difficult thing with food is that there is rarely a severe immediate consequence for what we eat, so our conscious brain doesn’t over-ride the system and help us make the logical decision. That mechanism is referred to as “stimulus control.” So, sometimes we can alter our environment to improve that stimulus control. This is also why developing mindful eating skills matters so much. If you want more help with this, we got you!

09/28/2024

This is why I love farmer’s market season SO much! If you think healthy food tastes terrible you are doing it wrong. High quality food makes a difference. I have a homemade flatbread from I got from the Murray farmers market, with organic eggs, organic baby spinach, cheese, and a balsamic reduction from I got at another farmer’s market in Idaho (they ship to Utah, yay!!). Paired with organic strawberries. It only took 5 minutes to make it this morning, and wow! So yummy! I don’t buy everything organic, but I do love buying local as much as I can. The quality of the food is often much higher, and it feels good knowing I’m supporting my own community. If you haven’t gone to your own local farmer’s market yet, I encourage you to do it!

07/12/2024

Have you ever felt frustrated with yourself because you have been trying to eat better or form a healthier habit, but you find yourself slipping back into old patterns over and over? If so, this post is for you.

I want to share a personal experience that I hope will be inspiring. For the last two years I have been playing a silly game with my Jiu Jitsu instructor. I have been attempting to sneak attack him from behind by jumping his back and trying to collar choke him. As you can see he is about twice my size. And his defenses are very good (he is black belt for a reason). I failed to accomplish this mission over, and over for at least two years. Until this week I succeeded. The secrets to my success apply to any goal you are trying to achieve. So here they are:

1.) Don’t be afraid of failure, this is how we learn
2.) If something doesn’t work, figure out why and make adjustments moving forward
3.) Don’t take yourself too seriously—don’t waste time beating yourself up if you do fail. 4.) Don’t let yourself get discouraged. Have fun instead.

06/19/2024

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04/28/2024

One of the most common questions I have been asked lately is about medications for weight loss, so I decided to write a blog on the topic. Check it out!

How weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro work and whether they are truly effective at helping people in Utah lose weight.

04/08/2024

Here is a link to a podcast my good friend Pooja Arora was a guest on. They go into depth about body image issues, how to make peace with food, and yourself. This is a wonderful listen, and gives some valuable resources for people. Check it out!

Episode 110. On this week’s podcast, we talk to Pooja Arora who you are going to absolutely love. (Peyton, my intern who edits the podcast says it was one of her favorite episodes ever). Even though I feel really excited about this episode, a part of me is definitely anxious. Why? Because on the p...

02/13/2024

Often I find my clients make healthy eating and meal planning more complicated than it really needs to be. People often have unreasonably high expectations for what their meals need to look like. This is no longer the Norman Rockwell era where one adult stays home and cooks and cleans all day, while the other brings home the bacon. This is leaving most of society feeling overwhelmed and overworked. While I don’t have a magic solution for inflation or the financial pressures people feel, what can be done is simplification. We have had a nasty cold running through our house for weeks, I’m still not back to normal from getting Covid the beginning of the year, and I had my arms full today of other adult responsibilities. I knew today was not a day to plan an elaborate meal for dinner. So I made mini pizzas using frozen roll dough, dumped all the veggies on it, and called it good. And you know what? It was delicious, no one complained, and we got what we needed. Most importantly, I didn’t wear myself out doing yet another adult task. We didn’t eat out, and had a wonderful meal as a family. What are some of your hacks for simplifying grocery shopping and meal planning?

02/06/2024

Just a reminder about the free webinar happening tomorrow evening at 7 PM. This is a great opportunity to gain a foundation in healthy eating without having to invest a lot of time and money! I will plan to post a recording later for those that can't attend live, however there will be time to ask questions if you are able to join us. I hope to see you there!

11/24/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!
What’s your favorite thing you ate?

11/15/2023

Check out the latest blog post by JaNae Kinikin, MS, RDN, CD
https://www.saltlakenutricoaching.com/the-answers-to-the-8-most-frequently-asked-questions-about-prediabetes/. She is accepting new clients right now and would be happy to help you!

The answers to eight frequently asked questions about prediabetes, including what puts you at risk and what to do if you are diagnosed with it.