Right Balance Nutrition

04/07/2026

Here is part 2 of the supplement series in Good Housekeeping. This one features specific nutrients that may ease perimenopause symptoms. Once again, I am honored to be one of the dietitians who were interviewed.

These vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds can keep your body healthy from bones to brain.

04/02/2026

I am honored to be one of the dietitians featured in this article. Supplements can be a very confusing topic for the public. They aren't regulated. While some can be hugely beneficial, others can pose risk. It's super important to discuss your supplemental intake with knowledgeable healthcare providers.

Separate the fact from fiction.

02/25/2026

Are you currently taking a GLP-1 medication like Wegovy or Zepbound? If so, this post is for you 😊

Many of my clients are currently utilizing GLP-1 medications to help quiet food noise, feel fuller at meals, regulate their diet, and support weight loss.

While these all these medications provide tremendous support, it’s still important to have your diet monitored by a registered dietitian to help identify any potential nutrition deficiencies.

Some of the most common deficiencies that can occur can be low levels of Vitamin D, B vitamins, and minerals such as selenium, zinc, and iron.

If chronic under-eating occurs, muscle loss can also be a concern.

A dietitian can be an extremely helpful resource to help ensure that your diet is adequate and nourishing, and that you are losing weight in a safe and healthy manner. When I work with clients on these medications, I evaluate their food intake to ensure that they are meeting their needs. In-person clients also have the added benefit of getting regular InBody scans so that we can regularly monitor their muscle mass.

Whether you are just getting started with your GLP-1 journey or if this has been something that you’ve been utilizing for quite some time, I encourage you to reach out and set up a session to get additional support. You can do so by clicking the link in my bio.

I also have a helpful downloadable guide on my website that answers many questions when getting started on a GLP-1. The link for this is in my story.

02/17/2026

When hormones shift, so do hunger cues, cravings, and fullness signals. Stress rises. Sleep changes. Emotional eating can feel louder.

Mindful eating in menopause isn’t about eating less. It’s about eating with intention.
Before you cut out entire food groups, blame your willpower or feel like giving up try this:

✅Build a balanced plate
✅Take a deep breath
✅Avoid distractions like your phone
✅Eat slowly. Take your time.
✅Check in with your hunger levels at the start and end of your meal (1–10 scale)
✅Aim for being satisfied not stuffed

Mindful eating is an amazing tool that can help you regulate cortisol, support blood sugar, and reconnect you with your body — instead of fighting it.

Menopause doesn’t have to feel like you are losing control or fighting with your body. It can be about finding a new rhythm. 💛

WomenOver50

02/11/2026

If you have been told you have high cholesterol especially LDL (AKA “bad cholesterol“) be sure to register for my upcoming webinar on Tuesday, February 17 from 6-7 PM.

We will be discussing the root causes of high cholesterol, along with simple strategies that you can incorporate into your diet and lifestyle that will help you lower it naturally without medication.

Handouts and meal suggestions will be provided.

The link to register is in my story.

Hope to see you there!

02/07/2026

Have you been told that you have high cholesterol? Is your doctor suggesting a statin? Do you have a family history of high cholesterol or heart disease and want to do all that you can to prevent this from happening to you? If so, check out my upcoming webinar!

High Cholesterol-Now What?
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​Proven strategies for lowering your cholesterol naturally through diet and lifestyle.

Confused about what to eat to lower cholesterol? I’m breaking down the foods that help, the ones to limit, and why it’s not just about eating less fat.

This online webinar will teach you how to:

💫Understand root causes of high cholesterol
💫Interpret your numbers with confidence vs confusion
💫Implement simple strategies to lower LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides
💫Apply tools to boost your HDL (the “good” cholesterol)

✅Handouts and meal suggestions will be provided

When: February 17, 2026 6-7PM via Zoom

Cost $27 per person

*Link to register is in my story*

01/28/2026

Does this sound familiar?

Most women I work with are trying SO hard to be “good” with their diet but one habit keeps sabotaging them:

👉 Waiting way too long to eat

It often looks like:
• Just drinking coffee all morning
• Skipping lunch because you’re “busy”
• Saving calories for dinner
• Grabbing whatever’s around by 4pm because you’re STARVING

Then comes:
⚡ Afternoon crashes
🍫 Intense sugar cravings
🍝 Overeating at night
😩 Feeling “out of control” with food

Your body (and metabolism) aren’t failing you — they are trying to protect you.

When you underfuel early in the day, your body:
• Cranks up hunger hormones
• Lowers energy output
• Makes quick carbs feel irresistible

The fix isn’t more willpower. It’s better timing.

✨ Try this instead:
✔ Eat within a few hours of waking
✔Take a lunch break
✔️Include protein + fiber at meals
✔ Don’t wait until you’re ravenous

Balanced eating earlier = fewer cravings, better energy, and more stable appetite later.

💬 Tell me — do you tend to forget to eat or graze all day?

01/23/2026

Do you struggle with planning meals for your busy day?

If you’ve ever had an evening where you thought, “I have zero energy to prep… but I also want to feel good tomorrow” — this is for you.

These 5 easy, protein-packed meals are:
✔️ Quick to throw together
✔️ Made with simple, real foods
✔️ Balanced to keep you full and satisfied
✔️ Perfect for those “I don’t know what to make” moments

Because eating well isn’t about being perfect… it’s about having a few go-to meals you can make on autopilot when life is a little overwhelming.

Planning ahead can be a game changer and it’s such a huge feeling of accomplishment when your meals are taken care of.

Save this for later and tell me in the comments — which one would you actually make this week? 👇

01/20/2026

Do you struggle with meal and snack ideas?

My clients are always asking me for simple, healthy and nutritious solutions for their busy day.

If you’ve never tried this before, I encourage you to think about a bento box. They are quick and easy to throw together and the combinations are endless.

I love to include fruits, vegetables, hummus, cheese, crackers, and nuts. This provides an ideal snack option that will keep me full and energized for hours.

If you need this to serve as your lunch, you can pack some plain Greek yogurt on the side for an extra boost of protein.

What do you think? Will you try this? Let me know in the comments! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

01/16/2026

EXCITING NEWS!!! 🎉

I am thrilled to announce that I am now able to offer body composition analysis in my practice!

We all know that the scale can be so confusing and useless! It goes up, goes down, and sometimes we have no idea why. It doesn’t give you a true assessment of your health. Knowing your body composition does!

Body composition analysis determines your muscle mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat, and body water. It provides better insight to your overall health and wellness than the scale alone.

It also allows you to target specific goals with your workouts and nutrition. It can be extremely useful in identifying patterns that aren’t always reflected when you track weight by itself.

You can check out more details about body composition testing on my website. I’ll post the link in my stories.

This is an amazing test on its own, and when paired with metabolic testing, it offers a more complete understanding of your health. This information allows us to create an eating plan that’s personalized and targeted to support your specific needs!

Your health is not defined by a simple number on the scale. It’s so much deeper than that.

01/08/2026

Valid points indeed. Again, there are both positives and negatives with the new guidelines and a lot that has gotten lost in translation. The food pyramid is outdated and confusing (even upside down 🙄) so in many ways this feels like a huge step back.

I will still educate my clients the way I always have, which is about making small, sustainable and nutritious changes to your diet that lead to lasting results. I will continue to meet you wherever you are at in your journey so that you feel heard and supported. I will continue to provide nutrition education in ways that are simple to understand and apply to your day to day life without extremes, restriction, or chasing the latest nutrition trend.

Thanks for being here! ❤️

09/25/2025

📉 Ladies...Did you know? Women can lose up to 1% of bone density per year after 40!

It’s truly alarming and something that should be on all of our radars.

While Calcium in our diet really matters, it’s only one piece of the puzzle.

We also need nutrients like...

✨ Magnesium
💡 Helps your body use calcium effectively
🍴 Found in: Pumpkin seeds • Almonds • Spinach

✨ Vitamin D
💡 Boosts calcium absorption
☀️ Found in: Sunlight • Salmon • Sardines • Fortified foods

✨ Vitamin K2
💡 Guides calcium into your bones (and away from arteries)
🍳 Found in: Eggs • Chicken • Fermented foods (like natto)

Lifestyle:
🏋️‍♀️ Resistance training is just as important as nutrition for strong bones. Even bodyweight exercises count!

✨ Your bones need a whole team of nutrients to stay strong in midlife. Which of these do you already get enough of? Tell in the comments! 👇🏻