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Hey, I’m Lauren! I’m a Registered Dietitian passionate about giving you back your food confidence

30/10/2025

I’m speaking in generalities here, because I don’t want to undermine anyone who has had symptoms that were from an actual medical issue. I personally live with PCOS- a condition that alters hormones, so yes I see non-food causes of symptoms.

However- Lately I see an influx an interest in getting to the root of fatigue… which can leave people seeking a hormone balancing solution OR a gut parasite cleanse. While I support getting to root causes, sometimes looking for the root makes you overlook the low hanging fruit that could equally contribute to odd symptoms.
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Symptoms like low energy, increased sugar or food cravings, change in menstrual cycle, fatigue, change in appetite, shakiness, dizziness, change in body composition (losing muscle), lack of interest, hair loss, etc.
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There are alot of wellness influencers hopping onto the healing hormones trend or promoting a parasite detox but one important step for you to do before you start buying supplements or cutting out foods is to analyze how you are currently eating.

Are you eating enough for your body?

Are you eating often enough?

Are you eating a balanced diet that includes a variety of foods and macronutrients?
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Calories give you energy. Macronutrients play a role in creating the hormones themselves, maintaining blood sugars throughout the day, and more. Start by analyzing the adequacy of your current diet. Beyond its role in energy balance, eating enough and including nutrient dense macronutrients is a great place to start for gut health and hormone health anyway💁🏼‍♀️
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If you want to pursue the hormone route- start by specifying which hormone you’re talking about and get lab work to show if your hormones are actually out of normal range.

29/10/2025

I fear we’ve come full circle.

24/09/2025

Fun fact- milk contains 7 of 14 essential nutrients identified in helping with early childhood brain development. These are important nutrients to include pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy, and in breastfeeding to ensure you are not only meeting your own needs but also the needs of your growing baby.

Milk contains both iodine and choline which are two nutrients that we need more of during breastfeeding. Milk is also a source of high quality protein, calcium, vitamin D, and hydrating electrolytes which support moms health and hydration.

The best part? Milk offers all of this nutrition in one affordable and versatile glass… because I think a key part of staying nourished during the postpartum period is finding foods that keep nutrition easy. For me, thats milk!

15/07/2025

Did you know this about the dairy industry?

It does vary by operation, but this is a fact that is unique to cows in a non exclusive grass fed setting. Generally speaking, many dairy cows are fed a TMR (a total mixed ration) which is a mix of corn silage, grass silage, and byproducts from other industries like the almond hulls, cottonseeds, dried distillers grains, and even citrus pulp and peels.

It’s estimated that 80% of what a cow eats CANNOT be consumed by humans, and around 40% of a cows diet is byproducts from the human food supply chain that would otherwise end up in a landfill (CLEAR center, UC Davis). Very very few other industries have use for these byproducts and by feeding them to cows, you cut down on food waste as well as the environmental impact of trucking them to a landfill and allowing them to decompose there.

Cows ultimately turn other industries into low waste or no waste industries and turn those products into something that can nourish human… but the fact that cows tends to get left out of their own sustainability story.

04/07/2025

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03/06/2025

8 years 💛

04/07/2024

🇺🇸Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

23/06/2024

Showing your child a piece of your childhood>>

31/03/2024

Happy Easter!🌸✨

13/01/2024

A day let but you bet your bottom dollar that I’m not going to miss out on

Here on this page, I like to keep a variety of nutritious foods on your plate. That’s right, dairy can fit in to a healthy diet and can even enhance it!
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For many people around the world, dairy foods are the most nutrient options that many can access and afford.
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Dairy products are often included in vegetarian style eating patterns to increase vitamin b12, complete protein, and more!
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Dairy products provide 3 of the 4 nutrients of concern found in the American population.
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Dairy is a good source of iodine, perfect for all the pregnant mamas.
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Dairy products have been shown to reduce risk for diseases like cardiovascular disease [PMID 31089375], type 2 diabetes [PMID 23945722], and hypertension [PMID 22987924]. In fact, dairy is an important component of the DASH diet.
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With 13 essential nutrients and around $25 cents a glass, milk truly is a nutritional powerhouse available to many.
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Finally, dairy products offer variety. With varying fat levels, farming methods, lactose free, protein types, fortified options, flavored options, and more, there is truly a dairy product for everyone!

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