Advice, tips, and general information about nutrition from Danielle Sobieski, MS, RDN, CDN
Too often, I meet patients who are overwhelmed, confused, or even frightened—not because of their condition, but because of how it was communicated. Maybe they had labs drawn and were given alarming interpretations. Or they received well-meaning advice that strayed far beyond the provider’s scope. The result? Misinformation, stress, and a burden that shouldn't be yours to carry.
Read MoreAs a dietitian, I see one big myth that’s often pushed by influencers that I have to debunk for my patients. This myth is the basis of many fads and unsustainable diet trends –– usually in the name of weight loss, which (as I have written before) is a contentious issue because the number on the scale is never a good indicator of your physical health. This big myth: Carbs are the enemy.
I’m here to tell you that is simply not true.
Read MoreWhen we get cravings, I think it’s important to get curious and ask why and treat it more like a symptom of something that’s not working for you rather than as a “problem” to “solve.” Because the answer is not always simple and what works for one patient may not work for another.
Read MoreI don’t solely work with clients on fat loss (and the discussion can be fairly loaded). But there is a lot of misinformation about #caloriedeficits and it is often touted as an easy A+B=C solution to losing weight – and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Read my blog on what a calorie deficit actually is and if it actually works for everyone (hint: it doesn’t).
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