We’ve just wrapped up our time at Expo West (the natural foods product expo–it’s HUGE!), and while we didn’t see too many new innovative trends for 2025 in the health and wellness space, we did see better versions, lots of passion, and items that we are excited about sharing with you. At Real Nutrition, we do the leg work to …
Hello Immunity Hacks, Bye Bye February Flu!
This year, it seems February is synonymous with flu season. If you haven’t caught it yet, we bet you know someone who did–so let’s talk about boosting your immunity naturally with superfoods & effective remedies! We’re sharing the ingredients that we stock in our own homes, which help to protect and prevent illness or, at the very least, decrease the …
Do You Need to Quit Your Morning Coffee?
Do you don’t need to quit your morning coffee? As a registered dietitian, I’m a huge fan of coffee. Coffee is actually proven to be good for you. It can help to decrease the risk for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s by 65 because it helps our neurotransmitters in the brain start to fire, so it’s something that I recommend my clients …
5 Things to Do MORE of This Year
Happy New Year! We’re sure that by now, you’re sick of all the “new year, new you” content, so we’re skipping that–however, we do know that NOW is the best time to start (or continue) crushing nutrition goals! Instead of telling you what to STOP doing or what to CUT OUT, we’re reframing nutrition goals and sharing 5 things that …
How to Head into the Holidays Feeling Amazing
With Thanksgiving behind us, and Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s just ahead, now is my most FAVORITE time to lean into nutrition, clean eating and resetting. Yes, you read that right! We officially have three weeks to lean in, clean up and feel AMAZING. I mean, why wait until January 1st? This truly is why I originally created my Real …
Scales aren’t the Only Measure of Success
Let’s talk about the scale. As a registered dietitian, I do not require my clients to get on the scale. It is up to them if they’re interested and if it’s something that’s going to help them meet their goals. What I love about the scale is that it holds you accountable; instead of just getting on the scale once …
The Ingredient Not Enough People Talk About
The ingredient we don’t talk about enough: fiber. We know we should cook more at home and eat less processed food, but how do we get enough fiber in our diet? As a registered dietitian, I recommend eating between 25-40 grams of fiber every single day. Fiber is found in plant-based foods, so that includes beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, …
Trick or Treat? We Say Treats!
Fall is one of our favorite times to buckle down and focus on nutrition goals. So many of my clients are crushing it right now. And then… comes Halloween. It’s right around the corner, the holiday that can throw even the most motivated individual off track! You heard it here, you don’t have to abstain from candy, you just have to limit …
Healthiest Snacks on the Go
As a registered dietitian living and working in New York City, I can tell you that I’m well-versed in helping my clients strategize on what to eat when they’re on the run. My first tip: be prepared. Never leave the house or office without something stashed in your bag/backpack/briefcase. While I’m all about whole foods, there are some foods that …
Back to School is Actually “pre-New Year’s”
With “back to school” in full swing, now is the perfect time to reset and realign with your nutrition goals. We call it “pre-New Year’s” because after a fun-filled summer, the structure and routine of fall is naturally the perfect time to get back to your healthy habits! So as you settle back into your fall routine, we at Real …