We need to talk about something that keeps getting lost in the noise — and it’s impacting women more than ever: not all weight loss is healthy. And in midlife, this matters even more. Every day I hear from women who are dropping weight quickly on GLP-1s, extreme dieting, over-exercising, or riding the wave of […]

I’m incredibly honored to share that I was voted AUSTIN’S #1 NUTRITIONIST in Austin Fit Magazine’s Best of 2025 — and this marks the fifth year Nutritional Zest has ranked in the top.✨ This means more to me than you know. Not because of the award itself, but because of what it represents: the work, […]

If there’s one thing I want you to take from this newsletter, it’s this: Most people aren’t binge-eating, purging, drinking too much, or acting impulsively because they’re “broken.” They’re living in bodies that can’t make or respond to GLP-1 — one of the most important hormones for impulse control, reward regulation, cravings, and feeling satisfied. And I […]

If you’ve been anywhere near the wellness or weight-loss space lately, you’ve heard of GLP-1 — the hormone that everyone’s suddenly obsessed with. But here’s the thing: GLP-1 isn’t new. It’s not some magic chemical that only exists in injections. It’s a powerful hormone your body already makes — one that helps control appetite, stabilize blood […]

Your Gut Might Be the Missing Link in Your GLP-1 Story We hear a lot about GLP-1 these days — and for good reason. It’s the hormone that helps regulate hunger, balance blood sugar, and quiet food noise. But here’s what’s often missing from the conversation: Your gut plays a massive role in how well GLP-1 is […]

People ask me all the time if I’m afraid ChatGPT will replace me as a nutritionist. And my answer? Absolutely not. Don’t get me wrong — I use ChatGPT. It’s great for research, organizing thoughts, even building out a basic meal plan or cleaning up a document. I actually teach some of my clients how […]