Practical and simple health and wellness reminders from a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Nutritionist. Plus, a lifetime discount on Weeknight Dinners!

Let’s be real … going on a strict diet or calorie deficit only leads to short-term weight loss. On the contrary, a balanced diet and a healthy relationship with food results in weight loss that is sustainable and long-lasting. Unfortunately, the latter isn’t always promoted in our society. Diet culture and weight loss myths are constantly pushed, and they’re often difficult to ignore. Let’s learn more about finding a way to lose weight healthily amid the diet culture.

In Italy, food is love. It’s a way to nourish and build community. It’s a way to communicate and preserve tradition. Here are a collection of notes from a dietitian in Rome.

In a recent interview with Virginie, host of the What Gets You Cooking? podcast, I discussed just that. I also shared some practical tips, discussed the theory behind 52 Weeks, and, of course, talked about Italy.