Erin is a registered dietitian and diabetes educator with almost 20 years of experience. She specializes in weight-inclusive diabetes care and prevention, intuitive eating, fitness, and women’s health. She works as a consultant and writer in the health and wellness space. Erin is passionate about empowering people to manage their own health and to have peace with food.
You know that diet is important when you have diabetes. You’re trying to nail down the best diet to lower your blood sugars. There’s a lot of buzz around both the DASH and Mediterranean diet. Is there one that’s better for people with diabetes? In today’s post, I’m discussing the…
While adolescents are the most common age group at risk for eating disorders, it doesn’t mean that you are immune in older age. Older men and women get eating disorders, too. Rather than feeling secure in your body, you may be more self-conscious than ever. Here’s why eating disorders in…
It’s time to ditch the scale! Does that sound scary? Do you rely on that scale? Today, I want to talk about how the scale could be holding you back—from several things, including becoming an intuitive eater or having a good day. Have you weighed yourself today? If you did,…
People have been counting calories for ages. It’s been the basis of restrictive diets for decades. More recently, dieters are switching the counting macros. What is the difference? Is there one better than the other? Today’s post is all about counting calories vs. macros, and what I think as a…
Intuitive eating is a great idea, but what about if you have diabetes? Can you still eat intuitively if you have gestational, type 1, or type 2 diabetes? The answer is YES! Today I’m going to share how you that intuitive eating and diabetes can go together. Diabetes is a…
Are you looking for natural remedies to manage your PCOS symptoms? Supplements are usually the go-to for alternative treatments. But do they work? Today, I’m digging through the research about ashwagandha for PCOS. You’re doing what you can to treat polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. Maybe you’ve changed your diet,…
You’re doing what you can to make sure your blood sugars are within target. But what if you have a sweet tooth? Are you allowed to eat a dessert when you have gestational diabetes? I’m here to tell you that you can! In today’s post, I’m talking about managing blood…
Eating should be simple, right? Eat when hungry, and stop when full. But is there more to hunger than just a simple stomach growl? Today, I’m reviewing the different types of hunger, and why it’s important to honor your hunger cues. Our bodies are designed to be hungry when we have the…
Do you feel like you are obsessed with food? Maybe even feel like you have a food addiction? You aren’t alone. Food addiction is of great interest in the research community. Today, I’m sharing tips for food obsession. First of all, let me start by saying that you aren’t a…
One of the trickiest meals to plan with gestational diabetes is breakfast. You may be dealing with high morning blood sugars and wondering what in the world you can eat. In today’s post, I’m providing some breakfast ideas for gestational diabetes that can help you add variety to your meal…
