Whole Self Nutrition, LLC

06/18/2026

Consider how much space there would be for more meaningful conversations, ideas, and endeavors if no one was concerned about their body size or rigid food rules or constantly questioning a meal or snack.

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Are you ready to heal your relationship with your body and food?

If you’re interested in getting started with 1:1 nutrition counseling, or have questions about how it works, visit the link in our bio or send us a DM to get started!

06/17/2026

New on the Whole Self Nutrition blog!

"The benefits of dessert may surprise you. When people learn I am a registered dietitian, they automatically assume that I must eat a very specific way. They think I must not enjoy diet culture’s latest nutrient victims, namely carbs, and certainly not anything sweet, soft and gooey (the way I like my chocolate chip cookies).

I love the surprise on their faces when I share I eat everything, including an abundance of carbs (it’s our body’s preferred fuel source, after all) and dessert on the regular. In fact, I recommend my clients and others do the same. The benefits of eating dessert are often overlooked in a culture that demonizes food pleasure and fears eating sugar. So, here are my top five health benefits of dessert and eating it regularly. ..."

The benefits of dessert may surprise you. When people learn I am a registered dietitian, they automatically assume that I must eat a very specific way. They think I must not enjoy diet culture’s latest nutrient victims, namely carbs, and certainly not anything sweet, soft and gooey (the way I like...

06/11/2026

Here at Whole Self Nutrition, we often work with our clients on exploring and embracing their inner parts, which are often younger childlike versions of ourselves that need our understanding, love, acceptance, reassurance, and guidance.

When you’re woking on your relationships to food, body, and exercise, it’s extremely powerful to look within and see which parts need your attention, so you can fully heal and live in freedom.

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Are you ready to heal your relationship with your body and food?

If you’re interested in getting started with 1:1 nutrition counseling, or have questions about how it works, visit the link in our bio or send us a DM to get started!

06/11/2026

Check out our latest blog on sugar!

"You’ve heard it all: Sugar is bad. Sugar is toxic. Sugar will destroy your health.
Fear-mongering messages around sugar abound. They are extreme, unhelpful, and take the joy out of eating dessert. Truthfully, nutrition science is just not that simple – cutting out one ingredient (like sugar) or groups of food is not what will lead to better health. In fact, it can be detrimental to health.

I know from experience. I used to avoid sugary foods thinking they would somehow make me unhealthy if I ate anything other than dark chocolate. And now I watch many of my clients struggle with the same fear, and for some of them, it’s life crippling fear. ..."

Read on to learn more about how to have a more peaceful relationship to sugar!

Wondering how can I stop craving sugar? You’ve heard it all: Sugar is bad. Sugar is toxic. Sugar will destroy your health.Fear-mongering messages around sugar abound. They are extreme, unhelpful, and take the joy out of eating dessert.Truthfully, nutrition science is just not that simple – cutti...

06/08/2026

Some people feel if they give themselves permission to eat foods with sugar, they won’t be able to stop, they’ll just eat sweets all day, or they have extreme sugar cravings that they can’t seem to satiate. They may search online late at night wondering “how can i stop craving sugar?” or feel concerned about sugar addiction.

Have I eaten enough at my meals today?

- It’s important to eat regular meals and snacks every three to five hours throughout the day to help manage sugar cravings and stabilize energy levels.
- And it’s also enough food that leaves you feeling full and satisfied. If your nutrient and/or energy (calorie) needs are not met because you are not eating enough, you will not be satisfied physically or mentally (at least not for long) and that’s when over-doing it later will happen.

Am I eating primarily out of emotional needs?

- Pay attention to why you are eating if you aren’t physically hungry. Is it simply because you want to share a treat with your friend? That’s cool. Or is to soothe yourself when you’re having uncomfortable feelings. That’s fine too.
- I believe we all have some kind of emotional relationship to food. Eating can be a way to comfort ourselves during stressful times when done so in a mindful way, but it should only be one way. 

Have I placed extreme, rigid rules on myself?

- Depriving ourselves from our favorite foods (whether it has sugar or not) almost always makes us want them more, and may potentially lead to a binge on said foods. 

This post is based on an article Caroline wrote on our blog called “How Can I Stop Craving Sugar? Why You Don’t Need to Fear Sugar.” Head to the link in our bio to read the full article!

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Are you ready to heal your relationship with your body and food?

If you’re interested in getting started with 1:1 nutrition counseling, or have questions about how it works, visit the link in our bio or send us a DM to get started!

06/08/2026

Your pantry might be one of your best tools for supporting heart health 🫀

I was featured in an EatingWell article highlighting budget-friendly staples that can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol—like oats, beans, lentils, nuts, olive oil, and flaxseed.

The common theme? Simple, affordable foods that are rich in fiber and heart-healthy fats can make a real difference when used consistently over time. Gentle nutrition, one pillar of intuitive eating, focuses on adding nutrient-dense foods to your intake to support your health and well-being—not taking foods away.

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Discover budget-friendly pantry staples that support heart health and lower cholesterol, featuring expert dietitian tips and practical meal ideas.

06/08/2026

Thanks to Emily Laurence Sardinha for including me in your PARADE Magazine article about spinach, one of my favorite veggies, alongside colleague and fellow RD Yaa Boakye, MBA, RDN, LDN, CPT.

As a dietitian, I often emphasize that small, consistent food choices can meaningfully support long-term health and I recommend focusing on adding nutritious foods, not taking foods away. Spinach is a great example of a highly nutritious food, plus it's versatile and easy to include regularly. I love it with my scrambled eggs or on top of pizza!

Registered dietitians share the short-term and long-term changes you can expect.

06/05/2026

I’ve noticed that most of my clients are surprised when they realize their bingeing or overeating is often rooted in undereating.

The thing is, when we’re underfed, our bodies will do everything possible to get us to reclaim a state of equilibrium, and that can sometimes manifest in out-of-control eating, binge eating, or an inability to listen to and honor your hunger and fullness cues.

Undereating followed by binge eating can become a vicious cycle (known as the binge-restrict cycle), and is often accompanied and enforced by feelings of guilt, shame, and frustration.


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06/01/2026

Phrases like these are unfortunately pretty normal in our society, where diet culture tends to inform most people’s attitude toward exercise. But they’re also examples of toxic fitness.

Though it can be framed as “motivating,” the reality is that relating to fitness in such an aggressive and unyielding way can take a toll on your body and mind.

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Are you ready to heal your relationship with your body and food?

If you’re interested in getting started with 1:1 nutrition counseling, or have questions about how it works, visit the link in our bio or send us a DM to get started!