Chews Food Wisely with Nicole Fennell, RD

Chews Food Wisely with Nicole Fennell, RD Nicole is devoted to empowering others to take control of their health destiny by promoting positive lifestyle changes through a real-food approach.

Chews Food Wisely Functional Nutrition offers individualized, and collaborative functional nutrition therapy to help individuals with chronic health issues and nagging symptoms like fatigue, thyroid issues, sluggish metabolism, and hormonal imbalances

I used to tell clients "just eat healthy fats" like that was specific enough. It's not. Not anymore, at least.New resear...
08/29/2026

I used to tell clients "just eat healthy fats" like that was specific enough. It's not. Not anymore, at least.

New research is splitting fat into camps, and your thyroid hormones (and, well, your entire hormonal axis) has opinions.

Saturated fat keeps showing up next to higher TSH in the studies. Nobody's cracked exactly why. Inflammation is one theory. Another is that people eating more saturated fat are usually skimping on other stuff their thyroid needs too. Correlation, not proof.

Omega-3s are the one part of this that actually holds up. In people with autoimmune thyroid issues, more omega-3s tends to mean lower TSH and fewer antibodies attacking the thyroid.

Trans fat doesn't get a debate. It's just bad, for your metabolism, your inflammation levels, and your thyroid.

So the next time "eat healthy fats" is recommended, there is more to the story!

If hitting your protein goals feels like a second job, maybe this will help!
08/29/2026

If hitting your protein goals feels like a second job, maybe this will help!

Ooph, those influencers are GOOD. If you have a supplement graveyard in your medicine cabinet, you're not alone.In fact,...
08/25/2026

Ooph, those influencers are GOOD. If you have a supplement graveyard in your medicine cabinet, you're not alone.

In fact, you've probably had a couple nutrients tested like Vitamin D or B12, recommended a supplement (or not), and sent on your way.

The truth is that you probably missed the real issue.

That’s because micronutrient status isn’t a one-lab situation. Looking at a single marker (or two) can easily miss the bigger picture. This is why we assess multiple micronutrient labs across different tissues to understand what’s actually going on, not just what looks “normal” on paper.

And even then, labs aren’t the whole story.

We also assess diet adequacy through supervised food journaling with our clients, because many blind spots don’t show up on labs alone. Protein gaps. Missing minerals. Foods that you THINK are supporting you but actually could be holding you back. Habits and routines that are slowing your metabolism and energy production. It happens ALL the time.

Another layer people don’t realize. Sometimes serum values look normal or even high, not because the body has plenty, but because those nutrients are struggling to get into the cells. That delivery issue is often driven by other micronutrient deficiencies, which is exactly why a comprehensive assessment matters.

Deficiencies happen for a few main reasons.
1. Supply versus demand when stress, inflammation, or activity is high.
2. Absorption issues tied to gut health.
3. Genetic variations like MTHFR that change how nutrients are processed.

This is why we zoom out AND in by look big picture and small through specialty lab testing and diet assessments specific to YOU!

Back to school for Prof. Fennell 👩‍🏫
08/24/2026

Back to school for Prof. Fennell 👩‍🏫

Share with us in the comments! We will use your answers to help shape what we share here.Because sometimes the best heal...
08/20/2026

Share with us in the comments! We will use your answers to help shape what we share here.

Because sometimes the best health education starts with a really good question. 💚

The goal is to have a few things you can consistently fall back on when the schedule gets chaotic with adjusting to back...
08/20/2026

The goal is to have a few things you can consistently fall back on when the schedule gets chaotic with adjusting to back-to-school.

Keep these 5 simple anchors:
-Eat breakfast
-Get protein at meals
-Keep easy foods available
-Don't let busy days turn into accidental fasting
-Aim for two or more vibrant colors on your plate at meals

Sometimes the signs are subtle.Sometimes they look completely unrelated.That's why looking at the bigger picture matters...
08/18/2026

Sometimes the signs are subtle.

Sometimes they look completely unrelated.

That's why looking at the bigger picture matters.

Did these work in the past but they aren't now? We'd love to partner with you.
08/14/2026

Did these work in the past but they aren't now? We'd love to partner with you.

Regular, DAILY bowel movements are an important part of healthy digestion and elimination. When you're consistently cons...
08/13/2026

Regular, DAILY bowel movements are an important part of healthy digestion and elimination.

When you're consistently constipated or going days without a bowel movement, it's worth paying attention to rather than simply accepting it as "normal for you."

Thyroid hormones influence how quickly your digestive system moves.

So when thyroid function is low, constipation can be one of the symptoms.

But it's not always about your thyroid.

Hydration, fiber, food intake, movement, medications, gut health, and other factors can all play a role in bowel regularity.

So if you're thinking, "I am just someone who doesn't p**p every day," don't sleep on that!

Your bathroom habits are sort of like a report card.

How would you grade yourself?

This recipe has: 360mg potassium300mg sodium50mg magnesium5 mg iron150mg calciumVitamin B6ManganeseSeleniumZincCopperFol...
08/10/2026

This recipe has:

360mg potassium
300mg sodium
50mg magnesium
5 mg iron
150mg calcium
Vitamin B6
Manganese
Selenium
Zinc
Copper
Folate
Phosphorus
15 grams carbs

🤯🤯🤯

What's it taste like?:
Blackstrap molasses is thick! It definitely isn't as sweet as honey or maple syrup and has an "earthy" sweetness to it.

Let me know if you try it! 🍋

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