Did you know 60-70% of women experience menopause and gaining weight?  Weight gain is just one among many of the unwanted symptoms that come along with menopause. Know that if you’re struggling right now, you’re not alone, and there are people here to support you.  In today’s blog, we’ll be talking about menopause and common […] The post Menopause and Gaining Weight: 3 Strategies to Manage Weight Gain During Menopause appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

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Are you wondering how should I eat if I am prediabetic? If you have prediabetes, you may be curious about how your diet can help manage your blood sugar levels.  Without a doubt, prediabetes rates are on the rise, and your diet and lifestyle habits have a direct correlation with the condition.  Whether you have […] The post How Should I Eat If I Am Prediabetic? appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

Can Celiac Disease cause weight gain? Let’s find out.  Celiac disease is a gastrointestinal (GI) disease with rising rates of diagnosis. If you have Celiac, you may feel overwhelmed and confused with your diet and how to make sure you’re supporting your body correctly.  The only natural and effective treatment for Celiac is to be […] The post Can Celiac Disease Cause Weight Gain + Gluten-Free Recipes Inside! appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

Are you wondering why weight loss with diabetes? Diabetes rates are rapidly increasing throughout the United States, with an astounding increase to approximately 37.3 million, or 11.3% of the U.S. population, diagnosed nationwide.  It is likely that you or someone you know is dealing with diabetes. The condition can be overwhelming and frustrating, leading to […] The post Why Weight Loss with Diabetes: Ask the RD appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

Have you been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or feel like you may have IBS? If so, you may be curious about what foods trigger IBS. Understanding how diet affects IBS symptoms can help you regulate your abdominal discomfort and your overall health!  Trust me, I know that IBS can be an extremely frustrating […] The post What Foods Trigger IBS: Ask the Dietitian appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

Do you find yourself asking, can I reverse prediabetes with diet and exercise?  The levels of people getting diagnosed with prediabetes are climbing every year. Eventually, a good portion of those people will progress to type 2 diabetes.  That, as you may know, can have serious health consequences. So before prediabetes progresses further, it is […] The post Can I Reverse Prediabetes with Diet and Exercise? appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

Did you know there are over 50 DIFFERENT names for added sugar ? Now, that is KRAZY with a capital K! And let’s be crystal clear – I am NOT talking about the type that naturally occurs in fruits, veggies, whole-grain products as well as in dairy. We are talking about the sugar that is […] The post The great debate – natural sugar versus added sugar appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

Snacks – Open Those French Doors When you Get the Munchies   I confess. I am a snacker at ♥. I know some people just don’t eat snacks. They eat their 2-3 main meals per day and nothing in between. I my friends am NOT that girl.   Often I prefer to have snacks rather […] The post Snack from the Fridge appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more

J.E.R.F.   Today’s nutrition tip is brought to you by the acronym J.E.R.F. – Just Eat Real Food. There are a million ways to spin off of this word (and the relative term real) but the direction I am going to is with ‘pseudo’ foods. Bare with me … I promise you don’t need to eat cauliflower […] The post J.E.R.F. Pinky swear it does not involve cauliflower appeared first on Amy Plano ..read more