Every time we enter the spring and summer seasons, we are bombarded with the idea that we should lose a little bit of weight before wearing that bathing suit on vacation. Thanks to diet culture, I am willing to bet that you have felt the pressure to shrink your body in the weeks prior to beach and pool season. I’m going to go against the grain and say that you do not need to change your body before going on vacation. If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer here to help you improve your relationship with your food and exercise ..read more

I can’t believe I have to say this, but vegetables are good for you. However, if you ask advocates of the carnivore diet, they will strongly disagree. Carnivore diet proponents believe that vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains contain “antinutrients” and that carbohydrates are toxic. For these reasons, they recommend a zero-carb diet consisting only of animal products. But is this really as healthy as they claim? If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer here to help you improve your relationship with your food and exercise a ..read more

If you have diabetes, you may have been told to follow a diet to treat this condition. Unfortunately, restrictive dieting is unsustainable and only tends to make diabetes (and other health conditions) worse. So if dieting isn’t the solution to managing your diabetes, what is? If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian here to help you improve your relationship with your food and exercise and finally find food freedom. Nutrition and exercise can play a key part in the prevention and treatment of chronic conditions such as diabetes. However, we want to ..read more

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this blog might be affiliate links. Health with Hannah, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program along with other affiliate programs. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission with no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support! Yogurt is one of my favorite snacks and there are so many ways to enjoy it. You can always find yogurt in the Dietitian Hannah kitchen. When you go to the grocery store, you may feel overwhelmed with how many yogurt brands are in the dairy aisle. W ..read more

With high-protein diets being very trendy, people are often curious how much protein is actually needed. As with most things in nutrition, the answer is not always simple. There are many factors that play into protein needs. If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer here to help you improve your relationship with your food and exercise and finally find food freedom. Table of contents: What is protein? How much protein do you need? Benefits of protein Signs you are not eating enough protein Is it possible to eat too muc ..read more

Have you ever seen an online fitness influencer’s supplement routine and wondered if all of the powders and capsules that they take are actually worth it? Branched chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements are popular in the bodybuilding space and are claimed to help with performance, endurance, recovery, and more. But are these claims true? Or are BCAAs more hoax than hype? If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian and personal trainer here to help you improve your relationship with your food and exercise and finally find food freedom. Table of contents ..read more

Artificial food dyes have sparked much controversy in the wellness world. Red 40 and other food dyes have been thought to cause conditions such as Attention–Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), autism, cancer, migraines, and gastrointestinal issues. Because of these claims, many people are afraid to consume food coloring. Well-intentioned caretakers may also be sure to keep colorful snacks and candies away from their kids. But is there any truth to these scary claims? Or are food dyes actually safe to consume? If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dieti ..read more

A key part of practicing joyful movement includes properly fueling your workouts. Eating foods that make you feel good will ultimately lead to more fun and effective exercise sessions. So what types of foods should you prioritize before and after your workouts so that you can feel your best during exercise and while recovering? If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian here to help you improve your relationship with your food and exercise and finally find food freedom. In this blog we will cover The importance of pre-workout nutrition What to ea ..read more

Ahh wellness culture. One day they are telling us that diary is bad for us, and the next they are selling us cow colostrum. Bovine colostrum supplements have increased in popularity and are claimed to help boost immunity, heal your gut, and even increase energy levels. But is there any truth to these claims? Should you add a colostrum supplement to your routine? If you’re new here, hello and welcome! My name is Hannah and I am a non-diet dietitian here to help you improve your relationship with your food and finally find food freedom. As a non-diet dietitian, I frequently get asked about takin ..read more

DISCLAIMER: Links included in this blog might be affiliate links. Health with Hannah, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program along with other affiliate programs. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission with no additional charge to you. Thank you for your support! Listen, I’m a dietitian. I talk about poop on a daily basis. I want everyone to have good poops and in this post, I am going to tell you how to make that happen. If you ask me, fiber is the unsung hero of nutrition. And unfortunately, most people a ..read more