Author: healthtost

Supporting clients through diet and lifestyle change is meaningful and effective work. It is also a job that comes with responsibility. As a nutritionist or health coach, your role is not to diagnose, treat or cure disease. Your role is to educate, guide and support behavior change within a clearly defined scope of practice. When done well, this type of non-MNT work can be just as transformative as clinical care, and in many cases, it’s the missing link that helps people turn recommendations into real-life habits. This article explores how AFPA-certified nutrition professionals can support clients ethically and effectively without…

New Australian research suggests that foods naturally rich in live microbes may be associated with better metabolic health, offering new insight into diet, microbiome interactions and chronic disease risk. Study: Association between dietary intake of foods estimated to contain live microbes and health markers in Australian adults: An exploratory analysis. Image credit: UliAb / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition Researchresearchers investigated associations between intake of foods containing live microbes (LMs) and health indicators in Australians, with the primary aim of developing a database to estimate LM content in Australian food and drink and a secondary…

Chronic stress quietly takes its toll on women’s hearts — especially mothers who manage non-stop demands. For American Heart Month, explore how stress and heart health go hand in hand, why self-care can sometimes fail, and how small, real changes can make a lasting difference. ❤️ February is for hearts — and honest conversations February is American Heart Month — a time when we see red-dress campaigns, heart-healthy recipes and reminders to check our blood pressure. But heart health isn’t just about diet or exercise. There is another powerful, often invisible factor that shapes women’s hearts: stress. Not the occasional…

Back-to-back workouts, busy days, and midlife sleep changes have me wondering if I’m actually recovering as well as I thought. I wanted better insight into my sleep, recovery and daily habits—without another screen buzzing me all day. What is the Oura Ring?Oura Ring is a smart ring that tracks sleep, activity and recovery using heart rate, heart rate variability, movement and body temperature data. How I found it:I searched for things like “Is the Oura ring worth it?” and “Oura Ring vs Apple Watch”, watched a few unboxings, looked at reviews and talked to friends who already wore one. THE…

Certain gut bacteria in infants may reduce the risk of developing allergies later in childhood. That’s the finding of new research from the ALADDIN study at Karolinska Institutet, published in Nature Microbiology. During the first months, a child’s gut flora develops rapidly. The study followed children from birth to age five to see how early bacteria linked to allergy antibodies (IgE) in the blood. The researchers analyzed series of stool samples from children and their mothers using advanced DNA technology and simultaneously measured various lactic acids produced by the bacteria. The results were clear: children who had high levels of…

When people are looking Clear + Brilliant NYCthey usually want one thing: results they can see. Smoother texture. Pores that look cleaner. Brighter tone. Skin that looks healthier in the daylight — not just right after a facial when everything’s cool. And in a city like New York, where stress, travel, pollution, makeup and late nights are part of the lifestyle, you want a treatment that works but doesn’t throw you out of your routine. Clear + Brilliant is that sweet spot: a facial laser designed to refresh, improve and renew your skin with minimal downtime, especially when done right.…

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are times of transformation for a woman’s body, bringing joy along with physical challenges. One area that often bears the brunt of these changes is the pelvic floor—a group of muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Maintaining a healthy pelvic floor is vital to preventing problems such as incontinence, prolapse and chronic pain. Surprisingly, a simple tool like a footstool (often called a toilet stool or squat stool) can play an important role in supporting this vital area. Right now, we’re going to take a deep look at why elevating…

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the fridge at 5:30pm, wondering what the heck I can make (and fast!) that my kids will actually eat, these Air Fryer Flank Steak Tacos are for you. They come together in about 15 minutes, use leftover steak (or chicken!), and feel fun enough that no one complains that it’s “boring dinner again.” It’s one of those low-effort, high-reward meals that ticks all my boxes as a dietitian and mom of three: nutritious, versatile, and realistic for busy nights. If you like quick, low-stress meals, you might also love my Easy Pan Lasagna…

A controlled clinical trial shows that what you eat at breakfast, not just how much, can shape appetite, weight loss and gut microbiota with implications for long-term nutritional strategies Study: Composition of large breakfast meal affects appetite control and gut health: a randomized weight loss trial in overweight or obese adults. Image credit: An Dvi / Shutterstock A recent study published in British Journal of Nutrition investigated the effects of breakfast composition in a calorie-restricted weight loss diet with a large breakfast on appetite, energy balance, and markers of gut health related to gut microbial flora. Growing evidence shows that,…

Hello friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live and today we’re tackling a topic that so many women are confused about but deeply affected by: perimenopause. I am joined by the amazing mother-daughter duo, Candace and Jess from Your hormonal balanceand we break down what perimenopause really is, why it can start earlier than most women expect, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation play a huge role in hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, and more. This episode is especially for you if you’re in your 30s or 40s, feeling “off” in your body, struggling…