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Maria, Registered Dietitian, Food Blogger & YouTuber 👋

Nutrition information you can trust ✅ & recipes that have been tried and tasted many many times 🥣👩‍🍳

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5 January Habits Quietly Ruining Your Weight Loss Goals

Hi Reader 👋 This time of the year, everyone is jumping on 'healthy' habits. And I love the intention but if you’ve ever thought,“I’m doing everything right… so why is the scale not moving?” then this new YouTube video was made specifically for you. In it, I break down 5 very common “healthy” habits that I see constantly in my clients. Habits that sound good on paper, but often quietly stall weight loss. We talk about things like: Why some “healthy” recipes can actually push calories way...

healthy granola in a bowl with kiwis yogurt and raspberries

Hi Reader 👋 I just shared a brand new YouTube video that I think you’ll really enjoy. It’s all about 6 foods dietitians are quietly eating more of in 2026... not trendy, not expensive, and definitely not complicated. These are the kinds of foods I actually recommend to clients all the time because they support things like: • Gut health• Energy• Hormone balance• Bone health• And overall wellbeing They’re also cheap, simple, and very underrated. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition...

Hi Reader 👋 Happy New Year! I wanted to pop in with a little encouragement as we all start thinking about resolutions and fresh starts. The unfortunate truth is that most New Year’s resolutions fizzle out within a few weeks. But that doesn’t mean: a) you shouldn’t set goals (being intentional is powerful), orb) you’re “doomed” to fail again this year. Often it’s not a willpower problem. It’s that the goals were unrealistic, too intense, or didn’t fit real life in the first place. When I work...

soy protein crisp bars

Hi Reader 👋 As we head into the final stretch of 2025, remember these words... "The key to optimal health is consistency & the key to consistency is enjoyment". This is the time of year where people often feel a bit sluggish and start contemplating a massive health transformation come January. Now I LOVE a New Year with new goals and new habits, BUT success always comes down to doing small things well over a long period of time. This is true for health habits, weight loss, relationships and...

Hi Reader Every year when Black Friday rolls around, I get this little knot in my stomach… because I know how many people are about to be taken advantage of by sneaky wellness “deals.” And you know me — the whole mission of my YouTube channel and social platforms is to give FREE, reliable, evidence-based nutrition advice to as many people as possible. So when I see people spending money on things they absolutely do not need, it doesn’t make me angry… it actually makes me a little sad. Why...

weetabix cake with chocolate chips cracked in half on a white table

Hi Reader This week's YouTube video is one I’m genuinely so proud of. It’s all about women’s strength — not just in how we look, but in how we feel and age. Because losing fat while building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about setting yourself up for the next 10, 20, even 30 years. You’re strengthening your metabolism, protecting your body, and investing in your long-term health. Whether you’re going through menopause, pregnancy, missing periods, postpartum recovery, or you simply...

Hi Reader This week's YouTube video is not a trending topic, and honestly? It probably won't get a ton of views. But here's the thing: I don't make videos to go viral. I make them to genuinely help people and lately, this topic has been coming up constantly in my clinic. I've been having so many conversations with clients about blood sugar control. Many of them work with their doctor alongside me, and taking a proactive approach has revealed something important: a lot of them have...

salmon rice bowl recipe

Hi Reader It's starting to get chilly, even here in Bermuda...🌴 And I'll be honest with you... Shorter evenings and the holidays creeping closer make it a tad bit harder to stay on track with your health goals this time of year. And it's not just me. The research shows most people gain 1-3 pounds during the fall and holiday season, and most never lose it. Over five years, that's 15 pounds. But here's the good news... The solution might surprise you: less really is more when it comes to...

What the new Consumer Reports investigation actually means.. Hi Reader👋 I wanted to share something important that came up this week, especially for anyone who uses protein powders regularly. Consumer Reports recently tested 23 popular protein powders and shakes and found that several contained measurable levels of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic. The issue was most common in plant-based powders, particularly those made with pea protein. The headlines sounded alarming, but after...

Hi Reader👋 If you watch me on YouTube you know by now my goal is always to make health accessible, not expensive. Hence the sheer amount of free education I give away. So before we go any further, I want to be clear: you do not need to throw out everything in your kitchen. You don’t need to replace it all at once, and you definitely don’t need a full kitchen makeover to make a difference. However, with the Amazon Prime Day sale happening, I do think it’s a good time to share some of my...