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 sad?
Because the wellness industry rarely tells you the truth: the biggest barriers to good health have nothing to do with willpower. They’re things like income, education, stress, and access to healthy food.

Yet somehow the messaging convinces us that we need to buy our way into being healthy. We really, truly don’t.

After years working in hospitals, do you want to know the one thing I genuinely do recommend investing in?
​A solid health insurance plan.

It blows my mind how often people skip it because of the cost… yet still find space in the budget for gadgets, impulse purchases, or things marketed as “health essentials.”

I get it, prioritizing the boring stuff is hard - but financial stress hits even harder when unexpected health issues pop up.

And listen, I’m not anti–Black Friday. I love a good bargain! But it’s worth remembering that the best things in life are usually free.

So… there are no clickable, shoppable links in today’s newsletter.

Just a gentle reminder to spend intentionally — and a new video to help you avoid wasting money this weekend.

​Watch the full video here →​

Talk soon,
Maria 💚
Your Registered Dietitian xx

🎥WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK!🎥

​I’m a Dietitian - Don’t Buy These 5 Black Friday “Deals”​

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🎥WHAT TO MAKE THIS WEEK!🎥

This week I’m sharing my in-demand Rocky Road recipe — and just a heads up, it’s not pretending to be healthy in any way. It’s the real deal: proper chocolate, real butter, all the good stuff.

But I promise… once you make this, you’ll never bother with another rocky road recipe again. It’s that good. The kind of recipe that makes people instantly ask, “Wait, who made this?”

Bring it to a gathering and you’ll gain friends. Honestly.

But to balance it out, I'm also sharing my healthier version 🤣 which is also very very good!

​Rocky Road with Maltesers​ Packed with crunchy Maltesers, chewy marshmallows, buttery biscuits, and smooth chocolate Recipe ->

​Healthy Rocky Road​ Made with dark chocolate, fresh berries, and nuts instead of marshmallows and sweets. Recipe ->