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Testimonial 5

October 9, 2017 Dalina Soto
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You know I got a latte love for coffee 💕☕️ But… chicory coffee? What the heck is that? ⠀ ⠀ If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you’ve had it and might know that you love it or hate it. Or, if you’ve bought Cafe du Monde coffee from the grocery store, you’ve tried this spunky brew. Chicory is simply a root; it’s in lots of teas, homeopathic remedies, and even used as fiber in protein bars. Way, way back during Civil War, the port of New Orleans got blocked by the Union, which meant caffeine-loving residents had to get creative to preserve their coffee between shipments. They went back to their French roots and mixed coffee with chicory to stretch out the supply! Chicory coffee was a cheap solution, and it was used in the Great Depression too. For New Orleans, though, chicory coffee is a part of the culture. ⠀ ⠀ My intern @yogaforyall went back to NOLA this past weekend and, in my honor, she got highly caffeinated on chicory coffee 😂. This pic is from her run to Morning Call Coffeestand, located right inside City Park. Have you tried chicory coffee? What do you think? If not, buy some from your grocery store or order it online - give it a whirl! ⠀ ⠀
I bet you think a dietitian talks to people about nutrition. You’re…. 18% right. For the next few weeks, I’ll be posting a short list of the MANY things a dietitian does as part of his/her work. Any RDs out there, feel free to DM me some of your own!! ⠀ ⠀ What a dietitian does, part uno: ⠀ ⠀ - individualize EVERYTHING based on the client’s needs - no cookie cutter meal plans!⠀ - endlessly read nutrition research backed by SCIENCE⠀ - write articles and provide expertise in local papers, magazines, and websites ⠀ - help clients get confident choosing the best foods in their grocery store (field trips!)⠀ - determine the exact nutritional needs for tube and IV feedings which is incredibly difficult & high risk ⠀ - proudly remember you’re the nutrition expert even when randos start posting nutrition advice on IG 😬😜⠀ ⠀ And that, my friends, are just a few of the many tasks of a dietitian! Is any of this surprising? Interesting? Let’s talk! #rdchat 📸 jk_cath
So, who wants the scoop on activated charcoal? 🍨 Last week, I went to Dasher & Crank in Miami. I tried ALL the flavors. And… I charcoal’d. I know there’s a lot of hype around benefits of activated charcoal, but this lil bowl of mint charcoal was the BEST of all! ⠀ ⠀ I was a little skeptical. Charcoal has been a trendy ingredient - in food, skincare, even toothpaste. So, what’s the scoop? 🤷🏽‍♀️⠀ ⠀ The claims 🧐: activated charcoal absorbs toxins in the GI tract, lowers cholesterol, helps with hangovers, and ‘detoxes’ the body. ⠀ ⠀ The science 🔬: ⠀ ⠀ In acute emergency poisonings, activated charcoal can help the body get rid of toxins. ⚠️⠀ ⠀ So yes, charcoal binds to chemicals, but… our food molecules are chemicals, too! So, it binds to nutrients in the GI tract, which prevents them from being absorbed. Spending $$$ on activated charcoal juice with fruits/veggies? You might not be getting the benefits of the fruit antioxidants! 🤔⠀ ⠀ With frequent intake, it can also lead, ironically enough, to constipation. 😮⠀ ⠀ Use caution if… you’re taking medications. Charcoal binds to medications, which make them less effective. 💊⠀ ⠀ But don’t be afraid because… every once in a while is no big deal! And this was seriously the best flavor in the ice cream shop, so sometimes you get down with the charcoal! 😜⠀ ⠀ My RD verdict, as with most things, is all things in moderation. Activated charcoal is not going to increase your detoxing abilities. Your kidneys and liver are doing a great job though! 😎⠀ ⠀ Have you tried activated charcoal? What do you think? As always, ask questions and share your thoughts!! ⠀
How do you like my Monday vibes? 😝⠀ ⠀ It’s time for a little introduction! Thank you to all my consistent and new followers. Allow me to re-introduce myself…⠀ ⠀ I am a registered dietitian and work in the Philadelphia area. I run my own business #bosslady and counsel private clients and provide workplace nutrition counseling. ⠀ ⠀ I’m not your average dietitian: I’m bilingual. I believe in an ‘all-foods-fit’ approach. I don’t prescribe weight-loss diets. Weight-loss might be a by-product, but I’m here for healthy lifestyle changes that go beyond the scale. ⠀ ⠀ I am a military wife, and my husband and I have the two craziest kids in the world.⠀ ⠀ Since I was 10, I’ve had an obsession with traveling to Morocco, thanks to the novela “El Clon.” ⠀ ⠀ So, what about you?! Tell me something about yourself! ⠀📸@jk_cath