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I’m Raising My Kids on a Plant-Based Diet for Their Future
When I was 26, I had a humbling moment that would change my life’s trajectory. I was writing my master’s thesis on the environmental impacts of the standard American diet when I suddenly realized that my food choices didn’t reflect my personal ethics or values. This was particularly ironic because I’m a dietitian — someone […]
I’m a Dietitian with Hashimoto’s Disease — Here’s My Story
As a dietitian, I’ve been treating people with autoimmune conditions, including Hashimoto’s disease, for years. Hashimoto’s is the most common type of hypothyroidism in the United States. It’s an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid, a gland that releases hormones that control metabolism, growth, and a number of other bodily functions. Through my patients, I […]
I’m a Black Dietitian — Here’s What I Want You to Know About Food and Racism
Share on Pinterest The work of coming to terms with implicit bias is a lifelong process that comes with plenty of uncomfortable learning moments. It’s a process that asks us to look deeper. When it comes to race, this process asks white people to examine dominant power structures that have disproportionately benefited them, while also […]