Beyond the Plate Blog
Your guide to food and nutrition
Yes, Dietitians Drink Too
December comes with parties, cocktails, and a lot of opinions about alcohol. As a dietitian who still enjoys a drink, I’ve been thinking a lot about why alcohol feels so moralized—and why enjoying it doesn’t have to mean abandoning your health.
Why You Absolutely, Definitely Need a Salad at Thanksgiving
Yes, you need a salad at Thanksgiving. Let’s talk about why.
5 Blood Sugar Tips That Don’t Involve Skipping Pie
Keep your blood sugar (and your sanity) balanced this Thanksgiving with these five easy tips. And no, you don't have to skip dessert.
You Don’t Need a Superfood. You Need Salt, Fat, Acid… and a Vegetable That’s in Season
Being a dietitian doesn’t always mean showing off in the kitchen. Sometimes it’s about trusting good ingredients, keeping it simple, and letting a humble vegetable take center stage.
We Should Be Talking About Carotenoids
The perfect winter nutrient? I think it might just be carotenoids, especially topped with healthy fats.
How Six Cans of Chickpeas Led Me Back to Alison Roman
My pantry (and I use that term loosely) might just be one overstuffed cabinet, but it holds more stories—and chickpeas—than I care to admit.
Girl Dinner, and How We Officially Lost the Plot
Is “Healthy Fat” an Oxymoron?
Nourishment à la Française: Eating With Pleasure and Balance
When It Comes To Food, Balance Usually Means More — Not Less
6 Science-Backed Foods That Support A Healthy Pregnancy
My Favorite Supplements To Improve Egg Quality
Here’s What Actually Supports Milk Supply (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Lactation Cookies)
Can Nutritional Status Influence the Likelihood of Postpartum Depression?
Why Is Pregnancy (& Everything That Goes Along With It) Taboo?
Should I Be Worried About Nutrient Deficiencies?
5 Nutrition Hacks for a Healthier Pelvic Floor
My Pelvis Has a Floor?
3 Nutrition Facts That Changed the Way I Think About Food as a Dietitian
3 Easy (and Tasty) Ways to Refuel After a Workout This Summer
Rebuild, refuel, and rehydrate after a workout with these 3 easy tips.