The Weekly Digest
Discover the latest in nutrition – from reliable research to practical tips and wholesome recipes dished out by registered dietitians. Whether you're seeking science-backed insights, expert advice, or delicious ways to nourish your body, we've got you covered!
Vitamin D Supplementation During the Winter Months
As the days grow shorter and the temps begin to drop, many Montanans find themselves spending much less time outdoors. While cozy evenings and snow-covered peaks make winter beautiful, the lack of sunlight can lead to a hidden nutritional deficiency: Vitamin D.
The Ketogenic Diet and Epilepsy: A Difficult Balance
As far back as ancient Greece, physicians noticed that fasting could reduce seizure activity. In the 1920s, doctors at the Mayo Clinic developed the ketogenic diet to reproduce the benefits of fasting without complete food deprivation. By sharply limiting carbohydrates and emphasizing fats, the body shifts from using glucose for energy to burning fat and producing ketones, molecules that may help calm overactive nerve cells (Rho, 2017).
For nearly a century, the ketogenic diet (KD) has served as a powerful medical tool for treating epilepsy. For people whose seizures don’t respond to medication, it offers another path that can be life changing when it works, though not without its challenges.
Weight Bias in Healthcare Is Harming Patients And We Need to Talk About It
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist practicing from a Health at Every Size framework, I’ve heard countless stories from clients about the weight stigma they face in medical settings. One recently shared, “When trying to sell me on a GLP-1 I never asked for, nor was weight loss a priority of mine, my doctor told me it's surprising how little we really need to eat to survive. All I had wanted from this appointment was a blood test to check on my thyroid because I just don’t have energy lately.”