Dear Lesley: Calcium Depletion

I have been put on a medication that interferes with the amount of calcium in my body. What can I eat to keep the calcium up?

Dear Lesley: Stranger Things

I have been experiencing more cramping lately. It could be the slightest thing such as reaching to tie my shoes or buckle my seatbelt. Should I eat more bananas?

Dear Lesley: No Salt No Flavor

My doctors told me to cut back on salt because I need to lower my sodium. The problem I have is that without salt there is no flavor. Can I just use a little salt?

Dear Lesley: I’m Going Gluten-Free

I have been doing some research on different diets to get my body right for summer and I think I found the one I want to do. I was thinking of going with the keto diet, but it may be too hard for me to stick with it. I have decided that I will go with the gluten-free diet.

Dear Lesley: She Isn’t Gaining Weight

I need some advice! How can I get more protein and fat into my daughter’s diet? She doesn’t care for meat except sausages or beans (boo!). I’m looking for lunchbox ideas.

Dear Lesley: Vegan Eating: Fad or Healthy?

My child wants to go vegan. Is eating all this vegan stuff a fad? How is it healthy if it is all processed to taste like regular food? Please make it make sense.

Pandemic Pounds

The number of people reaching out to me for nutrition counseling involving weight management has increased considerably. After conducting numerous consultations, I began to see a common thread. Most of the people contacting me where unhappy with the status of their physical health since dealing with the pandemic. Many of them narrated the toll the pandemic has taken on their mental health also.

1 Dish Across Different Dietary Patterns: Pescatarian/Pollotarian/Vegan/Vegetarian

A lot of times clients tell me they are considering becoming vegetarian or vegan to lead a healthier lifestyle. I often recommend they try various meals in the specific dietary pattern they are considering before making a sharp transition.

Dear Lesley: No vegetables for me

I have been trying really hard to be more health conscious. I have been following wellness content creators and have found it inspiring. But there is a problem. A kind of big problem at that. I do not like vegetables. I don’t like vegetables