Author: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN
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ADHD and Forgetting to Eat: Tips to Stay Nourished All Day
Created and written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN One of the top struggles for ADHDers (and anyone really) is remembering to eat. We have so many things to take care of in day. Work meetings. Family obligations. Social outings. Kids’ sporting games. You name it. I don’t usually see eating lunch as a typical item…
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The Hidden Dangers of Caloric Restriction
Written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Weight loss programs are a form of commercialized starvation. I said it. The number of people trying to lose weight continues to increase. People say “calories in and calories out.” You just need to eat less. Exercise more. Follow this diet. In the end, it’s a message from social…
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Best Foods for Executive Dysfunction
By Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Executive dysfunction is one of the things that make ADHDers unique and special. People with ADHD have their strengths. Such as hyper focusing on things and accomplishing tasks efficiently. But when it comes to things ADHDers aren’t good at or don’t care for, it can be a total nightmare. Not…
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Why Fast Weight Loss is a Myth
And Other Factors. Written by: Suren Chiu, RDN, LDN Weight gain has always been a hot topic and will always be. The eye-catching articles are the ones that promise to solve your weight problems. A guaranteed solution to an unclear process. Weight is more nuanced than it seems. We aren’t in control of our weight…
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Prioritize Wellness: Embrace Self-Care This Summer
Summer is in full swing again. Here come the pool parties, beach pictures, and your friends posting their vacations on social media. Life is good. On top of that, everyone online looks good. At least it looks that way. It’s super easy to get caught up in how things look, not how things are.…
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Understanding Food Cravings: What Your Body is Telling You
Craving food is often thought of as a bad thing. We associate it with shame. Laziness. Lack of willpower. Why is that? Often when we talk about cravings, it is called a “guilty pleasure.” The assumption is we are guilty for desiring a specific food. Are we really guilty for simply wanting something? …
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Redefining Healthy Eating: A Personal Approach
Scrolling through your feed, you’ll find endless recipes, tips, and tricks for the next health kick. That delicious looking smoothie bowl or the photogenic salad with grilled chicken looks delicious. But it may not work for you. Healthy isn’t my favorite word to use but I’ll use it in this context. I like to…
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Why Societal Health Standards Don’t Matter
When I scroll through my Instagram, I used to follow fitness fanatics, meal prep experts, and people who had fun cooking videos for inspiration. Little did I know at the time, that these videos showed the best versions of what people posted. It didn’t show the grind that people went through to produce the results…
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Why You Don’t Need Another New Year’s Resolution
Happy 2024! With the new year, get ready for the fresh stream of intentions, goals, and motivation from peers and society as a whole. Setting new goals is great and all but haven’t we done this enough times to know the outcome? I’m not trying to be cynical here. I’m all for goals. It’s the…
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How to Support those Grieving through the Holidays
Weight gain doesn’t necessarily mean we “lost it” during the holiday season. There are genuine reasons for gaining weight that are emotional and mentally tough for some during the holidays.