Kerrigan Nutrition

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Are you tired of following the endless list of new diets that just result in yo-yo dieting, poor relationship with food, low energy and confusion? I am an #antidiet, #allfoodsfit #dietitian that focuses on balanced eating. I help clients make sustainable lifestyle and diet changes that make sense for them. Let me help you move away from the diet extremes to implement positive changes to better your health.... Interested in booking an appointment? Direct message me!

Take the stress out of healthy eating by aiming to follow this as a guide! Eating nutritious food does not need to be super complicated. Trust me! *Aim* to follow this: 1/2 plate colour aka fruits and veggies 1/4 plate carbs and starchy veg... 1/4 plate protein (meat or vegetable protein) +flavours, fat and a glass of water! This is meant to be a *GUIDE*! Aim to build your meals this way but adjust as needed based on your hunger during that meal. Some days might not look like this and some meals just don’t fit this guide. That is perfectly fine! Next time you’re reaching for the latest diet, remember this post by SAVING for later. *this might change based on your individual needs (ie: athlete)

Did you know that a Registered Dietitian can help with a variety of health conditions? Doctor told you your cholesterol is high? A RD can help!... Feeling bloated and constipated? A RD can help! Having trouble managing diabetes? A RD can help! Need help managing blood pressure? A RD can help! Doctor told you you’re at risk for gestational diabetes? A RD can help! Plus so much more! Send me a direct message if you are wondering if seeing a RD would be beneficial.

Learn how to build a salad with this post! SAVE for when you need salad inspo. The key to a good #salad is making it FILLING and SATISFYING. It’s all about choosing veggies you actually enjoy and topping it with your favourite foods. Plain salad with citrus dressing? BORING.... Greens with veggies, nuts, seeds, meat, chickpeas, cheese, grains, colour, creamy dressing? YUM. Salads definitely aren’t necessary to good health if you don’t enjoy them. Some people really enjoy as a simple, no fuss meal and a way to increase veggie intake. Fun fact: the fat in your salad toppings and dressings will actually help your body absorb the fat soluble nutrients in the veggies! #nutrition #nourishyourbody #fuelyourbody #nutritiontips #healthyliving #balancedlifestyle #eatgoodfeelgood #nourishtoflourish #registereddietitian #intuitiveeating #allfoodsfit #flexiblediet #simplenutrition #antidietdietitian #nutritionist

Guess what? It’s normal to feel sluggish after a big weekend of food, drinks and chocolate. I get it! It’s human to feel like you need to restrict something today, over exercise or start a diet to get on track again. But..... I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to do any of that! PSA: you didn’t gain 5 pounds over the weekend! Instead of restricting, do everything on the bottom half of the page! Eat normal, consistent meals focusing on balance. Drink your daily wa...ter. Go about your week like you normally would and set goals like you normally would. Forget the diet BS that comes after a big weekend. You are human. You aren’t bad for enjoying delicious food. Food has no moral value. Your body still deserves and NEEDS fuel today no matter what you ate on the weekend. Plus who cares?! Food is also there for enjoyment and satisfaction purposes.

You’re not a bad person or cheating on your health by enjoying the foods you love! You can enjoy the Easter foods, chocolates and candies without feeling guilty. - Everything fits into a balanced diet and it’s the big picture that matters. In order to improve your relationship with food it’s important to move away from placing foods in the off limits category and labeling foods as good vs bad. - Enjoy your Easter, enjoy your food, enjoy the weather! And most importantly, stay safe.Happy Easter everyone

#motivationmonday is a day that I am going to share one nutrition or lifestyle tip for you to work on all week. - These tips are meant to be simple to help you adapt to new habits that will be sustainable long term. - Swipe for WHY this topic is important and HOW to add nuts to your day. ... - HINT: just having a 1/4 cup (handful) as a snack adds so many benefits to your health and is such a positive change. Nuts are a serious powerhouse and a fantastic snack to have between meals to keep you fuelled and ready to take on the day. - SAVE this post if you want to come back to it or want a reminder later on. - *I recognize some people have nut allergies, and that’s ok! There’s lots of other snacks ideas that can benefit you that don’t include nuts. See more

Carbs aren’t the enemy! Say it with me! They are an important macronutrient that’s fuels our body. - If you feel out of control around carbs, there’s probably some strategies that can help you! - Eating them more frequently, choosing high fibre options and pairing them with fat/protein sources are ways to manage your hunger. Such as a cracker paired with this beautiful pictured!... - Carbs are supposed to be part of our meals for enjoyment factors AND to provide us with nutrients. See more

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Food myths I want you to forget about.

NORMALIZE eating snacks. NORMALIZE eating your fav foods. NORMALIZE making food taste good. - you CAN eat dip with veggies.... you CAN eat your fav foods. you CAN eat what you want. See more

Hi there! Do you struggle with the never ending struggle of forcing yourself to eat healthy, but then end the day or the week eating the foods you try so hard not to eat? - STOP DOING THIS! Seriously, it is not necessary to put yourself through so much stress. - Each and every day can (and should!) include some sort of balance. Whether that is a piece of chocolate with lunch, chips with a snack, dessert after dinner, takeout on Fridays it all FITS into a BALANCED diet.... - Trust me when I say that including the foods you try so hard to restrict might lead to a more balanced lifestyle with reduced cravings and reduced binge-like habits. - Remember: healthy looks different for literally everyone. Find what works for you and find your healthy. See more