Ruby Oak Nutrition

Walk into any pharmacy or scroll through social media and you’ll see endless ads for vitamins, powders, and “miracle” capsules promising better energy, immunity, and overall health. But do you actually need them?

Probably not. Our dietitians can help you figure out your nutrition goals and how to reach them — and save you tons of $$ by skipping useless supplements. We're in-network with several major insurance plans, so most of our patients work with us for free!

https://rubyoaknutrition.com/do-i-really-need-a-supplement/

If your digestive system could talk, it would probably ask for three things during eating disorder recovery: consistency, enough fuel, and a whole lot of patience.

Most people know that when we eat, our body breaks food down and uses it for energy and nourishment. What far fewer people understand is how many systems must work together for digestion to happen comfortably and efficiently. The digestive system relies on coordinated communication between muscles, nerves, hormones, enzymes, and blood flow. It is responsive, adaptable, and constantly adjusting to what the body experiences.

When you’re eating too little, not getting enough variety in your diet, or going long periods without eating (or a combination of all three), your body’s systems don’t work as well as they should. This throws off and slows down your digestion, among other things. Then, when you start eating “normally” again, it takes some time for your digestive system to catch back up.

Read more on our blog: https://rubyoaknutrition.com/digestive-issues-during-eating-disorder-recovery/

The question we hear the most from clients, readers, and friends is: Can you use intuitive eating for weight loss?

The short answer? No, not really. Why? Because the whole point of intuitive eating is to stop using food as a way to change your body. To separate food from weight. Intuitive eating means making food choices based on your own physical cues and cravings, NOT based on restriction.

To learn more, check out our blog post: https://rubyoaknutrition.com/you-cant-use-intuitive-eating-for-weight-loss/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

If you're "obsessed with food" or have constant "food noise," it's NOT because there's something inherently wrong with you. Here's what to do to make those feelings go away (and no, it's not a medication):

Why You’re Obsessed With Food — and How to Stop It - Ruby Oak Nutrition Often, people are stuck in the diet mentality without even realizing it. For example, many people tell me that they don’t diet, and then ask, “why am I