As a dietitian, I often get asked about my own eating habits and the “food rules” I live by.

With so much that feels out of our control, I want to help remind you of all the things that you are still in charge of. Our attitude and how we take care of ourselves is a great place to start. So I’ve compiled a list of tips and resources to help you feel in charge of your routines, movement, nourishment, stress resilience, and connection.

There are a few items and essentials that can make staying on track a teeny, tiny bit easier while traveling. Check out my list for some helpful additions to your suitcase the next time you hit the road.

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We are back at it again this week, talking about how to slay this whole body confidence thing in a perfection and thin-obsessed world!

I am focusing on gut health, in general, and all the [read: trillions of awesome] creepy, crawly bacteria that live in our digestive system. Because we absolutely can’t talk about whole-person health and NOT discuss the system that is at the root of it all.

Body confidence and cultivating a positive body image have [thankfully] been growing topics in the health and wellness arenas. Because, as it turns out, how we view ourselves and our bodies plays a big role in general wellbeing and purpose.

If you have ever said to yourself “I just need to get motivated,” you can appreciate that motivation often feels like this elusive unicorn of a thing. Comes and goes when it pleases, requiring you to pounce on it because who knows how long it is going to stick around. What if I told you this doesn’t have to be the case?

I am sure you have experienced this interplay at some point in your life…butterflies before going out with your crush, uncomfortable bowels (read: diarrhea) before you had to give that uber-important presentation at work, upset stomach when you are feeling stressed or anxious.

What do you do when you’re feeling a little “blah”? When you wake up tired, moody, and agitated—and just can’t shake off that funk? For me, I know a bad mood means it’s time to slow down, reset, and give my body and mind a little extra TLC. And the good news is, there are a number of natural mood boosters out there that’ll nudge your brain back to a more positive and balanced state.

Acid reflux, resulting in heartburn, is incredibly common these days. In fact, as many as 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month. So if you’re no stranger to some mad, fiery reflux—you are not alone! There are ways to prevent and treat heartburn that have nothing to do with medications like PPIs or our old friend Pepto.