Allison Harrell, Your Virtual Dietitian

05/19/2025

Is it just me... or should my husband start marketing this thing to the masses? 🤔🌴🍹Why just go to the beach when you can bring the bar with you? 🍹🌴My husband’s dream of the ultimate tiki experience is no longer just a sketch on a napkin—it's real, it rolls, and it turns heads. The latest version of the Mobile Party Unit now comes fully loaded: balloon tires, electric motor, flip-up bar top, and a thatch roof that’s straight out of island dreams.We debuted it at Thunder on Cocoa Beach and let’s be honest—boats were fast, but our setup stole the show. Beach gear? Hauled. Drinks? Served. Vibe? Immaculate.Cheers to chasing beach dreams with wheels. So what do you think—should he go pro with this rolling slice of paradise? 😎What do you think? Should he market this to the masses?

01/31/2025

I’m excited to announce my partnership with 4Roots and the new Culinary Health Institute! 🎉

I’ll be joining Dr. Arianna Becker at the Farm at 4Roots for a Culinary Health Experience, presenting:
Balanced Bites: How Soy Supports Women’s (and Men’s) Health at Every Stage

📅 March 12 at 6:30 PM

Join us to learn more about the benefits of soy and watch me create delicious, nourishing dishes—which you’ll get to taste!
Register here: https://4r-foundation.givecloud.co/chi-nutrition-seminars

I’d love to see you there! 🍽️

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12/25/2024

So grateful to be together for Christmas with my folks and my boys! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! Happy Birthday Jesus!

12/23/2024

🎁✨ Looking for a thoughtful hostess gift this holiday season? Make a homemade spice blend!

🌿✨ Choose from one of the unique, flavorful recipes in my eBook. Spices not only bring a dish to life but also offer incredible medicinal properties—making your gift as nourishing as it is delicious.

💝 Perfect for warming hearts, kitchens, and bodies alike!

Download https://bit.ly/spiceblendebook

11/21/2024

Excited to share that I had the honor of representing the Winter Park Health Foundation and the Center for Health & Wellbeing this morning on WESH2 News on CW18! I was interviewed by Meredith McDonough, and we discussed essential tips for keeping your holiday meals safe and stress-free. Tune in for practical advice to make your holidays both delicious and safe!

https://www.wesh.com/article/thanksgiving-food-safety-how-to-properly-prepare-dishes-and-store-leftovers/62976359 My segment starts at about 1:28

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10/29/2024

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a medical disorder that can cause irregular periods, acne, extra facial hair, trouble getting pregnant, weight gain and obesity. People with this condition also are at increased risk of obesity, heart disease and diabetes.

And it’s more common than you may think — approximately 5 to 8 percent of all women have PCOS. Most, but not all, people with PCOS have excess weight or obesity.

The good news is there are steps you can take to minimize the effects of PCOS and many of them begin in the kitchen.

A well-balanced diet, including non-starchy vegetables and fruits, lean protein, healthy carbs and low-fat dairy, can help people with PCOS get healthier and prevent complications. Elimination of saturated fats, processed meats and refined sugar is also recommended.

In this class, explore how food can act as medicine in helping you live with PCOS and other gynecologic issues that affect women. Your guides through this conversation will be Omar Zwain, MD, a fellowship-trained, board-certified, minimally invasive gynecologic and robotic surgeon who sees patients at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, and Allison Harrell, a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Expert.

Want the recording and resources? https://www.mywholenewlife.com/ultimateguidetoPCOS

10/22/2024

Yesterday, I had the incredible honor of speaking at the Winter Park Rotary Club on “Small Changes for a Big Impact on Your Health.” This topic is close to my heart, as I firmly believe that small, sustainable adjustments to our daily habits can lead to significant improvements in our overall well-being.

What made this experience even more meaningful was the personal connection I have with Rotary. My father served as the past president of the Boca Raton Rotary Club, so being invited to speak at the Winter Park Rotary felt like a special tribute to the values of service and community that I grew up with.

In my work, I focus on empowering individuals and organizations to live healthier lives through corporate wellness programs, lunch and learns, and other wellness initiatives. Whether it’s adopting simple nutrition habits or embracing the power of food through culinary medicine, I aim to deliver practical, evidence-based education that truly makes a difference.

If your company or organization is looking for an engaging and impactful nutrition expert to help your team achieve better health, let’s connect! I’d love to explore how I can support your wellness goals. Let’s chat. Please click link in my bio to set up a discovery call.

https://www.mywholenewlife.com/site/contact

10/16/2024

This is Joshua, my dear friend who lost his battle earlier last year to the terrible disease Cystic Fibrosis.

This is why my husband and I are riding 37 miles on our bikes to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

I worked with the Cystic Fibrosis population for 22 years! In that time the life expectancy has increased from early 20’s to 61! What changed? Research and development to create new medications and therapies to treat this disease. There is currently medications that treat the underlying cause of Cystic Fibrosis for several of the mutations, but not all of them…YET! This is where YOU can make an impact and help save the lives of my friends. Please consider making a donation to my team. It is 100% tax deductible. No donation is too small. If all my friends donated even just $1, I would more than exceed my goal.

http://fightcf.cff.org/goto/AllisonHarrellRDN

10/15/2024

Only 3 spots left for the Food as Medicine class at the Center for Health and Wellbeing, next Tuesday, October 22 from 11-12:30. Don’t miss this chance to join a live class or webinar focused on how to manage PCOS through nutrition and lifestyle changes. PCOS affects millions of women, causing symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, and increased risk for heart disease and diabetes. But there are steps you can take, starting with what’s on your plate.

In this class, Dr. Omar Zwain, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and Allison Harrell, a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Medicine Expert, will guide you through how a well-balanced diet can help minimize the effects of PCOS and improve your overall health. Whether you attend in person or via our free webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights.

Secure your spot in the Nutrition Theatre or register for the free webinar to join from home. Let’s take control of PCOS together!

Live Class: https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/food-as-medicine-nutritional-strategies-for-managing-pcos/

Webinar: https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/food-as-medicine-nutritional-strategies-for-managing-pcos-webinar/

10/08/2024

Florida Friends, I am praying for your safety:

🚨 This is an important alert. If you have an iPhone (14 or better), update your iPhone to iOS 18 NOW. There is a new feature that you can communicate via satellite if the wifi is out. You MUST have the latest software to do this so do it now!!! Details in the comments!

We are planning to stay in Orlando through the storm. Chase came home yesterday from USF Tampa and it was so great to hug him and have him safe here with me. If we lose power which is very likely we will head to my parents in Boca Raton. That will be interesting bringing our cat to their home with the dog :)

Praying for all of you on the coast.