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Nutrition By Ellen Nutrition Therapist
Women’s Wellness • Healthy Aging
Eating Disorders • Body Image • Intuitive Eating 🌿
25+ years experience
📍 Los Angeles + Virtual

Ellen Reiss-Goldfarb, RDN, CEDRD is a Registered Dietitian - Nutrition
Therapist , Certified Eating Disorders Dietitian and Public Speaker
She has been in practice for over 20 years and specializes in All Eating Disorders,
PCOS, Women's Hormone Issues, Food Allergies, Weight Management and Medical Nutrition Therapy

I’ve been thinking about this lately…Maybe sometimes it’s not more sweets we’re looking for.Maybe we’re looking for more...
09/08/2026

I’ve been thinking about this lately…

Maybe sometimes it’s not more sweets we’re looking for.

Maybe we’re looking for more sweetness in our lives. 💛

And I don’t mean that in a “just distract yourself from the cookie” kind of way. 😉

I love good chocolate. I enjoy dessert. And I don’t believe we need to earn our food or feel guilty for enjoying it.

But I’ve also noticed how easy it can be to reach for something sweet when what we’re really craving is something else.

A little more joy.
A little more connection.
A little more rest.
A little more fun.
A little more time to ourselves.
A little more of the things that make us feel alive.

Especially in midlife, when life can feel so full of responsibilities and change, I think we sometimes forget to ask ourselves:

“What would feel good for my soul today?”

Maybe it’s calling a friend.
Taking a walk.
Sitting outside with your coffee.
Listening to music.
Laughing until your stomach hurts.
Or simply giving yourself permission to slow down.

So the next time you find yourself reaching for something sweet, there’s no need to judge yourself.

Just pause for a moment and ask:

“What else might I be hungry for?” 💛

And then, of course… if you still want the chocolate?

Enjoy the chocolate. 😉

What would add a little more sweetness to your life right now?

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09/02/2026

🚨 Ladies, please be careful out there!

My social media has been FLOODED lately with people trying to sell me supplements, hormone products, weight-loss solutions, and all kinds of “menopause fixes.”

It’s hard to know what’s real and what’s just clever marketing.

There is no magic pill or quick fix. Before you buy something you saw online, take a step back and ask yourself: Is this actually evidence-based, or are they just trying to sell me something?

Your health is too important to fall for hype. 💚

09/01/2026

Taking a GLP-1? You don’t have to navigate it alone. 💚

I work with clients taking GLP-1 medications to help them build a healthier, more positive relationship with food while also making sure they’re getting the nutrition their bodies need.

When your appetite is reduced, it can be challenging to get enough protein, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and other important nutrients.

We work together on practical ways to nourish your body, make eating feel good again, and create healthy habits that can last beyond the medication.

Medication can be a tool. Learning how to nourish yourself is a big part of the journey.

If you’re taking a GLP-1 and would like support, send me a DM. 💛

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08/28/2026

Happy Friday!! How did you move your body this week? 💪🏻 Drop me a comment below. ⬇️

08/27/2026

How much protein do you REALLY need in midlife? 🥚🥗

More protein isn’t always better.

For many women in perimenopause and postmenopause, aiming for around 1.0–1.2 g of protein per kilogram of body weight per day can be a reasonable starting point. If you’re regularly strength training or highly active, your needs may be somewhat higher.

But pushing protein intake excessively high—without considering your overall diet—can backfire.

Too much protein may:
• Contribute to digestive discomfort for some people
• Make it harder to get enough fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
• Add unnecessary calories, which can contribute to weight gain if you’re eating more than your body needs

The goal isn’t to eat the MOST protein possible. It’s to eat enough protein to support muscle, bone health, and healthy aging—while still having a balanced, fiber-rich diet.

💡 Protein + plants + strength training = a much better midlife strategy than simply piling on more protein.

If you’re wondering how much protein you actually need, your body weight, activity level, age, and overall diet all matter.

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Had a great experience playing and snuggling with goats and then enjoying the delicious cheese from the milk they produc...
08/09/2026

Had a great experience playing and snuggling with goats and then enjoying the delicious cheese from the milk they produce. What a wonderfully interesting and delicious experience 🐐 🧀

For too many years, women have been taught that the goal is to be smaller.But as we move through midlife and beyond, the...
06/20/2026

For too many years, women have been taught that the goal is to be smaller.

But as we move through midlife and beyond, the goal isn’t to shrink ourselves—it’s to strengthen ourselves.

✨ Nourish your body. 🥘
✨ Build strength. 💪🏻
✨ Protect your bones. 🦴
✨ Honor your health. 🧘‍♀️

We are not meant to starve ourselves and shrink ourselves.

We are meant to nourish ourselves and strengthen ourselves.

💚 The goal isn’t a smaller body. The goal is a stronger life. 🌿

Love collaborating with The Studio (MDR)!!!!
06/16/2026

Love collaborating with The Studio (MDR)!!!!

🍌 Got ripe bananas and not sure what to do with them? How about making some healthy cookies? 🍪✨All you need:• 2 ripe ban...
05/18/2026

🍌 Got ripe bananas and not sure what to do with them? How about making some healthy cookies? 🍪✨

All you need:
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 ¾ cups oatmeal
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• Cinnamon if desired and Chia is desired

Directions:
Mash the bananas, then mix in the oatmeal and chocolate chips. Add cinnamon if you’d like a little extra flavor. Add Chia seeds for extra protein, fiber, omega 3’s and nutrition! Scoop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet sprayed lightly with oil to help prevent sticking. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes, then add a little extra cinnamon on top if desired and bake for another 4 minutes.

Simple, delicious, and a great way to use up those ripe bananas! 🍌💛

Swipe → if this feels familiar 💛If you’re a woman in midlife and feel in control around food all day…but at night it fee...
05/04/2026

Swipe → if this feels familiar 💛

If you’re a woman in midlife and feel in control around food all day…
but at night it feels like everything unravels—

You are not alone.

So many women I work with say:
“I’m fine all day… and then at night I lose control.”

This isn’t about willpower.
And it’s not something you have to keep handling on your own.

After 25+ years as a dietitian and eating disorder specialist, I’ve seen how powerful the right kind of support can be.

That’s why I’m starting a small, supportive group for women who want to:
• Feel calm and in control around food
• Break the binge/restrict cycle
• Let go of guilt and shame
• Move away from dieting and extremes

This is not a diet group.
This is real support, real tools, and a space where you don’t have to do this alone.

💛 Limited spots
Starting soon

👉 Send me a DM to reserve your spot.

— Ellen Reiss-Goldfarb, RDN, CEDS-C

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