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Fueling Families Nutrition, LLC

Helping people live healthy, nourished lives through nutrition education

Kristina Brown, RD Hi, my name is Kristina Brown.

I’m a Registered Dietitian that’s excited to offer nutrition counseling services. I pursued a career in nutrition because I love helping people nurture positive food relationships for a happy, healthy life! I provide preventive nutrition education as well as Medical Nutrition Therapy for disease management. I have a special interest in Women's Health including nutrition during pregnancy, postpartu

m, perimenopausal, and for PCOS management. I'm also passionate about nutrition education for the whole family and recognize the importance of nutrition strategies that promote a healthy relationship with food, like food autonomy for children, positive food and body image language, and establishing family habits to promote total family health. I offer in-person and telehealth 1:1 nutrition education, family education, meal planning, grocery store tours, cooking skills education, and more! For more information regarding services, fees, and insurance coverage, please contact me.

11/16/2023

Fall in love with the abundance of autumn!

There's plenty of amazing produce available year round, but there are so many delicious things in-season during the fall, begging to be the star of meals. Fruits and veggies are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber to support our health!

I'm going to feature some veggie-forward dishes in the next few weeks with a focus on in-season produce.

Roasted Za'atar Carrots with Pomegranate

-1 # carrots (~6 medium sized), cut on a bias (at an angle) or in rounds
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
-1 tsp Za'atar seasoning blend
-salt and pepper to taste
-1/4 c pomegranate arils (optional)

-Preheat oven to 400 deg F
-While oven is preheating, wash and slice carrots and extract the arils from the pomegranate (it may get a little messy, but have some fun with it!)
-Place carrot slices on a sheet pan and add oil and seasoning and stir around until thoroughly distributed
-scatter carrots on the pan, so they have a bit of space between slices
-bake until golden brown and fork tender, about 20-30 minutes

Place on a serving platter, top with pomegranate arils, and serve!

10/05/2023

Focus on Fiber

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that is not digested and absorbed like other carbohydrates (starch, sugar). Adequate fiber intake is essential to our health, as it helps to feed the healthy bacteria in our gut, promoting a diverse gut microbiota. Fiber also helps with bowel regularity, promotes satiety, and supports healthy blood sugar control.

Which foods are fiber-containing? Plant foods such as pulses (beans, peas, lentils), nuts/seeds, fruits, veggies (starchy and non-starchy), and whole grains.

Fiber intake recommendations are 14 grams per 1000 calories consumed and the general recommendations are for ~25 grams/day for women and ~34 grams/day for men, with some variance based on age and calorie needs.

I recommend trying to have a good source of fiber with meals and most snacks to help meet your daily needs and using breakfast as a great opportunity to start your day with fiber! Oatmeal cooked with milk + nuts and seeds, whole-grain avocado toast with eggs or smoked salmon, yogurt with chia seeds and fruit, and sweet potato hash with eggs and/or beans are some great options.

If you feel your intake of fiber is currently low, but you'd like to increase it, I recommend working to gradually add more fiber over a couple of weeks vs. suddenly consuming higher amounts and having adequate water intake with it to support healthy digestion. Keep in mind, that there are specific conditions that may require adjusting fiber intake, and it's always best to work with your dietitian and other healthcare providers to determine your specific needs.

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Tomball, TX

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+13462687970

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https://kristina-brown.clientsecure.me/

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