Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Managing Blood Sugars 101

Intuitive Eating Class

Managing Blood Sugars: Diabetes Do you or someone you know have pre-diabetes or diabetes? Many of my clients who have pre-diabetes were told by their doctor that “your blood sugars are a little high”. But they are not told they have “pre-diabetes”. PLEASE advocate for yourself. Ask questions. Know what your blood sugars goals are. Fasting Goal <100 mg/dL HbA1c: <5.9% If your blood sugars are “a little high” ask, what can I do about that? Do you have a Registered Dietitian you recommend? Where can I find more information?…

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Jenn Bryant
In Food and Faith

Sugar Addiction: What Does the Bible Say?

Sugar control

Is Sugar Addictive? Many of my conversations through the day involve talk about sugar or sugar addiction. Many of us know we eat too much, but we don’t know what is a reasonable amount and we might struggle to truly change our habits. Sometimes, people tell me they are “addicted” to sugar. I am not convinced that this is a term we should use. Yes, sugar does have some addictive properties, but as with many pleasures in this world, sugar is a delightful gift from the Lord. Have you ever…

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Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Let’s Stop Making Weight Loss our Main Goal

Why Weight Loss shouldn’t be your #1 Goal Over and over again we read that diets just don’t work. The data is a bit scattered here, but this article from the Scientific American published in 2020 estimated that 80-95% of people who lose a significant amount of body fat do not maintain that loss at 1 year. In a 2019 article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that dieting actually predicts future weight gain. I know this first hand as I worked in an Endocrinology clinic for…

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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes

Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice

Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice

Chicken and Veggie Fried Rice I love a good fried rice, but they can be so loaded with fats and sugars!  This recipe that tastes great, and provides lots of good nutrition with tons of veggies healthy.  I love all kinds of food and this one really hits the spot if you love the flavors of Asia! You can also use chicken meat from a rotisserie chicken instead of chicken breast, this makes it extra fast. If you like this recipe you might also like this Butter Chicken! Cooking and…

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Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Lactose Intolerance: 12 Things You Should Know

Lactose Intolerance Things you should know How common is it? Lactose intolerance affects roughly 65% of adults worldwide! It is very common. It is extremely rare in children under 5 years old. Many people think that they have significant gut issues when it is simply an enzyme deficiency. What is lactose? Lactose is a form of sugar that occurs naturally in dairy products. It is digested by the enzyme lactase. Lactase is available as a supplement to aid in digestion of foods containing lactose. All dairy products contain varying amounts…

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Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Reducing Cancer Risk

Reducing Cancer Risk Healthy Lifestyle As a Registered Dietitian I must focus on good nutrition as a key in helping reduce risk of cancer and also during and after chemotherapy. Good nutrition can help improve quality of life significantly. We don’t want to forget that a healthy lifestyle also includes physical activity, stress management, building healthy relationships, and keeping up with recommended doctor appointments. Other factors that can help reduce risk of cancer are avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and practicing sun safety.  We also know that sometimes we do everything…

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Jenn Bryant
In Breakfast, Recipes

Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal with fruit

Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal This baked oatmeal recipe is one of our favorite make ahead breakfast options. It has some wonderful omega-3 fats, great fiber, and is a good source of protein! Bonus: the bananas provide plenty of sweetness, so there is very little added sugar. This recipe is highly recommended by my favorite 10 year old (my daughter Claire). Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time 25-30 minutes Makes 6 Servings Ingredients 2 large very ripe bananas 2 cups old-fashioned oats 4 large eggs 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup 2…

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Jenn Bryant
In Food and Faith

Finding Joy in Eating

Finding Joy in Eating Have we lost the joy of eating? I think many of us have. I know I did for some time. We live in a culture that praises restricting, counting, and limiting and so we have lost the joy in eating. Much of the praise we see from our culture stems from underlying goals of weight loss and trying to achieve a certain aesthetic. We begin to search for anything that will help us achieve this and we often choose a particular meal plan or “diet” that…

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Jenn Bryant
In Main Dishes

Fish with a Pesto Twist

fish with a pesto twist easy healthy recipe

Fish with a Pesto Twist You all know that I am a big fan of eating a large variety of foods in a healthy diet. This means trying to incorporate a variety of proteins including plant-based, fish, and animal based (meats, cheese, and eggs). You may also know that I didn’t even try fish until I was in college. My family didn’t really eat it growing up. I knew it contained plenty of beneficial nutrients (protein, omega-3’s, vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium), but I didn’t know how to cook it!…

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Jenn Bryant
In Helpful Articles

Fasting

Water, fasting, self-control, and discipline

Fasting History of Lent Do you celebrate Lent? The first record of early Christians started observing Lent probably in about 325AD following the Council of Nicea. (The Council of Nicea also developed the Nicean creed. This creed has become foundational in many reformed theology churches even today. Search for it yourself to read it.) However, Christians were likely practicing lent as early as the second century. The genesis of lent comes from the desire to engage in some type of fasting in an effort to honor and remember Jesus’ 40…

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