As of 01/2025, I have officially passed the CNS exam and obtained the CNS licensure. What is a CNS? It stands for Certified Nutrition Specialist. The CNS licensure is considered the most comparable to that of an RD, though there are distinct differences. I chose this route because I wanted my nutrition training to be| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
Around this time of year there is so much pressure to spend, especially when tensions and overstimulation are high. While this post may have some links and ideas for purchases, it’s also a plea to stop and think before spending. A pause before purchasing. As I noted in my post about difficulty focusing and times of| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
A full day in clinic can only be described as - chaotic. You’re scheduled (often overscheduled)and are trying to find finesse in seeing patients, writing notes, communicating with your team,getting pages, responding to pages, and managing your results / inbox messages. All while stillcoming off as a warm human rather than despondent robot. The whole| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
I just went to St. Barth's for a dear friend's wedding, and I can say almost with certainty I wouldn't have had it on my future travel plans list unless I had that distinct reason to go. And now I absolutely cannot wait to start planning my next trip. Pros: amazing beaches - crystal clear,| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
“Do you think I’m a happy person?,” I asked my therapist this week. “You can therapize it after, but just gut instinct, am I happy?” She nervously chuckles and proceeds - “My initial answer is yes. But the answer behind that is you’re so hard on yourself it’s hard for you to be happy.” (This post| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
When I first started as a PA, I was at times dubious about how I could realistically incorporate nutrition into my practice. There were many times I felt I had to compartmentalize while in PA school, and I felt a bit weary about how I would be able to make this happen. Though as I| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
I absolutely agree that meal prep can be a drag, but it's (unfortunately) just so helpful when I have a full week in clinic. Including a few tips and easy recipes below. Top meal prep tips: Shop your pantry first. Choose recipes based on ingredients you already have. Plan recipes using different kitchen surfaces or| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
Here's a list of my favorite Boston/Cambridge food recommendations at the moment: Boston dinner: Faccia (Back Bay) Krasi (Back Bay) Saltie Girl (Back bay) Toro (South End) Kava (South End) Ilona (south End) Bar Volpe (Southie) Gray’s Hall (Southie) Coquette (Seaport) Chickadee (Seaport) Brewer’s fork (Charlestown) Boston bars: Bar Pallino (Back Bay) Hecate (Back Bay)| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
About a year into practicing as a family medicine PA I started asking people this question as part of a physical - ‘what are ways you care for yourself in times of stress?’ And I find this to be a better barometer of health than simply asking someone what kind of foods they eat and| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health
I received a question recently about finding balance in PA school and that was just something I was never personally able to accomplish. In hindsight, I wish I would have set the tone for the day in a calm, rather than chaotic, way. I’ve made some changes since then, and these things are now a| Twist of Lemons - Easy recipes + realistic health