Cindy Klinger, MS, RDN, LDN

Honored to be quoted in a recent Livestrong article on using food to reduce anxiety:

Anxious? Try These 6 Diet Tweaks to Help You Find Calm | Livestrong.com A good diet for anxiety includes plenty of fresh, healthy foods and limits alcohol, caffeine and processed foods. Here's what and how to eat to feel calmer.

We’re busy behind the scenes, but at home, supporting people in reaching their health goals, boosting immunity and staying safe. Thank you for your continued support from the bottom of our female owned and operated small business hearts!

A little PSA from my wellness center...We don’t want to feed the fear but it’s wise to take precautions. Boosting our immune systems is within our control. Read on for our top tips!

Coronavirus Survival Guide - Cambiati Wellness & Weight Loss | Contra Costa: Lafayette, Walnut Creek Alamo CA We need to prepare ourselves physically, as well as emotionally just in case we need to face the coronavirus personally.

I finished weaving this red scarf on National Wear Red Day to raise awareness about heart ❤️ disease. It’s a great month to think about not only heart-healthy foods, but heart-healthy behaviors. Have you been showing yourself self love these days? I’ve been lighting more candles, buying myself more flowers and boiling cinnamon to make my home smell delicious 😋. Happy month of love and cheers (and dark chocolate 🍫) to a healthy heart!

Saw this on Instagram, and it moved me to tears. Working with clients who struggle with their weight gives me inside access to their thoughts and beliefs about themselves. I wish they could see themselves the way I see them! Sending lots of love to anyone who feels less than because of their weight or insecurities (like most of us in one way or another, right?).

Today at work we talked about how to read and understand nutrition labels. Some tips: check the ingredients. A short ingredient list usually indicates a cleaner product. If an ingredient isn’t something you’d potentially keep in your kitchen or sounds super science-y, I’d recommend putting it back on the shelf! Then you’ll want to check out serving size, carbohydrates (one serving is equivalent to 15 grams), sugar (less is more here of course, and be mindful of total sugars and not just “added” sugars) and sodium (140 grams or less is considered low) as indicators of overall health. Ideally, you want to get enough fiber (5 grams or more), vitamins and minerals. A 5:1 ratio of carbs to fiber is going to mean a better product for blood sugar balance and will keep you fuller for longer. Take a look at some of your kitchen staples and see how they stack up!

Love these ideas, as I’m challenging myself to reduce plastic this month in honor of plastic-free July!

Plastic Free July – Be Part of the Solution Join our global movement to reduce plastic pollution. Discover solutions and ideas to help you reduce plastic waste in your home and community.

Another great, FREE online conference with more than 60 experts is starting on Monday, focusing on mind/body/eating-related issues. Feel free to share your thoughts here!

Mind Body Eating Online Conference Stay Tuned! The Mind Body Eating Online Conference will go LIVE right here, July 9-20, so be sure to save the dates. We can't wait to share this conference with you!

A little vegetable love...happy Friday!

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I'm moving to the Bay Area! I'm looking forward to year-round farmers markets, an innovative and progressive food scene, and being close to natural beauty and most importantly, my family. Fresh ideas to come!

Excited to start watching this docuseries tonight about secrets on aging well from elders in the Blue Zones!

The Human Longevity Project Film AN UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT WILL TAKE YOU ON AN EXCITING JOURNEY AROUND THE GLOBE TO LEARN ANCIENT SECRETS FROM THE PLANET’S HEALTHIEST CENTENARIANS – AND SHOWS YOU HOW TO APPLY THEIR WISDOM TO OUR MODERN WORLD.

Getting some great info from the Food Revolution Summit, happening through May 6.

Join the 2018 Food Revolution Summit It’s time to eat like your health depends on it. Get the knowledge you need, from authorities you can trust, to stand up for real food and a true food revolution. Join the Food Revolution Summit for free and from anywhere on earth.

Started watching this today...already such great info. I recommend it highly to any pet parents who want to keep their furry friends healthy.

Watch FREE - The Truth About PET Cancer April 4, 2018 If you love your furry friends as much as we do, you won’t want to miss one minute of this 7-part docu-series, The Truth About PET Cancer. Discover how to HEAL and PREVENT cancer in your precious pets. Get your FREE access here.

Charging my new Fitbit, excited to start using it! Any tips from current users?

Learning lots at FNCE (Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo), our annual dietetic conference.

For instance, did you know that intermittent fasting could have powerful impacts on reducing the risks of cancer and other chronic diseases, and improves insulin sensitivity? Or that our microbiomes have their own circadian rhythms?

It's the 100-year anniversary of FNCE. A big thank you to the founders of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for bringing the importance of nutrition to the forefront of the health conversation!

Yes! How can we make healthy eating the norm, and take away many of the barriers? A full systems approach.

Want to fix America's health care? First, focus on food Poor diet kills hundreds of thousands per year. If we want to achieve meaningful health care reform, we need to address our nation's nutrition crisis.

Check out my most recent blog post on how to fend shui your fridge, at cindyklinger.com/blog. Do you keep your fridge organized and clean?

Scary stuff, and another reason to make your own ice cream!

Traces of Controversial Herbicide Are Found in Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream The ice cream brand joins the list of food companies that are grappling with trace amounts of glyphosate in their products.

Im nervous about this merger, but it does seem like some good might come out of it. Thoughts?

Amazon Plans to Buy Whole Foods: What Does This Mean for the Future of Food? In many ways, Amazon and Whole Foods seem like opposite companies. But now, Amazon is planning to buy Whole Foods. Find out why and what this means for the future of food.

Sunday brunch, after a workout and before the dog beach (with the dog who licked the plate clean). Love Sundays!

Millennium Park with family this weekend. Showing them the highlights of the city! Great shot .

Happy Friday! It's National Pizza Party Day, and I'm crushing on this veggie-filled cauliflower crust pizza () by . Excuse me while I go order this crust online so I can make this asap!

My latest blog post discusses body image and how to use affirmations to love your body more. It's so great to replace negative thoughts with more positive ones...over time, it will become more natural. How do you buffer yourself against negative thoughts about your body? cindyklinger.com

This statistic makes me angry, sad, disappointed, compassionate, and wondering what everyone is thinking behind their facades. I'm watching an eye-opening documentary called "Embrace," about women's body images and unrealistic pressures and expectations places upon mostly women throughout our lives. Other surprising (or not) stats: 45% of women in the healthy age range think they're overweight. I see this in my practice often. 90% of anorexia and bulimia cases occur in females. Millions of dollars a day are spent daily around the world on fad diets. And this: More than 50% of 5-12 year olds want to lose weight. How can we change this body hatred? It's really pervasive...PS: looking for an image for this photo? It was hard to find a woman whose ribs weren't sticking out!

Dreaming of berry season on this rainy day in Chicago...it's just around the corner., and I can't wait! The list of health benefits of berries is looong. Their low sugar content and tons of phytochemicals and antioxidants make them produce superstars. They protect cells from damage, boost brain function, help protect the heart, support appropriate weight, and are recommended as part of a cancer prevention protocol. What's your favorite way to prepare these little gems? I prefer to eat them straight out of the package!

Check out my latest newsletter...I cover how to limit your food waste in honor of Earth Day, highlight some great new food products and feature a guest post by my brother Ben (a therapist in California who's written about how to gain control over the struggle with overeating).

Second Chances...For Us and Our Food If you’ve been in a silent struggle for a long time with overeating, desperately hoping that the NEXT meal will leave you pleasantly full rather than bloated and ashamed, only to feel defeated once again, this article will help you.

Crispy veggie fritters from . A beautiful Friday here in Chicago!

Matzah brei sandwiches! It's a thing. I'll be following for pop-up locations to see more of this culinary creativity! Happy Passover, y'all. (For those who aren't familiar, matzah brei is a mushy matzah and egg 🍳 scramble.) I had a gluten-free version today but am crushing on the beautiful sandwich pictured. Thanks to .delicious.life for the great shot!

Final dish for Seder, done...macaroons! It's almost go time.

Passover cooking all day today! My brother and I channeled my grandmother to create a modern, sustainable take on gefilte fish. Looking forward to a progressive Seder tomorrow night! My latest blog post addresses sense, or affective, memory and explains why it's so powerful, connecting us to each other and our pasts. And, why cooking with love ❤️ is so important.