Discovering Nutrition with Cronometer Episode 34: Fueling Balance with Gabrielle Palmeri
Dec 27, 2024
Gabrielle Palmeri is a registered dietitian specializing in gut health and fostering positive relationships with food. She shares her journey from overcoming disordered eating to helping others find balance. Gabrielle emphasizes the power of fiber and protein, debunks extreme diet myths, and stresses the importance of variety in nutrition. She provides tips for gradually increasing fiber intake and offers a balanced perspective on controversial topics like Ozempic. For a fun takeaway, she suggests creating a colorful 'rainbow plate' filled with vibrant fruits and veggies.
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Importance of Professional Guidance
- Social media often promotes restrictive diets that may lack necessary nutrients.
- Working with professionals helps address underlying issues and find sustainable, personalized solutions.
Ozempic and Nutrition
- Ozempic can be helpful for weight loss, but should be used with a dietitian.
- A dietitian can help ensure nutritional needs are met and prevent muscle loss during rapid weight loss.
Palmeri's Journey with Disordered Eating
- Gabrielle Palmeri's disordered eating started at 18 while living in Italy due to anxieties and cultural pressures.
- Restricting and binging cycles continued in college, ultimately inspiring her dietetics career.