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Dietitian Abroad: Navigating Digital Nomad Life in Chile
It has been a lifelong dream—or at least a recent professional goal—to work both remotely and abroad. The trendy term for this is digital nomad, though I’m not sure I’ve quite reached that status yet. My spouse has had a flexible position for some time, but given my background in healthcare—primarily in clinic and hospital settings—this dream always felt out of reach. I never thought it could become a reality for me, but I just spent five weeks living and working abroad in Viña del Mar, Chile! Here are a few things I learned along the way—and what I might…
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Dietitian Abroad: Japan Edition
As a dietitian traveling abroad, I’m always curious about the unique ways different cultures approach food and nutrition. My recent two-week journey through Japan was no exception, offering both surprises and delightful discoveries when it came to the country’s culinary traditions and eating habits. From mindful eating practices to unexpected flavors, Japan’s food culture left a lasting impression. In this article, I’ll share four elements that stood out during my travels, each offering insight into the fascinating relationship between food, health, and tradition in Japan. The Taste of Tradition Japanese traditional cuisine, known as washoku, emphasizes balance, seasonality, and simplicity.…
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Dietitian Abroad: Southern Italy & Meal Timing
I am often asked by my clients for recommendations on meal patterns and timing. Is it ok to skip breakfast if I’m not hungry? Will skipping breakfast cause me to gain weight? Is it unhealthy to eat after 8pm? What about intermittent fasting? With such diverse eating patterns in the United States, it’s not surprising that many need guidance on this topic. A recent trip to southern Italy had me rethinking my own preferences for meal timing and the importance of consistency, especially with kiddos at home. In this post, I’ll walk through some unique features of meal timing in…
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Unapologetically Me in 2023
The coming of a new year often gives us pause to reflect. It’s an opportunity to evaluate the alignment of our actions with our values—both personally and professionally. It can be a time to ask ourselves—are we still passionate about our work or have our actions led us to feel burnt out? Have we built healthy boundaries with patients and colleagues, or do we say “yes” when we mean “no” in an effort to please? Are we in the habit of setting realistic daily expectations? I, for one, am guilty of creating ‘to do’ lists so long I hardly know…
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Dietitian Abroad: Germany Edition
It seems like ages ago that we celebrated the Christmas holiday in Southern Germany, but looking back at our food photographs brings the tastes and memories alive. To experience a quintessential Christmas in Bavaria – of gingerbread, winter markets, and gluhwein – has been a goal of mine since my college study-aboard in Berlin. Lucky for us, this was the year! Located in south-eastern Germany, the Bavarian region has a rich 1500+ year history of beer making, salt-mining and monasteries. Today, most associate this area with world-famous Octoberfest, disneyesque Neuschwanstein castle, and the headquarters of luxury-car manufacturer BMW. As tourists visiting during the holiday…
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Dietitian Abroad: Paris Edition
Ah, Paris. City of love, lights, amazing food, and our spring vacation. What’s not to love about this international metropolis only an 8-hour plane ride from Denver? We had a blast as you can see from the pictures below, and hopefully, you will consider Paris as your next culinary adventure destination, if you haven’t already! The scalloped potato (aka. Gratin Dauphinois) dish in Parish is strong; especially during the colder months. Don’t miss this amazing lunch/dinner to stay warm while wandering the streets of Pairs! Croissants, cheese, and coffee – what more to life could you want!? But it’s all…
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Dietitian Abroad: South Korea Edition
This year my husband and I had the opportunity to travel to South Korea to visit some friends living and working abroad in Seoul. This was my first trip to Asia! In general, I’d describe Korean cuisine as a bit tangy, definitely salty, and slightly perplexing.. Some things I loved and wished they were easier to find in Denver… other things I had a hard time wrapping my mind around. In the end – I tried it all!
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Dietitian Abroad: Greece Edition
Eat, travel, and relax can only mean one thing – another trip abroad. This trip was a little more special; It was actually a honeymoon with my husband! Greece had been on my travel list for years. The beautiful Aegean sea, notoriously healthy Mediterranean diet, and reputation as the birthplace of western civilization, created quite the appeal. Luckily, the hubby was on board for the adventure.
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Dietitian Abroad: Spain Edition
I love to eat – no surprise there! I also love to travel; so an opportunity to eat delicious foods in an exotic locale gets ‘two thumbs up’!
