Bari Glassman
MS, RD, LDN
MS, RD, LDN
Specialties:
- Autoimmune and Inflammation
- Cancer Care Nutrition
- Eating Disorders
- Exercise and Sports Nutrition
- Gastrointestinal Disorders & Gut Health
- General Healthy Eating Guidance
- GLP-1 Journey
- Hormone Health
- Sustainable Weight Loss
Patient Populations:
LGBTQIA+, Men, Neurodivergent Patients, Older adults, Patients with depression, Patients with GAD, Patients with learning disabilities, Patients with OCD, Patients with PTSD/history of trauma, Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming, Women
About Bari
As a nutrition practice that prioritizes cultural competence and diversity, we at Culina Health understand the importance of personalized nutrition care, and the power it holds to support all patients—especially those from marginalized backgrounds. For far too long, communities like the LGBTQ+ community have been held back by negative experiences with health care that can lead to long-term negative health outcomes. Recently, we chatted with Bari Glassman, Culina Health Registered Dietitian and member of the LGBTQ+ community, on how he approaches nutrition care for this population and his approach to treatment in general. Read on and learn more about how nutrition care can support LGBTQ+ individuals!
Get to Know Bari
Favorite thing to purchase at the Farmer’s Market or Grocery Store: Any type of freshly ground nut butter, or single-origin Greek olive oil
Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Lasagna, or really any Italian pasta dish
Grocery shopping tip: Reach in the back. The closer up front the product, the sooner the expiration date.
Go-to morning beverage: Black coffee, or if I’m headed to the gym first thing, my intra-workout drink with EAAs, Electrolytes, Glutamine and Creatine
Favorite nutrient-packed snack: Cottage cheese or greek yogurt with fresh fruit and nut butter
What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle?: Think less. Overthinking is the most powerful challenger to actionable behavior.
Nutrition philosophy in a nutshell: Fun and Focused Fueling
Favorite recipe: No bake protein bars with peanut butter and oats
Favorite book/TV show/movie: The entire Murder, She Wrote series!
A mindful eating moment you had recently: Bringing together my fiancée’s family with mine to share Christmas Day dinner. It was a special moment of many firsts, and one I will never forget (both because of the food, and the company). It was a simple reminder of how food elicits comfort, community, love and self-care.
Sleep ritual I never forget: My white noise machine
What I listen to for inspiration: The Rich Roll or “Feel Better, Live More” Podcast
Nutrition myth or trend you find particularly annoying and would like to set the record straight: Fad diets are not sustainable as a whole. They may shine temporarily but hold little long-term perspective. What lasts is the kindness you show yourself through food and nourishment. Cultivating self-worth and self-love is what promotes healthy lifestyle behaviors.
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