Rebecca Brickman

Favorite thing to purchase at the Farmer’s Market or Grocery Store: Flowers and tomatoes

Favorite cultural dish or comfort food: Pizza

Grocery shopping tip: 1. Focus on what vegetables you are planning to cook for the week. 2. If you live in a warm climate get your refrigerated items last and put them in a cooler bag or cooler in your car

Go-to morning beverage: Coffee with oat milk creamer

Favorite nutrient-packed snack: Mama Chia squeeze pouches

What’s one small thing someone can do today to work toward a balanced eating pattern/lifestyle?: Adopt the plate method. The plate method is a great visual reminder that helps promote increased vegetable intake resulting in increased fiber intake.

A habit you swear by: I swear by drinking enough water. For me staying hydrated is key to good metabolism, good toxin elimination, satiety, focus and energy.

Nutrition philosophy in a nutshell: I subscribe to the 80/20 nutrition approach to eating that emphasizes balance and moderation. I believe that 80% of the time, you should focus on consuming healthy, nutrient-dense foods, while the remaining 20% can be reserved for indulgences or less nutritious options. The goal is to create a sustainable and realistic eating pattern that allows for both nourishment and enjoyment without feeling deprived.

Favorite recipe: My husband’s chicken soup

Favorite book/TV show/movie: The Great Gatsby/Yellowstone/Moulin Rouge!

Sleep ritual I never forget: Taking my vitamin D and magnesium supplements

What I listen to for inspiration: Music that matches the mood I’m in or the mood I want to be in

Nutrition myth or trend you find particularly annoying and would like to set the record straight: Fad diets like Keto and Carnivore do not have the evidence to back up their use for weight loss! Unnecessary restriction tends to be unsustainable for long term change.