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Isabel Vásquez

I am a social justice-oriented registered dietitian practicing from a weight-inclusive, culturally sensitive framework. I write thoughtful, well-researched articles on a variety of health, fitness and nutrition topics. My copywriting experience includes writing both editorial and commerce articles for SELF, Outside, EatingWell, Verywell Fit, Health, Well+Good, and more. I have also given presentations for the American Diabetes Association, the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), Diversify Dietetics, and more.

My clinical experience includes providing outpatient nutrition counseling to adults with a variety of chronic health conditions, along with providing family-based treatment for eating disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults.

See my full portfolio here: https://nourishingnarrativesllc.com/portfolio/

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Publications

  • EatingWell
    13 articles
  • VeryWell Health
    1 article
  • POPSUGAR
    1 article

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  • The #1 Evening Activity to Help You Poop in the Morning, Recommended by Gastroenterologists
    23 Mar—EatingWell
    Key Takeaways About 15% of adults in the U.S. experience constipation. Small tweaks to your evening routine, like walking after dinner, may help relieve this issue. Walking helps with constipation since it stimulates gut movement and reduces stress. If you feel backed up or haven’t had a good poop in a few days, you’re not alone. About 15% of U.S. adults struggle with chronic constipation.1 Far more people experience it occasionally. While there are a few simple tweaks to your evening routine...
  • —EatingWell
  • 4 Things to Do When You Wake Up to Support Healthy Cortisol Levels, According to Doctors
    3 Feb—EatingWell
    You’ve probably heard that a good morning routine can help you start your day on a good foot, but did you know it can impact your hormone health? Cortisol is a hormone your adrenal glands produce that helps govern your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal clock). Typically, it peaks in the morning and decreases as the day progresses.1 Cortisol influences your appetite, wakefulness, sleepiness, digestion and more.2 “While cortisol is crucial to optimal functioning, an imbalance brings about...
  • —EatingWell
  • We Tested the Best Heart Rate Monitors: These 9 Came Out on Top
    17 Oct 2024—VeryWell Health
    Our Top Picks Reviews Types of Heart Rate Monitors We Also Tested What to Look For How We Tested Our Experts FAQs Why Trust Verywell Fit From optimizing your workouts to managing your heart health and stress levels, there are plenty of reasons to use a heart rate monitor.1 Analyzing the data collected from a monitor can help you track your progress and better communicate with coaches, personal trainers, and healthcare professionals.2 To find the best heart rate monitors, we consulted experts...