Join Chicago-area pediatric dietitian Betsy Hjelmgren and her husband, David, as they venture on their own nutrition journey this August. Their vlog contains all the laughs, fun banter and tips you would expect from a great couple attempting a restrictive diet rollercoaster. Tune in as Betsy learns to truly appreciate the difficulties clients and families face when embarking on a new diet with nothing but a few handouts and some encouragement from others!
Betsy shares today why she and David are trying to avoid flour – even if made with allowed ingredients! Additionally, she’s preparing for her big exercise day tomorrow by focusing more intentionally on carbs today.
David struggled at lunch, thinking they were out of plain yogurt (which they weren’t…), but finally found solace in a bowl of delicious soup Betsy made two nights ago.
Moving along, and beginning the countdown tomorrow, will the restrictions be liberalized in September? Stay tuned to find out!
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Breakfast
- Coffee with half-and-half
- Oatmeal (cooked in milk with cinnamon and raisins) with pecans
- Strawberries and blueberries
Lunch
- Totally Tuna Unwich
- Cheese- monterrey jack
- Fresh peach
Dinner
- Marinated baked salmon
- Brown rice
- Corn on the cob
- Greek salad
Snacks
- Dark chocolate – 72% cocoa
Totals
- Betsy – 2,285 calories, 83g protein
Send your anti-inflammatory diet or any pediatric nutrition questions or comments our way! Let’s chat!
