37 | Mindset Tips, Problems with Gluten-Free, and Popular Nutrition Myths with Whitney Stuart

Whitney Stuart, also known as Whitness Nutrition, is a Dietitian in Dallas, Texas and one half of the Whole30 Dallas Duo coaching squad. Whitney and I (finally!) first met at the Whole30 Coaches Summit in Park City this summer and instantly connected over our love for nutrition science and passion for helping people work on their relationship with food and their bodies through real, nourishing, whole foods. Even though we’re both Whole30 coaches, we don’t actually talk too much about Whole30 in this episode. Beware: when Dietitians and Nutritionists combine, lots of nerdy science talk comes out. But we’re really getting into the weeds of some health trends and pitfalls people make when trying to undertake any diet and lifestyle change (like how gluten-free isn’t all it’s chalked up to be!) – and spoiler alert: dietitians and nutritionists do not eat the way that they prescribe for their patients all the time. Ex. we do not eat whole30 or the time (nor do we recommend that for anyone)!

P.S. I’m happy to announce that I have a few slots open for new Clinical Nutrition clients this fall! Whether you’ve been struggling with adrenal issues, multiple food intolerances, underlying health issues you just can’t seem to figure out, or really want to work on your relationship with your body, food, and stop macro or calorie counting for good, I’m your girl. Check out this page to apply to work with me!

We also discuss:

Whitney’s personal health journey of getting really sick and wanting to become a dietitian
Why a celiac diagnosis is a blessing and a curse
When going gluten-free, why cutting out GF processed foods is necessary for healing
The biggest nutrition myths Whitney has to bust for clients and why – all about sugar and carbs!
Why Whitney wanted to become a Whole30 Coach
The biggest thing people need help with when they do the Whole30
How mindset is such an important thing to work on during Whole30, not just the food
What it’s like to work with a Whole30 group coaching program

P.P.S. Don’t forget you guys can always submit questions for the podcast at any time over on this page –> Submit a Question to the Podcast!