Sometimes the answers are complicated. Sometimes they’re surprisingly simple. The trick is knowing the difference.

After nearly 20 years as a registered dietitian, I’ve learned that nutrition is rarely as simple as eating less and moving more. Our bodies are complex, and symptoms that seem unrelated can sometimes share underlying contributors.

I like to think of myself as a nutrition detective. I look for patterns, ask questions, and dig into the details of your health history, symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and lab work to better understand what might be holding you back.

But here’s something else I’ve learned: Just because we can dig deeper doesn’t mean we always need to.

It’s easy to get lost in endless testing, supplements, food restrictions, and complicated protocols while overlooking the fundamentals that make the biggest difference.

My approach combines a deep understanding of nutrition and physiology with a healthy respect for the basics. We investigate when there’s a reason to investigate, simplify when things have gotten too complicated, and focus on the changes most likely to move the needle.

The goal isn’t to give you more things to worry about. It’s to help you understand your body and know what to do next.