{"id":17823,"date":"2023-03-23T21:22:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T21:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=17823"},"modified":"2023-05-16T23:30:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T23:30:30","slug":"nutritionist-spotlight-gina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/nutritionist-spotlight-gina\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutritionist spotlight: Gina\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"As a Registered Associate Nutritionist, Gina believes nutrition is all about respecting yourself and your body by making smart but enjoyable choices every day. I sat down with Gina and got to know her a little better.How did you get into nutrition?In my sophomore year of high school, I struggled with an eating disorder. I had a fear of food and a poor body image that governed my thoughts. As I approached graduation, I started to recover\u2014and that process taught me a lot about nutrition. I soon realized it\u2019s what I wanted to do for my career, so I applied to a degree program in London. It was one of the best decisions of my life. Not only did it help me understand my body and how to respect it by fueling it with proper food, but it also gave me an opportunity to help people care for their health too.What\u2019s your biggest nutrition pet peeve?That a gluten-free diet is better for you. It\u2019s really not! There\u2019s no reason to remove gluten (and all the deliciousness it brings!) from your diet unless you have an allergy or celiac disease or another health issue that forces you to avoid it.This misconception stems from the idea that most \u201cgoodies\u201d like cakes, pastries and biscuits have wheat as a base ingredient\u2014and that by eating gluten-free you\u2019ll remove these processed foods. In reality, they\u2019re fine in moderation!What advice would you give someone who\u2019s struggling to make healthy changes?Get on the buddy system! If you have trouble sticking to your health goals\u2014whether it\u2019s cooking meals at home or getting to a spin class every week\u2014it&#8217;s easier with a friend. You can hold each other accountable on the days you\u2019re feeling less motivated, and you\u2019ll probably find it\u2019s a lot more fun!What\u2019s your favorite supplement?My favorite supplement has to be Vitamin D! It\u2019s an essential nutrient that plays a role in so many functions in your body, but almost half of us don&#8217;t get enough\u2026including me! I get plenty of sunlight every day, but I still struggle to keep it at a healthy level, so taking a supplement is important.What\u2019s your favorite snack and why?I love popcorn! There are so many good things about it: it\u2019s convenient, affordable, available all around the world and high in fiber! You can also add your favorite seasonings to it; mine\u2019s an Indian spice called Chaat Masala. Perfect for movie nights! ?What does your average weekend look like?I like to start my Saturday with a morning yoga class. The rest of my weekend is pretty relaxed. I like playing board games with family (we\u2019re obsessed with Sequence), catching up with friends or bingeing crime documentaries! I also enjoy reading. Right now, I\u2019m reading Prince Harry\u2019s memoir, Spare.Tell us something surprising about yourself.I have a HUGE family\u2014 including three nieces who are older than me!Check out Gina\u2019s blogs and follow her on IG @nutritionist.ginaGina is just one of the many experts at Persona who are here to accelerate your wellness journey. If you have questions about nutrition or your personalized program, reach out now or book a free appointment with Gina or another of our amazing nutritionists.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a Registered Associate Nutritionist, Gina believes nutrition is all about respecting yourself and your body by making smart but enjoyable choices every day. 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