Chelsey Amer, Author at HUM Nutrition Blog

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and avid cook based in New York City. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Michigan and received her Master’s of Clinical Nutrition from NYU.

Does Coffee Make You Bloated? Here’s an RD’s Take

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, answers a common question amongst java lovers: Does coffee cause bloating? If you’re like me, you wake up, saunter into the kitchen and get your coffee started ASAP. Whether it’s brewed coffee, a single-serve cup, cold brew, French press, or any of the other countless ways to get your caffeine […]

7 Surprising Side Effects of a Low-Fat Diet Worth Knowing

Have you ever wondered what the side effects of a low-fat diet could be? Worried that eating fat will make you gain weight? Turns out, there are consequences of a low-fat diet. Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, investigates what happens when you don’t eat enough fat. Read up on low-fat diet side effects and why […]

7 Libido-Boosting Foods to Spice Up Your Sex Life

Chelsey Amer, MS, RD, CDN, shares the best libido-boosting foods to help you get in the mood. Hoping to spice up your sex life? Quite literally sprinkling some foods that increase libido into your diet may do the trick. What Affects Your Libido? Your libido is another term for your sex drive, and any number […]

9 of the Best Foods to Boost Your Brain Health

Sure, you’ve heard of food for thought. But Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, goes beyond the popular idiom by sharing a list of the best foods for brain health. When it comes to brain health, we’ll take any advantage we can get, right? After all, your brain is arguably the important organ in your body! […]

Why Is My Pee Bright Yellow? It’s Probably from This Vitamin

Chelsey Amer, MS, RD, CDN, answers a common still mysterious bathroom question: Why is my pee bright yellow? Your bathroom habits might feel very, well, routine. So if you’ve recently taken a peek after you went to the bathroom and noticed bright yellow pee, it’s normal to be alarmed. As a registered dietitian, I get […]

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The Link Between Hormones and Mental Health

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, details the connection between hormones and mental health. Plus: specific hormones to watch out for when it comes to imbalances and your mood. Do you ever feel sad prior to getting your period? Downright hangry if you haven’t eaten? Nervous and stressy when over-tired? It’s not your imagination—it’s your hormones. […]

How to Relieve Constipation, According to an RD

Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, teaches us everything to know about constipation, including its causes. Plus: how to relieve constipation with dietary changes and home remedies. If you’ve ever struggled with bowel irregularity, you know that constipation is no walk in the park. As a dietitian, I frequently talk about bowel habits with clients. These […]