Last Updated: September 4, 2025
The Bottom Line (What You Need to Know)
I’m passionate about sharing evidence-based information about nutrition and women’s hormonal health, but there are some important things you need to understand about how to use this information safely and effectively.
Most Important: Nothing on this website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. I’m a nutrition professional, not a medical doctor, and this content is for educational purposes only.
Your Health Journey: You are the expert on your own body, and you should always work with qualified healthcare professionals to make decisions about your health, especially if you have medical conditions or take medications.
General Information & Educational Purpose
What This Website Provides
Educational Content: All articles, recipes, and resources are designed to educate you about nutrition, hormonal health, and wellness based on current scientific research and my professional experience.
Personal Experience: I share my own journey and what has worked for me, but your experience may be completely different.
Research-Based Information: I strive to base all recommendations on peer-reviewed scientific research, but I present it in accessible language to help you understand complex topics.
Practical Tools: The recipes, meal plans, and lifestyle recommendations are practical applications of nutritional science, not medical prescriptions.
What This Website Is Not
Not Medical Advice: None of the content here constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
Not Individual Consultation: The general information provided cannot replace personalized assessment and recommendations from qualified healthcare providers.
Not Emergency Information: If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, seek immediate medical attention rather than looking for answers on this or any other website.
Women’s Health & Hormone-Specific Disclaimers
Hormonal Health Information
Complex Individual Variation: Hormonal health is incredibly complex and varies dramatically between individuals based on genetics, age, health status, medications, stress levels, and many other factors.
Not Hormone Replacement Therapy: None of the nutritional recommendations here are intended to replace prescribed hormone therapies or medical treatments for hormonal imbalances.
Medical Supervision Required: If you suspect you have a hormonal imbalance or condition like PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid dysfunction, or diabetes, you need proper medical evaluation and treatment.
Cycle Tracking Limitations: While I encourage cycle tracking and awareness, this doesn’t replace proper medical evaluation of menstrual irregularities or other reproductive health concerns.
Pregnancy, Nursing & Reproductive Health
Prenatal Nutrition: If you’re pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, always consult with your healthcare provider before making dietary changes or following any nutritional recommendations.
Fertility Information: Any information about nutrition and fertility is educational only and doesn’t replace proper medical evaluation and treatment for fertility concerns.
Contraception: Nutritional strategies are never a substitute for proper contraceptive methods if you’re trying to prevent pregnancy.
Nutritional Information & Food Safety
Recipe Safety & Allergies
Food Allergies: I provide ingredient lists, but I cannot guarantee that recipes are safe for people with food allergies, sensitivities, or intolerances. Always check ingredients carefully and consult with healthcare providers if you have severe food allergies.
Cross-Contamination: I cannot guarantee that recipes are free from cross-contamination with allergens.
Food Safety: Follow proper food safety guidelines when preparing recipes, especially regarding temperature control, storage, and preparation of animal products.
Nutritional Calculations: Nutritional information provided is approximate and calculated using standard nutrition databases. Actual values may vary based on specific products used.
Supplement Information
Not Supplement Prescriptions: When I mention supplements, this is educational information only, not a recommendation that you should take specific supplements.
Professional Guidance: Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new supplements, especially if you:
- Take medications
- Have medical conditions
- Are pregnant or nursing
- Have a history of eating disorders
Quality Concerns: The supplement industry is not well-regulated. Research companies and products carefully, and consider working with a healthcare provider who can recommend high-quality options.
Drug Interactions: Supplements can interact with medications. Never start supplements without discussing them with your pharmacist or healthcare provider.
Individual Results & Expectations
Results May Vary Dramatically
No Guarantees: I cannot and do not guarantee that you will experience any specific results from following the information on this website.
Individual Factors: Your results will depend on many factors including:
- Your current health status
- Genetic factors
- Other medications or supplements you take
- Your overall lifestyle and stress levels
- How consistently you implement recommendations
- Whether you have underlying medical conditions
Timeline Variations: Nutritional changes often take weeks or months to show effects, and some people respond much faster or slower than others.
Realistic Expectations
Gradual Process: Sustainable health improvements typically happen gradually over time, not overnight.
Professional Support: Some health concerns require professional medical treatment in addition to or instead of nutritional approaches.
Lifestyle Integration: The most effective approach usually involves multiple lifestyle factors, not just dietary changes alone.
No Professional Relationship Created
Limited Scope
General Education: Reading this website, subscribing to emails, or downloading resources does not create a nutrition professional-client relationship between us.
Individual Assessment: I cannot and do not provide individual nutrition assessments or personalized meal plans through this website.
Emergency Situations: Do not rely on this website or email communications for urgent health concerns. Contact your healthcare provider or emergency services immediately for health emergencies.
Professional Boundaries
Scope of Practice: As a Certified Nutrition Specialist, I work within my professional scope of practice. I do not diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, or provide medical treatment.
Referrals: When appropriate, I encourage readers to seek care from medical doctors, registered dietitians, mental health professionals, and other qualified healthcare providers.
Medical Conditions & Medication Interactions
Chronic Health Conditions
If you have any of the following conditions, please work with your healthcare team before implementing nutritional changes:
- Diabetes or blood sugar disorders
- Heart disease or high blood pressure
- Kidney or liver disease
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Autoimmune conditions
- Eating disorders or history of disordered eating
- Mental health conditions
- Any condition requiring prescription medications
Medication Interactions
Food-Drug Interactions: Many foods and nutrients can affect how medications work. Always discuss dietary changes with your pharmacist or prescribing healthcare provider.
Timing Considerations: Some medications need to be taken with food, without food, or at specific times that may affect meal planning.
Blood Sugar Medications: If you take medications for diabetes, dietary changes may affect your blood sugar and medication needs.
Mental Health & Eating Disorder Considerations
Approach to Food & Body Image
No Diet Culture: While I provide information about nutrition for hormonal health, I do not promote restrictive eating, diet culture mentality, or unhealthy relationships with food.
Body Neutrality: I encourage a balanced, sustainable approach to nutrition that supports both physical and mental health.
Warning Signs: If you find yourself becoming obsessive about food rules, experiencing anxiety around eating, or developing restrictive eating patterns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Professional Support Required: If you have a history of eating disorders, please work with qualified professionals (therapists, registered dietitians specializing in eating disorders) before making any dietary changes.
Recovery Focus: Your recovery and mental health are more important than any specific nutritional protocol.
External Links & Third-Party Content
Other Websites
No Control: I link to other websites and resources for additional information, but I have no control over their content, accuracy, or practices.
Independent Review: Please review the terms, privacy policies, and disclaimers of any external websites you visit.
Not Endorsements: Links to external sites don’t necessarily constitute endorsements of their content or practices.
Social Media & Comments
User-Generated Content: Comments from other readers represent their personal experiences and opinions, not professional advice.
Moderation: While I moderate comments for appropriateness, I cannot verify the accuracy of all user-contributed information.
Product Recommendations & Affiliate Relationships
Affiliate Disclosures
Financial Relationships: Some product recommendations include affiliate links where I earn a commission if you purchase through these links.
Honest Reviews: All recommendations are based on my genuine assessment of products, not influenced by potential earnings.
No Obligation: You are never obligated to purchase products I mention, and I provide enough information for you to research and find products independently.
Product Safety
Individual Assessment: Any products I mention should be evaluated based on your individual needs, allergies, and health status.
Professional Consultation: For supplements or health-related products, consider consulting with a healthcare provider before purchase.
Content Updates & Accuracy
Evolving Science
Research Updates: Nutrition science evolves continuously. I regularly update content based on new research, but some information may become outdated between updates.
Best Current Knowledge: All content represents the best available information at the time of publication based on current research and my professional knowledge.
Error Reporting: If you notice outdated information or errors, please contact me at Contact@allyumplates.com so I can investigate and update as needed.
Personal Experience Changes
Evolving Understanding: My personal understanding and recommendations may evolve based on new research, additional training, or changes in my own health journey.
Transparency: I strive to be transparent about changes in my recommendations and the reasons for these changes.
Emergency Medical Situations
When to Seek Immediate Care
Please seek immediate medical attention for:
- Severe allergic reactions
- Chest pain or difficulty breathing
- Severe abdominal pain
- Signs of serious infection
- Mental health emergencies
- Any symptoms that concern you
Not Emergency Resources: This website and my email communications are not appropriate for emergency situations.
Emergency Contacts:
- Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies
- Contact your healthcare provider for urgent but non-life-threatening concerns
- Call poison control (1-800-222-1222) for poisoning concerns
Geographic Limitations
US-Based Information
Regulatory Context: The information provided is based on US nutrition science, food safety guidelines, and regulatory standards.
International Visitors: If you’re located outside the US, please consider your local food safety regulations, available products, and healthcare systems.
Professional Licensing: My nutrition credentials are valid in the United States. International visitors should work with locally licensed professionals for individual advice.
Contact Information for Questions
General Disclaimer Questions: Contact@allyumplates.com
Medical Emergency: Call emergency services immediately