Dietitian Reviews Ex Playboy Bunny Holly Madison’s PROBLEMATIC What I Eat in a Day

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Hey everyone I’m Abbey Sharp welcome to Abbey’s Kitchen. In todays video, we will be talking about former Playboy bunny, Holly Madison.
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[@85Onne]

I was just talking with my sister about why we both never have had any food issues. We came to the conclusion that it was our moms no fuss cooking. She made traditional normal home cooked meals and we ate it. Period. No discussion about carbs, vitamins, diets. So I totally agree that kids take notice about what parents think about food, diets etc.

[@Queenofcats36]

Same here!! We were also pretty poor, so it was that or starve.

[@katetempleton9669]

This may be true and it's really a healthy way to feed kids, no doubt. But my mom was the same and I got ED and started overexercising in my late teens. Just because I wanted to fit in a popular body type which was the thinner the better. I think it was because all models, actresses, and popular girls were conventionally thin. So yeah, seems like many girls were doomed. Hopefully, this will change with time

[@azalea77]

The same here!

[@AutumnLoki]

Lol I wish my parents did that cause I had an Ed and my parents use to throw away all the Halloween candy we got, we only ate organic non gmo, my dad went on juice fasts, we only ate chicken and rice or carrot salad, ya and they wonder why I have an Ed

[@85Onne]

@@AutumnLoki Oh god, this is really sad. Adults should be wiser and know what they do impact their kids every day. Hopefully you have had the help you need with your journey :)

[@CarleighMarler]

I believe my son emulated me because I have had an ED since my 20s. I counted calories every day of my life for YEARS when he was younger…and I weighed less than 100 lbs. He now has a bad relationship with food, too. People need to know that boys also can have disordered eating! Wish I had found you earlier, Abbey!

[@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998]

I hope you guys are doing better now❤️

[@jen7662]

I used food in the reverse way. Bingeing. It was a maladaptive behavior I developed in childhood due to family issues. Brought that behavior into adulthood and I have tried diets and programs but realized I act the same toxic way by being too controlling with food or over exercising. Ugh the saying, “moderation is key” is apt here. Good luck to you and your son.

[@andreaperez3515]

Hey Abby, just wanted to say that you’ve helped me SOOOO much. Honestly each video that I watch helps me develop a better relationship with food. Please don’t ever stop what you’re doing, I can only imagine how many more people your content has helped. Sending lots of love and appreciation :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’m so glad! Thanks for being here❤️

[@karmelazoran3325]

Can relate and love her tips! Have changed my relationship with food for sure!

[@loranunez1904]

@@AbbeysKitchen why are you promoting unhealthy protein bars

[@MorganMunday]

Me too! Love having Abby in my head where food is concerned ❤️

[@Queenofcats36]

@@loranunez1904 Protein bars are not unhealthy.

[@auryn684]

Awe, I love Holly. I remember watching that video she made and thinking “Abbey would not like any of this” haha - I was basically right! But, it’s a good reminder to me that everyone is on their own food journey. She has said in several videos how she struggles with weight gain and body image issues, which makes me sad for her since she’s so cool and naturally beautiful. Hopefully she’ll be able to find peace with food and her body one day.

[@hashtagmate]

She's also used to having her value as a human basically depend on her looks and therefore weight... accepting weight gain is so much easier when you know you have other things to offer and are a valuable human regardless- the 2000s fzcked up so many women's selfworth it's so sad :(

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Thanks for sharing! I hope the same for her too❤

[@EH-zo9cf]

“Naturally beautiful” 😂💀

[@auryn684]

@@EH-zo9cf haha, naturally and unnaturally beautiful I suppose 😅

[@sweetness371]

When she does her Girls Next Door rewatch videos, she's always talking about how skinny she was. It makes me sad every time. She spent her 20s in the ultimate body-toxic environment. She so dang beautiful now. I hope she can see that.

[@jaoso1019]

I think we need a “trigger warning” for every time Abbie gets annoyed at lemon water or juicing/green smoothies because boy do I get triggered too now 😂😂

[@Herberth889]

Same! I soon as I hear: "I start my day with lemon water" I know Abbey is not going to like it 😂

[@sarakjeldsen769]

Yes it's kinda scary lol

[@nanettemorton4054]

Let's play lemon water bingo!

[@mmr1996]

She’s so damn judgmental.

[@loranunez1904]

I get triggered at the fact she promotes unhealthy built protein bars at the start of her videos then says drinking a green smoothie is bad for you? Like girl what????

[@ginnygin7141]

Holly has always been my favorite. She seems so sweet. I imagine her years with Hugh Hefner must have really fucked up her relationship with food and her body.

[@ginnygin7141]

@Beastbombshell you don't need to pity her. I don't feel sorry for her. I don't think we need to honestly. She seems to be doing okay for herself. But she has said in the past that Hefner really fucked her head/life up.

[@a.deadgirl]

Because he was gay fooling the world he was really with them? Wasn't that what was going on? Not sure anymore

[@aspreedacore]

@@a.deadgirl he was seemingly strict with his “girlfriends”

[@Maialeen]

The fact that certain people still argue that misogyny is decreased sooOOoO much. It's a joke. A world where an ugly, nasty old man can have so much power over any women who are leagues above him in everything is not a normal world

[@peachxtaehyung]

@@a.deadgirl what?

[@duncarecrammit]

Yay I’m so glad you did this video! I love Holly’s channel but she has so much negative self talk around food it’s heartbreaking. I’m glad you’re informing people the facts about all the wellness myths she follows.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

I’m glad this was helpful!

[@Maialeen]

Who wouldn't be traumatized after making the horrible decision of living with a creepy old man like him

[@JesseSaintJesse]

I didn't get the impression that Holly dieted during her pregnancy, she just said that she read it before her pregnancy. She also said that she doesn't follow it closely, implying because it is extreme, but liked the smoothie recipe.

[@chelsbells27]

Wow lmao she really did hit every corner of the diet bingo card!

[@masooma2488]

ikr🤣

[@nanettemorton4054]

😆 🤣 😂

[@taik286]

Exactly

[@lutziputzi]

I only checked off three so far I want bingo😢 I didn’t finish the video yet so maybe soon.

[@SammyCamilleKyle]

I tried the gallon of water a day. Once. Worst day. I was a peeing baby statue at a wedding

[@anifish84]

How does someone with her resources and concern for what she eats not have a dietitian? When she said she doesn’t combine carbs and proteins I just about died.

[@janicetehie3839]

I thought the same thing. She should hire a highly qualified nutritionist instead of going along with fads and doing something that might be harmful. Also, it seems she doesn't cook a lot. She orders in.

[@QueenCloveroftheice]

I am also anemic, and I never knew vitamin C helps with iron absorption! Thanks so much for the tip!

[@theprousteffect9717]

It's actually essential for the absorption of iron from plant sources.

[@Harbon112]

She’s like avoid anything anyone else says but hey I’m sponsored by this diet bar

[@nicolebayles904]

This is a completely random note, but I oculd not get over how beautiful Holly Madison's home was. Like girl literally had my dream kitchen

[@AbbeysKitchen]

yes very pretty

[@Monika-mb6jh]

Holly: I have iron-deficiency anemia and vitamin D deficiency Also Holly: doesn’t eat any real food

[@phantomthread4385]

Me and my partner have a drinking game where we have a shot when we watch these uploads. We drink when we hear lemon water, built bar and hemp hearts.

[@AndreaAlorah]

I love Holly! I have followed her whole career and watch her KZbin. She’s such a beautiful person.

[@maya6476]

Great video, you're always so thorough! I would love it if you made a video about chronic fatigue syndrome.

[@hannarellah8497]

I don't believe lemon water is some magic potion. But it helps me wake up in the morning. Plus that extra vitamin C. As you said, nothing wrong with it as long as you have realistic expectations :)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Exactly!

[@sonalikumar4667]

Yeah I don’t get why she bashes it so much lol. It helps with my heartburn

[@heatherlaurenRN]

@@sonalikumar4667 I think she’s just trying to reiterate all of the misconceptions around lemon water like the girl in the video states. If you like it and it works for you then that’s totally different. Just don’t drink it for these false health benefits aside from staying hydrated and getting some vitamin C.

[@Pikachuwhereareyou]

@@sonalikumar4667 *Bashes the extravagant and scientifically inaccurate claims influencers make about it.

[@tiarahines]

I start my day with lemon water too. I find it super refreshing first thing in the morning (sometimes I add cucumbers as well) and it helps me get in enough water before the day starts. I like rotating different fruit mixes (sometimes I’ll do mint and cucumber in my water etc).

[@NM__Lee]

I would love if you reviewed claims that Kimberly Snyder makes in her book Holly references, The Beauty Detox Solution. I was obsessed with that book right after college and lost a lot of weight even just very loosely following her guidelines. I was mainly drawn to her ideas because she talked about the connection between healthy glowing skin and diet. At the time I was really struggling with acne. But now looking back some of things she suggests I would never ever follow.

[@katev7075]

Yes please!!! I used to follow her book as well and years later, it’s still hard to overcome all of the obsessive food rules she writes about

[@LeleOnVideo]

PLEASE!! This book still fucks me up to this day…

[@mel-vu5ul]

Yes please! Same here! I used to follow her in a bid to clear my skin but ended up near orthorexic and had troubles for years

[@loranunez1904]

*so you’re over here criticizing someone elses diet and yet here you are promoting unhealthy built bars because they were able to buy you out? yeah your opinion on nutrition no longer matters. Girl bye*

[@loranunez1904]

@@Hat65 i used to like watching abbey’s videos but shes such a hypocrite promoting unhealthy protein bars and then criticizing the fact that holly drinks a green smoothie for breakfast

[@TheGPFilmMaker]

I'd love to see you review Michael Pollan's diet advice from "In Defense of Food"! This one was such diet culture bingo!!

[@rachelgleason6261]

My "food combining" rule is that I have to start with the veggies because cold cooked veggies are GROSS. No one wants a room temperature steamed broccoli, and I love broccoli.

[@shelbifavre]

Would love to see you review Florence Pugh’s what I eat in a day. Everyone is in the comments applauding her healthy relationship with food, and I would beg to differ, based on the example of her diet she gives.

[@fanny.barrier]

Can I ask you why?

[@shelbifavre]

@@fanny.barrier why it’s not “healthy”? Honestly it’s just not very much food at all and super low carb

[@crmlcutie16]

I watched her “what I eat in a day” video a while back and was thinking of you the entire time! So glad you’re analyzing this!

[@mshan1495]

Thank you! I had actually requested this video. I loved Girls Next Door and really enjoy Holly’s KZbin channel (and new podcast!), but I recognize that she has some pretty toxic diet culture ingrained into her. (No wonder, considering the culture around Playboy, especially in the late 90’s & early 2000’s). She’s such a beautiful woman, but she is often very down on her looks. I wish she would recognize that her worth is not tied to her appearance.

[@katiep3027]

Playboy is still extremely idolized/supported and I have no idea why🤦🏼‍♀️ even hugh Hefner too. It's crazy how images of naked women have a much higher perceived value than all of the issues surrounding supporting that company. Same goes with Victorias secret too, they're less naked of course but the idea is the same.

[@mshan1495]

@@katiep3027 Did you watch the Secrets of Playboy documentary on A&E? It was absolutely sickening and horrifying what happened to so many of the women associated with the brand. Even worse is so many people whose reaction is “well, they should have known what they were getting into.” 🤦🏻‍♀️🤬

[@katiep3027]

@@mshan1495 I haven't seen it, I've only read online articles several years ago. That whole argument against it is really ugly.. yes ladies willing to take pics in bikinis or less are definitely opening themselves up to being creeped on. However, it absolutely does not mean they should be subjected to manipulative and abusive behavior.

[@Jewellianna]

As soon as she said her psychic recommended her to take Magnesium, I already knew you were going to say something right after. 🤣😭 I love Holly though!❤️ lol

[@abifergus9066]

honestly abby, watching your videos has given me much perspective as someone who struggles with disordered eating. like you actually give me some advice towards fulfilling my body and nourishing it and in realizing i just. don’t. eat. enough. so thank you. i see hope in the distance

[@Jessica-go6cy]

If anyone watched the girls next door, they will see a few bunnies on the show say, they only ate one meal a day. They would sleep all day wake up late, and only eat once. Go back and watch that show I’ll wait.

[@feherpatricia6860]

She always has a brand new box of built bars🤦‍♀️😂😂

[@citylemon7832]

Right….

[@miljanav]

She literally used the same clip that was in the now deleted video about calorie counting... Ugh

[@silvanavolpe3752]

I can never find the Birthday Cake bar...

[@laurenelizabeth2505]

@@miljanav Lol so? Why is that bad since it was deleted, now it is used...?

[@laurenelizabeth2505]

Because she is advertising them.

[@lametori]

i thought magnesium supplementation was beneficial for a majority of the population because around half of us are estimated to not be getting an adequate amount due to soil nutrient degradation from modern agriculture practices?

[@devochkadee]

‘I take magnesium because my psychic said so’ tells me a lot 😂

[@sonalikumar4667]

Abby I know everyone needs money but tbh I’m disappointed you’re promoting Built Bars, especially as a dietician. I don’t think built bars are healthy at all- they’re difficult to digest, full of artificial things. When you promote them as a dietitian that tells people they’re something you approve of, which I find hard to believe.

[@lululove6175]

So agree..especially that “ hunger crushing combo” of built bars on top of ice cream..

[@paolacruz7290]

Their ingredients list it’s actually fine. Of course it’s not the healthiest food option or completely whole but every food can fit into a healthy diet. If it’s paired with the right things it can be a very good choice

[@sonalikumar4667]

@@paolacruz7290 Idk, I think there are much healthier bar options with real food ingredients.

[@latosharenee707]

🙄

[@ishathakor]

second the undereating thing. ive been recovering from malnutrition and i used to bloat super bad and it was very uncomfortable and even painful sometimes (especially during the first week or two of recovery) but over the last few weeks it's just slowly continued to decrease as my body has gotten used to eating a normal amount of food again. i still bloat sometimes obviously but it's no longer uncomfortable and most of the time it goes away after some time when before it used to last all day long. it really does make such a huge difference

[@anitafoss2133]

As usual, great scientifically based video. Your nutritional tips are on point. I've utilized many, many, MANY of them and wish that I had known the info 40-45 years ago! I believe I would have not only been healthier and happier, I would have saved thousands of $$$$, and not ridden the "roller-coaster" of sacrificing, short term, unsustainable (be it financially or long-term unhealthy, - usually both), quick weight loss plans. I know this message is long but, my decision to lose weight was health, and NOT appearance based, you totally support and encourage that, and provided with your information, I actually lost more, have maintained it, over 2 years now, and I don't "work out" like crazy. I eat pizza, cookies, cheese, drink beer, enjoy chips with a sandwich and winter is coming in New England and hearty hot casseroles are going to make me happy and warm 😀. Thank you for all your efforts, it's truly appreciated!!!

[@balancedbeinghealing]

I would love for you to review Kimberly Snyder, the plant based dietician that Holly was referring to! I followed her “beauty detox solution” protocol and started losing my hair and gums were receding years ago.

[@JauntyCrepe]

😳 that's terrible

[@katev7075]

Agreed!! I’ve been working with a intuitive eating dietician and can’t believe how many deeply ingrained food rules I have from her!

[@rachl8400]

Just to be clear, she is NOT a dietitian. There is a huge difference, she is a nutritionist

[@AbbeysKitchen]

yikes!!!

[@itsdrjade]

I wonder if she meant “psychic” as an endearing nickname for a psychiatrist? I say that because the doctor who diagnosed my ADHD and anxiety recommended magnesium supplementation - he even recommended that exact type/brand (100% chelated magnesium). So, that’s what instantly came to my mind when she said it. To be clear, don’t take medical advice from an actual psychic!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Possibly!

[@tinklebelle4792]

I love your videos as always. I just wanted to say that some of us have to follow an alkaline diet where the foods make our pee alkaline because we suffer from a disease called Interstitial Cystitis. This also helps if you have Embedded UTI. People are very confused with these issues about alkaline diets because people will say that it doesn't actually work as you said. However, I constantly have to remind them that it in fact does help the pee. I am so happy you mentioned that it does. Thank you.

[@annamarie1942]

thank you for mentioning this!

[@isar.4246]

Thank you! My mom follows a specific diet due to this condition

[@lynncrf]

She clearly has to take iron and other supplements because if you add it up she eats less than a toddler. So sad. She must be starving hungry all the time.

[@kellylappin5944]

Agreed! Just eat some vegetables, and meat, and fruit, some real food for crying out loud!

[@sarahh.9687]

Holly never said she DID that diet during pregnancy. She said she read that book before her first pregnancy. The hate/attitude... I couldn't get past minute 6 of this video 🙄

[@dieyavi]

The dong quai is used in eastern/Chinese medicines. My mom use to combine it with others in a sort of herbal concoction to give me when my period started. But we would have it in a dried herb form instead of a pill

[@MelissaCapriotti]

I hope people watch her “what I eat video” for nothing more then entertainment purposes. Great breakdown!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

:)

[@neyisek6928]

Yes curiosity. People watching. Not education

[@angieej1972]

I was recently told by my dentist to stop drinking lemon water because I’m ruining my enamel. He said he’s seeing a huge problem with this. I only drank it because I actually like the taste but no more. Just an fyi.

[@holaa.lauraa]

Drinking with a straw can help minimize the amount of contact that the lemon water has with the teeth! Probably less helpful, but swishing/drinking normal water after drinking more acidic drinks can also help protect teeth. (No specific sources; this is just from memory. It's an easy internet search to confirm/get more info)

[@AbbeysKitchen]

yes its a big problem right now

[@jaimelynn6701]

I completely disagree.

[@christabelmilner5818]

Honestly your amazing I am in recovery from anorexia and in a unit and you literally are one of the reasons I am working towards intuitive eating. You INSPIRE ME SOOOO MUCH!!! 💖💖💖💖

[@LaLaBlahBlahh]

I’ve stopped watching this channel after Abbey slammed Michaela Petersons diet so ignorantly. I have also seen her talk about fasting negatively, which shows she is not up to scratch on the research evidence which overwhelmingly supports fasts and intermittent fasting for a range of reasons. We are eating too much as a society, and balanced diets based on the food pyramid are totally outdated!

[@brandywillis3998]

I love you Abbey! Signed a nurse of 32 years who is so sick of the wellness and anti-science BS.

[@michaelaturkova1978]

Good evening from the Czech Republic! Abbey, why was the previous video about calories counting deleted? It was great like all your work! I never miss anything from you.

[@AbbeysKitchen]

Check out the note on my community page❤️

[@StephieFaith]

She stated she read the book BEFORE she got pregnant, not during. She may have been interested in cleaning up her diet to help her get pregnant. I think that needs to be point out before anyone blasts Holly

[@leahb1233]

Right? She twisted her words and insinuated Holly was dieting while pregnant.

[@lrodenlr]

Thank you. Came here to say this.

[@gabriellageorgieva4014]

I was reading the comments and a lot of people were referring to the “diet bingo”, and I had an idea - you can make a diet bingo card with things like “lemon water”, “low fat something”, “detox” etc. and then cross it every time the person who’s diet you’re reviewing says or does it. And we’ll see if you can have a bingo 😁

[@isasmithers6813]

OOOOOOH great idea! There's 'This is not a diet, this is a lifestyle", "No eating after 6pm", 'Refers to food as poison/medicine', 'Recording everything you eat.', "No bloating!', "Wanting to eat Clean", "Replacing normal rice with Cauliflower.", "No carbs after 3pm", "Indulging/ food guilt." "Moral superiority associated with healthy eating.", "Being OrGaNIC!", "Gluten Free (Even though you're not a Celiac)" "Exercising to earn your food." "Manifesting." "Our ancestors used to fast intermittently so you should too!" "Serve your meals on a smaller plate." "No drinking water during a meal, must drink 20 mins before a meal.", "Macrocounting." "Calorie Counting.", " Meltdowns at a restaurant because the healthy option isn't avaliable.", "Looking forward to going to the fucking grocery store over spending time with friends." "Weighing out every single morsel of food." I could go ON and ON and ON!

[@debsthriftytips]

I’m 5’10” and active : I would get super nauseous and a nasty headache eating that few calories.

[@dylanjohnson4624]

Then you need to eat more. It’s not good to starve yourself.

[@roxannegrosshans5370]

I love so much when the lemon water part comes, always waiting for it😂😂😂

[@chelseamarissa382]

I always laugh when you drop an f bomb because I never expect it

[@jessicademi7934]

I would love to see a video on iron supplements and iron deficiency. I’ve been dealing with Anemia since 13 years old and i’ve heard many different opinions from drs.

[@MissBlue8u]

Absolutely enjoy your videos & content and have no issue with you including sponsorships. However, I have concerns about your partnership with Built Bars due to their possibly problematic business practices, and others may too. I hope that is something you can explore in the future.

[@lynncrf]

What practices?

[@juliaschaffer2720]

So about the lemon water- i’m 8 and bit months pregnant and when I was about 5 and 1/2 I had a pretty bad case of gastritis which they found out was due to my pregnancy causing gallstones because of the pregnancy they obviously were not going to remove my gallbladder and talked about a precautionary diet so I could carry to term. The doctors did recommend lemon water because if it’s alkalizing properties. I don’t know if it was psychosomatic but I will say incorporating lemons and limes into my water and having lemonade when my stomach is really bad has been incredibly helpful.

[@adbreon]

I’m glad it helped you but there is no evidence based medicine recommending lemon water for gallstones. It’s from an old folk remedy and several studies have proven it has no effect. The only way to reduce the likelihood of gallstones is a diet low in cholesterol and high in soluble fiber…because that’s how you reduce cholesterol, which is what gallstones are made of. Cholesterol is a lipid and not particularly affected by pH so neither acids nor alkaline substances are going to have much effect.

[@ohleander02]

It's possible you felt a little better because the lemon juice was raising the acid content of your stomach; but it couldn't have been doing anything about gallstones.

[@Rechtauch]

"Keep starch and protein separate". Me, eating my chickpeas: ??????

[@user-pg9sw2td7w]

“Magnesium… because my psychic said so.” Fair enough.

[@HighTideSoaps]

I have NO idea what to eat anymore. Not a clue. Everyone says something completely different. I love this channel because you explain everything so clearly and back it up with research and actual studies.

[@kelseymeyer7381]

Have you made a video about celebs using the diabetes medication Ozempik for weight loss? I’d love to hear your thoughts. It makes me 😬😬😬

[@nehla1989]

Hi! Well, I changed my YT account so I kind of forgot who I was following. But then I saw you in Will Tennyson's video and I was like "OMG Abbey of course!!!" Glad to find you again

[@viviennesommer-burgin7433]

Hi Abbey, Thanks for your videos! Folate substitution is recommended not only during pregnancy but also before. (To have "enough" during the first few weeks of pregnancy, when it is the most important)

[@sierras.4592]

It's wild how generally people will tell you to eat less to reduce bloating, meanwhile myself and everyone I know who's recovering/recovered from an ED all have problems with bloating and IBS.

[@mrsevaeva7950]

As soon as I saw the lemon I rolled my eyes as I knew what Holly was gonna say 😂😂

[@catherinedeller1611]

Im still confused by when Holly said "This book will scare you away from eating any fruits besides fruit and vegetables".....what?

[@UnicornWranglerRed]

I love lemon water but a lot of the people drinking it in the morning are also not aware that it’s likely messing with any medications they’re taking in the morning…. I learned that the hard way 😂

[@sarahschouveller1993]

Psshht, protein and starches separately?!? Not for this hypoglycemic girl. I gotta combine for best blood sugar regulation.

[@iluvpink1176]

Abbey: “counting and tracking food is bad!” Also abbey: “let’s judge if this person’s eating habits are ok by counting and judging everything they eat”

[@LolaOpheliac]

Exactly, this whole channel is so toxic and hypocritical.

[@wyclefohara4169]

She doesn't say counting is bad, she says if it benefits you do it, if it doesn't don't do it. And she doesn't count a person's food, she looks into ppl who usually count and judge like crazy& roughly estimates it so it helps other people with their health.

[@Mikefitnj]

Hey Abby, i first found your channel threw your collaboration with coach greg and now i watch your videos and i appreciate them. Great job and please continue to post this really interesting and helpful content. Thank you Mike from New York City

[@kaitlin9288]

5:18 omg that Billy Talent clip "Tell me you're Canadian without telling me you're Canadian" haha

[@shelbykirksey4310]

That Catalina crunch cereal is sooo bloating in itself, it would be interesting to see her remove that even and see if bloating improves 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@christinamercaldo3858]

Dong Quai is amazing. Incredible energy and I find it makes your skin glow too. 💛

[@tonyabrown7855]

Totally, and is a staple in traditional Chinese medicine that's been around for the thousands of years.

[@amelialynn3684]

I agree that food combining doesn’t affect the digestive system but we do need long breaks in between eating meals to give our digestive system break! We shouldn’t need to eat something every 2 hours if we just eat a meal until we are comfortably full!

[@lisapontecorvo1737]

Can you do a Bariatric diet breakdown? I have a plan but I swear thereis alot of BAD advise within the community

[@sarahdeleon9439]

Yes! I second this. My surgeon wanted me to follow a low(ish) protein (60-80 grams), ultra low carb (no more than 5 carbs a day), and low fat (like, half an avocado a day). At a check up, he was horrified to find that i was eating around 800 calories a day while running 10 miles at a time. He said that i shouldn't be eating that many calories, so i cut down to around 500-600. I got to the point where I stopped recovering from my workouts, was exhausted all the time, and stayed constantly sore. I've been seeing a dietician for 2 weeks, and she was horrified at my surgeon's advice, and was sad at how much he damaged my relationship with food. I'd love to hear Abby's point of view on this.

[@lisapontecorvo1737]

@@sarahdeleon9439 omgoodness my surgical tram had my calories at 1200 by 6 months post op. I'm allowed to eat more when I work out. I have alot of friends who's surgical teams are at 800 or less a day even after a year out. I told my friends I'd revolt I enjoy food and enjoy being allowed a balance diet. I'm almost at a 40/40/30 split on my calorie suggestion. See Abby this is my point why are they all over the place?????

[@rachl8400]

Just finished a biochemistry course, I find it bizarre that she's taking NADH for energy. I can't even believe that's available for sale

[@rachl8400]

@K Marie Im not saying its dangerous, its just so bizarre. It is a molecule in the body that carries electrons. I have never heard of anyone supplementing this

[@jaimewight9114]

Mom here who made the mistake of “dieting” while my kids ate their Mac and cheese, burgers, pizza etc. And yes, they watch EVERYTHING! Of course at the time I had no idea, but if I could go back and change anything I did while raising my kids it would be that. I now have a 13 year old daughter working through an eating disorder, and it breaks my heart. Abby is right people and she knows her stuff!

[@AbbeysKitchen]

oh gosh, dont blame yourself mama. its so hard when youre in the thick of it.

[@jaclynrivera3802]

😂 your face when she said her psychic said so!

[@bethlovesthings]

"cause my psychic told me to (take magnesium)" made me physically clutch my invisible pearls. *concern intensifies* PLEASE only take dietary advice from qualified medical/health professionals and based on this advice, take supplements *IF* your body or diet prevents you from obtaining all essential vitamins and minerals. Think critically, do your research, don't listen to dietary advice from your psychic 😅. This has been a public service announcement 🤣

[@3653cdw]

Yes! Same reaction here : o

[@MrCarlyarenaz]

As a psychotherapist, this video you have created is absolutely shocking to me. Holly has spoken about her ED and body dysmorphia. She did not share this video in the service of health advice. Your tone, even criticising the supplements she takes for her health (while perhaps ineffective, none of them dangerous) is at times cruel. The reality is you posted a video shaming and knit-picking the diet of a woman who is open about having an eating disorder... do you have any sense of empathy or self-reflection on how this might be damaging to her? She is a person who deserves better than being ragged on and criticised by a dietician on the internet for your financial benefit.

[@bethrivka68]

Can’t drinking very large amounts of water cause electrolyte imbalances and present other dangers? I was at an eating disorder treatment clinic and someone had a seizure from “water loading”.

[@xg2513]

I really would love someone to talk about this because I got hyponatremia from trying to "be healthier". Everyone always just told me to drink water every time I was hungry, and it made me sick. Nobody talks about how serious it is to drink to much water, and also nobody talks about how easy it is to do

[@bethrivka68]

I’m so sorry that happened to you! 💙

[@wa6184]

You're not wrong, however 1 gallon (3.7L) aren't overly excessive. Especially if you workout or on a generally hot day. I routinely drink 3-3.5L every single day but on hot summer days I can drink more. But then I sometimes add electrolytes because sometimes I feel like I could keep drinking forever and never satisfy my thirst unless I have 1 bottle of electrolyte enriched water.

[@irmafouche3735]

"I have to separate protein and carbs" Me: but doesn't the smooth muscle of your stomach churn your food, so it get mixed anyway?

[@EarlyBerg]

Oh look. Another time Abbey pretends she's better than everyone else but, you know, in a nice way. So tired of Abbey feeling the intense need to "react" to anyone. This is what mean girls look like when they grow up. Wonder if she's ever heard of the golden rule: mind your own business.

[@wyclefohara4169]

Do you realise she gets recommendations from her viewers to react to specific ppl? Minding her own business would be great if it wasn't for the fact that influencers eating-related content influences others, in a way that's way more detrimental than making fun of a pointless diet rule.

[@EarlyBerg]

@@wyclefohara4169 I think if you plan your life around an influencer, it's your own fault and/or your parents' fault. And influencer is not responsible for you or your actions. Ever. And Abbey is just as irresponsible as every other influencers. She literally gets paid by a diet bar company. How is that okay when she's ant diet? Hypocrite in the worst possible way.

[@colleendianuzzo]

Chronic fatigue syndrome shout out woo-woo!! Sorry every times I here something about CFS its all negative.

[@katebeeson7235]

Video rec is Florence Pugh's what I eat in a day at Harper's Bazaar.

[@jessicahedrik7253]

I’ve always been super interested in nutrition that I even thought about becoming a nutritionist but I became a nurse instead lol ANYWAY . I loooooove your page and have learned so much but it has especially helped me realize that counting a squirt of mustard on my food won’t make or break me so now I don’t even over look it or count it . I always try to make sure I have a hunger crushing combo with every meal, and I no longer knock myself down when I eat a “guilty pleasure” snack cuz it’s no longer a guilty pleasure … just a pleasure :) & I always look for what I can add & not take away anymore :) you’re the best! Thank you thank you thank you 🤍🤍

[@jackiealiah1343]

Lol, I was all at least she’s living and ok, but also, it seems like she needs to take too many vitamins to compensate for her diet… Yikes 😬 😅

[@kcjd8659]

Oh dear. When you just said “enzymes,” it made me remember that in high school I used to take digestive enzymes supplements in the mornings instead of eating breakfast so my stomach wouldn’t grumble in class while I tried to put off eating as long as possible and eat as little as possible and I just realized that sh- ain’t right.

[@Gigifrancetexas]

That book she held up is what planted in my mind the idea of eating foods in a certain order and had me drinking that nasty cilantro “smoothie” and sauerkraut for two meals a day. So much nonsense in there.

[@fashionista444]

Wait, you have to take iron away from meals with lots of diary and Fibre? When should you take iron supplements then?

[@jordynpowell1240]

THE SOUTH PARK CLIP ABOUT PSYCHICS 😭😂😂😂 i’m dead

[@krissynow2024]

Holly actually loves In and Out!!!

[@emrmch]

TBF Amy's frozen burritos are delish, wish they sold them in Ireland

[@artlove5872]

Abbey, could you possibly do a video on Diet and IBS.

[@annamarie1942]

yes, please!

[@mayloniecrifasi]

Hey Abbey! I noticed those Built bars are full of corn syrup, sugar, and natural flavors. I was wondering if as a registered dietician you pay attention to the ingredients in what you are endorsing and not just the macros? No hate at all! Just genuinely curious!

[@mayloniecrifasi]

@Beastbombshell I could see how it could be a better alternative to a candy bar!

[@Randomperson-fr1qg]

Her message has never been to completely avoid corn syrup and extra sugar. She has advertised them as an easy, convenient and delicious source of protein, which they are. A higher intake of protein has many benefits, those of which are far outweighed by the negligible consequences of consuming a moderate amount of added sugar.

[@danb4282]

Given Abbey is incredibly vocal on insta about not demonising sugar and including some as part of a balanced diet, I’d imagine she’s aware 😂

[@LolaOpheliac]

lmao she doesn’t care as long as they sponsor her

[@kittykittybowling1]

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[@lululove6175]

Lemon water helps my gut and certainly not built bars

[@RA-qv3nd]

Yes! Lemon water makes me go 😆 protein bars do the exact opposite

[@alejandrav5790]

Another built bar sponsored video...

[@ewelina7605]

@Abbey Sharp, I need to say that regular folate suplementation is recommended for all women in reproductive age by particular gynae associations ( official guidelines) because it is crucial for the nervous system development in pregnancy. In many countries (including US and western countries) majority of women do not plan their pregnancies and start taking folate too late. Folate prevents serious congenital defects. Also, she mentions that she is anemic so folate is helpful for that as well.

[@LolaOpheliac]

Judging people's food choices while also advertising for a company that knowingly sold expired products is a whole new level of wtf

[@jocelyn313]

EXPIRED??? bruh 🤡

[@karynnotkaren693]

I really appreciate the info about foods that provide specific nutrients and which vitamins/ foods not to combine (like calcium and iron). I would love of the description for the video summarized that info so that if I am listening while I take a walk or drive, I could screen shot it and saw it since I can't take notes. Also, I completely feel for Holly trying to follow good advice but getting so much info it is hard to know who to trust. Also as someone who was a dancer and is in Holly s age range - so shaped by the same beauty messages - the voice in your head regarding how thin you should be is really demanding and loud. I have struggled with food daily for over 35 years. I judge myself for every bite of food I eat and every pound gained or lost, is a measure of my value. It is exhausting.

[@RaceySpacey]

Glad you cant react to my dinner of chocolate biscuits right now hahahaha. (cookies to you Americans lol)

[@annawitter5161]

I swear by lemon water first thing in the morning.....I swear automatically first thing in the morning, I dont need lemon water! A lot of supplements can be just an expensive pee. I take magnesium for restless legs that wont shuttup at night.