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Kayla
Risteen
-
RD,
CSG,
LDN

Kayla Risteen is the Director of Dietary Services at Landmark Recovery. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in dietetics from the University of Kentucky and has been a practicing Registered Dietitian for eight years. She has a passion for nutrition education and helping those in recovery reach their fullest potential through proper nourishment. Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Gus. She loves to run races of any distance and hopes to run an ultramarathon one day.

Kayla
Risteen
-
RD,
CSG,
LDN

Kayla Risteen is the Director of Dietary Services at Landmark Recovery. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in dietetics from the University of Kentucky and has been a practicing Registered Dietitian for eight years. She has a passion for nutrition education and helping those in recovery reach their fullest potential through proper nourishment. Outside of work, Kayla enjoys spending time with her husband and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Gus. She loves to run races of any distance and hopes to run an ultramarathon one day.

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Can a Plant-Based Diet Help You Recover From Drug Addiction?

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on February 24th, 2023

Could a plant-based diet help people recover from drug or alcohol addiction? That’s the question researchers from Northern Arizona University…

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3 Healthy Nutrition Habits for the Holidays to Carry into 2023

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on December 17th, 2022

Tips to maintain your addiction recovery and carry into the new year The holidays can be hard for people recovering…

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How Food Can Help Your Mood in Early Addiction Recovery

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on November 1st, 2022

During early recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction, you may experience frequent mood swings as your brain and body…

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How Substance Use Affects Your Appetite

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on September 20th, 2022

4 Substances That Impact Appetite Among the many side effects of substance use is the impact it has on a…

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Alcohol and Summer Heat: A Recipe for Dehydration?

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on August 15th, 2022

Drinking Habits in the Summer Many people see the summer months as a time to enjoy warmer weather. They do…

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Why Do People Crave Sugar In Addiction Recovery?

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on July 8th, 2022

Sugar, Dopamine and the Brain’s Reward System To understand why someone might crave sugary sweets when they stop drinking or…

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Nutritious Foods to eat During Drug or Alcohol Detox

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on June 7th, 2022

Updated: July 21, 2023, at 12:13 p.m. Navigating withdrawal: What foods should you eat during alcohol or drug detox? Maintaining…

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Three Non-Alcoholic Kentucky Derby Drinks

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on April 15th, 2022

You don’t have to be from Kentucky to know about the Derby! The famous annual horse race is more than…

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8 Green & Lean March Mocktail and Snack Recipes for Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on March 3rd, 2022

March happens to be both National Nutrition Month and a month with some of the biggest food and drink-centered holidays…

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6 Sweet & Tart Mocktails and Treats for Valentine’s Day

By Kayla Risteen - RD, CSG, LDN on February 2nd, 2022

To all the lovers of hearts, red and pink, and sweet treats … You didn’t think I would leave you…

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