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Perhaps the question that dietitians get asked the most frequently is: "What do you think about the *insert fad diet here* diet?" As an RD, I typically do my best to change the subject because I’ve learned my lesson. (Like the time I gave my hairstylist my very...

It seems that each decade brings with it a new idea about what’s behind the obesity epidemic, chronic disease, and overall suboptimal health. As we’ve migrated from the low-fat craze of the 90s and early 2000s, sugar has become public enemy number one in recent years....

What is metabolism? “Calorie burn” is a phrase that often gets overused. What is metabolism anyway? Metabolism is the total of all necessary processes to keep humans alive. It includes two processes: anabolism and catabolism. Without taking you entirely back to...

Through talking to clients and friends, I realize that one of the biggest barriers to eating healthy is the cost. In fact, the other day a friend lamented to me that his grocery bill tripled when he chose healthier options. And while some of the cost feels inevitable...

Summer is here. Is Quick Weight Loss Healthy? With summer rolling around and the hopeful signs of our communities reopening, many of us are scrambling to get tank-top or bathing suit ready, with the looming question in our mind: “is quick weight loss healthy?” While a...

How Your Gut Bacteria Can Help with Weight Loss! We have all heard that probiotics are good for you, but do you know why? Probiotics are the “good” bacteria which add to the diversity of your gut microbiome. Today we will talk about probiotic food sources, the...

5 Ways to Take Control of Late-Night Snacking Do you find yourself staring at the fridge or pantry at night, fighting the urge to grab that bag of chips? Late night snacking is a common barrier when it comes to meeting health and wellness goals. Use these 5 tips to...

With summer rolling around and the hopeful signs of our communities reopening, many of us are scrambling to get tank-top or bathing suit ready, with the looming question in our mind: “is quick weight loss healthy?” While a diet that promises 10-pound weight loss in 10...

10 Alternative Sources of Animal Protein. Due to COVID-19 there have been meat shortages in grocery stores throughout the United States. While most people only associate protein with animal sources. Here are ten alternatives that can easily be found already in your...

With many of us spending more time at home, there are more temptations surrounding us. Life as we know it has been disrupted for the time being, and we all cope with it in different ways. With our schedules thrown off as well as eating and sleeping patterns. We are...