Sugar is in many products that we eat, but as is so often the case, too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. Study after study indicates that over-consumption of sugar is detrimental to our health, yet so many of us feel powerless to zap
Nutrition labels can be tricky and confusing! So many numbers and percentages—it can be daunting to know what is actually important. Well, if you follow these simple steps, you can be a pro on how to read a nutrition label and making choices to optimize your health. Why All Those
First, let us work through the who, what, where, when, and why of serving sizes: How to Determine Serving Sizes Who actually eats the serving described on the nutrition facts label?It is rare that a person reads every nutrition facts label and counts out or measures the serving size. I
It’s one of the hottest trends in 2020: Intermittent Fasting. Even Hotter is: Intermittent Fasting Coupled With a Ketogenic Diet. The question for our bariatric community is, Are Keto and Intermittent Fasting bariatric friendly? As a bariatric patient, do you need to come at this a bit differently? If so,
The Importance of a Dietary Meal Plan It is very common for people to ask a dietitian or medical practitioner for a dietary meal plan and express that they need something to follow because this will help them to stay on track. I think it is important to understand that
Guide To Get Back On Track Weight loss surgery is a powerful tool to aid you in making better nutrition choices, but your lifestyle changes go far beyond surgery. And, of course, things happen (hello, worldwide pandemic!), life changes, and it may not always feel easy or natural to adjust
Many of us have likely heard that we have to burn more calories than we consume in order to lose weight. And while there is some truth to that, chronically under-eating is not always the best approach for long-term weight management or health. Below we outline four reasons why that
By now, we all know the negative impacts that sugar can have on our health. Unfortunately, kicking the sugar habit can be really difficult! We've pulled together eight articles to support you on your journey. In this article round-up, you'll learn about sugar cravings and addictions, as well as ways
You Have a Pre-Diabetes Diagnosis, Now What? What does it mean when you get your blood checked and your doctor tells you that you have a pre-diabetes diagnosis? The first thing my typical patient says is “What does that mean? I either have diabetes or I don’t!” A pre-diabetes diagnosis is
Nutritionists will advise you to minimize your intake of processed food, but which processed foods are considered junk food, and why are they harmful to your health? It is important to know why it is that processed food is bad for your health. What are Processed Foods? Technically, processed foods
