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
Tame the Hunger Monster! One of the common reasons why many people fail in their weight loss journey is this unstoppable feeling that will constantly pester its host until it is satisfied – hunger. When you try to skip a meal or lessen your portion sizes, this hunger turns into
Small Steps Make A Huge Difference We can find ourselves in a food rut for many reasons, yet the results are the same for everyone; bored, unsatisfied, and being complacent about food. Instead of being excited about preparing our next dish, we start to consider it another chore to complete.
Learn How To Stop Sugar Cravings and the Cycle of Sugar The desire to stop sugar cravings is common with bariatric surgery patients and anyone health-minded. In my experience, initially, after surgery, most of my patients report that the taste of sugar is unappealing. Even the protein shakes that they
Cut Out Sugar! Sugar is ubiquitous in the food supply. Sugar can be found in anything from condiments, to soups and stews, to the more obvious sweet treats and cereals lining the inner aisles of the grocery store. A little bit of sugar is likely not a problem as long
What to Know About Iron Deficiency Whole Blood To best understand what iron deficiency anemia is and how it affects us, it is important to start out by learning some basics about blood. There are 4 different parts that make up “whole blood”: Plasma (55%) – This gives blood its
The Dieting Debate I work with clients that have lost a lot of weight because they have had bariatric surgery. This is what I specialize in, “nutrition for post-weight loss surgery clients.” Now, if you have lost a lot of weight because you have had bariatric surgery, does this make
