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
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
