As a dietitian that’s totally aligned with ‘anti-diet’ messaging in the past, I’ve started to disconnect. Earlier this month, The Washington Post published this article, called “As obesity rises, Big Food and dietitians push ‘anti-diet’ advice.” Like the article says, there are a ton of dietitians on social media pushing
Why is managing blood sugar important? Whether you’re diabetic or not, managing blood sugar is an important part of health. Blood sugar highs can cause harmful blood sugar lows if food isn’t balanced with the right mix of macronutrients. The glycemic index explains the effect certain foods have on increasing
Let’s be real, the biggest challenge when it comes to eating better, or “dieting,” is the pressure to give up allllll the delicious treats we love. It’s possible to be successful at eating better overall while still eating dessert. But lots of us think that we need to avoid our
I would think that the topic of weight loss has to be one of the most searched topics on Google. It has to be one of the most common areas of interest on social media. Not only tips and tricks, but following along on other people’s journeys. Looking at their
The other day I watched Oprah’s latest special, Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution. It’s no secret that weight loss medications are taking the world by storm, and Oprah is kind of known for diving headfirst into controversial issues, so I couldn’t wait to see what she had to
“I feel like I can’t control myself around food! Every time I go to eat, I feel like I can’t stop, and I always feel like I ate more than I should have.” If you’ve ever said anything like that to yourself, I want you to keep on reading! I’ve
I’ve talked about the “no eating past 8:00 pm” rule and the “80/20” rule from my perspective as a dietitian! Today, we are getting into the Weight Watchers system. Now, Weight Watchers is a big entity and has been through many ups, downs and rebrands over the years since it’s
Read part 1: juice cleanse here! I’ve had my fair share of run-ins with dieting, which have all left me feeling pretty bad most of the time. Today’s recap is no exception. Around 2015 (a year after the juice cleanse) I got interested in doing a bodybuilding competition. Super into
Dieting. We have all been there. I’m not sure if I have ever come across a single soul that has never considered dieting, let alone been on an actual diet. You might find yourself pseudo-dieting even when you aren’t in an active dieting mindset. Any of these things sound familiar?
It’s the end of February – can you believe it? I didn’t realize this until the other day when I noticed it was still light out at almost 6:00 pm! We never think we are going to make it through the winter then all of a sudden it’s bright and
How can I help you get started on the road to a healthier life?