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A Dietitian’s Honest Review Of Flexible Dieting
Flexible dieting has been trending in the health and fitness industry for years. Simply put, it’s a weight loss approach that encourages all types of foods as long as they fit your macros. People rave about this because it’s highly adaptable and removes food labels...
Why Registered Dietitians Make Excellent Health And Wellness Coaches
The idea of “coaching” just doesn’t apply to athletes and team sports these days. There are all types of coaches these days: business coach, group fitness coach, mindset coach, etc. etc. Health and wellness coaches, however, have become increasingly popular in recent...
What Are Postbiotics And What Do They Do For The Body?
Prebiotics and probiotics have gained lots of attention over the last decade, yet people very often confuse the two. More recently, postbiotics have emerged as the newest member of the -biotics family as another group that may have health benefits. This will certainly...
The Flexitarian Diet: A Dietitian’s Perspective
The term “flexitarian” may not be in your everyday vocabulary. So what the heck is a flexitarian diet then? Well, it’s essentially a semi-vegetarian diet. It’s rich in plant foods but does not completely cut out animal products. The definition of a flexitarian diet is...
Here’s What You Need To Know About Stevia Sweeteners
Stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni). It’s roughly 200 times sweeter than regular table sugar and has been marketed to help manage diabetes and support weight loss goals. Stevia sweeteners are often marketed as...
What’s The Deal With Lemon Water? Does It Really Have Amazing Benefits?
Lemon water, or simply water mixed with lemon juice, has been in and out of diet industry trends for decades. Chances are you’ve probably heard someone raving about their daily lemon water routine at least once before! Some claim it can prevent viral illness, heart...
Want to Transition Your Clients Away From Calorie Counting? Here’s What You Should Know
As a dietitian nutrition coach, calorie counting can be an educational tool for your clients. It’s certainly not right for everyone, since keeping a food log can lead to obsessive food behaviors, however, it can be a great way to gain insight on one’s eating patterns...
What Supplements Should I Take? A List Of Supplements Everyone Can Benefit From
With all of the supplements out on the market, finding the supplement(s) that you could truly benefit from can be a challenging feat. As we go through this supplement list, it’s important to know that it’s ALWAYS recommended to speak with your Primary Care Provider...
Fresh Or Frozen Fruits And Veggies? Is One Better Than The Other?
You may have heard the debate. Which one is better? Fresh or frozen fruits and veggies? Many would likely debate that fresh always trumps frozen fruits and frozen vegetables in terms of nutritional value and taste. However, how do we know this is true? Today in this...