Does fasting sound scary to you? It certainly did to me. Or I should say.. it did 10 years ago. As a nutrition & diabetes professional, I was originally taught to keep my patients eating small amounts of carbs 6-7x a day in efforts to avoid "starvation mode" and blood...
Why Low-Carb Diets Fail…
Low-carb diets get a bad rep! Why? Because they inevitably FAIL! Why is this? Let’s be honest carbs, especially the processed ones, are delicious. They’re in your face everywhere and the minute you go off, it turns into a horrible over-restrictive “diet.” By default, we are setup for failure. ...
Summer Drinks To Beat The Heat!
It’s August.. which means HOT HOT HOT! How do you stay cool in the summer when it comes to drink choices? Nothing sounds better than an iced cold margarita, sweet tea, juice, slushee or a tall smoothie on a hot day. Once in awhile, it's really no big deal. If...
Fat Is Your Friend
Are You Suffering From Fat Phobia? Did you know that there is currently no upward recommendation for fat? Did you also know that cholesterol is no longer required on the nutrition label?Yep.. these changes happened in the 2015 dietary guidelines. No one really talks about it. So, why the...
How To Get Rid Of The Quarantine Weight Gain?
Did you gain the "Covid-19"? Yep, that's what they're calling it.. the "Covid-19" as in 19 pounds. And now that life is starting to pick back up.. it's time to get rid of the weight. Out of desperation to shed it just as fast as you gained it, it...
My Favorite Pasta Alternative!
Who Loves Pasta??? Meeeeeeee Too!! When working with clients, we often talk about "non-negotiables" and pasta usually ranks in the top 3. I mean, who could resist a bowl of warm, satisfying pasta Bolognese or alfredo. Unfortunately, for most people, having these foods all the time can interfere with weight...
5 Instant Ways To Curb Sugar Cravings
Got Sugar Cravings? Let me guess.. right around 2pm? After a hard day at work? After the kids go to bed? Or maybe around the clock. Sugar. It's sweet, delicious and downright addictive. Here's a fact. Sugar is 8x more addictive than cocaine and it's everywhere! No wonder we are...
Stress and Your Body
Stress Happens! The Coronavirus pandemic has definitely magnified the stress in most people’s lives. Marriage stress. Financial stress. Stress of the unknown. But what is the greater impact when it comes to your health? Stress (to the body) is a form of chronic inflammation. This is the reason stress...
The Dietitian’s Quarantine Grocery List
On quarantine but got health goals? But COVID-19 precautions are in full effect and you may not want to go out as often. So, how do you choose foods that are “healthy” and stick around? Here’s my latest Walmart grocery haul. I actually bought triple the amount but to save...
How To Set Goals And Actually Make Them Happen!
Wait what? There's a difference. Oh yes! Big time. Setting New Year's Goals can be exciting. It can also be defeating when 6 months later, you've realized you haven't accomplished a thing. Here's a fact! 80% of New Year's goals fail by February. So, what sets apart those that accomplish...