Diet pills are available over-the-counter everywhere- the pharmacy, the grocery store, the gym. These can be tempting for anyone struggling with weight and body image problems. But one should think twice before taking pills for weight loss as they can lead to a range of health problems. Unfortunately, dietary supplements are not monitored by […]
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A Commentary on Keto Diets for Weight Loss
Ketogenic (“keto”) diets are getting a lot of media attention lately. There are countless books, articles, recipes, and videos about keto diets. This is because keto diets have been around for a long time in the clinical setting, and have proven effective at promoting weight loss. There is a reason, however, as to why keto […]
The Importance of Dietary Fiber
Consuming healthy amounts of dietary fiber can be preventive for many conditions. Having a diet rich in dietary fiber will prove beneficial for both gastrointestinal (GI) and cardiovascular health. This includes constipation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticular disease, vascular disease, hyperlipidemia (high fat in the blood) and hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). What is Dietary […]
Why Diets Don’t Work
Diet fads are everywhere and more than often they do more harm than good. Diets plans tend to be strict, restrictive, expensive, short-lived, and (when unsuccessful) discouraging. Furthermore, the alarming number of diet fads out there make nutrition and health confusing for the common individual. The most common reason to diet is weight-loss, although it […]
Nutrition is More Than Diet
Diet is only one of the many aspects that define nutrition. For this reason, Functional Integrative Nutrition (FIN) targets health status through more than diet alone. FIN takes many aspects into account including emotional state, daily activity, stress levels, sleep, genetic predispositions, and medical history on top of nutritional status. This helps paint a more […]
Nutrition Consultant vs. Registered Dietitian: What’s the Difference?
Nutrition is an evolving field of the healthcare industry that is essential to combat the growing rates of non-communal diseases (2). Non-communal diseases are those which stem from poor dietary choices and a sedentary lifestyle, also known as chronic conditions. Examples of such conditions include cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Not surprisingly, these diseases […]
The American Diet: Metabolism and Carbs
Carbohydrates contribute a major part to the diet of most Americans. The recommended intake of carbohydrates varies with lifestyle, depending on daily energy demands of each individual. Consuming excessive amounts of carbohydrates for those with a sedentary lifestyle, for example, can lead to increased fat storage. On the other hand, an athlete who is likely […]
What Makes a Healthy Diet
With so many different diets claiming to provide miraculous weight loss or unlimited energy, it can be difficult to know which are actually beneficial to health and weight loss goals. However, the answer may be easier than you think. We tend to already know what is needed for a healthy diet, which consists mainly of fresh, […]
Signs you may need more Protein in your Diet
By Jaimi Jansen Protein is one of the primary building blocks of the human body… …and part of the four macromolecules of nutrition which include protein, carbohydrates, lipids (fats), and nucleic acids. All four of these building blocks are considered “essential” to the development of the body and are key to its proper function. Lipids, […]
Fad Diets of the 90s
Before you decide to diet read this! By Jaimi Jansen Our knowledge of nutrition and recommended dietary changes is always changing and evolving. What we believed to be safe and healthy weight-loss options in the 1990’s, we now know are not the best ways to see long-lasting results. We now better understand the complexity of […]