Posts Tagged ‘online weight management programs’
What is a ‘Health Halo’?
If you’re trying to eat healthier, you already know you should be including lots of fruit, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains. But when you step into a grocery store, things get a bit more complicated. The majority of store shelves are crammed with a tempting assortment of pre-packaged and convenience foods. So, how do…
Read MoreHIIT: what is it – and is it really the best fat burning workout?
If you follow the fitness industry, you’ve probably heard of the benefits of HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training). The short, yet powerful workouts are touted as the best way to improve your overall conditioning, burn fat, and even balance hormones! (but that’s another article!) So, what is HIIT anyway? HIIT workouts involve working at…
Read MoreDecember 2018 Nutrition Newsletter
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disease of the intestines that results in stomach pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and/or constipation, often try a variety of restrictive diets to get relief. The low-FODMAP diet helps approximately 70% of people with IBS live healthy, symptom-free lives. FODMAP is an acronym for Fermentable Oligosaccharides (fructans and galacto-oligosaccharides)…
Read MoreHFLC (High-Fat Low-Carb) vs. the Ketogenic Diet – What’s The Difference?
It may seem like everywhere you turn the ketogenic diet, or keto for short, is being hailed as a miracle diet for weight loss and increased energy levels. Keto is the “it” diet of the moment, but before you decide to jump on the bandwagon yourself, let’s take a look at what this diet is…
Read MoreMagnesium 101: What You Really Need to Know
Magnesium is one of those nutrients we don’t hear about too much, despite the fact that it’s one of the most abundant minerals in our bodies. Moreover, it’s the fourth most abundant mineral that we have! So what role does magnesium play? Do we really need to be consuming magnesium or taking supplements? Let’s find…
Read MoreShould You Ditch Teflon for Cast Iron Pans?
If you’ve been on a mission to remove chemicals from your everyday environment, you’ve probably already targeted the obvious sources personal care products, household products, and pesticide- and chemical-laden foods. But, have you considered the impact your cookware can have on the food you prepare in it – and your health? Depending on the type…
Read MoreWhy Does Every Nutrition Pro Tell Me To “Heal My Leaky Gut” — How Can It Be Leaking?!
There’s A LOT of talk in the health world about gut health these days. You’ve probably even heard that the key to reversing a whole host of health issues, ranging from skin issues to serious autoimmune conditions, starts with healing your so-called leaky gut. Afterall, Hippocrates is famously credited with stating that “all disease begins…
Read MoreLife “Hacks” of the Longest Lived People
Think living a long and healthy life well into your nineties or even one hundred years old is only for those lucky few who hit the genetic lottery? Think again. Lifestyle factors, i.e. the things you do everyday over the long-term – can add up to increase the number of quality years in your lifespan.…
Read MoreGoitrogens – thyroid blockers or harmless?
Hormone health is all the rage these days. It’s almost become trendy in some ways! You may have heard about eating to balance your hunger hormones, reproductive hormones, and blood sugar hormones. But what about your thyroid hormones? You might not think much about how food relates to your thyroid unless, of course, you’ve been…
Read MoreA Weight Loss Program That Can [Change Your Life]
It’s no shock that millions of people in the U.S. suffer from body weight issues. Nearly 3/4 of the population is overweight or obese. And because of the high rates of health concerns and diseases that can come from being overweight, it is more important than ever to start getting on the right diet and…
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