What if I told you all you need to do to lose weight is read a calendar and tell time? These are the basics for successfully following an intermittent fasting diet. Can it be that simple, though? Does it work? And what is the scientific basis for fasting? As a registered dietitian and expert in […]
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Adopting a ketogenic diet is thought to aid in the treatment and prevention of many health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. A keto diet is essentially made up of low-carbohydrate, high-fat foods. Unfortunately, there is widespread confusion over precisely which foods should and should not be included in a ketogenic diet. This […]
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We’re all looking for the next best thing when it comes to health and weight loss, and intermittent fasting seems to be the newest fad. But like most new diets, we’ve got lots of questions — like what is fasting and what are the benefits? Is it even safe? Before trying intermittent fasting, here’s everything to know.
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Yo-yo dieting, or the “weight cycling” that occurs when an individual repeatedly lose and regains weight has long been criticized by the medical community. However, a very recent study, conducted by researchers at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, and presented at the 2016 American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions found that for women, it can greatly raise the […]
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For some, the environmental benefits are enough reason to move towards a plant based diet, but for others, it’s the health benefits that play a major motivator. Whatever your reasons, the move away from meat can be a difficult one, but there are some tips that can help with the transition.
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