There’s a myth floating around that if you consume excessive protein, your body will turn it into fat. Assistant professor and sports dietitian at Ohio State University Jackie Buell, Ph.D., C.S.S.D., notes that “protein is insulinogenic,” meaning it can activate an insulin response, which puts the body in storage mode. […]
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I was in the middle of a 30 day challenge when this whole corona virus thing came down hard and the challenge went out the window. This is my first day off work in 13 days and my first post since then too. I have not tracked, gone to WW, […]
Happy Thanksgiving & WELCOME TO THE CHALLENGE! I trust you all had a delicious and enjoyable Thanksgiving! For my thoughts on holiday eating, check out this article: Permission to Overeat on Thanksgiving! Plus 5 Holiday Eating Tips. (Side note: I recently gave a talk on Mindful Eating during the holidays. […]
Diet Tips | Food | Nutrition May 4, 2021 | By: Whitney E. RD Chia seeds are super nutritious and make a great plant-based pantry staple. Should you eat them whole or ground? Does it make a difference? Let’s find out. Am I showing my age when I talk about how I […]
Roast Turkey Breast with citrus. I am on day 12 of my 30 day ‘no slip’ challenge. Last week, I had six blue dot days and a few weeklies left on Sunday night – score! I made hard boiled eggs, spaghetti squash, a turkey breast, potatoes, and a WW pumpkin […]
This post contains affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links, and it is at no cost to you. Why you should consider fasting as part of your weight loss regime When you consume less calories, you create a calorie deficit which leads to weight […]
Are you frequently undereating and looking to kick the habit? Keep reading to learn what to eat so you can stop. Not eating enough food can be the result of a multitude of different factors. Commonly, we see it happen when individuals are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or more emotional than […]
Pregnancy is a complex time for your body. What to eat while pregnant is essential. Many changes are taking place with or without your knowledge. A lot of these changes are physical, while others are mental. As a pregnant mother or a supporting partner, eating habits while pregnant is essential. […]
You’ve made the decision to eat healthily, and now you’re wondering if it’s really working. Maybe you’ve been following a balanced diet and your skin is still breaking out. Or maybe you’re eating healthy but your acne isn’t clearing up as quickly as you’d like it to. Eating a healthy […]
September 21, 2022 · 7:00 PM “One little piece won’t hurt . . .” An article in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found an association between overweight/obesity and consumption of ultra–processed foods in U.S. adolescents. The study looked at 3,600 adolescents who reported their food intake […]