Like so many people, I bet you’ve dieted for years. Hopping on and off diets that have promised you a quick fix, an easy way to lose weight. The problem with ‘easy’ fixes is that they usually aren’t easy and they do more damage than good in the long run. I’m here to say that you need to stop putting your faith in diets that do nothing but disappoint and screw up your relationship with food. Instead of dieting, you need to “undiet” instead.
You tell me that dieting always works for you. You always lose weight when you cut out this or that food, or when you follow a certain type of plan. You are always able to lose the weight when you put your mind to it. You measure your success by the weight lost. I’m here to tell you that these weight loss diets aren’t a success, despite the weight loss.
As we wrap up 2018, I’d first like to say a big Thank You to all my readers. Blogging is a fun pastime for me and I appreciate being able to share my thoughts on nutrition with you. So, without further ado, here are my top 5 most read posts in 2018….
Dietitian (RD)Sometimes we just need to stop pushing ourselves to get the results we need.
I’m talking full-fat dairy in this post and why I don’t think you need to fear dairy fat.
Yeah! It's Nutrition Month. This year's theme is Unlock the Potential Of Food. Find out what that means to me in this Nutrition Month related post.
When seeing a dietitian regarding your nutritional health, you may be tempted to sit back and let them tell you what to do. Maybe they’ll give you a meal plan to follow and a list of foods to eat, and you’re done, right?
Wrong.
Are calorie listings on menus a good idea? Do they do more harm than good? Well, it depends on who you talk to. Check out this post on the pros and cons of having calories listed on menus.
A diet is not a lifestyle. Being defined by your eating is giving your diet too much importance.
In this final month of the year-long Journey to Healthy Eating Challenge, we look inward and focus on mindful eating. Could you be eating more mindfully? Follow along to find out...
Did you know that there are steps you can take to lower blood pressure through diet? Check out these 6 foods proven to have blood pressure-lowering effects...
This month we are learning to include the foods which keep our blood pressure in check. Hypertension is all too prevalent but there are some dietary and lifestyle factors that are in your control.
Is it possible to get enough iron from a vegetarian diet? Find out all about plant-based, non-heme iron, along with where to find it and how its best absorbed.
This month's healthy eating challenge focuses on getting enough dietary iron. For many iron is not a problem but there are certain groups of people that do find it difficult to obtain this blood building nutrient. Find out who is most at risk and which foods are best to combate low iron.
Leftovers get a bad rap. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. It really doesn’t. While some leftovers get better with age, others can be transformed into new and dare I say, better, creations. That’s what I’m here to talk about today - reinventing or re-imagining our leftovers.
Ever wondered how Registered Dietitians meal plan? Check out these 10 ways to make your meal planning easier!
Ever wondered if online diet groups are helpful? After reading this, you may think twice about taking all the information you learn from them at face value.
Do those of us who are not elite athletes or those of us who are not training for hours on end really need to consume sports drinks to stay hydrated?
Do you really need to drink 8 cups of water each day to stay adequately hydrated? Is this advice fact or fiction?
As the summer heat is upon us, I thought I’d focus on the often forgotten nutrient - water. This month is going to be all about hydration!
Most people are fairly aware that dairy is a great source of calcium but what about those that don't consume dairy? Can they, too, get sufficient dietary calcium?
Considering that osteoporosis affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men over the age of 50, focusing on building and maintaining strong bones is very important. Do you know what can be done to promote bone health? Did you know that our bones need more than just calcium?
Meal planning helps out so much but there are times when we all get behind and lose motivation when it comes to planning meal. How can we re-inspire ourselves to get meal planning again? Here are 7 ways which can help.
Feed your gut? Aren’t we feeding our gut by just eating? Well, yes and no.
All that we eat does pass through our digestive system but that’s not what I’m talking about. I’m talking about choosing foods that promote the growth of healthy bacteria in our large intestine, or colon.
Fibers are long chains of carbohydrates that withstand our body’s digestive process. What’s more, is that there are two distinct types of fiber, soluble and insoluble which differ in their physical structure and impact on health. Do you know the difference between them?
One of the most important steps one can make, before making any actual changes to their diet, is to step back and observe. While this doesn’t seem like much, especially if you are ready for things to change now or even yesterday, it’s a hugely valuable step.