Written by Cherise Peterson, Certified Bariatric and Fitness Nutritionist
Nutrition Label Basics 1) What is included 2) What may not be listed? 3) What the number mean (percentages and grams) What is a food label (basic definition) Required by law on virtually all packaged foods (I say foods because the supplement industry does not have to hold to these standards. They have their own …
7 new things you can adopt in this new year that have nothing to do with weight loss. Be active, but do it for fun. Find things that you like to do that keep you active, but you actually enjoy doing. Do you enjoy hiking, then go for a hike. Take social media …
What is "carb tolerance"?Ever heard someone say, "oh if I eat that one cookie I will gain 5 lbs, because I'm carb intolerant."? Or notice that certain people can eat carbohydrates for days and days and not seem to gain any weight? Well this is "carb tolerance" and "carb intolerance". Now, is this actually a …
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These are just some ways that one can save some money when they are on a tight food budget. I’m also including a list of 14 muscle building foods (basically foods high in protein) that can help get your daily protein intake, especially if you are struggling to get that in without having to use …
Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. Made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is one of the best sources of antioxidants on the planet. Studies show that dark chocolate (not the sugary crap) can improve your health and lower the risk of heart disease. This article reviews …
*This is for advanced users only. It should only be done under a nutritionists recommendation and guidance. It does not work for everyone.* In comparison to common diets, such as low calorie or low carbohydrate, calorie shifting and carb cycling are unconventional. Both diets theoretically yield significant weight loss by manipulating your eating habits. Follow …
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"The Bariatric Rollercoaster"? You are wondering what is this or maybe you already realize what it is. The Bariatric Rollercoaster is all that stress and emotions that come with having weight loss surgery. Whether it be stress because you are pre-op trying to get things accomplished. Whether you just recently had the surgery and are …
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Missing something from your program? It may be as simple as this.
Ready to drink protein drinks might be easier to access when leaving a gym and needing a quick boost of protein but that doesn’t always mean they’re “healthy”. In 2013 the makers of Muscle Milk agreed to pay $5.3 million in a class action lawsuit because they claimed that their drink contained “Healthy fats” when …
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Here are the 10 best ways to get the most nutrition from your food. 1. Eat locally grown food soon after it’s been picked. Eating locally grown and “straight from the earth” maximizes the vitamins and minerals (and deliciousness) you get from your produce. Plucking them from the soil (or vine, or bush, or tree) …
