Written by Cherise Peterson, Certified Bariatric and Fitness Nutritionist
So what makes a difference in ones health is not only intaking healthy foods, but nutrient density. I will be explaining the differences in nutrient density and how it differs from caloric density foods. Nutrient dense foods are food that are packed with vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Calories dense foods may or may …
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(Hint: It has absolutely nothing to do with calories.) So you find yourself that you are hungry all the time? Are you skipping meals? If not, what do your meals consist of? Will you choose something less nutritious and fast and easy over something more fulfilling? This can be known as dietary displacement. What is Dietary …
What does sex, fitness, and bariatric surgery have in common? Not only will I answer this question, I will explain how fitness can lead to a better sex life. Fitness and sex generally go hand in hand. The right amount of exercise can boost one’s sex drive, but too much, i.e. overtraining, can kill it. …
There is certainly a time and place for asking for forgiveness, and women can show strength by being humble when needed. Asking for forgiveness when we make a mistake is a positive character trait, whereas over-apologizing can be seen as a sign of weakness. “I’m sorry” can roll off of the tongue so easily that …
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Bariatric Rests: Are they actually helping the problem or do you need something more? Have you ever done a pouch reset since you had your surgery? Have you been stalled or at a plateau and you are over 24 months post-operative? If so you may have thought about doing a pouch reset. There are many …
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 …
