by JayX8 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ask the Dietician
There are many different ideas about carbohydrates: “Carbs make you gain weight. You need carbs to be healthy. Whole grains are good. All carbs are bad.” What’s the truth about carbs and how does a person know what to eat? The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for...
by JayX8 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ask the Dietician
A low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet creates amazing benefits and offers an effective way to lose weight and create positive health change. As with many approaches, however, following a low-carb or keto diet requires attention and intentional effort to...
by JayX8 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ask the Dietician
Electrolytes are key players in health and they are especially important when you’re following a ketogenic diet. Whether it’s the magnesium found in almonds or the potassium found in an avocado, whole foods offer the best source of these minerals. When whole foods are...
by JayX8 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ask the Dietician
Regular fasting has been practiced for generations and many people are now realizing that there are many health benefits associated with this ancient practice. A few of these benefits include weight loss (due to the increased use of body fat for fuel), prevention...
by JayX8 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ask the Dietician
The phrase, “You are what you eat” is quite common but what about, “You are what your BRAIN eats”. It may sound funny but the food people digest directly impacts how they think and feel! A diet high in whole foods (foods that can be found in nature) gives the...
by JayX8 | Jul 21, 2021 | Ask the Dietician
If you have ever found yourself eating out of habit, boredom, frustration, happiness, or simply because food is available you are not alone! For some people mindless eating happens on occasion, for example, if they stay up late and eat popcorn...
