Can You Really Be Addicted to Food??
I was asked "Should the concept of food addiction be discussed or addressed within eating disorder treatment? Why or why not?" After...
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Weight Bias Contributes to Weight-Related Health Issues
We've discussed what weight bias is, now it's important to consider how weight bias can contribute to weight-related issues. Because a...
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It's Dietitian, Not Dietician and We Are More Than A Nutritionist
In honor of National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on the second Wednesday of every March, I wanted to dive...
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Lactic Acid Build Up
So we've all heard the painful stories behind the so-called 'lactic acid build up' after a tough workout. But how true is that statement?...
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How Your Body Makes New Energy
It's called gluconeogenesis --> gluco-glucose, neo-new, gensis-formation of = formation of new glucose! This process forms new glucose...
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Signs of Hormonal Imbalances and How to Combat Them
Our hormones are regulated by a complex network of glands and organs called The Endocrine System and it includes our hypothalamus, pineal...
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The Gut Explained
When people refer to 'the gut' they're most likely referring to the small and large intestine, maybe the stomach too. The gut is actually...
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Are Humans Still Carnivores?
After a confusing debate of sporadically placed comments and tags from an adamant carnivore on social media, I decided to jump into the...
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What Is Weight Bias?
Also termed weight stigma, these are the negative weight-related beliefs, attitudes, assumptions and judgements towards people who are...
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What Even Are Natural Flavors?
Have you ever read an ingredients label and saw "Natural Flavors" or "Artificial Flavors" and wondered what the hell that even means? Why...
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What Really Is Diet Culture?
Diet culture isn't the girls you see posting swipe video workouts or the large bodybuilding teams on IG (although they are most likely...
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What Dieting Did To Me
I spent the majority of my adult life dieting and thinking I had to be thinner to be worthy. I equated skinny with being liked and...
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"Best Diets" for the New Year and Why I Think They're Bullsh*t
The New Year is ALWAYS everyone's day one on their new diet, as if the start of a year, month or week really means anything to your body....
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Everything You Need to Know About Protein
Protein is one of the 3 macronutrients (well, 4 if you count alcohol). It is required for: (this list is not exhaustive) muscle building...
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Immune and Gut Health
I'm sure you've heard that supplementing with vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, and iron are ways to 'boost' your immunity naturally (by the way,
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Science On How Not To Die
live ten years longer doing these 8 lifestyle based factors:
1. Two diets to incorporate into your daily lifestyle:
the DASH diet which i
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How Your Body Handles Alcohol
Tis' the season for parties and celebrating the holidays which probably means drinking more alcohol too. So how does this affect your body?
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Dealing with Sh*ty Comments During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is tomorrow and for most this is a joyous time celebrating with friends, family and loved ones, eating good food and practicing
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The Fat Loss Supplement, Carnitine
Have you ever heard of carnitine?
Here's some examples what it in the fitness industry...
This supplement claims to increase cellular energy
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The Omegas: which are essential?
There are three sources of omega fats in our diet:
Omega 6s are commonly found in plants, nuts, and eggs and are known as linolenic acid (L
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