Real World Nutrition News You Can Use
There is a lot of misinformation about nutrition. And nothing in this field is black-or-white, yes-or-no, but many shades of gray and a lot of “it depends.” So, my goal is to help clear up some of that misinformation with some snark, entertainment, and facts (with some opinion thrown in).
Many of these topics come from interactions with the public, friends, clients, and students. I see sheer misinformation about the science of nutrition, and I do my best to clear things up one blog post at a time.
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The Magic of “Ten Pounds
People come to me to learn how to help and improve their health. I work with people on how food, nutrition, and behavior modification can do this and how it applies to their lives.
These things are never a one-size-fits-all approach. Ever.
I can have a framework for people. I can make a “blueprint,” – but it is never the same for everyone because we are all different.
And with weight loss, when that is their goal or what they want, we discuss this more.
The most magical number that comes up the most is TEN. The first ten pounds, the last ten pounds, the final ten pounds, another ten pounds.
The easiest and the hardest are ten pounds.
What is it about these ten pounds?
This question isn’t a judgment. It is an observation.
Belly Buster: How Big is Your Gut
It seems that many Americans are in denial regarding their health. With over two-thirds of our country classified as overweight or with obesity and people looking to blame everything or everyone but themselves, I find it alarming when people are surprised, no SHOCKED when I tell them they are in the classification of overweight or obesity. But is there a better way to know if this is a concern? And learn it from the comfort of your own home?
How Does Your Belly Measure Up?
Excess abdominal/belly fat increases the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides, and heart disease – all preventable diseases. When considering a BMI between 25 and 35, waist circumference can help find the risk for these diseases.
More Than a Number on the Scale: Measuring Healthy Weight
People often use the number on the scale to assess their weight and have a number in mind for their healthy weight. But there is more than just weight that helps evaluate and figure a healthy weight.