How often do you think about heart health when it comes to your diet? For many people, it’s not something they focus on day to day. Heart disease often feels distant or like a concern for later in life. Yet it is the leading cause of death for both
Gut health has become a major buzzword—and it’s everywhere. From Tik Tok to the latest “healthy soda” claiming to support your microbiome, it seems like everyone’s talking about it. And for good reason. In my 20+ years as a Registered Dietitian, I’ve watched the science of gut health grow explode.
Metabolic health is a hot topic. You’ve probably seen headlines about metabolism, blood sugar, or “metabolic resets.” But if you’re still wondering what it actually means, and why it matters, you’re not alone. Let’s start with the basics. Metabolism refers to all the chemical processes your body uses to turn food into
For many people, hearing the “D word” feels like a punch in the gut. It can bring up fears of lifelong medications, complications, or giving up the foods you enjoy. Many of my clients walk out of their annual physical feeling pretty good. They know they have a few extra
Ever gone for your annual physical thinking everything was going to be business as usual only to find out that something serious was going on? That’s exactly what happened to my client, William, a 64-year-old husband and grandfather. William knew he wasn’t 100% in perfect health, but he didn’t expect
Inflammation is a hot topic these days – and for good reason! Chronic inflammation is linked to many diseases including heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, cancer, PCOS, inflammatory bowel disease and more. The typical American diet can cause inflammation. It’s rich in pro-inflammatory compounds, and low in antioxidants and other
Insulin resistance is a hot topic in PCOS. It’s considered to be at the heart of PCOS for the majority of women. Studies estimate 75-95% of women with PCOS have some degree of insulin resistance. The good news is that diet and lifestyle can have a major effect on
The year 2020 hasn’t been such a good one so far. And to top it off, you’d love to get in a workout at your gym to blow off steam … but it’s still closed! And the thought of running outside with a mask in the 95 degree heat isn’t
Losing weight and getting in shape don’t get any easier as we age. It’s estimated that inactive people lose between 3 % to 5 % of their muscle mass with each decade, starting in their 30s. Even active people lose a little bit of muscle as they age. There
You get a call from your doctor telling you your sugar is a little high on your blood test. You don’t have diabetes but will need to watch it. You’re told to cut out sugar, bread and pasta. But now you are in a panic because you don’t know what
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