A “cheat meal” is a single meal that veers off from your regular meal plan, and, believe it or not, enjoying a cheat meal once in a while could support your weight loss goals. The intent is to take a break from your usual routine and enjoy foods you typically avoid while dieting—perhaps a burger… Continue Reading »
While intermittent fasting continues to be one of the most popular weight loss methods, a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that some people can achieve their weight loss goals without limiting their eating to certain times of the day. Over the course of a 6-year study, researchers… Continue Reading »
A new year is a great opportunity for a fresh start, so many of us are seeking out ways to prioritize health and wellness this month. Thankfully, our community is full of soul-soothing and wellness-boosting local businesses that can benefit the health of our minds, bodies, and spirits. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite… Continue Reading »
The rumors about the benefits of coconut oil as a dietary supplement have led to trends like stirring coconut-derived oil into coffee, putting coconut oil into smoothies, and subbing out coconut oil for butter and olive oil for cooking. But you may wonder if coconut oil—a high-fat substance itself—can live up to claims of reducing… Continue Reading »
With so many options out there, we know it can be overwhelming to decide whether or not a specific diet would be beneficial to you. It is important to understand your body as well as the objective of a diet to know if it’s the right one, especially if you have been diagnosed with GI… Continue Reading »
An interesting new study by the University of Helsinki has found that small genetic differences can affect a body’s ability to utilize energy from various nutrients. This suggests that personalized nutritional planning based on an individual’s genetic data could be used to promote improved health. In this international study, researchers from Australia, Denmark and Finland… Continue Reading »
Losing weight is no easy feat. For those working full time or taking care of families, it can be challenging to find time to go to the gym and cook a nutritious meal. Since making diet and lifestyle changes can be so difficult, many Americans turn to dietary weight loss supplements to achieve their weight… Continue Reading »
The keto diet, which emphasizes eating fats and eliminating carbs, continues to be touted by many as a weight loss solution. However, little research has been done to substantiate claims of long-term weight loss on a keto diet, and eating keto can carry some serious health risks. We believe that the keto diet should be… Continue Reading »
After weight loss surgery, many patients experience a decrease in the amount of vitamin B12 that their bodies can absorb. Vitamin B12 is essential for a number of different bodily functions and is needed to help you adapt to the changes in diet, exercise, and activity you’ll have to make following your surgery. In this… Continue Reading »
With so many of us experiencing curtailed exercise routines (we are sorely missing group workouts and our gyms!), it’s no wonder that COVID weight gain memes dominated 2020.. While finding new ways to keep up your exercise routine is important, there are also some lower-effort ways you can help keep your weight in check. 1…. Continue Reading »
