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Do we Recommend the Human Being Diet?
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. | Lead Dietitian A recent client asked me about the following diet and I figured this may help a number of people. The Human Being Diet, like many diets before it, focuses on whole foods, low sugar intake, restriction, fasting, and a caloric deficit—without explicitly calling it such. The Pros…
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Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery
Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Exercise and nutrition play a big part in the life of an individual who recently had bariatric surgery. The super inspiring part is that many people are getting into competitive sports after surgery. Unfortunately there is not too much research out there yet about a sports nutrition diet for post…
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Athletes and Supplements
Some common questions that I hear are “what protein supplement is the best?” and “which pre–workout should I choose? My response – “Well, first let’s talk about your diet.” This is an important question to ask, because yes – taking supplements may be beneficial for some people, but taking them will not counter the negative…
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Fat in our Diet
We often think “cut back on fat to lose fat.” This is not necessarily the case as fat plays an essential role in our body. It is more important to become aware of the types of fats that you are consuming. Cut back on the saturated fats – such as fried foods, processed foods, and…
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Immune Health During the Colder Seasons
This time of year is filled with sneezing and sniffling. Unhealthier eating habits during the winter months may increase our chances of catching cold/flu symptoms. Nutrition plays a big role in our immune health, so it is important to keep the well balanced meals coming year round. I am not saying to ditch the sweets/desserts…