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Article Review: “Demystifying Diet Culture”
Written by Judy Crandall | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Emily and Michael The term “diet culture” is thrown around often, and you probably have some sense of what it means. However, the term is broad, encompassing a range of complex concerns, and… Continue Reading “Article Review: “Demystifying Diet Culture””
Fad diets: Why they feel great… at first.
Written by Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN Fad diets. On a tight meal plan. Restricting. When we discuss nutrition, especially in the media, these are the titles that often get the most attention. Nutrition is constantly something that we scrutinize one another for,… Continue Reading “Fad diets: Why they feel great… at first.”
Getting Started with Positive and Sustainable Change
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN I get versions of this question all the time: “So where do I start?” That is a great question, is it not? When I am working with a client I see these kind of questions as… Continue Reading “Getting Started with Positive and Sustainable Change”
Be Yourself: A Nutrition Paradox
Written by Michael Reavis Jr., MS, RD, LDN I want to start this blog by making one thing apparent. This is not “research-based,” I did not run a study when making this blog. The blog is completely observational from a dietitian who is passionate… Continue Reading “Be Yourself: A Nutrition Paradox”
Social Media, Body Image, and Diet
Written by Judy Crandall | Reviewed by Fit with Food Dietitians Around 70% of Americans use some form of social media – and for good reason. Social media is entertaining, and it allows us to connect with friends, find inspiration, and learn new things.… Continue Reading “Social Media, Body Image, and Diet”
Body Composition: The Question we Forget to Ask
Written by Michael Reavis, MS, RD, LDN Body composition, by definition in the athletic world, is considered to be the percentage of fat, muscle and bone that composes your body. Many clients and athletes’ goal is to change their body composition, almost always in… Continue Reading “Body Composition: The Question we Forget to Ask”
Why Diets Don’t Work
Written by Rachel Bailey • Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN I said it once and I’ll say it a million more times: Diets don’t work. This is not a new finding, but it is an important one to keep sharing. Diets are… Continue Reading “Why Diets Don’t Work”
Meal Prepping 101
Written by Michael Reavis MS, RD, LDN and Fit with Food LLC If you have ever googled how to lose weight, if you ever went to a gym, or if you ever simply mentioned wanting to make healthier choices I am sure someone mentioned… Continue Reading “Meal Prepping 101”
Anorexia Nervosa
Written by Raina Zaman. Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN What is Anorexia Nervosa? Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that surrounds a person having a distorted image of their body, which causes them to indulge in unhealthy diets that lead to… Continue Reading “Anorexia Nervosa”
Understanding Orthorexia Nervosa
Written by Raina Zaman. Reviewed by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a harmful obsession a person has with eating healthy or “pure” foods and maintaining a healthy diet. ON is not driven by the desire to lose weight; it focuses… Continue Reading “Understanding Orthorexia Nervosa”
Why Nutrition and dietitians matter: Covid-19 Edition
Written by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN We are certainly living in a confusing, unknowing, and scary time. Not a single one of us can turn on the tv or radio without hearing unsettling news about COVID-19 (and now here I am, taking up… Continue Reading “Why Nutrition and dietitians matter: Covid-19 Edition”
Intermittent Fasting
Written by Ashley Fitzgerald & Emily Fultz, MS, RDN Intermittent fasting is alternatively cycling between periods of fasting and eating. Typically people do this overnight and rather than eating breakfast when they first wake up, they wait until late morning or early afternoon to… Continue Reading “Intermittent Fasting”
Keto Diet – Stating the Facts
Written by Emily Fultz, RD, LDN & Ashley Fitzgerald You’ve probably heard of the latest fad diet, the ketogenic diet, which has recently increased in popularity. The keto diet is a high-fat low-carbohydrate diet with moderate protein. Generally, those following a keto diet get… Continue Reading “Keto Diet – Stating the Facts”
Choosing the Right Plant Based Protein Powder
Written by Ashley Fitzgerald & Reviewed by Emily Fultz, RD, LDN Protein is an essential macronutrient needed in our diets to help with many functions including building, maintaining, and repairing body tissues. To learn more about protein check out my previous blog on this… Continue Reading “Choosing the Right Plant Based Protein Powder”
A This or That Special ft. Candy Bars vs Protein Bars
Are candy bars and protein bars really all that different? Written by Peighton Stone, Divison One Lacrosse Player Ever walk down the snack section of a grocery store or even at a gas station and notice all the different types of protein bars? Most… Continue Reading “A This or That Special ft. Candy Bars vs Protein Bars”
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… Continue Reading “Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery”
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… Continue Reading “Athletes and Supplements”
Truth about Carbs
Last week’s post about protein brought up some good conversation about carbohydrates. There are many fad diets that emphasize a low to no carb diet for our health. These fail to mention that carbs are an important macro-nutrient that our body uses to function.… Continue Reading “Truth about Carbs”
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