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Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Worth It?
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN It has been a very interesting start to 2023 in the world of nutrition. In 2022 as RDs we saw a lot of controversy and confusion regarding supplements, new trends in diet patterns, and so much… Continue Reading “Weight Loss Drugs: Are They Worth It?”
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”
how to beat emotional eating during quarantine
Written by Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Many people have found themselves emotionally eating throughout this time of quarantine. Emotional eating is a term that our society uses to describe eating for emotional reasons, instead of hunger. You may be bored, lonely, or anxious… Continue Reading “how to beat emotional eating during quarantine”
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”
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”
Benefits of Sports Nutrition
Do you feel tired, sore, lightheaded, or even unmotivated while working out? Have you hit a plateau when it comes to the amount of weight you can lift or how fast you can run? Does your weight fluctuate or drop quickly during the sports… Continue Reading “Benefits of Sports Nutrition”
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… Continue Reading “Fat in our Diet”
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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