As a nutritionist, the most common question I get daily is “What is the Best Diet to follow?” My answer is always the same and one that shocks many people. “The best diet to follow is to follow NO diet at all.” How could any nutritionist wanting to promote health tell you not to follow a diet?” Easy. I’m here to tell you that diets do not work. They are ... Read More »
The gluten contained in wheat products can cause or contribute to digestive disorders and joint problems. If you suffer with these conditions, a wheat-free diet may be just what you need to relieve your uncomfortable symptoms. Need another reason to consider going wheatless Kicking this food out of your eating plan can also help you drop those unwanted pounds (I thought that might get your attention). Millet is commonly used ... Read More »
Theres nothing like a good piece of corn on the cob at your summer barbeque or your buttered popcorn to go along with your favorite movie, right? Or wrong? This question seems to be coming up more and more often Isabel, are corn and foods made from corn allowable on The DSP? Well, the answer is yes, BUT there are a few details you need to know first (you didnt ... Read More »
Youve probably heard about changing to a gluten-free or wheat free diet plan. But if you dont suffer from a wheat allergy or from Celiac disease, you may wonder if theres really any benefit to going wheat-free. After all, wheat and wheat-based products are so ingrained (pun intended) in the American diet that we often wonder if we really can give it up altogether. Going wheat-free requires some work on ... Read More »
Some people are intimidated by the idea of preparing healthy meals; so they either eat grilled chicken everyday, or they stick to theDiet Solution recipes listed on this site. Newsflash! These are not your only options for nutritious meals. Making your own healthy recipes is easier than you think. Simply start with the right ingredients and learn to channel your inner chef. Choose Natural Ingredients When youre preparing your recipes, ... Read More »
Most people admit to feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to developing a healthy meal plan. In fact, I would guess thats the biggest reason why most people fail when it comes to a diet of any kind. If its too complicated or too difficult, theres no way you are going to stick with a plan for weight loss. And thats where most diets lose youtheres always a mile-long ... Read More »
Just like a lot of you guys, Im super busy. There are things I just dont have time to do. However, no matter how hectic my life gets, I always make time for healthy meal plans. Is it easy Not always. But good health is something I value; so the extra time I put into planning and preparing wholesome meals is well worth it. No matter how rushed life gets, ... Read More »
In my over 10 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Ive seen many trends come and go Grapefruit diets, liquid diets, low carb diets, cauliflower diets (ok, I made that up), but there is always a new popular kid in town and weight loss ideas that are the cool in thing to do. It seems like these days everyone is going Gluten Free and avoiding gluten like the ... Read More »
Multiplanar Movements are exercises that ensure you are moving in all dimensions (Forward and Back, Side to Side, and Rotation). Why do you want to do this? By choosing exercises that move your body in all directions you will be increasing your fat loss results exponentially. Lets say you wanted to train your legs and butt. A typical Leg Press machine would just have you working in the Forward and ... Read More »
Did You Know that Kale Has More Calcium than Pasteurized Milk And Kale with Cranberries and Pine Nuts is Yummy! I was sitting here the other day thinking about that old 80s dairy commercial. You know the one with the tagline that says, Milk Does a Body Good. The slogan is catchy and unforgettable, but the claims are a bit twisted. Believe it or not, a dairy-free diet will do ... Read More »
