Lifestyle Changes, Obesity, Weight Loss
Many people do not realize that obesity is considered a chronic disease. Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Obesity is generally defined as...
Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
Historians believe our ancient ancestors practiced intermittent fasting naturally, as food sources and daylight were limited. Our earliest ancestors did not have a refrigerator or cupboard to open in the morning to get their food. They probably had to get up and move...
General Health, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
Having worked as a Registered Dietitian for more than 25 years in both hospitals and now my own practice, I have seen both types of approaches dealing with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity and of course pre-diabetes and diabetes type 2. I have seen...
Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Loss
Metabolic syndrome is a health problem that is finally getting more attention. This is due to the COVID-19 pandemic putting the obesity epidemic once again into the spotlight. Data reveals that obesity or metabolic syndrome (several risk factors in addition to...
Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
What level of carbohydrate reduction is right for you? What type of diet should you be on for desired weight loss? Current research indicates that reducing the total amount of carbohydrates that you take in daily can help not only with weight loss, but also help...
Diabetes, Lifestyle Changes, Weight Loss
It is Your Health and Your Choice®! Choose Health! As a Registered Licensed Dietitian, I am always going to recommend a more holistic approach such as diet and lifestyle changes first, or in addition to any prescription drug you decide to take. You should...
