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Month: July 2023

Weighing in on Whey

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Whey protein. Though the thought of it may conjure up images of bodybuilders purchasing 55 gallon drum size containers of the product from their local health food store, the truth of the matter is that many people – not just athletes – can benefit from adding whey protein to their diets. Whey protein contains all […]

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The Inevitable Failure of Fad Diets

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Atkins.  South Beach.  The Zone.  The Grapefruit Diet.  Gluten free (as a fad, not when medically necessary for Celiac Disease).  Lectin free.  Paleo.  Keto.  Low fat.  Low carb.  Cleanses of various kinds.  Fasting.  Whole30.  Blood Type Diet.  MLM programs like Optavia.  Weight loss gambling like Healthy Wager. All of these diets are destined for one end:  failure. Why?  Because fads never work in the long term. Sustainable, healthy eating is not a […]

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Find Joy in the Journey

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In my office space, I have a sign on one wall that says, “Find Joy in the Journey”. Regardless of the reason why a client comes to me seeking dietary counsel, the path to meeting one’s wellness goals seldom occurs in a linear fashion. Changing our habits and improving our health is a process and […]

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Product Review: Electrolyte Powders

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From time to time, I like to review products so I can make recommendations to my clientele. Today I will be comparing two products: LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix and Vital Proteins Hydration + Collagen. LMNT’s electrolyte powder is strictly an electrolyte supplement containing sodium, potassium, and magnesium, with no frills. It comes in multiple fruit […]

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Take Time to PICNIC

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I was interviewed for the July/August 2023 issue of Naples Illustrated on the subject of summer picnics. The article (p104) can be found here. Many thanks to Erika Klein for turning our phone interview into a very well-written piece.

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