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Nutrition Fads That Didn’t Age Well

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There certainly are no shortage of fads in the world of nutrition, and this article touches on five of those fads, all of which were spectacular failures. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/5-outdated-nutrition-trends-we-cringe-at-now From the article, in order: From the beginning of my career, I have always steered my patients away from all forms of nutrition fads. It is still […]

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Bite Sized Exercise, Maximum Benefits

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Straight from Montreal, Quebec… a fantastic article on how fitness in 20 minute long, bite sized portions can make a big impact on your health. The best part – this plan is adaptable to whatever form of exercise you choose. So, grab a friend, or go solo, and get busy walking, running, cycling, swimming, or […]

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The Many Factors of Good Health

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For many people, the number on the scale – i.e., their weight – is one of the most important “results” they seek to obtain. However, there are other factors that paint a more complete picture of good health, many of them far more important than the number on the scale. Here are some of those […]

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Thankfulness

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With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I just wanted to take a brief moment to reflect on thankfulness. Life can be full of challenges, some expected and some unexpected. Illnesses, financial hardships, relational difficulties, losses, they can all take a toll on us. But regardless of the circumstances in which we may found ourselves, there is always […]

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Flipping “Failure” on End

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Fear of failure can keep many people from reaching their health and wellness goals. Most of us prefer it when all goes smoothly and according to plan. But what happens when life throws us a curveball, or we get stuck in a habit we can’t seem to break? Does this mean we have experienced a […]

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What Truly Matters

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I recently was considering an upgrade to my website, to make it more modern and fresh. The template I am using is pretty basic. My website gets the job done – people can learn what I do and how to contact me – but it doesn’t have any of the polish or bells and whistles […]

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When Temptations Come

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One of the sentiments I hear frequently from patients is their struggle with dietary temptations. Certain foods or situations seem to trigger a return to old habits, and most often my patients report feeling like failures for succumbing to these temptations. I’ve even had patients tell me after a “stumble”, they felt like cancelling their […]

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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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