As a dietitian, I’m not a big fan of New Years resolutions, especially the ones that involve weight loss diets. I’ve seen my share of bad nutrition and diet resolutions. They’re usually forced. They’re usually unrealistic. And more times than not, they’re forgotten by the time February rolls around. Why even bother? I’ve also seen…
According to Google Trends, GOLO is STILL a thing right now. I’m not sure why, and you’ll see why I feel that way in a moment. One thing for certain: GOLO makes a very big deal about trying to convince people that its program is actually not a diet. They make several references about how…
Artificial sweeteners have been the subject of a lot of speculation over the years. If I had a dollar for every client who has said to me that sweeteners cause cancer, I’d be wearing some really nice shoes right now and sitting in a seaside mansion. So what’s the deal with sweeteners, really? Are they…
If the piece of cake you were about to eat came with a warning label listing how many minutes of exercise you’d have to do to burn it off, would you still eat it? A review of evidence at Loughborough University in the UK showed that PACE labels – physical activity calorie equivalent – may…
This recipe was developed in partnership with Butterball Canada. It’s the most beautiful time of year, which means it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to serve at your holiday feasts! We always have a ton of people around the table at our house, and I love that. I want our…
Note: This blog describes my position on weight loss for people who do not have and have never had disordered eating or eating disorders. I love the concept of body-positivity. I think it’s fantastic that our culture is becoming more inclusive. Every body is beautiful. Every single one. I don’t think that people in…