In the past week I have read articles telling me to give myself permission to eat what I want over Christmas and another telling me I have to restrict my food choices, one telling me to learn the art of compensation and one telling me just to just listen to my body, one telling me… Continue Reading
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As a dietitian some people get frustrated by me. Very frustrated. They get annoyed and at times disappointed with me. This is certainly not my intention! They tend to express these feelings when I am using my knowledge, education and dietetic experience rather than any desire to impress or please them when I answer their… Continue Reading
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So many people these days claim they have found the miracle diet. The diet to solve everyone’s health woes. The diet that will put an end to obesity and diet related diseases. So many different theories, so many debates and constant bickering about who’s diet is best. The thing is we already know the basics… Continue Reading
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I feel like people are bypassing the basics and seeking out extremes to eat healthier or to lose weight. People automatically get on the latest fad diet when actually if they took the time to look at their lifestyle, their dietary patterns and habits they would realize that they don’t need to jump on the… Continue Reading
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Eating food should never be associated with guilt or shame, good or bad. It is unfortunate that we are, at times, made to feel guilty about eating foods that wouldn’t be getting a 5 star health rating. Packets of food are labeled ‘guilt free’ or described as a ‘guilty pleasure’. Why should we feel guilty… Continue Reading
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Trying to lose weight? Don’t go on a diet. The stats about diets are pretty clear that they don’t work. Diets and restrictive eating plans usually do result in weight loss but research indicates that half the weight is most likely regained within 1 year and almost all within 5 years. So if people are… Continue Reading
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