Diets don’t work, but here’s what does (Personalized Nutrition)

Diets don’t work, but here’s what does (Personalized Nutrition)

f there’s one message I will continue to spread, it’s that following diets don’t work. I often get asked some variation of this question: What do you think about such and such diet? The question behind the question is usually this: I’ve heard about this diet from friends, or the internet and it sounded like it could be a game-changer.

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10 Performance Tips for the Weekend Warrior Athlete

10 Performance Tips for the Weekend Warrior Athlete

Weekend warriors often live busy lives. What is a weekend warrior?

This term refers to a person who participates in an athletic activity in their weekend spare time. With the weekend warrior always on the go, it is important for them to raise their performance at peak condition in order to stay healthy.

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6 Steps for a Rock Star Immune System

Tis the season… for flu and colds. But that doesn’t mean you have to get sick! Your incredible body is equipped with all the tools it needs to fight off infections. You can’t always control exposure to viruses, but you have tremendous power to ensure that your immune system is robust.  No one enjoys being knocked out by the flu, so here’s some simple, practical and super-effective ways to make sure you stay healthy this season.

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Nutrition for Every Body

Nutrition for Every Body

Nutrition is a science and an art. One of the most rewarding, and yet challenging aspects of being a dietitian involves nutrition education. I have been involved in nutrition and fitness for close to 10 years and one thing is certain: people are confused!  Part of this stems from the lack of appreciation for nutrition as a science. Celebrities, internet gurus, and self-described nutrition coaches fail to appreciate that human nutrition is rooted in basic sciences like chemistry and biology. 

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