So you invested money in a nice gym, or you have treated yourself to working with a personal trainer. Now you feel like you will finally nailed this weight loss issue. You commit to going to the gym, or working out with a trainer, 3-4 or 5 x per week you want to lose about… Read more »
Author: Carly Feigan C.N.
Weight Loss and Gut Bacteria, Is there a connection?
Of late there have been many articles, discussions, and research studies on the connection between healthy intestinal flora and weight loss. I will summarize the findings and give you some pertinent information: There is fairly consistent evidence that healthy gut microflora can positively influence weight. As Dr Mark Hyman states: Certain intestinal microbes may also… Read more »
Holiday Survival Guide
10 Tips on How to Eat, Drink, Stay Healthy (and possibly lose a few pounds) During the Holidays If you eat breakfast and lunch and snack before you go to a holiday dinner.. you will eat less (don’t save your calories). Find lean protein and green veggies and you will always be safe. Drink clear distilled… Read more »
Eating Healthy Fats for Energy and Weight Loss
There are many theories, myths, and misconceptions about consuming dietary fat in order to lose weight. I am going to cut through the red tape, and give you the skinny on the subject. Back in the days of Atkins, an extreme diet of cheese, meats, lots of unhealthy fats were consumed in order to induce… Read more »
Is Raw Food Better Than Cooked Food?
The “Raw Food Diet” is one of the top trends among vegetarians and vegans who not only want to subsist off plant-based matter, but to get the most minerals and nutrients from those foods, as nature intended. However, research is not very in-depth on the topic of cooked vs. raw foods, and there are both… Read more »