What’s Really Wrong with the American Diet?
The American diet has long been called the SAD diet by dietitians, nutritionists and most other nutrition professionals. Not only because it stands for Standard American Diet but because it is, truly, sad. Last week I wrote about a seminal study from Stanford...
If Low-Fat V.S. Low-Carb Diet Doesn’t Matter for Weight Loss, What Does?
A landmark research study on low-fat vs. low-carb diets was published in the Journal of American Medical Association this February, 2018.1 Some of you saw its review in the New York Times2 and had some questions for me. After reviewing both the study1 and its review...
Omega-3: What is it? Why do we need it? Where do you get it?
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid. it's a polyunsaturated fat that's essential for human health. It's "essential" because our bodies can't make it, so we have to eat it. We need omega-3 fatty acids for: Hormone production Proper development and functioning of the...
Meat: Are You Choosing the Right Source?
Meat labels at the stores can be confusing, but I have some information that'll help you pick the right cut of beef. Have you seen the labels on packaging that rank beef as prime, choice, or select? Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ...
Is Coconut Oil Good or Bad? Diet and Exercise Research in the News and Other Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aorl8YMgsaw Is coconut oil good or bad? It can be hard to figure out what’s healthy when there's so much conflicting information in the media. It's also hard to navigate your health choices when blog authors and news journalists...
Best Diets?
For its 7th year in a row, US News & World report evaluated thirty-eight of the most-popular diets and revealed what they consider the best of the bunch.1 The periodical aligned with a team of experts including nutritionists, specialists in diabetes, heart health,...
How 10,000 People Lost Weight and Continue to Keep it Off
You can keep lost weight off. Most media coverage about weight loss these days is about how hard it is to lose weight. There are many confusing reports about what one needs to do to lose weight. And, even if you've been successful at...
To Eat Healthy, Planning Is Key | LuciFit Coaching
Above is my counter top after the farmers' market. When I get home, I wash and prepare the food immediately. (And, yes, I eat some of it while working!) I encourage clients to plan and shop for three to four dinners at the beginning of the week. It can feel a little...
Do Calories Count?
(Watch the video or read below.) Some say counting calories doesn’t matter, but it can make the difference between success or failure in weight loss and weight maintenance. If you’re eating clean foods and exercising and...
Client Conversations – Keeping Your Weight Loss and Fitness This Holiday
Sticking to healthy habits can be more challenging during the winter holidays. It's especially hard when we return to family and friends who expect us to be the same person we were in years past. There can be a lot of pressure (from others or from our self) to...