weight loss

The Best Blood-Sugar-Friendly Pre- and Post-Workout Foods

The Best Blood-Sugar-Friendly Pre- and Post-Workout Foods

Have you started an exercise routine to help improve your blood sugar levels, but aren’t sure what to eat before and after your workout?  Don’t worry! I have you covered. Read on to discover the best pre- and post-workout foods that can help manage blood glucose levels when eaten as part of an overall healthy…

Does Lumen Metabolism Tracker Really Work? A Dietitian’s Review

Does Lumen Metabolism Tracker Really Work? A Dietitian’s Review

The Lumen Metabolism Tracker is a device that claims to measure your metabolic flexibility, or how well your body can switch between burning fat and burning carbohydrates for energy.  But how well does it work and can it really help you to reach your health goals? Let’s take a look. What is the Lumen Metabolism…

Should you use sea moss for weight loss? A Dietitian reveals the truth!

Should you use sea moss for weight loss? A Dietitian reveals the truth!

Sea moss, also known as Irish sea moss, is becoming increasingly popular for its alleged health benefits. It’s being used in everything from smoothies to salads and many wellness advocates tout sea moss as a weight loss aid. But do the claims hold up? In this article, we’ll take a look at what research says…

5 Mistakes Slowing Your Metabolism & Easy Fixes to Boost Metabolism for Good

5 Mistakes Slowing Your Metabolism & Easy Fixes to Boost Metabolism for Good

If you feel like your metabolism is more sluggish than it should be, you are not alone. After age 30, metabolism begins to decline by about three to five percent every decade, mostly due to a loss of lean body mass. But you don’t have to just accept a slow metabolism. You also don’t have…

5 Easy Ways to Add Prunes to Your Plate… And Why You Should

5 Easy Ways to Add Prunes to Your Plate… And Why You Should

If you turn on the news, look at your social media feed, or even discuss nutrition with friends, the messages on what to eat or avoid for a healthier life can be overwhelming. Some recommendations can be unsustainable or even unhealthy. But I have good news for you. Improving your health doesn’t have to be…