One common narrative around nutrition you may be familiar with is the “calories are all that matters” rhetoric. While this stance makes it much easier for food companies to justify their harmful ingredients and increase their profits, it doesn’t stand up to scientific scrutiny. Mainstream nutrition advice has gone through many phases of demonizing fats, […]
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PCOS is one of the leading causes of infertility in women worldwide. It’s a hormonal imbalance that often causes cysts to form on the ovaries along with thinning hair, acne, weight gain, irregular and painful periods, as well as excess body hair on the chest, stomach and back. This is clearly a difficult condition for
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Constipation is something we may feel shy talking about, but it’s something most people experience at some point or another. Whether it’s acute or chronic, serious or mild, constipation is always uncomfortable. Thankfully, having a thorough understanding of the topic might just help prevent you or your child from struggling with the issue so keep
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Going out for food can be an extremely enjoyable experience, or it can be a nightmare of stress. It’s not uncommon to throw all your regular healthy eating guidelines out the window the minute you step inside a restaurant either because navigating healthy choices is too difficult in that environment, or because restaurants are a
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One of the most common nutrition misconceptions is that all calories are the same. The old adage of “calories eaten vs calories burned” being the only factor that determines someone’s weight is outdated and inaccurate. Food is much more than calories. It’s a complicated mixture of substances that all play different roles in the body
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As a parent, you do everything to help your children be happy and healthy. Unfortunately, excess weight tends to come on slowly, making it difficult to stop before it becomes a problem. It doesn’t help that the food system has its own flaws that make ultra-processed foods cheap, available, and easy. It’s no wonder that
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As parents, we know that keeping our kids well-fed and satisfied is crucial for their growth and development. But with the abundance of sugary and processed snacks available, it can take time to make healthy choices. That’s where smart snacks come in – snacks packed with protein and fiber to keep hunger at bay and
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Picky eating is a common challenge faced by many parents, especially those with young children. It can lead to frustration, mealtime struggles, and concerns about your child’s nutrition. As a pediatric obesity specialist, I understand the importance of establishing healthy eating habits early in life. In this blog post, I will share some practical tips
