The Dietitian's Digest

The Dietitian’s Digest

  • Pack A Healthy Lunch

    Pack a healthy lunch!

  • Out to Lunch?

    Do you order the same lunch, from the same restaurant the majority of the time when you go out? Could your selection stand some improvement?

  • Stand on Your Head

    If your walking route no longer inspires you, its time to stand on your head.  Seriously, walking is great and a safe, inexpensive way to get your 30 minutes of daily exercise in, but eventually you need to add some variety.  When you use the same muscles in the same way daily, they eventually “Go along for…

  • Does More Protein = Bigger Muscles?

    Are you looking for ways to increase your muscle mass?  A diet moderate in protein will help,  but scientific research shows that a high protein diet will not build bigger muscles.  While muscles are made of protein, eating more than you need of this nutrient will not result in greater muscle growth. How much daily protein do…

  • No One Said it Would Be Easy

    Losing weight is hard, but keeping it off is even harder.  Yes, I just said it  gets harder.  Many studies show that 95% of people fail to maintain their weight loss after 3-5 years because they do not successfully address the lifestyle behaviors that cause weight gain.  While people have good intentions when beginning a diet, corporate wellness program,…

  • Rate Your Fiber Intake

    Rate your fiber intake. Do you meet the recommended 25-38 grams of fiber/day or are you at least better than average?

  • Weekend Extras

    Don’t let the weekend sabotage your weight loss efforts!

  • Got Water?

    I regularly conduct health fairs and Biggest Winner competition for companies who add wellness benefits for their  employees.  During these events, staff have an optional weigh-in which includes body fat analysis, fluid status and bone density screening.  It is the norm during these events for work groups to weigh in as being dehydrated. Consider that the average…