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Can You Track Progress In A Nutrition Coaching Program Without Tracking Weight?
When you think of tracking progress in a nutrition coaching program, most people think of stepping on the scale every morning. While that’s certainly one data point to measure, that is definitely not the only or most telling data to measure. The truth is, stepping on...
Can Meat Substitutes Be Part Of A Healthy Diet?
The interest in plant-based diets is here to stay. With that, meat substitutes have soared in popularity over the past several years. You’ve probably tried a few yourself! There are differing opinions on the health benefits of these meat substitutes among health and...
How To Make Meal Prep Work For Your Nutrition Coaching Clients
Meal prep and healthy eating seem to go hand in hand. If you've been in the nutrition industry for awhile, it seems like everyone either loves or hates meal prep. As an RD nutrition coach, it's important to effectively communicate the benefits of meal prep and how to...
Why Is Nutrition Science So Confusing?
Even for professionals, it can seem like nutrition science and the research behind it is a bit confusing. There are topics where experts can't even seem to agree and everyone has differing opinions. But why is this the case? Why are some things debatable when it comes...
A Dietitian’s Honest Review Of Flexible Dieting
Flexible dieting has been trending in the health and fitness industry for years. Simply put, it’s a weight loss approach that encourages all types of foods as long as they fit your macros. People rave about this because it’s highly adaptable and removes food labels...
Why Registered Dietitians Make Excellent Health And Wellness Coaches
The idea of “coaching” just doesn’t apply to athletes and team sports these days. There are all types of coaches these days: business coach, group fitness coach, mindset coach, etc. etc. Health and wellness coaches, however, have become increasingly popular in recent...
What Are Postbiotics And What Do They Do For The Body?
Prebiotics and probiotics have gained lots of attention over the last decade, yet people very often confuse the two. More recently, postbiotics have emerged as the newest member of the -biotics family as another group that may have health benefits. This will certainly...
The Flexitarian Diet: A Dietitian’s Perspective
The term “flexitarian” may not be in your everyday vocabulary. So what the heck is a flexitarian diet then? Well, it’s essentially a semi-vegetarian diet. It’s rich in plant foods but does not completely cut out animal products. The definition of a flexitarian diet is...
Here’s What You Need To Know About Stevia Sweeteners
Stevia is a natural zero-calorie sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni). It’s roughly 200 times sweeter than regular table sugar and has been marketed to help manage diabetes and support weight loss goals. Stevia sweeteners are often marketed as...
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