Very low calorie diets may lead to a number of unpleasant and even harmful side effects — from constipation to developing an unhealthy relationship with food (1). What’s more, significantly reducing calorie intake may lead to rapid weight loss, which could trigger hair loss. The Optavia diet is a diet that restricts your calorie intake to induce weight loss. Some customers have experienced side effects when following Optavia, including hair loss. This article explains what the Optavia diet is and […]
Fat Free Food
Fat is a tricky macronutrient. If you remember the Snackwell Cookie (or any food labeled “fat free”) and Special K Diet-laden 1990s, when the the notion that eating fat will make you fat flourished, then you know why it can get complicated. But since the 90s, we’ve learned that fat is essential for proper cell functioning, organ protection, body temperature, and so much more. And now the pendulum has swung to the other end of the spectrum, as countless keto […]
The Dining with Diabetes reunion class met at Buehler’s last week to walk around the store with LeeAnn Miller, traveling registered dietitian at Coshocton Regional Medical Center. So what does walking around a grocery store have to do with managing diabetes? Turns out, a lot. During the Dining with Diabetes classes, we focus on nutrition as one important component in a diabetes management plan. Some people are more comfortable cooking at home than others. And navigating the grocery store, with […]
It can be slightly more complicated to choose the right foods when you live with a chronic condition. Learning how to use the nutrition facts label optimally for your specific health condition will help you make good food decisions and keep symptoms under control, especially if you have guidance from a registered dietitian-nutritionist who is well versed in managing your specific health issue. For example, women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) will want to pay particular attention to carbohydrates. “As […]
Trans fat is the unhealthiest fat because it lowers your good cholesterol and boosts bad cholesterol. If a food has less than 0.5 grams of trans fat, manufacturers can list it as 0 g on nutrition labels. To spot trans fat in your favorite foods, look at the ingredients for “partially hydrogenated oil.” Visit Insider’s Health Reference library for more advice. It’s now largely understood that artificial trans fat is the worst kind of fat you can eat. What makes […]
Cleaning out the kitchen to make space for a new approach to food is a great place to start when it comes to a new diet. This time, it’ll be different. How many times have you said that to yourself when starting a new diet? If it’s been more than once, then you already know that starting out on the right foot when launching a new diet can help propel you into longer-term improvements in health habits. Cleaning out the […]
The flavors and colors of Italy shine in the Crispy Shrimp Napoli at Bravo Cucina with its delightfully complex red charred tomato sauce, delicately coated butterfly shrimp, and bright green sliced onions. Photo by Pat Eby Yield: Serves 8 as a shared appetizer 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp, size 16-20 per pound, tails removed and bodies butterflied ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (divided) 1 (10-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes, well-drained 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 ½ […]
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that is celebrated during March. This year’s theme is to celebrate a world of flavors, embracing global cultures, cuisines, and inclusivity. Food is an important part of culture and can provide a connection to a person’s family or country. Food also feeds the soul. For example, our comfort foods often show who we are and where we come from since they are rooted in tradition. […]
Eating low-fat foods may not be the right route to take if one is trying to lose weight. Health experts are claiming that eating foods with lower fat content can actually leave you hungrier and wanting more satisfying meals. Science writer David Robson, author of the book “The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World,” explained how labels such as “healthy” and “low fat” can trick people into believing that they are eating filling delicacies. Robson, who spoke […]
There is not one food or eating pattern that fits everyone. A plate packed with good nutrition can include foods from all over the world. The 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans says: “Nutrient-dense culturally relevant foods and beverages are part of all the food groups.” No matter what you eat, following the Dietary Guidelines is a good way to include a variety of nutritious foods. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables, with the rest of the plate including protein, […]
