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Non-Nutritive “Artificial” Sweeteners and Weight Loss
A new study recently presented at the European Congress on Obesity found that replacing regular table sugar with non-nutritive or “artificial” sweeteners can help adults maintain weight loss with no added risk of developing type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease. Interestingly, this recommendation is at odds with the World Health Organization (WHO), which advises against using sugar substitutes for weight loss. So you may be wondering how you can best maintain weight loss while minimizing the health risks associated with sugar and non-nutritive sweeteners? Navigating these Recommendations The conflicting recommendations highlight the complexity of dietary science and individual health needs.…
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Ketogenic vs Mediterranean: A Dietary Face-Off
“What should I eat now?” is by far the most common question I hear from the newly diagnosed. The answer is both simple—and complex. Eating for good glucose management can vary greatly. Age, gender, baseline metabolism, taste preference, and even elements of nutrigenomics shape how our bodies respond to food. The two most commonly adopted eating patterns for improved glycemic control is a variation of the Ketogenic diet and the well-known Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean Diet Largely plant based, the “Medi diet” promotes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, legumes, olive oil and herbs. Fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, cheese and yogurt…
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Debunk the Junk: The “Keto” Diet
If you’ve stood in the grocery checkout line sometime in the last year, then I am sure you’ve noticed the ketogenic diet on the cover of almost every health and wellness magazine. Promising weight loss, improved acne, neurological repair, and the reversal of type 2 diabetes, the keto diet has many reported health claims. But what is the keto diet? Does it really work? Should I try it?
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Dietitian Abroad: Spain Edition
I love to eat – no surprise there! I also love to travel; so an opportunity to eat delicious foods in an exotic locale gets ‘two thumbs up’!
