For the love of nutrition

Fad diets and all their glory

[jcharlton11]

I was searching the Internet to find positive articles on dietary/nutritional supplements and it seems that they just don’t exist! It’s interesting to think that supplements can take up aisles in stores, but according to the Internet it is a waste of money and can in fact impede on your health....

[catnutr351]

what a great observation! Something we see every single day and don't even think twice about it! kind of makes you wonder what else is dangling in front of us that we are suckered into buying and don't need. a little research goes a long way. thanks for sharing!

[itstaishabell-blog]

In my eyes when I think of “fast food” I think of convenience and all of the foods we have love hate relationships with: candy, soda, desserts, fast food chains, etc. I found an article that broke down the caloric intakes of a few of these different foods and how eliminating them could have such a...

[catnutr351]

Seriously  helps so much to have an example, like fries, that  we are all so familiar with as an example for fat and calories. Makes you stop and think about what you're putting into your body! thanks for sharing!

[catnutr351]

Eating for your blood type is the new fad diet that is taking the celebrity world by storm. The theory behind this diet is that every blood group has its own unique substance that recognizes foreign invaders, and these antigens, react badly with certain foods.

Furthermore, the creator of this diet Dr. D’Adamo believes that the food being consumed should be those that our ancestors had access to when blood type was first recognized and not altered over history.

There hasn’t been the world’s greatest reviews about this diet and the data is extremely limited. We all know that nutritionist aren’t keen on completely cutting out food groups. Poor nutrient intake can cause potential long term complications, like osteoporosis from low calcium. This diet is based on science fiction rather than science fact. Though on a positive note, this diet does encourage the consumption of natural and fresh foods as well as making you stop and think about what you’re consuming.

So to make a long story short”er”, this diet holds no credibility. As with any diet, limiting caloric intake will make you lose weight, but the bad outweighs the good on this one, guys. Looks like moderation, willpower and consistency wins yet again!  

[catnutr351]

Low calorie is really just the secret code for low energy. Our bodies are extremely complex vessels that are capable of recognizing when it needs more nutrients. When your caloric intake isn’t meeting the needs of your resting metabolic rate (about 1,200 for women and 1,800 for men), it starts to slow down and fat is stored…just in case you’ll need it later. We can thank our ancestors of hunters and gathers for this one!

One pound is 3,500 calories. And that means to lose one pound, yes only one pound, you must eat 3,500 fewer calories. And to add fuel to the fire, when you’re on one of these silly extremely low calorie fad diets, you end up gaining all the weight back because you’re freaking your body out and making it think you’re dying. DYING PEOPLE!  

It is recommended to eat 500 to 1000 calories less a day, which will allow you to lose a healthy 1-2lbs a week. And exercise (which burns calories) on top of being mindful of what you’re eating means you don’t have to cut that much food from your diet each day! We get one body to get us through this life, let’s end these fad diet trends and start eating!

[jcharlton11]

I read an article about nutritional supplements by the Mayo Clinic. It discussed how not everyone needs to be taking nutrition supplements. The article emphasized how most of your nutritional needs should be met through your diet, but in some cases people can benefit from nutrition supplements...

[catnutr351]

I'm always stressing to people that everything their body needs should come from their diet! as a vegetarian though, I do struggle with getting everything I need. but it's all about balance and just being aware of what you're putting into your body! looking forward to reading everything you discover

[catnutr351]

fad diet myth: everything fat-free

If the words "fat-free" sound too good to be true... it's because they are. Fad diets everywhere emphasize fat-free like it's our gift from the mass market Gods. But hidden under that silver wrapper is refined sugar, carbohydrates and empty calories.

A diet high in healthy fats, like those found in EVOO, fish, nuts and avocados, can help manage your mood, stay on top of your mental game, reduce fatigue and help control your weight!

The body naturally makes fat from excess calories, but dietary fat comes from food we consume. Dietary fat provides macronutrients that gives us the energy we need to survive. A fat free diet simply cannot give us what our bodies need to function. Fad diet fail 

Fat can be fun, people!

[catnutr351]

[catnutr351]

Diets don't work. Becoming healthy with the benefit of losing weight comes from a life style change. Working hard and being conscious is what it's all about.