Weight Loss
Food Policies for Weight Loss: How to Manage Trigger Foods Without Restriction
For years, I used to tell my clients, “I will never tell you that you can’t eat a particular food.” I believed that strongly, and
For years, I used to tell my clients, “I will never tell you that you can’t eat a particular food.” I believed that strongly, and
You ate lunch. You know you ate enough. You had a good amount of protein, plenty of fiber, and you finished feeling satisfied. Then a
If you’ve ever noticed yourself being ravenous during the winter months, you’re not alone. It’s been shown that, as humans, when the temperature goes down,
Let me offer an explanation to your weight loss plateau with one example: the Minnesota Starvation Experiment. In World War II, 38 soldiers voluntarily underwent
It happens. You’re traveling when your flight is delayed by hours. The lunch you packed so carefully spills in your bag. You’re on an
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Incredible Egg, but all opinions are my own. Back in December, the Incredible Egg and myself discussed how
Hola, my name is Manuel Villacorta and I am running to be your next elect-chair for the Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition.
For as long as I’ve been in the fitness world, the jury has always been out on whether or not fasted cardio is the
I got an e-mail from a fellow dietitian that me got me thinking. She was clearly upset about the title of my book, Flat Belly
My definition of healthy eating goes beyond nutritious eating. That sentence may sound strange, as the words nutritious and healthy are often used synonymously. However,
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, but all opinions are my own. For over 20 years, I’ve been helping clients achieve
Probiotics and gut health are topics that have received a lot of attention in the last few years due to promising scientific evidence that a
We’ve all heard of the typical recommendation for how much water we’re supposed to drink a day: eight 8-ounce glasses. That equals about a half
In my private practice in San Francisco, during the very first appointment with my clients I always ask them to order in importance what I