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Have you heard of the OPTAVIA diet? It’s one of those trends that’s been floating around on social media, with a mix of transformation photos boasting its effectiveness and plenty of criticism. Maybe you’ve come across it while looking for fat loss solutions and...

When you embark on a healthy lifestyle, it’s easy to have an all-or-nothing mentality, where you think you have to give up your social life to stay on track with your health and fitness. In particular you might be wondering, can I drink alcohol and still lose fat?The...

If you had access to the internet back in May, odds are you saw that picture of Adele. You know, the one where she is standing outside in a black dress and showing off her significant weight loss.Immediately, millions of eager followers looking to lose weight...

“It’s just calories in versus calories out!”If you’ve been looking to lose body fat, you’ve probably heard this phrase spoken like it’s the holy grail of weight loss.  And in theory, it’s not wrong; if you burn more calories than you consume, your body weight will...

Even without years of schooling in nutrition or a career as a dietitian, you probably know quite a bit about how to achieve your nutrition and fitness goals and live a healthy lifestyle. We’re living in a time where we’ve essentially got all the information we need at...

Let’s say you’ve been hitting the gym 4-5 days a week and going HARD. On top of that, you’ve zoned in on the nutritional strategy that works for you and are making healthy food choices most days. You’re looking to lose a few pounds, gain some muscle, and feel better...

Such a controversial topic I know! So here I am sharing my 2 cents on this matter after an awesome interview I recently did on Vive Nutrition Radio with online fitness coach and influencer Jordan Syatt   If you don’t know who he is, he used to be GaryVee’s...

In my latest edition of Ask the dietitian, we went to Chipotle to eat. We documented the whole experience before they asked us to shut off the camera (Bummer!), but at least we got to capture some really helpful tips for you.  Make sure you watch the full video...

Originally published on HVMN by  Brady Holmer. Disclaimer: I support Ketogenic Diets where I deem them appropriate. Though I consider Ketogenic Diets appear to confer numerous benefits, it may not be superior to those other dietary regimes depending on your goals....

Hello Internet! Well the day finally came. I have been wanting to open up a website and a blog for a while now. Why didn't I? A thousand excuses not worth sharing. The exciting part is that I am here and I am here to stay. Who am...

Anyone that knows me, or that has ever come to my sessions knows that one of my favorite areas of nutrition is protein. Why? Mainly because it is a very powerful nutrient that has the ability to signal the body to build new structures and tissues in the body,...

There is nothing more exciting about the holidays than food and gifts! Ok ok.. yes quality time with our loved ones is part of it too, but usually the food preparation covers that. As a nutritionist it is not uncommon to be bombarded with questions or false...

It is a customary tradition from my country (Venezuela) and I am sure a few others in South America to spend time with family and friends on New Years Eve and all together toast with our champagne glasses when the ball drops at midnight. That is not so different from...

Have you ever been to any of the following? A gym Whole Foods A youth soccer game A break room in any business What do they all have in common? It is the place to talk about the latest diets trends, but particularly one that has gained quite some track in the past...

Sundays are great days to cook. I pick Sundays because most people are off from work on this holy day. If you need a reference for that, go to a grocery store on a Sunday and prove me wrong. This article is intended for those who are willing to dedicate 1-3 hours a...

A few months ago my brother started asking me for workout programs because he had recently acquire gym memberships at a local gym in Caracas, where I am from. He has been practicing jujitsu for the past few years and recently started doing so competitively. My dad was...

Throughout my career, I have encountered many people (clients, friends, even myself) whose workplace is mainly in planes, hotels, coffee shops, and restaurants. The lifestyle of the work traveler is never consistent, and consistency is one of the things I preach the...

I fasted for 48 hours this weekend. Yeap, you read that right. Since when fasting became trendy? Well as a progressive dietitian that I am, I spend my days learning about nutrition and the new strategies to optimize health, improve my body composition, and get the...

We all need a little energy to jump start the engine. Coffee is usually the go-to for this. But sometimes that one cup does not suffice. Pre-workout supplements enter the market as a way to provide a boost and a "pump" for your workouts. They are a blend of...

It’s been almost 4 months since I switched my dietary lifestyle to one I never thought was considered within the realms of health and fitness. I eat a lot of fat these days (like a lot!!) and I have been feeling the best I’ve felt in a while.  How is this possible? I...