by Francesca | Sep 30, 2022 | Healthy Weight, Nutrition 101, Wellness
Our total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is dictated by three factors: resting metabolic rate (RMR), which is the number of calories our body needs to perform metabolic functions when it is at rest; the number of calories burnt through physical... Read more
by Francesca | Sep 18, 2022 | B Vitamins, Digestion
Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Choline B vitamins are a class of water-soluble vitamins that are essential to maintain health and to carry out a host of metabolic functions. There are 8 different B vitamins that are necessary for... Read more
by Francesca | Sep 1, 2022 | Female Athletes, Nutrition 101, Women's Health
There is no one-size-fits-all in nutrition, and nutrient requirements vary based on age, sex, physical activity, and even illness. As nutritionists, we need to ensure that our plans meet our client’s unique individuality, as well as their goals. Case Example... Read more
by Francesca | Aug 2, 2022 | ADHD, Children' Health
What Is ADHD & Who Does It Affect? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children, and, additionally, it often continues into adulthood. It is estimated that in the United States 9.4% of children... Read more
by Francesca | Jul 27, 2022 | Atkins Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Mediterranean Diet, Paleo Diet
THE KETOGENIC DIET THE ATKINS DIETTHE PALEO DIETTHE MEDITERRANEAN DIET The Ketogenic Diet (KD) The ketogenic diet (KD) came in use in the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy in children, and it prescribed 1 gram of protein per kilogram... Read more
by Francesca | Jul 2, 2022 | Fibromyalgia, Wellness, Women's Health
Differences Between Conventional Medicine and Functional Medicine Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that affects between 2% and 8% of the population (Clauw D. J., 2014). It is more prevalent in women than in men, and it presents with chronic pain that... Read more
by Francesca | Jun 28, 2022 | Protein
The human body needs a balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrate to maintain health and vitality. When the body does not get enough food, undernutrition occurs. When the body does not get enough nutrients, malnutrition occurs. Both undernutrition and overnutrition... Read more
by Francesca | Jun 12, 2022 | Nutrients, Nutrition 101, Wellness
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) were first established in 1941 by the Food and Nutrition Board. At that time, nutrition science was still in its infancy: thiamin was the first vitamin to be isolated in 1926; the first Nobel Prize... Read more
by Francesca | May 1, 2022 | Diabetes, Nutrients, Protein, Wellness
Type 3 Diabetes As A Metabolic Condition Type-2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that affects an estimated 425 million people worldwide. It is one of the biggest public health problems, and this already high number is estimated to surpass... Read more
by Francesca | Apr 26, 2022 | carbohydrates, Digestion, Nutrition 101, Wellness
Carbohydrates are an important macronutrient and a significant source of energy in the diets of multiple populations across the globe. Carbohydrate intake over the past 75-100 years has varied greatly from region to region, and there is huge disparity in... Read more