“What should I eat on the Mediterranean diet?!” Let this handy Mediterranean diet food list be your guide. You might notice our list is a bit different than what you’ll find elsewhere. The reason: It’s not a two-column “Eat / Don’t Eat” or “Good / Bad” food list. Instead, we’ve sorted everything into a continuum—from “eat more” to “eat...
The Mediterranean diet even sounds good. It conjures images of stucco villas perched over sparkling seas, where fresh sardines leap onto your plate, already golden, crispy, and dripping with olive oil. And let’s not forget the vino. But scientifically-speaking, the Mediterranean diet is also good for you. That’s because it’s associated with a lowered risk of many diseases, plus...
What a decade 2020 was, right? via GIPHY At best, last year hit us with major changes to our daily lives and wave after wave of catastrophic news. At worst, we suffered devastating personal losses. I can’t imagine anyone came out unscathed, and to those of you who are struggling, please know that we see...
Definition | How Probiotics Help | When to Take | How Long Do They Take to Work? | Signs Probiotics Are Working | Side Effects | How to Improve Gut Health | Prebiotics “Should I take a probiotic?” Some people say probiotic supplements are the answer to whatever ails you: digestive complaints, brain fog, immune system problems—even cancer. And...
Saturated fat can create quite the dietary dilemma. For most of your life, you’ve probably been told it’s unhealthy. That saturated fat clogs your arteries and leads to heart attacks. On the other hand, type in the right Google search words, and you’ll find research-based articles that say that thinking is outdated and wrong. A frequent claim: The...
Basics | Benefits | Risks | Coaching Advice | What to Eat | Diet Quiz In my experience, there are at least two types of vegans: Person #1: Their eyes twinkle, skin glows, and energy soars. They’re a walking, talking endorsement of 100 percent plant-based eating. Person #2: Tired and pale, they look as if they’ve just lost...
“What can I actually eat on a plant-based or vegetarian diet?” It’s natural to wonder about your options. Carrots and broccoli are givens—of course. But are all plant-based foods “okay” to eat? So often, our clients want to know things like: Is peanut butter a decent source of protein? How often should I eat soy products? Since I don’t eat...
The Basics | Research | Pros | Cons | How to Coach It | Food List First popularized in the 1970s, the Paleo Diet encourages the consumption of foods ancient humans are thought to have eaten hundreds of thousands of years ago—before the dawn of modern agriculture. Think: roots, seeds, fruits, fish, game, and other morsels...
Is your current way of eating working for you? And how do you know? Let’s say you’re following a Paleo or vegetarian diet. Or maybe you’re practicing mindful or intuitive eating. Or you’re adding back carbs after doing keto for a few weeks. Or you’re switching from strict calorie counting to using hand portions. How do you know if those efforts...
Types of Diets | Benefits | Risks | Coaching Tips | What to Eat | Diet quiz Pop quiz: Which of the following is a plant-based diet? The Mediterranean diet The vegetarian diet The vegan diet The flexitarian diet The answer: All of the above. If you’re surprised by that revelation, know this: You’re 100% normal. After all… When it comes to plant-based diets, there’s...