What’s a macrobiotic diet? Does it help you lose weight? Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, answers these questions and more on Openfit. … [Read more...] about Getting to know the macrobiotic diet

To avoid eating out or opting for a frozen meal for dinner, try meal prepping. While it may seem time consuming in the beginning, meal prepping will yield pay-offs in the future. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, offers a couple of meal prepping tips to Livestrong. … [Read more...] about Here’s why and how to meal prep

A vegan diet means eliminating animal foods. If you eat properly, you can lose weight and avoid nutrient deficiencies. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, offers some tips and advice to Openfit about practicing a vegan diet.     … [Read more...] about How can you lose weight on a vegan diet?

The Zone Diet has been around for a while. It’s known as “a calorie-restricted diet that is protein-adequate, carbohydrate-moderate, and low in fat” (Dr. Sears.com). It won’t cause hunger or fatigue. How does the diet work? Is it safe? Is it effective? Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State … [Read more...] about What the Zone Diet is all about

There are many diet plans you can try today. But it’s tough to stick to one long term and if you don’t, it’s likely you’ll pack on the pounds you lost. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, shares with Reader’s Digest why people often fail to maintain a diet plan, as well … [Read more...] about Can you maintain diet plans long term?