Do you want to lose, gain or maintain your weight? The number of calories you need to eat a day depends on factors, such as physical activity level, age and sex. Natalie Allen, registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, shares with Insider some key facts to keep in mind about calorie intake. … [Read more...] about How many calories do you need a day?
There are many health and wellness trends, some of which are good for you, while others you’re better off skipping. Among the latter include drinking apple cider vinegar and doing detox diets. Dr. Daniela Novotny, a registered dietitian and biomedical sciences instructor at Missouri State University, explains to Insider why these two trends aren’t that beneficial … [Read more...] about What health trends should you avoid?
Many of us would like to eat healthier and shed some pounds. But making those things happen can prove to be a huge challenge – even when we’re motivated by a New Year’s resolution. Natalie Allen, registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, offers some tips and advice on how you can succeed at eating healthier in the … [Read more...] about Eating healthier in the new year
We all know it’s not easy to maintain weight loss through dieting. That’s why, some people are turning to reverse dieting, frequently used in the bodybuilding world. What is reverse dieting? How does it work? Is it safe? Can you shed pounds and keep them off? Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri … [Read more...] about What is reverse dieting?
Intermittent Fasting, or IF, is a popular diet plan where individuals eat only during specified periods of time per day. A recent study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine concluded intermittent fasting does not promote weight loss in individuals considered clinically overweight or obese. Its findings was also inconclusive regarding the practice’s potential for weight … [Read more...] about Study shows IF doesn’t promote weight loss