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Nutrition

Understanding The Calcium:Magnesium Ratio

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist What Is Calcium? Calcium is an essential mineral well known for its role in bone health. About 99% of our body’s calcium is found in the bones and teeth where it maintains the structure of the skeletal system (1). The body’s remaining calcium is found...

Nutrition

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Understanding The Zinc:Copper Nutrient Ratio

guest post from susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist The Zinc:Copper Ratio There has been a lot of discussion in the Cronometer forums about the ideal ratio of dietary zinc to copper. A quick Google search suggests that an inability to achieve the correct ratio is a risk factor for a myriad of diseases...

Nutrition

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Understanding The Omega 6:Omega 3 Nutrient Ratio

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist The Omega 6 : Omega 3 Ratio Omega 6 and 3 are two essential fats that are categorized as polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs for short. These fats are essential since we lack the ability to make them in our bodies and must obtain them...

Weight Loss

4 mins read

Helping Truckers Lose Weight With Cronometer

guest post from siphiwe baleka, founder of fitness trucking Fitness Trucking was founded in order to revolutionize the transportation industry by creating a culture of fitness within it. My goal is to take the unhealthiest occupation in America, and make it a model for corporate wellness. In the process of doing that, I...

Weight Loss

4 mins read

Six Tips for Successful Weight-Loss Tracking

guest post from susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist If you’ve ever tried to lose weight in the past, it’s likely you’ve heard the old adage of “eat less and move more” from well-meaning friends, family members, and even healthcare professionals. Although it seems like a logical approach to losing weight, this sentiment doesn’t...

Healthcare Professionals

4 mins read

How Cronometer Changed My Nutrition Practice

guest post by registered dietitian nutritionist, susan macfarlane I’m Susan Macfarlane and I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist running a busy private nutrition practice in Canada’s capital of Ottawa, Ontario. I’m also a nutrition contributor at Cronometer, where I answer all your nutrition and health-related questions in the forums. In my practice, I am...

Nutrition

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How to Read Nutrition Fact Labels: Step One in Healthy Eating

Guest post by frank alvarez, health coach The process of determining if a food is nutritious or not is arduous at best. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have all been developed into user-friendly recommendations for how Americans should choose their foods. How Nutrition Guidelines Work The DRI’s (Dietary Reference Intakes) include 2 sets...

Weight Loss

5 mins read

How To Lose Weight With Cronometer

If you’re looking to drop a couple or several pounds, you’ve come to the right place! Losing weight is straight-forward with a tool like Cronometer. In this article, we explain the basic steps to successful weight loss, and why Cronometer is invaluable in the process. This approach isn’t based on any dieting fads...