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Nutrition

How to Find Credible Nutrition Information

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist Nowadays, everyone seems to be an expert when it comes to nutrition advice: “Eat breakfast! Don’t eat until 12 pm!”; “Avoid carbs, they will make you fat! Fat makes you fat!”; “Only buy organic! Organic is a myth!” On top of these contradictory claims are...

Longevity

7 mins read

The Golden Years: Healthy Eating for Older Adults

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist As science and medicine continue to advance, so too does our life expectancy. According to the World Health Organization, the global life expectancy was 72.0 years in 2016; an increase of 5.5 years since the year 2000 (1). And growth in life expectancy is not...

Nutrition

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Flax, Chia, or Hemp? A Nutrition Showdown

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist We all know that eating flax, chia, and hemp seed is good for our health (even if we aren’t entirely sure why). In a nutshell – or should I say, a “seed” shell – flax, chia, and hemp all contain alpha linolenic acid (ALA for...

Longevity

4 mins read

The Link Between Diet And Longevity

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist As hard as we might try to fight it, aging is an inevitable part of life. And yet, scientists are still puzzling over what drives aging in humans. In this post, I’m taking a closer look at some of more common theories on aging and...

Weight Loss

5 mins read

Intermittent Fasting and Weight Loss

guest post by registered dietitian, susan macfarlane Fasting has been an integral part of many different religions for centuries. Fasting has gained popularity more recently among scientists and weight-loss enthusiasts alike for its touted benefits of improving insulin sensitivity, delaying aging, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing body weight. However, fasting may not be...

App Updates & Features

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The Best Alternative To The USDA’s SuperTracker

The USDA will no longer offer food and physical activity tracking through SuperTracker, leaving current users looking for an alternative. Cronometer has garnered a reputation with fitness and nutrition experts as the most detailed and flexible nutrition tracking software available. Find out how Cronometer compares with SuperTracker and how to make the switch....

Nutrition

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Introducing Solids To Babies: 6 – 12 months

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist Introducing solids to your little one can be a time of great excitement and even greater angst. Nutrition myths and misinformation abound online, and many parents feel pressure to feed their child a “perfect diet” (which, by the way, does not exist). While solids provide...

Nutrition

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Everything You Need To Know About Eating Plant-based: Part 2

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist Last month, I answered your burning questions related to plant-based eating and nutrition. This month, I want to continue the discussion and provide clarity and guidance around some of the more confusing topics that come up when adopting a vegan diet. Are there any nutrients...