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guest post by ben sit, sports dietitian Let me start this post by saying this: Ok, I get it; You’re fed up and you want some permanent change and to hit your weight loss goals this year. You’re frantically scouring the internet for the best way to do this but there’s something different...

guest post by susan macfarlane, registered dietitian nutritionist There’s a reason most people set health and fitness goals after the holidays; changing or maintaining your health habits is difficult to do in the months leading up to Christmas. However, the holidays are a unique mixed-bag of challenging eating situations. Developing a plan to...

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...

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...

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...