Insulin Resistance

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the use of time-restricted eating for weight loss in overweight and obese adults was evaluated. Surprisingly, the findings showed little benefit, challenging the idea that intermittent fasting is superior to other diets. In a video, the author discusses the study's design, objectives, and results, sharing her thoughts on the findings. The author invites readers to comment and share their own experiences with intermittent fasting.

"Are Obesogens Causing your Chronic Symptoms?" is a blog post that sheds light on the potential impact of obesogens, chemical compounds that go beyond causing obesity and are associated with a range of chronic symptoms such as fatigue, chronic pain, and weight struggles. These chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, can alter hormone functions in the body, including insulin, glucagon, cortisol, and hunger and satiety hormones. They may also interfere with neurotransmitter function, leading to mood disorders, poor memory, and lack of concentration. The liver plays a vital role in detoxifying the body from obesogens, making it crucial to reduce toxin intake and support the liver through proper nutrition. The post provides a list of common obesogens and suggests ways to minimize toxin exposure, as well as emphasizing the importance of antioxidants, whole food nutrition, and maintaining a healthy microbiome for effective detoxification.

Looking for a long-term solution to dieting? Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson explains in her video why fad diets and limited meal plans just don't work. She shares the top five pitfalls and suggests a better approach to achieving your health goals. It's all about mindset, new habits, and incorporating variety into your lifestyle. So, have you figured out your true, life-altering goal and why it matters to you? Watch the video for more insights.

Functional Nutritionist Andrea Nicholson challenges the conventional wisdom of calorie counting, weighing, and measuring our food. She argues that these strategies, which can often feel like a second job, are not helping us achieve our goals. In a video, she busts the five biggest myths surrounding calories, macros, and tracking. She also invites readers to share their questions about these topics.

In this blog post, Andrea Nicholson, a functional nutritionist, challenges the commonly held belief that losing weight automatically leads to being healthy. She argues that this way of thinking is backwards and that being healthy should be the priority instead. Nicholson explains that losing weight doesn't guarantee overall health, as there are people who may not have weight to lose but are still unhealthy. By shifting our focus to becoming healthy, we not only lose weight naturally but also experience better energy, vitality, and immunity. She emphasizes that being healthy is more than just weight loss and advises against quick fixes and unhealthy tactics. Nicholson encourages readers to focus on becoming a healthy person, doing the things a healthy person does, and ultimately achieving the desired level of health.