Category: Wellness

The Difference Between a Diet and a Lifestyle Change Dieting is when one temporarily changes eating habits to promote weight loss. On the contrary, a lifestyle change is when someone adopts healthy overall habits which encourage long-term weight control and consistent health. In addition, diets focus on food intake, while lifestyle changes help to manage […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Weight Gain When skies turn grey in the winter, our moods can follow suit. This is often due to the effects of a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder. Referred to by the acronym “SAD”, Seasonal Affective Disorder is not a simple case of the winter blues. Rather, SAD is a recognized […]

Following A Low Carbohydrate Diet After Surgery Written by Michelle Pollock, RD, LD Modifying your diet is crucial to long-term successful weight loss after surgery. As a bariatric dietitian, I stress the importance of getting adequate protein each and every day. As you transition to making protein the most important element on your plate, carbohydrates […]