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4 Tips for Healthy Eating
With so much confusing and conflicting nutrition information online, eating healthy can feel like an impossible task. Thankfully, Compleo offers one-on-one nutrition appointments with registered dietitians who can help you learn and apply nutrition principles specific to your body and needs. The dietitians at Compleo follow this framework when assessing the healthfulness of our patients’ diets. Are you eating enough?
5 Ways to Spot a Fad Diet
The “fad diet” definition is “a trendy weight-loss plan that promises dramatic results”. Fad diets may be effective short term, causing weight loss or improved targeted symptoms. This makes fad diets incredibly appealing for those desiring weight loss or relief from uncomfortable symptoms like digestive issues. However, fad diets are not evidence-based, relying on theory or single studies/testimonials to
Why Dieting is Not a Long-Term Solution for Better Health
“Dieting” is often understood to mean a period when someone intentionally alters their food intake with the goal of weight loss. There is often a start and an end date, a rigid list of rules, and frequent self-monitored weight checks. The problem with dieting is that there are so many plans out there that promise the same thing through different
Is Snacking Okay?
It is accepted as normal that children benefit from the inclusion of snacks in their daily lives. But when it comes to an adult’s snacking habits, people tend to be a bit more doubtful. Adequacy is the foundation of any healthy diet. And healthy snacking is a great tool to ensure that you are meeting your energy needs adequately. Regular,
Baby-Led Weaning vs Spoon Feeding
Baby-led weaning is the process of introducing food to a baby in a way that is different from traditional spoon-feeding. Neither option is “right” or “wrong” and both can be done in safe ways that promote healthy growth and development. Only you, the parent/ caregiver, know what is best for your baby and your family. Below is a table comparing
Nutritional Variety
Variety is an important pillar of nutrition, along with adequacy and balance. Variety can be defined as “The state of being different or diverse, the absence of uniformity or sameness”. -Oxford Languages This concept is beneficial to apply in nutrition because there is such a large quantity of nutrients and food components that are essential and beneficial to our health.
Lunchbox Lessons for Kids
Did you know the average adolescent consumes too much sugar, saturated fat, and sodium? Many children do not eat enough fruits, vegetables, or whole grains. This is why we are seeing pediatric obesity on the rise. Parents/caregivers are the first line of defense in creating healthy food habits. There are three pillars of healthy eating we like to follow. They
Your Baby’s First-Year Developmental Milestones: A Complete Guide
Baby’s First-Year Developmental Milestones The first year of a baby’s life is a time of rapid growth and development. As a parent, it is essential to monitor your baby’s milestones and ensure that they are reaching them on time. Let’s discuss the milestones for a baby’s first year, and what to look for in each phase. Birth-3 Months During the first three
