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Carbs are not the enemy - why you should not cut them out

By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 2, 2021 If there is one macronutrient that has gotten a bad rap in recent times, it's...

Dismantling Weight Bias

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN February 2, 2021 Losing weight is not the cure for an incurable disease. Appropriate medical and nutritional...

Ditch the "All-or-Nothing" Mindset & Improve Your Nutrition

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN December 3, 2020 "Starting next Monday, I'm going to cut out sugar, carbs and meat and only have salads at...

Can we trust the BMI?

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 25, 2020 The body mass index (BMI) number often rules over so many of our healthcare decisions; do I...

Set Point Theory: Do I have a Predetermined Weight?

By Amber Charles, MSPH, RDN October 18, 2020 What is the set point theory for weight management? This theory suggests that your body...

How to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

Stop counting calories, do these 10 things instead!