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What Should I Eat on My Ozempic/Semaglutide Diet Plan for Weight Loss?
There is No Ozempic/Semaglutide Diet Plan for Weight Loss. Eat a Nutritious Diet and Ask a Dietitian for Personalized Advice.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 18, 20233 min read


Should I See a Dietitian if I am Taking Ozempic? 7 Reasons why Diet Matters While on Ozempic
Seeing a Dietitian While Taking Ozempic Can Help You Maximize Your Health Improvements. Diet Matters While on Ozempic.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 13, 20232 min read


How Bad is Iceberg Lettuce? Does Iceberg Have Zero Nutritional Value?
Iceberg Lettuce Contains Fewer Vitamins than Other Lettuce. It Still Has Nutritional Value, and is Part of a Healthy Eating Pattern.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 11, 20231 min read


I Don't Like Any Vegetables! What Should I Do? How to Eat Vegetables When You Hate Them
Instead of Trying to Figure Out How to Eat Vegetables When You Hate Them, Try These Strategies to Find Vegetables You Like.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 8, 20234 min read


How Can I Get My Picky Eater to Eat More Foods? Tips for Picky Eaters and Food Chaining
Use These Tips to Help Your Picky Eater Accept New Foods. Food Chaining is a Strategy You Can Use to Bridge Your Child to New Foods.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 6, 20233 min read


How Do I Raise a Healthy Eater? 9 Tips to Raise a Healthy Eater
Trying to Raise a Healthy Eater? These 9 Tips to Raise a Healthy Eater can Start Your Child on the Right Track.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 4, 20233 min read


How to Talk to Your Teenager About Weight--Or Maybe You Shouldn't Talk to Your Teenager About Weight
Sometimes Talking to Your Teenager About Their Weight is Unhelpful. How to Talk to Your Teenager About Their Weight and Body.

Brendel Plonka
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Should I Do Bariatric Surgery With My Family Member?
Having Bariatric Surgery With Family Can be Supportive. Factors to Consider Before Doing Bariatric Surgery With Your Family Member.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 30, 20233 min read


How to Eat More Veggies: Making a No-Effort Salad Without Cutting any Vegetables
A No-Effort Salad Can Help You Eat More Veggies. Wondering How to Eat More Veggies? Your Guide to Making a Salad Without a Knife.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 28, 20232 min read


New Weight Loss Drugs and Anti-Fat Bias: A Discussion on Ozempic
People Who Recommend New Weight Loss Drugs are Accused of Anti-Fat Bias. Anti-Fat Bias & Treating Patients With Obesity are Separate Issues.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 23, 20233 min read


Nutrition and Disordered Eating at College: Why Do Students Eat Differently in College?
College Students Eat Differently Due to the Changed Food Environment and Pressures. Disordered Eating is Common in College Students.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 21, 20233 min read


What Does Disordered Eating Look Like? Examples of Disordered Eating
Disordered Eating Behaviors Can Seem Normal. These Examples of Disordered Eating Show Common Behaviors That Can be Disruptive.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 18, 20233 min read


Is it OK to Skip Breakfast? The Myth of Breakfast as the Most Important Meal of the Day
Wondering if it is OK to Skip Breakfast? The Evidence is Not Super Strong That Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Meal Shortcuts--Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for When You Don't Have Time to Cook: Chicken Dinner
These Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas Can Help You Get a Nutritious Meal Out When You Have No Time. Check Out These Shortcuts.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 14, 20232 min read


Love and (Weight) Loss: How to be a Supportive Partner of Someone Who is Trying to Lose Weight
Why People Sabotage Loved Ones Who are Trying to Lose Weight. How to be a Supportive Partner Instead. Tips to Support Your Partner.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 11, 20235 min read


Do You Regain Weight After Stopping Ozempic? If So, Does That Mean it Doesn't Work?
People Regain Weight After Stopping Ozempic. The Medication's Action Explains the Regain. Obesity Misinformation Affects Our Expectations.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 9, 20232 min read


What Does Ozempic Do for Obesity
Obesity Can be Caused by Excessive Drive to Eat. Understanding What Ozempic Does Shows How it Affects Obesity. Ozempic Lowers Drive to Eat.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Is Breakfast Cereal Healthy?
Learn How to Evaluate Breakfast Cereal to Understand if it is Healthy. Factors to Consider: Fiber, Sugar, and Protein.

Brendel Plonka
Aug 2, 20234 min read


Is BMI Accurate? BMI is a Poor Measure of Obesity...But Not for the Reason You Think
There are Concerns if BMI is Accurate. Research Shows BMI is a Poor Measure of Obesity. How to Address the Concerns From a Dietitian.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 31, 20235 min read


Should I take Ozempic? A Discussion of a Polarizing Medical Treatment
"Should I Take Ozempic?" Social Influences Say No, But That Might Be Against Your Health Interest. An Approach to Thinking about Ozempic.

Brendel Plonka
Jul 26, 20233 min read
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