Recommended Fiber Intake Per Day

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

Fiber, also known as roughage or bulk is the non-digestible part of carbohydrate foods found in grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beans. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 Americans, and many populations around the world fall short of getting the recommended daily amount of 25 grams a day. Recent studies indicate that even eating 30 grams or more of fiber is essential for optimal health.⁠

Getting to a healthy weight and staying there is an important way to prevent heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. There are many strategies you can use to achieve all those goals, but why not focus on one? Hint: Eat more fiber!⁠

Fiber is a multifaceted nutrient that can help you lose weight and maintain your weight loss, improve your body’s response to insulin, lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol levels and digestion.⁠

When it comes to weight loss fiber can help maintain your body’s fat-burning capacity by regulating your blood glucose levels, and therefore avoiding insulin spikes. It can also help you feel fuller for longer periods.⁠

Adding fiber to your diet can be easy and delicious and I can show you how. If you are ready to drastically improve your health and lose weight for good, to apply for nutrition coaching.⁠

Stop Doing Old School Calorie Counting

Posted on August 22, 2020August 31, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

When it comes to losing weight, counting calories is so old school. Not only is it burdensome, and tedious, it can take your focus off the quality of food you’re eating and how you actually feel in favor of lower quality, lower calorie foods.

Foods that have the same quantity of calories can differ in nutrient quality and have different effects on your health. Example a 100 calorie pack of cookies versus 100 calories of fruit such as 2 cups of strawberries send different signals to your body. The cookies don’t offer much in terms of nutrient quality, will spike your blood glucose levels, is not filling and can trigger additional sugar cravings. On the other hand, the strawberries are nutrient dense, filling, and offers good blood glucose control.

Also, there are a lot of factors involved in how many calories your body needs on a day to day basis and even if you account for physical activity, you might still be way off in your calculations.

Calories do matter, but you don’t need to count them. Instead of counting calories, I teach my nutrition coaching clients how to focus on their emotions, hunger cues and identify their eating patterns. Combined with sound nutrition education, and a customized meal plan, they are able to change their eating patterns and are able to lose weight easily. The average weight lost in my program using this method is 12 pounds in 1 month.

If you’re ready to work with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in weight loss, and are tired of counting calories, and tracking macros, let’s chat. Apply today for nutrition coaching.

Easy Tips To Create A Balanced Nutritious Meal

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

It is incredibly easy to create a balanced meal that is delicious, nourishing, and healthy. To do so, include the following: ⁠

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates fuel the body with much needed energy. However, not all carbs are created equal. Focus on eating mostly complex carbs which have more fiber, and are a great option for weight control, managing your blood glucose and cholesterol levels. Examples are bulgur, brown rice, beans, whole wheat pasta. ⁠
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High Quality Protein: Protein is essential for building muscle mass, repairing tissues, and supporting neurological function. It also helps to suppress your appetite. When choosing animal protein try to select antibiotic and hormone free options. Plant based protein options include: Tofu and Lentils. ⁠
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Healthy Fats: Healthy fats help to curb hunger and cravings, are involved in hormone regulation, support healthy brain function and improve your good cholesterol-which enhances your heart health. Examples are olive oil, avocado, nuts. ⁠
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Vegetables: Veggies are rich in antioxidants, help to boost your immune system, regulate digestion, and protect against diseases like heart disease and type 2 Diabetes. Aim to eat a variety of different colored vegetables, and at least 5 cups a day. ⁠
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Food is medicine, and in my nutrition coaching program I educate my clients on the types of foods to eat to supercharge their health. If you are confused about the kinds of food to eat to attain your health goals, let’s chat! Reserve your spot with me for a free dietary assessment call.

Snacks Won’t Harm You On Your Weight Loss Journey

Posted on August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

Does snacking fit into your weight loss plan? Some people think that snacking can sabotage your weight loss efforts and this may have some degree of truth ONLY if you choose snacks that are not supportive of your health and weight loss goals. I encourage my clients to snack between meals if their body calls for it.

This is because it has a ton of benefits:
1)Eating the right combination of snacks can actually help you lose weight
2)Consuming a healthy snack between meals can suppress your hunger
3)Snacking can prevent overeating at meals by controlling your appetite throughout the day
4)Snacking provides necessary fuel needed to prepare and recover from exercise
5)It can help you close nutritional gaps in your diet

To make the most out of your snacks, WITHOUT sabotaging your weight loss efforts, Choose snacks that satisfy your hunger, supply your body with energy, and are rich in nutrients. In order to ‘snack smart’ choose from the following food categories:

Fruits and Vegetables – These are nutrient dense and have low calories

Whole grains – Rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates for an efficient energy boost

Dairy– Great source of protein which helps to reduce your hunger hormones

Nuts and Seeds – Provide healthy fat for satiety.

Watching your portion sizes and planning ahead by having healthy choices on hand can make your weight loss or weight maintenance plan successful.

If you are confused about the kinds of food to eat to lose weight or achieve your health goals, let’s chat! Apply today to reserve your spot for my nutrition coaching program.

Eating Imperfectly Is Completely Normal

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

First of all what does a perfect diet look like to you? And does it align with your core values, your lifestyle, and your overall health goals? Too often I see clients who prior to working with me latch on to an idea of a perfect diet promoted by their favorite celebrity, or mainstream media, which doesn’t serve them in the long run. They ‘slip up’, fall off the wagon and delve into depression because they can’t seem to eat ‘perfectly’. ⁠

Now, what works for person A may not work for you and you don’t have to eat exactly like person B to achieve similar goals. There are many roads that lead to the same outcome so before you slip into frustration and berate yourself on why your plate doesn’t look like the perfectly curated plates on Instagram, it’s time to take a step back and WOOSAH. ⁠

Extreme dieting will trip you up every single time. What you need is a good nourishment plan that gives you freedom, flexibility and is supportive of your health goals. .⁠
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If you’re ready for a nourishment plan that is carefully crafted just for you, allows you to enjoy your favorite foods, and crush your health goals. I’ve got you covered. Apply today to reserve your spot for nutrition coaching. ⁠

Secret To Lose Weight Without Going To The Gym

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Ayanwola Titilayo A

Want to lose weight? Eat more fiber!
You can add fiber rich foods to your diet by eating more veggies at each meal.

You don’t have to count calories, macros or even step foot in a gym to lose weight.
I know this because
1) I’m a nutrition expert
2) My clients are proof
3) My method works.

Food is more than calories in and calories out. Eating the right kinds and combinations of food will not only nourish your body, but will allow you to lose weight in a healthy way. I teach my clients how to choose meals that support their health, enhance their well-being, and improve their performance. .

If you’re tired of dieting without seeing any results, let’s chat. Book your spot with me for a free dietary assessment.

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