Avoid the Trap of Hidden Sugars
by Alec Sochacki | Oct 1, 2024 | Weight Management
Given that added sugar contributes to diabetes and heart disease, it’s important to understand where added sugars in our food are hiding and how to make informed decisions about selecting foods with less added sugar. It’s been reported that adults who are 20 and older consume, on average, more than 17 teaspoons (290 calories) of hidden sugars each day!...
Can Semaglutide Medications Help Promote Heart Health?
by Alec Sochacki | Sep 9, 2024 | Weight Management
Semaglutide medications are mostly discussed in the context of type 2 diabetes management and weight loss; however, there is growing evidence to suggest that these medications may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Originally developed to help treat type 2 diabetes, semaglutide medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have demonstrated...
Micronutrients and Macronutrients: What they are and why they Matter.
by Alec Sochacki | Aug 8, 2024 | Weight Management
Micronutrients and macronutrients work together, so it is important to make sure you are meeting your daily recommended allowance for each. If you’ve spent any time in a gym working out recently or shopping in the produce section of your local grocery store or co-op you may have heard people talking about “counting macros” or “counting micros,” only to...
Whole Grains Can Improve Insulin Resistance in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Paying Attention to your Glycemic Index Can Help.
by Alec Sochacki | Jul 2, 2024 | Weight Management
The glycemic index is important because it helps adults with type 2 diabetes (and adults with pre-diabetes or adults without diabetes) monitor their carbohydrate consumption — so choosing “good” carbs is important. Adults with type 2 diabetes routinely monitor metrics that are implicated in diabetes management and monitoring. The most common and most...
How Can Working Out in Zone 2 Help with Weight Loss and Managing Type 2 Diabetes?
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Aug 15, 2023 | Weight Management, Exercise
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Working out in Zone 2 can help optimize weight loss by burning more fat, which will can mitigate the risks of type 2 diabetes. Exercise has many goals, namely increasing endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Perhaps one of the most popular goals for exercising — if not the most popular goal — is weight loss. Living at a...
Are Meal Replacements and Low Calorie Diets Better Options than Semaglutide for Sustained Weight Loss?
by Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. | Jun 13, 2023 | Weight Management, Blogs
— Dawn M. Sweet, Ph.D. Low calorie diets, lifestyle changes, and meal replacements are more reliable for long-term weight loss. Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered much attention because of their efficacy in helping adults with obesity lose weight. Wegovy was developed as a weight loss drug while Ozempic, a drug developed as a diabetes medication, is now...
