This post is all about fiber and how to know if you are getting enough fiber. Dietary fiber is a hot topic in nutrition these days. Likely because there are numerous health benefits to consuming adequate dietary fiber yet the “typical” American diet is...
Truly, there are no bad foods and I’m here to tell you why. {Please note, if you are allergic or have a legit medical reason to avoid a certain food, please do so. That is NOT what this post is about.} In the health and nutrition world, it is becoming more...
Let’s talk about the benefits of NOT working out. After running the Huntsville half marathon on Saturday, I planned to take a couple days off from working out like I usually do after a race, but then I wasn’t feeling well and suddenly it’s been 4...
I recently gave a presentation for a group of college students about healthy eating on a budget. This is a topic that I have learned a lot about in the last year, since starting my own business and working for myself full-time. So I am sharing some of my tips and...
Having read recently books like Body Kindness and Health at Every Size, I’ve been thinking more and more about the Weight Set Point Theory. Essentially, the Weight Set Point Theory is that your body wants to be in a certain weight range (and likely not the...
My name is Jill Merkel and I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor specializing in body image, chronic dieting, disordered eating, and sports nutrition.
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