Ask a Registered Dietitian: How Much Protein Do I Actually Need? Help!

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Ask a Registered Dietitian: How Much Protein Do I Actually Need? Help!

One of the most frequent conversations I have with clients is about protein. In recent years a lot of folks got the memo that we need more of it. Now we're starting to see conflicting information in the mainstream media about how much protein we actually need leaving a lot of folks confused and frustrated. So I'm grateful that my colleague Tarah Valenti, RDN from Custom Fit, took some time to help us understand how much protein we need based on our unique situations versus blanket approaches we may hear about in the media and on social.

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Let's Talk About Ultra-Processed Foods

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Let's Talk About Ultra-Processed Foods

Navigating the nuanced world of ultra-processed foods can feel overwhelming, especially when trying to maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle. In this five-minute video, I sit down with registered dietician Tarah Valenti from CustomFit to discuss practical tips on how to approach these foods without stress or guilt. Whether you're trying to make better choices or just curious about the role of ultra-processed foods in our world, this conversation will leave you with insights to stay sane and nourished.

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How Working with a Registered Dietician Can Change Your Life!

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How Working with a Registered Dietician Can Change Your Life!

Do you know you want/need to make some changes to your nutritional habits but just aren’t sure where to start? Ever wondered what it would be like to work with a registered dietician to help forge a path ahead and make some real improvements? In this ~30 minute video I chat with my pal Tarah Valenti, RDN with CustomFit, about what it’s like working with her and how a custom nutritional program can help with so many different goals including body fat loss, visceral fat, muscle preservation/growth, improved energy, health, vitality, longevity as well as managing a variety of issues from high cholesterol, blood sugar or blood pressure to perimenopause and other life transitions.

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