Posts by Kate Huether, MD
Tempeh, Ever heard of it?
With plant-based meat alternatives becoming extremely popular in the last few years, it can be confusing to remember all of them and understand the differences between them. A few examples of plant-based proteins are tofu, seitan, beans, legumes, nuts, and today’s star of the show: Tempeh! Tempeh is a powerhouse plant-based protein (arguably the best)…
Read MoreZac Efron’s Trip to Sardinia…is low protein the key to health?
Social media can be a wealth of information, and for that, it is a great thing. However, too many people on instagram and TikTok twist valuable information into fear-mongering myths, whether they do it on purpose or not. It is important to question everything you read, and take information from your fave social media influencer…
Read MoreI watched Game Changers. Should I go vegan?
The Game Changers Let’s take a look at why The Game Changers info is cherry picked, taken out of context, and largely misleading. This is not to convince you to eat meat, but to show that documentaries are very biased (even when they pretend not to be). They play on our emotions instead…
Read MoreHow to be confident in a bikini this summer
Summer is in full swing with it’s hot temperatures, raging humidity, neighborhood barbecues, and pool days. While summer is (in our opinion) the best part of the year, it can also be super stressful. Why? Because of bikinis! Do you hate wearing a swimsuit? Not going to lie, it can be stressful and overwhelming.…
Read MoreHow to exercise to optimize weight loss
Have you been doing all the right things to lose weight? Working out, eating right, hydrating properly, and getting enough sleep? Weight loss can be a long, difficult journey, but if you focus on improving your metabolism instead of cutting your calories, the journey can be much more PLEASANT AND SUCCESSFUL. What about metabolism?…
Read MoreTop Travel Snacks for Weight Loss
In the midst of the pandemic, you might be feeling like you just need to get away for a weekend, but it’s hard to catch the next flight to your favorite tropical island. Road trips are the next best thing, but they can be long, and sometimes your only option for food while on the…
Read MoreHow To Do High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) The Right Way
Your Guide to HIIT Exercise Have you ever heard of HIIT – high intensity interval training? It’s gotten a lot more popular over recent years and for good reason – there are a slew of benefits related with this type of training. A few to start are improved metabolism, increased fat loss, short workout…
Read MoreWhy You Hit a Weight Loss Plateau After Cutting Calories
You’ve reached a time in your life when you’re ready to hop on the weight loss train. So you think “I’ll start by eating less and exercising more. Because fewer calories in = less accumulated body weight AND more exercise = more calories burned = less body weight.” Right? Not quite – and…
Read MoreHow You Can Drink Socially Without Damaging Your Health
Whether we like it or not, alcohol is everywhere – especially during summer! There’s no shame in skipping the drinks, but on those days when you feel like enjoying a few, there are some things you can do to help maintain the progress you’ve been making on your health journey. 1. Go for low-sugar…
Read MoreHow to carbs and still lose weight
Cooking and Cooling Potatoes and Rice The two-step process of cooking and then cooling potatoes or rice creates resistant starch. Resistant starches are prebiotics (remember from last week?) and cannot be absorbed into the bloodstream. They’re essentially indigestible carbohydrates, and healthy gut bacteria love to feed on them. In turn, this produces short-chain fatty…
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