nutritionist point of view
February 2, 2015
Onyx Danois
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By Melissa Rollins Kitty Finklea, dietician and nutritionist for Florence’s Biggest Loser, encouraged contestants at the kick-off event to take control of their food. She offered them a sample meal plan to give them an idea of what types of food would help them on their weight loss journey. Here are a few other suggestions:…
April 9, 2014
Rachel
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By Lindsay Buchanan (Florence, SC) — For those who tend to stay in comfortable food ruts, it can be difficult to branch out and try healthier foods. But by slowly incorporating one new food at a time, those habits can be changed over time. That was the advice a group of contestants from Florence’s Biggest…
March 23, 2014
Rachel
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By Kitty Finklea (Florence, SC) In the first few weeks of a strict diet, people typically lose 5-10 pounds per week, and sometimes more. So it easy to understand why some may feel somewhat dismayed when weight loss slows down or depressed if they lose less than a couple of pounds a week. Americans want…
March 18, 2014
Rachel
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We all know a piece of grilled chicken or salmon on a salad with drizzled-on-dressing is healthy, but what about a regular meal? Here are some of my personal picks at some local restaurants in the Florence area: Red Bone Alley: Bronzed chicken with sautéed veggies. Starfire Grill: Mediterranean grilled Shrimp with green beans and village salad….
February 19, 2014
Rachel
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Years of research continue to show that keeping a food record is one of the most effective tools for reaching your nutrition goals. You may say AGHHH!!! I hate keeping food records, but it really works as a very effective method to increase your awareness of how much you eat, what and when you eat….
January 23, 2014
Rachel
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Hi everyone and welcome to the Florence’s BIGGEST LOSER! Thank you for your contribution to United Way of Florence County and for taking on the adventure to learn more about eating right and moving more! To tell you a little about myself, I am a Florence native and grew up with traditional Southern foods. My…