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Full-Fat Dairy vs. Low-Fat Dairy…Is One Better than the Other? Which Should You Choose?

Full-Fat Dairy vs. Low-Fat Dairy…Is One Better than the Other? Which Should You Choose?

Chelsea Gloeckner

When shopping for cheese, milk, and yogurt, which is better for you?

Full-fat dairy?

Or low-fat or non-fat dairy?

These are questions I get from my clients, who often feel totally overwhelmed with making the “best” choices when they’re at the grocery store.

If you haven’t read my article, “Is Dairy Healthy? And Should You Switch to a Plant-Based Milk?” then read that first and then come back here. It will give you a thorough understanding of the science behind why you should (or shoudn’t?) be consuming dairy…

But once you decide to have milk, cheese, and yogurt, which type do you choose?

Fat-free? Skim?

1%? 2%?

4 %? Whole milk?

And why?

Let’s take a look at what the research is currently showing so that you can make the best decision for you 😊

Is Saturated Fat Bad for You?

Is Saturated Fat Bad for You?

Chelsea Gloeckner

I also remember eating SnackWell’s Fat-Free Devil’s Food Cookies after dinner with my Dad.

And my parents limiting the amount of bacon we had each week…

Why?

Because fat was the enemy.

And saturated fat was Public Enemy #1.

So what’s the deal?

Is fat, and more specifically saturated fat, bad for you?

Or is it good for you?

I thought we’d uncover what the latest research is showing, in hopes to get a clear answer on if we’re choosing to eat fat (or not) based on current science.

Should You Go Keto?

Should You Go Keto?

Chelsea Gloeckner

Should you go keto?

And if you’re already keto, what does the science say about how healthy it is for you?

Will you be able to keep the weight off?

And what if you’ve hit a weight loss plateau? Then what?

This article covers exactly what you need to know about keto, if it’s for you…and if you should consider coming off of it.

Is Bread the Enemy? Do Carbs Make You Fat?

Is Bread the Enemy? Do Carbs Make You Fat?

Chelsea Gloeckner

“Bread is the enemy…and carbs make you fat!”

Have you ever thought the same thing?

Are you limiting bread (or pasta or rice or other grains) because you fear they’ll make you gain weight?

You’re not alone.

But is bread *really* the enemy?

Do carbs *actually* make you fat?

The Secret to Losing Weight...While You Sleep | + FREE Checklist on the Top 10 Tips for Better Sleep Tonight |

The Secret to Losing Weight...While You Sleep | + FREE Checklist on the Top 10 Tips for Better Sleep Tonight |

Chelsea Gloeckner

Have you noticed that you’ve gained a few pounds lately?

But you’re not sure why?

You’re eating healthy most of the time…

You’re working like a boss…

You’re even working out a few times per week…

So, what gives?

There might be an explanation to slow and steady weight gain that you’ll be surprised by:

You’re getting less than 7 hours per sleep.

Yeah, but who isn’t??

It turns out that poor sleep is a major contributor to weight gain.

Lack of adequate sleep (7-9 hours) puts you at a 55% greater risk of obesity!

That lack of sleep causes:

·        Your brain to crave high-calorie foods

·        A spike in cortisol (remember that stress hormone…link to article)

·        Your body to store fat

·        A decrease in your ability to process carbs (and therefore you store more fat)

·        Your metabolism to drop

·        An increase in cravings

Oh yes, that’s why you’re seriously craving sweets, and snacking like crazy after dinner!

And there’s fascinating research out there on this, like this one study, which followed 16 adults for 2 weeks in the inpatient setting, and deprived them of adequate sleep for 5 days.

You should know that “deprived” meant 5 hours of sleep per night for 5 days…

Sound like a typical work week to you?

In just those 5 days, the adults gained almost 2 lbs!

They ate more carbs, fat, and more calories in general after dinner.

When you’re tired, you simply eat more food.

And if that lack of sleep is chronic (hello, work like, family life, social life), the weight creeps on slowly and steadily.

Want better sleep?  And want it now?

I’ve created a checklist for you with my top tips that you can implement TODAY to get better sleep TONIGHT!

You can download your free checklist for the Top 10 Tips for Better Sleep Tonight here.