by Dietitian Prioshka Rodrigues | Oct 10, 2022 | Diets, Weight Loss
1. You’re not drinking enough water. Did you know there was a link between dehydration and weight gain? When you are dehydrated, your brain might start replacing your usual thirst signals with hunger signals instead. Hunger signals are less likely to be ignored than...
by Dietitian Prioshka Rodrigues | Feb 25, 2022 | Diets, Wellness
They say beauty is only skin deep. And, of course, it’s what’s on the inside that matters. But because the skin is your body’s largest organ, it’s a good indicator of overall health, too. Your skin is your body’s first line of defense against the outside world (think:...
by Dietitian Prioshka Rodrigues | Dec 2, 2021 | Diets, Weight Loss
Menopause—it’s something all women go through, and something most women are afraid of. It comes with those uncomfortable hot flashes, and it causes weight gain, but why? We’re diving deep into the science behind menopausal weight gain and some hacks to help prevent...
by Dietitian Prioshka Rodrigues | Jul 23, 2021 | Diets, Gout
Most people have heard of gout, but few know what it is. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid building up in the body. Uric acid forms when the body breaks down purines found in some foods. Most of the time, uric acid goes through the kidneys and...
by Dietitian Prioshka Rodrigues | Nov 10, 2020 | Diets, Weight Loss
Does your thyroid health status affect your weight loss goals? You’ve heard a lot about thyroid glands! They’re important to keep you energetic and healthy.You may have also heard that if you’re struggling with bodyweight, your thyroids could be a...
by Dietitian Prioshka Rodrigues | Jul 19, 2020 | Diabetes, Diets
Diabetes is a medical condition when your fasting blood sugar is more than 120 and HbA1c is more than 6. This occurs when your pancreas is not being able to produce insulin or when your body is resistant to insulin. One of the classic signs of diabetes is if you’ve...
