Uncategorized Archives - Kristie Lebeau, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Dangerous Diets – 5 Tips on How to Avoid Bad Advice Online

by Kristie LeBeau | Jan 2, 2018 | Uncategorized

This time of year, we all want to make a fresh start. So maybe you go online in search for a diet plan or health tips. Or, if you go to the doctor and you get a new diagnosis, what do you do? You ask “Dr. Google” for help – you go online. But the problem is,...

Why Willpower is NOT enough for weight loss (and what DOES work)

by Kristie LeBeau | Jun 5, 2017 | Uncategorized

You decide to lose weight. You need to get ready for a vacation, reunion, or you just want to fit into that pair of pants that seemed to get smaller overnight. You vow that this time the diet is going to work! You’re going to eat what you’re supposed to – follow...

Can Diet and Exercise Improve Mental Health?

by Kristie LeBeau | Apr 29, 2017 | Uncategorized

Today’s blog post is from Paige Johnson, Personal Trainer at Learnfit.org Photo by: Pixabay When you think of dieting and exercising, the first thing that pops into your mind is likely weight loss and an improved figure. However, mental health can be improved as well,...

What to Eat if You Have High Blood Pressure

by Kristie LeBeau | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized

If you’ve been told you have high blood pressure (also called “hypertension”) lifestyle changes can help to lower your blood pressure. An eating plan called the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet is a dietary pattern that can improve your blood...

Getting Back on Track With Your New Year’s Health and Fitness Resolutions

by Kristie LeBeau | Mar 9, 2017 | Uncategorized

Today’s blog post is from Paige Johnson, Personal Trainer at Learnfit.org 2017 is well underway — and although many of us began the year with the best of intentions, we may have already all but abandoned our New Year’s Resolutions. New Year’s Resolutions are fun...

7 Secrets Dietitians Use to Stay Slim

by Kristie LeBeau | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized

Today is Registered Dietitian Day! I’m a dietitian and after having eaten many meals with other dietitians, I have noticed some similarities in the way we eat. That’s not to say there aren’t differences from one dietitian to another, but there are...