Elizabeth Pattalis Online Nutritionist
Cultivate a life of balance.
Elizabeth Pattalis Online Nutritionist
Cultivate a life of balance.
Did you know that stress affects your mood and energy levels and plays a significant role in your eating habits? More specifically, stress eating is a thing. Stress can lead to overeating and much of this is due to the effects of a hormone called Cortisol. What is Cortisol, and Why Does it Matter? Cortisol …
[Trigger Warning: This blog contains calorie counts and discussion of restrictive eating which may be triggering for eating disorder sufferers]. The Minnesota Starvation Experiment, conducted during World War II, demonstrated the harmful health effects of diets. It aimed to understand human starvation to aid post-war famine relief efforts. The Minnesota Experiment 36 men were chosen. …
Do you often find it difficult to handle stress? Or do you tend to become explosive when you get angry? This behaviour could be a sign of underlying conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, or a lesser-known condition called pyrrole disorder. What is pyrrole disorder? Pyrrole disorder or pyroluria, manifests when a person experiences stress, …
Women’s hormones are complex and when there is an imbalance it can show up in various ways. Below is a list of factors to consider when balancing your hormones. Understanding these factors and their impact on your body is the first step towards taking control of your health. If you have hormonal problems, addressing the …
There are many female hormonal conditions, including amenorrhea, PMS, perimenopause, and PCOS. Regardless of the condition, treatment for hormone imbalances starts with the same approach: instead of treating the disease, the focus is on treating the individual and their symptoms. In some cases, a hormone test may be useful, I often will use the DUTCH test. …
If you feel the need to cheat on your diet, then your diet is clearly not okay. What are Cheat Meals? Cheat meals are a designated meal where you allow yourself to indulge in foods that you typically consider off-limits or not part of your regular eating plan. Negative Connotation The term “cheat” implies you …
There’s more to managing weight than just counting calories. The idea of energy in versus energy out is too simplistic. The notion that you need to eat 1200 calories per day to lose weight is ludicrous. Did you know that the average toddler needs 1200 calories per day? The human body is intricate, and each person faces unique …
More and more people are reaching out for help to overcome their compulsive overeating habits. They’re tired of starting each day with good intentions, only to end up feeling controlled by food and overeating until the end of the day. Having food constantly on their mind is preventing them from living a fuller, more joyful …
Proteins have various bodily functions, including building, maintaining, and repairing muscles, as well as supporting immunity, hormone production, and the creation of brain neurotransmitters like serotonin. If you don’t consume enough protein, it can negatively impact your mental health. Protein is one of the three macronutrients, along with carbohydrates and fats. It is composed of 20 different …
