by Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C | May 24, 2022 | Healthy Eating
The most essential part of any meal plan is you should be eating at least every 3 hours! Every meal or snack needs to contain AT LEAST 15 g of protein- this is the minimum. No more than 20 g of carbohydrates per meal or snack because carbs cause a spike in insulin...
by Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C | Apr 1, 2022 | Resource
Insulin resistance is a common term used quite frequently in the obesity medicine world. Many patients ask what these terms mean? First, let’s start with what is insulin? Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. Insulin helps glucose in your blood enter cells in...
by Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C | Jan 24, 2022 | Healthy Eating
Two terms that I always bring up with my patients are proactive eating and reactive eating. I often tell my patients I want them to be prepared for the days and weeks ahead. I want them to be a proactive eater. Now, this is not something that is going to be mastered...