Tara Coleman
Clinical Nutritionist
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to
Lose Weight Overnight
Throughout the night our bodies lose between 1 to 2 pounds. Most of the weight lost is water weight. While a sleep diet will not provide you with incredible weight loss results, getting a great night sleep each night can...
How to
Start a Healthy Diet
Many people want to start eating healthier and follow a more nutritious diet. When you're diet contains a lot of overly processed foods, high-fat foods or foods high in sugar, you increase your risk for a variety of chro...
Going Back to a Meat-Based Diet After Being Vegetarian
What you can do to comfortably reintroduce meat back into your diet If you’re a vegetarian and you’re thinking about eating meat again, you most likely won’t have any problems at all if you ease back into it. Eati...
How to
Lose Weight in 4 Days
Fast weight loss requires a commitment to eating healthy and exercising. It takes the loss of approximately 3,500 calories to lose 1 lb. Following this day by day weight loss plan can help you to lose weight in 4 days an...
How to
Reduce Acid in Tomato Dishes
Tomatoes can add wonderful flavor and nutrition to your favorite recipes. Tomatoes are very acidic, so they can cause serious problems for those with ulcers or other acid related digestive issues. You can reduce the acid...
The Ultimate Guide to Losing 10 Pounds in 2 Weeks
Burn fat, increase your energy level, and shed the pounds the healthy way '''Losing 10 pounds in 2 weeks is an intense goal and will require sticking to a strict exercise routine and dieting plan.''' Whether you need to ...
How to
Get Smaller Butt and Thighs Without Exercising
Do you think that your butt and thighs are too big in relation to your upper body? Do you dislike formal exercise, gym membership, and diet programs but still want to get your glutes and thighs more toned? You'd be surpr...
How to
Drop a Dress Size in a Week
To “drop a dress size” means losing anywhere from 3 to 10 pounds, depending on who’s defining it. While it’s possible to drop anywhere from 1 to 3 pounds healthfully in a week, dropping 10 pounds is not only impr...
How to
Eat More Food
Use these tips to get the calories and nutrition you needWhether it's due to a mental or physical illness, an injury, or a high baseline metabolism, low appetite can make it so hard to eat as much as you'd like to. When ...
How to
Plan a Healthy Diet
Congratulations on setting the goal to eat a healthier diet! To make the job simpler and more likely to succeed, take the time to do some planning. Work with a registered dietitian and doctor to evaluate your current die...
How to
Lose 12 Pounds in One Month
You can lose 12 lbs. (5.44 kg) in 1 month if you reduce the number of calories you eat each day and increase the amount of time you spend exercising. To lose 12 lbs. (5.44 kg) in 1 month, aim to shed 3 lbs. (1.36 kg) a w...
How to
Get Super Skinny
If you want to get lean for aesthetic reasons, eating a healthy diet and exercising are your best bet. But what does that actually entail, and how do you get faster results that actually last long term? Don't worry—we'...
How to
Become a Vegetarian
There are a lot of reasons you might consider switching to a plant-based diet—maybe you're passionate about the treatment of animals, have a desire to decrease your impact on the environment, or want to improve your he...
How to
Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Months
Losing weight doesn't have to involve grueling exercise regimens or hyper-restrictive fad diets. The truth is that the best way to lose weight is by making sustainable lifestyle changes that you can actually stick with i...
How to
Develop Healthy Eating Habits
Many people realize that healthy eating habits can help support a healthy weight, manage or improve chronic diseases and maintain overall good health. But a diet that contains more processed, less nutritious foods can l...
How to
Eat when You Have Gout and Diabetes
It's possible to suffer from both gout and diabetes at the same time. People with both gout and diabetes are advised to avoid foods that may affect the levels of uric acid and insulin in the body. Therefore, recommended ...
How to
Lose Weight Fast (For Men)
For many reasons, men can get out of shape and put on some weight. Fortunately, it's perfectly within your power to get back into shape and lose that weight fast. With dedication and commitment, you can improve your fitn...
How to
Keep a Food Diary
Keeping a food diary helps give you an accurate picture of what you eat every day. It may be a good way to gain more control over your diet and give you some insight into what you're eating and how it affects your health...
How to
Make a Homemade Protein Shake Without Protein Powder
Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet and can be found in all types of natural foods. A recommended amount of protein is 50 to 175 grams per day, depending on your body type, exercise, and diet. If you're intere...
How to
Avoid the Temptation to Eat Unhealthy Foods
Cravings for unhealthy food can happen to anyone. There are many factors that can lead to these cravings, such as hormonal fluctuations, reaction to stress, depression, and eating disorders. These cravings can be hard to...
