Nicole Osinga is an RD, MAN, BASc, in private practice and her followers are in the 75,000 range. She practices a plant-based approach to healthy eating, sustainable weight loss and holistic philosophy about food.
Nicole Osinga, R.D.
The Secret to Eating Carbs and Losing Weight, According to a Dietician
If I had a penny for every time I heard, “I’ve been trying to cut back on carbs to lose weight” in my practice, I would be rich. Carbohydrates seem to be a diet scapegoat of the decade. But as I explain to my clients, don't blame carbs since not …
Insulin Resistance Can Interfere With Weight Loss: Here’s How To Manage It
More than 100 million Americans are living with insulin resistance, characterized by prediabetes or diabetes, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Insulin resistance increases the risk of a number of serious health problems, including heart attacks, strok…
Five Ways Alcohol May Be Sabotaging Your Healthy Diet Efforts
Alcohol. Aka fun juice, liquid courage, or the sauce, could also be your healthy diet's saboteur. If a dry martini (or two) with 3 olives at the end of a stressful WFH day or a glass of Pino Noir (or several) is your go-to beverage for a (virtual) get together, your routine could be t…
The VegStart Diet Week 1 at a Glance. Plan Your Meals Ahead
Here are the VegStart Diet Week 1 recipes at a glance. You can use this helpful chart to keep track of what you will be eating and prepping in the days ahead.
Day One
Breakfast: Triple Berry Protein Bowl
Lunch: Roasted Carrot & White Bean Soup
Snack: Cherries & Pumpkin Seeds
Dinner: Quinoa Tofu B…
Day One
Breakfast: Triple Berry Protein Bowl
Lunch: Roasted Carrot & White Bean Soup
Snack: Cherries & Pumpkin Seeds
Dinner: Quinoa Tofu B…
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Celery and Hummus for Snack
Why Celery and Hummus are Healthy:
Hummus has 6 grams of dietary fiber in 3.5 ounces, which comes out to 24 percent of daily fiber recommendation for women and 16 percent for men. Celery is a low-calorie alternative to dip in hummus to make you feel fuller between meals...
Hummus has 6 grams of dietary fiber in 3.5 ounces, which comes out to 24 percent of daily fiber recommendation for women and 16 percent for men. Celery is a low-calorie alternative to dip in hummus to make you feel fuller between meals...
The VegStart Diet Recipes, Week 1, Day 1
Breakfast: Triple Berry Protein Bowl
Why It’s Healthy: Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries contain antioxidants that boost your immune system, and fiber to keep blood sugar steady. One cup of strawberries has 3 grams of fiber.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: The almond butter supplies protein and…
Why It’s Healthy: Blueberries, strawberries and blackberries contain antioxidants that boost your immune system, and fiber to keep blood sugar steady. One cup of strawberries has 3 grams of fiber.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: The almond butter supplies protein and…
The VegStart Diet Expert Tip 1: Shop and Meal Prep in Advance
The first day on the VegStart diet you are so excited to get started, finally lose weight and keep it off. But before you hit go, it helps to do a little meal prep. It's so much easier to succeed if you set yourself up in advance.
The easiest way for Is to meal prep on Sunday...
The easiest way for Is to meal prep on Sunday...
The VegStart Diet Recipes, Week 2, Day 1
Breakfast: Orange Carrot Smoothie
Why It's Healthy: Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and the flavor enhances everything it gets paired with, so combine it with other antioxidant-rich foods like oranges and mangos.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Orange and mango are packed with vitamin C and combined…
Why It's Healthy: Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and the flavor enhances everything it gets paired with, so combine it with other antioxidant-rich foods like oranges and mangos.
Why It Works for Weight Loss: Orange and mango are packed with vitamin C and combined…
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Popcorn and Almonds for Snack
Why Popcorn and Almonds are Healthy:
Unsalted popcorn is a great source of fiber and is low in fat. Almonds are high in Vitamin E and are loaded with antioxidants.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
The ratio of unsaturated fat to protein in almonds, along with the fiber, helps to reduce hunger...
Unsalted popcorn is a great source of fiber and is low in fat. Almonds are high in Vitamin E and are loaded with antioxidants.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
The ratio of unsaturated fat to protein in almonds, along with the fiber, helps to reduce hunger...
The VegStart Diet Recipe: Celery and Nut Butter for Snack
Why Celery and Nut Butter is Healthy:
Nut butter is a great source of Vitamin E which helps build a strong immune system. Celery is rich in antioxidants and helps reduce inflammation.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
This simple snack contains healthy fat from the nutter butter and is high in protein...
Nut butter is a great source of Vitamin E which helps build a strong immune system. Celery is rich in antioxidants and helps reduce inflammation.
Why It Works for Weight Loss:
This simple snack contains healthy fat from the nutter butter and is high in protein...