A nutritionist is a person who specializes in the science of nutrition --- the relationship between food and health. Nutritionists are experts, among other topics, on foods that might cause disorders such as allergies, skin rashes or heart disease. A nutritionist may also provide expert tips and advice for those wanting to lose weight. You should consult your own doctor before beginning any new diet or exercise regimen.
Dr. Barbara J Rolls, Ph.D.
Dr. Barbara Rolls is a veteran nutrition researcher, who as of 2011 is a professor of nutritional sciences at Pennsylvania State University. Rolls is also the creator of the best-selling Volumetrics diet plan. Volumetrics is based on the idea that people would rather be told to eat more than less, and Rolls advises dieters to start each meal with a large salad or vegetable soup. Salads and soup are low in calories, and have a high fiber content that promotes fullness. During research, the "New York Post" reported in a 2005 article reprinted on the Volumetrics Eating Plan website, Rolls found that people who included a salad as part of their meal consumed 12 percent fewer calories than those who didn't.
Tanya Zuckerbrot, M.S., R.D.
Tanya Zuckerbrot is a registered dietitian, a certified nutritionist and the author of "The F-Factor Diet." Zuckerbrot recommends eating lean proteins with high-fiber carbohydrates. She says this keeps you feeling full, and eliminates sensations of deprivation and hunger dieters commonly experience. Zuckerbrot puts much emphasis on fiber, and suggests eating around 35 grams per day. Zuckerbot recommends those following her plan regularly consume a brand of crispbread called GG Scandinavian Bran, because it packs lots of fiber without too many carbs or calories.
Nancy Clark R.D., C.S.S.D.
Registered dietitian Nancy Clark specializes in sport nutrition and helping active people make good dietary choices. A tip she shares with her clients is that they should not try to jump-start their diets by severely limiting calories at the outset. Clark claims this eventually leads to binging and overeating, as the dieter feels deprived, and could set of a pattern of yo-yo dieting. Clark also recommends eating a hearty breakfast, but cutting calories by around 100 to 200 at your evening meal.
Antony J. Haynes
Antony Haynes, a leading British nutritionist, is the author of "The Food Intolerance Bible," a book aimed to help overcome food cravings, and symptoms, such as fatigue and bloating, that may be the result of poor food choices. Haynes claims most people are sensitive to certain foods without realizing it, and suggests that if you have not been overeating but have had trouble losing weight, to try removing wheat from you diet. He also says many weight and digestive problems are caused by inadequate chewing; he recommends that you eat your food slowly and chew it thoroughly before swallowing.
References
- Volumetrics Eating Plan: New York Post
- "Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook"; Nancy Clark, R.D., C.S.S.D.; 2008
- "The Food Intolerance Bible: A Nutritionist's Plan to Beat Food Cravings, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Bloating, Headaches, IBS and Deal with Food Allergies"; Antony J. Haynes; 2008
- "The F-Factor Diet: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss"; Tanya Zuckerbrot; 2007
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