Debunking Diet Myths with Laura Ligos

The one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work when it comes to diet and nutrition. What works for some may not be right for all. Diet movements like intermittent fasting, the ketogenic diet, and veganism are becoming increasingly popular and widely adopted. Laura Ligos is a registered dietitian and nutritionist who created a platform called “The Sassy Dietitian” which gives people a safe place to learn and ask questions about nutrition. She works to debunk health myths and help people understand the importance of dietary choices for optimal wellness.

In today’s episode, Laura gives her thoughts on changing the diet mindset and discusses some of the pitfalls and concerns related to popular diet trends.

Today on The Lab Report:

• 3:55 Meet Laura Ligos – the Sassy Dietitian
• 8:15 Changing the ‘diet’ mindset
• 10:50 Does everyone need a supplement?
• 13:40 Pitfalls of the ketogenic diet
• 16:00 The Game Changers documentary and vegan diets
• 22:50 Intermittent fasting and restricted eating
• 27:10 Intuitive eating
• 30:00 The Fireball

Additional Resources:

The Sassy Dietitian

The Busy Person's Meal Planner

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