Dietitian in Nova Scotia

Michael Manderville, RD. Specializing in health-focused weight managenent, exercise and sport nutrition, health behaviour change. Services available in NS & NB.

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

On #WorldDiabetesDay, a reminder that exercise is medicine.

Muscle health matters for metabolic health. Muscle is a huge organ system in the body. The more we use it, the more efficient it gets at using & storing carbs & sugar we eat, directly improving risks for chronic disease

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

Some of the health benefits of resistance training:

Bone strength and lower fracture risk 🦴
Improved blood sugar control 🩸
Stronger muscles and less muscle loss 💪
Improved cognitive performance 🧠
Improved balance and ADL ability 🚽

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

The cause of obesity in two words:

Evolutionary mismatch.

What comes to mind when you see this?

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

Just published the 24th edition of my weekly newsletter. This one includes:
-a wonderful article by @BStulberg
-a fantastic video by @BioLayne
-a thrilling video from @tferriss

and a short discussion about a nutrition topic. This time, nuts & cholesterol

https://t.co/8BDZ1MA4AE

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

A fresh newsletter just published! This one consists of me mostly sharing some of my favourite short videos discussing how to build good habits and motivation.

It features @JamesClear, @tferriss, & @jockowillink 🤓

Check it out at the link in the next tweet!

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

My fruit of choice today: a golden delicious apple and a kiwi 🍏🥝

Yours?

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

10 Nutrition and Fitness Goals for 2024.

I first published this list last year as a blog for 2023, but thought I'd share as a Twitter thread here as well 🤓.

These are not my own goals, more like ideas. Some I already do, some I would like to do more often.

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

I don't know where the idea that most people eat enough protein came from A loooot of people I see have basically 0 grams at breakfast (one of their main meals), or maybe about 10 grams of low-quality pro. Potentially missing 1/3 of their opportunities for good protein intake.

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You can explore all the different blogs I wrote on my website by clicking below if you want to 🤓

"Nutrition is both an art & a science. The science can be complex but the art is finding what works for you. These blogs weave the art with the science..."

https://t.co/qI0q5LrInN

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I just published my latest article!

Is Creatine a Brain Supplement?

You can find the link in my bio 🤓

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

A short thread on diabetes & East Coasters:

1 in 3 Nova Scotians & New Brunswickers live with diabetes or prediabetes

7 out of 10 cases of prediabetes will eventually develop into type 2 diabetes

This month is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth, do you know what prediabetes is?

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

I've just published my latest blog. This time, I review the book The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America, written by @tommytomlinson

Click the link below to check it out 🤓
https://t.co/u0RQOhr6Bo

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

Thinking a lot lately about low-energy availability (LEA) in the general population. I wonder how prevalent it is.

The term is mainly associated with athletes, via underfueling excessive exercise.

The results of the study below, and what I see in practice, concern me.
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I published my 14th newsletter yesterday. I talked about:
- the importance of protein & resistance training, even [especially] as we age
- a book I'm reading
- a quote I'm thinking about

I add a bit of nutrition knowledge mixed with personal insights (subscribe in next tweet!🤓)

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

The @HFXMooseheads season is beginning this Friday! In case you missed it last year, check out my article Mustard for Muscle Cramps?
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https://t.co/feVov2naB3

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And unlike other recipe websites, I promise you won't have to scroll far or read a long convoluted story before you find what you're looking for!

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

It’s so tiring knowing that this is the type of crap people are hearing about nutrition.

It throws evidence out the window. It just creates unnecessary confusion.

Oatmeal can 100% be part of a healthy diet. Have some alongside your morning eggs and top with berries 👨‍🍳 🍓🫐

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

Trying something new on the Habitrition website. I've added a recipes tab and here's the first one!

Don't worry, all the recipes on my site will be very easy and pretty quick to throw together. Trust me, I'm not a chef!

https://t.co/bNGLNFpajy

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

Fasting is not ideal for longevity. Even Peter Attia has switched his views on this.

Building & maintaining muscle mass has taken its place; which I love to see.

Fasting can work for some goals for some people, no doubt. But it is not optimal for maintaining muscle mass.

[Michael Manderville, RD 🍁 @Manderville_RD]

Like today, my lunch was reheated rotisserie chicken, a cheese string, and trial mix. If I had kiwi on me I’d have one of those too!

Not every meal has to be Instagram worthy. Keep it simple, keep it sustainable folks!