7 Tips for Setting Food Boundaries
Eating well can undoubtedly be a struggle at times, particularly when you find yourself surrounded by your all-time favorite comfort foods. No matter where you are on your health journey, know that...
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5 Tips for Healthy Eating on the Go
Let’s be real: Eating on the run isn’t ideal, but it’s inevitable for most of us. When life gets really busy, prioritizing time for a healthy, home-cooked meal isn’t always possible, even for...
Can You Survive Without Carbs? | Ask The Dietitian
Are you carb-curious? The popularity of low-carb, ketogenic and other Atkins-style diets are fueling an intense fascination around this macronutrient. As a dietitian and self-professed science...
The Surprising Reason Why You May Be Overeating
Packaged foods are under scrutiny more than ever these days. Now, there’s something else to look out for next time you pick up a box. As it turns out, the visual representation of foods on packages...
How to Break Free of Emotional Overeating
Sometimes we turn to food not because we are physically hungry, but because something is “eating us” emotionally. Many of us were taught that food can “soothe a mood,” and that by eating...
The Problem(s) With Dieting
People rarely argue that eating healthier isn’t a good idea. Of course it’s the right thing to do. Duh. In the backs of their minds, however, people who want to lose weight are often...
5 Things You Need to Know About Going Gluten-Free
There’s no doubt about it--gluten (or the lack thereof) was one of the most talked about food trends lately! In hopes of shedding pounds, clearing up the skin, reducing brain fog, or simply feeling...
Is a Calorie a Calorie? | Ask the Dietitian
As the dietitian for MyFitnessPal, I’m often asked, “Is a calorie a calorie?” Well, according to the laws of thermodymanics, yes, all calories are created equal (at least on paper)....
How to Enjoy All Foods Without Guilt
My absolute favorite food in the world is pasta. White-flour-based, gluten-filled pasta. That’s right, a food with virtually no health benefits and a nightmare for anyone with a wheat allergy or...
The Most Powerful Thing You Should Know About Comfort Foods
Of all the things that trigger cravings for comfort food, cold weather is pretty universal. Being cold is deeply uncomfortable, and our natural instinct is to want to warm ourselves both inside and...
6 Foods That Fight Inflammation
The key to reducing persistent inflammation that causes chronic diseases (Think: Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, Alzheimer’s, cancer) may not be hiding in the medicine cabinet but in the...
14 Snacks to Stash in Your Desk Drawer That’ll Help You Stay on Track
That snack drawer in your desk is pretty much the office MVP. The beauty of desk-ready snacks is that they can stay safely tucked away and will last for weeks, as compared to that ripe banana you...
Is Cholesterol the Bad Guy?
When the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans rolled out in January, there was one big thing missing: the 300-milligram daily cap on cholesterol in existence since 1990. There’s still a warning...
13 Things You Need to Know About Nutrition as You Age
As medicine continues to advance and we are living longer, quality of life remains a high priority. Age can also bring with it some real weight struggles, like the stubborn middle-age spread and what...
8 Surprising Reasons You Can’t Stop Snacking
Hunger is your body telling you it needs sustenance so it can operate efficiently. Yet sometimes, it can feel like all our hunger is a little…excessive. We’re talking about those days when...
Are Grains the Bad Guy?
Popular diets such as Whole30 and Paleo shun all grain products from their edible vocabulary. But, are these diets accurate in vilifying this food group? Are their gripes with whole grains...
5 Tips To Make Grocery Shopping a Breeze
Ahh, grocery shopping! For some, it’s an enjoyable pastime, while for others, just the thought of stepping foot into the store is enough to send shivers down their spines. Whether we enjoy it or...
10 Strategies to Kick Food Cravings to the Curb
No matter how obsessed you are with healthy eating, you probably get cravings for junk food every once in awhile. Even though indulging is an essential part of being mentally and physically healthy,...
8 Strategies to Stop Wasting Food
By Liz Sanders, MPH, RDN Did you know that food waste is a global problem? Here in the U.S., we toss 35 million tons of food each year. That’s the equivalent of about 7 million African bush...
8 Ways to Feel Fuller on Less Calories
If you’ve tracked calories for any amount of time, you’ve noticed how quickly they can add up. Logging your go-to Starbucks drink or a night out on the town at your favorite restaurant can be...
3 Reasons Why You Should Cook All Your Meals
You probably know that home-cooked meals are better for you than eating out, but do you know why? When it comes to weight loss, cooking is a winning strategy. After all, cooking at home ensures you...
4 Steps to Break An Unhealthy Relationship With Food
By Liz Sanders, MPH, RDN My first rule of any international trip: Try as many local dishes as possible. A few years ago, I visited Spain with some friends. We were searching for a lunch spot in...
6 Things to Keep in Mind When Dining Out
It’s easy to eat mindfully at home—fresh ingredients and measuring utensils for the win! The real problem is when you hit a new restaurant with friends or stop in for a quick bite somewhere. Your...
5 Science-Backed Takeaways for Healthy Eating
Earlier this month, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were officially released. A team effort between the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to distill the...
Myth-Busting: Facts and Fiction About Detox Diets & Juicing
The start of a new year is the perfect opportunity to make healthy lifestyle changes, so you may wish to jump-start weight loss, eat a more balanced diet or work toward a fitness goal. But since...
So You Want to Stop … Eating on Autopilot
Why do you eat? Because you’re hungry, right? And you stop eating because you’re full. Not according to the work of psychologists like Brian Wansink, David Neal and Wendy Wood. From their...
The Ultimate Guide to Cutting Calories When Eating Out
Eating out is a notoriously easy way to rack up added calories. However, it’s extremely convenient and a social necessity for many. Instead of feeling lost the next time you glance at a menu,...
5 Smarter Carb Swaps
When it comes to healthy eating, calories count, not just in quantity but in quality as well. Our friends at Cooking Light shows us how to think through and make nutritious swaps using these five...
10 Easy, Healthy Cooking Hacks
If you find yourself relying on restaurant takeout or processed convenience foods more than you like, we feel you. Making time to prepare healthy, home-cooked meals can seem like a chore, especially...
The Truth About Cheese
Cheese gets a bad rap. Probably because it’s so delicious, and nothing that delicious can actually be good for you. Right? Whenever someone proclaims she’s a big cheese lover, we think that...