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January 18, 2022

An RD’s Favorite Gut-Friendly Foods and Beverages

- January 18, 2022

Giving yourself a gut check may be one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Approximately 70% of our immune system is located in the gut. When the gut is healthy, it helps the...

January 18, 2022

Why Eating Avocados May Help You Live Longer

by Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD

- January 18, 2022

Avocados are not Instagram-famous for nothing. This bumpy on the outside, creamy on the inside fruit is chock full of good-for-you nutrients. Avocados provide 11% of the daily value for fiber and...

January 17, 2022

The Truth About Greek Yogurt

by Karen Solomon

- January 17, 2022

You, me and everyone with a spoon have been privy to the thick yogurt revolution of recent years for its high-protein, cool and creamy convenience. Most of us agree there are many reasons to love...

January 13, 2022

What to Know Before Trying the Flexitarian Diet

by Lauren Krouse

- January 13, 2022

While few of us are full-blown vegans or vegetarians, more than 1 in 3 people identify as “flexitarian,” according to a recent report from market research firm Packaged Facts. “As the name...

January 13, 2022

Is Low Blood Sugar Disrupting Your Sleep?

by Jessica Migala

- January 13, 2022

Have you ever woken up in the middle-of-the-night and aren’t sure why? Or felt really restless at night and spent your time tossing and turning? The culprit may actually be low blood sugar. How...

January 13, 2022

What to Know Before You Try Intermittent Fasting

by Kevin Gray

- January 13, 2022

There’s more than one way to eat. Many people subscribe to the three-meals-per-day schedule, but food scarcity, cultural and religious norms, and personal preferences result in various eating...

January 12, 2022

8 Reasons to Food Track in MyFitnessPal That Aren’t Weight Loss

by Julia Malacoff

- January 12, 2022

Lots of people associate food logging with weight loss. It makes sense because keeping track of what you eat is one of the most effective ways to achieve the calorie deficit you need to lose...

January 11, 2022

The Truth About Rice Cakes

by Elle Penner, MPH, RD

- January 11, 2022

During the low-fat, high carbohydrate craze of the late 1980’s and 1990’s, rice cakes quickly became one of the ultimate diet foods. So we bought them in bulk thinking that, if we swapped our...

January 7, 2022

9 Foods to Avoid Before a Workout

by Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD, LDN

- January 7, 2022

What to eat before working out is an important consideration for many active folks, but what not to eat is just as key for an awesome exercise sesh. Exercise requires a large volume of blood to be...

January 6, 2022

10 MyFitnessPal Tips to Kick Off Your New Year’s Resolutions

by Kevin Gray

- January 6, 2022

Another year, another chance to improve your health. Making lasting change isn’t easy, which is why so many people fall off their New Year’s resolutions by February. But with some guidance and a...

January 5, 2022

8 Mental Tricks for Getting “Back on Track”

by Julia Malacoff

- January 5, 2022

Getting back to eating healthy — whatever that means to you — can be tricky after time off. But whether you took a break from certain habits over the holiday season or you’re simply looking to...

December 30, 2021

Is Plant-Based Dairy Better for You Than the Real Deal?

by Jessica Migala

- December 30, 2021

Head over to the dairy case these days and you may notice that there are just as many plant-based yogurts, cheeses, milks, creamers and butters as there are the traditional cow’s milk varieties....

December 29, 2021

5 RD-Approved Foods to Relieve Constipation

by Kevin Gray

- December 29, 2021

Health and wellness require a multi-pronged approach that addresses your body and mind. As doctors and researchers learn more about health, they’ve discovered the role the gut plays in overall...

December 23, 2021

Ultimate Grocery Guide: Plant-Based Diet

by Danielle Omar, RD

- December 23, 2021

I’ve been a plant-based eater for most of my life. While there’s no official definition for the term plant-based, the concept has grown to mean something different to everyone. For me, it means...

December 23, 2021

All About Alternatives: Nut Butter

by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD

- December 23, 2021

There was once a time when the term “nut butter” was not in the lexicon, because there was pretty much just peanut butter. What a world that was! Now, with the increasing prevalence of peanut and...

December 22, 2021

Dietitian Tips for Navigating the Holiday Table

by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD

- December 22, 2021

Holidays can be challenging for many reasons — the stress, family dynamics, travel and even the food. Hear me out — holiday food is delicious and special. But, if I had a nickel for every client...

December 16, 2021

Are Natural Wines Healthier or a Marketing Gimmick?

by Kevin Gray

- December 16, 2021

Organic. Artisanal. Handmade. There are countless terms applied to food and beverages, some of which have clear meanings while others are more nebulous. Add “natural” to the list. This term has...

December 15, 2021

4 Types of Food Pushers During the Holidays — and How to Respond

by Lauren Krouse

- December 15, 2021

During the holiday season, everyone wants to eat, drink and be merry. But if you’re watching your weight or trying to slim down, it’s OK to skip seconds or dessert once you’ve had your...

December 14, 2021

A Love Letter to Broccoli: Where Is the Respect?

by Jack Barrett

- December 14, 2021

I didn’t forget about the vegetable that made me the man I am today. Get that acai smoothie out of my face. I don’t want to hear about how you put avocado on everything. Or how...

December 14, 2021

RIP, Kale: An Obituary to a Fad

by Henry Luehrman

- December 14, 2021

Kale died a peaceful death last night, in the early winter months of 2016. A beloved cousin of the Cruciferous family, its legacy joins the likes of renowned child favorites cabbage, broccoli and...

December 9, 2021

All About Healthier Holiday Mocktails

by Danielle Omar, RD

- December 9, 2021

While I love the vibe of a holiday cocktail, I don’t always want the alcohol that goes with it. One too many drinks not only gets in the way of my sleep, but I rarely wake up feeling rested and...

December 8, 2021

10 Tips for Passing on Alcohol This Holiday Season

by Julia Malacoff

- December 8, 2021

The holiday season brings so many good things — festive gatherings included. But if you’re trying to reduce your alcohol intake, you may be wondering exactly how you’re going to manage that...

December 2, 2021

Surprising Health Benefits in Those Decadent Holiday Foods

by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD

- December 2, 2021

You’ve probably heard it all before when it comes to indulgent holiday foods — “so high in calories!” … “so fattening!” … “really ‘bad’ for you!” … “guilty...

December 2, 2021

All About Alternatives: Cooking Oil

by Kelly Hogan, MS, RD

- December 2, 2021

Strolling down the oil aisle at the grocery store can be overwhelming. Not just in the sheer volume of choices, but also in the act of discerning which ones are the “healthiest” and most useful...

December 2, 2021

Can Intermittent Fasting Help Me Lose Weight?

in Ask the RD

- December 2, 2021

Wondering if you should try intermittent fasting to lose weight? Registered Dietitian Whitney English explains that the claim that intermittent fasting can help you lose weight is only partially...

December 1, 2021

The Guide to IF When You’re Staying With Friends and Family

by Jessica Migala

- December 1, 2021

Intermittent fasting has been going well. You’ve nailed down your fasting window and feel pretty good about the foods you’re fueling with. Now to throw you a curveball: It’s the...

December 1, 2021

5 Surprising Holiday Diet Busters

by Jodi Helmer

- December 1, 2021

Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine found participants started gaining weight in October and continued seeing incremental gains in their weight through the New Year. The actual...

December 1, 2021

How Much Sugar Is Too Much Sugar?

in Ask the RD

- December 1, 2021

Wondering how much sugar is too much sugar? Registered Dietitian Whitney English explains that it all depends on which type of sugar you're consuming, natural or...

November 25, 2021

The Truth About Alcohol (+ 5 Tips for Smarter Holiday Sips)

by Trinh Le, MPH, RD

- November 25, 2021

Mixing, mingling and making merry this holiday wouldn’t be the same without alcohol. But for those of us with an agenda to neutralize weight gain, adding alcohol to the equation makes this a tough...

November 25, 2021

Ultimate Grocery Guide: Low-Carb Diet

by Danielle Omar, RD

- November 25, 2021

Whether it’s keto, low-carb Paleo, Atkins or some other version, carb-restricted diets are here to stay. No matter the diet, going “low carb” tends to mean something different to everyone....

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