Ask the RD: How Much Protein Can Our Body Absorb?
Protein is an essential component to every single cell in our body — it plays a huge part in everything from tissue growth and repair to DNA synthesis, cellular transport, building...
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Ask the RD: How Much Fruit Is Too Much?
When trying to lose weight or manage insulin resistance, you may think it’s important to avoid any type of sugar. However, unlike sodas, candy and other highly concentrated forms of...
Ask the RD: Is There a Diet to Lower Triglycerides?
Triglycerides and cholesterol levels are often measured and reported together in a lipid profile when you visit your doctor. But they’re actually quite different. Triglycerides are a form of fat...
Ask the RD: How Can I Have More Energy and Still Eat Low-Carb?
It’s important to pay attention to hunger signals regardless of the type of diet you follow. If you’re following a low-carb diet and find you are constantly hungry or suffer...
Ask the RD: Can You Gain Muscle While Reducing Body Fat?
How to gain muscle while simultaneously reducing body fat is one of the most sought after fitness goals. It can be confusing because most literature and research tells us each objective...