The Problem with Cheat Days
As a registered dietitian, I shudder when I hear the term “cheat day.” Not because I’m thinking of people shoving donuts and cheeseburgers in their mouths left and right, but because it’s a...
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Ask the RD: What’s the Difference Between a Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian?
Recently, I took a very informal Instagram poll on the question, "Do you know the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?" and the results were pretty surprising. More than 1/3 of...
Ask the RD: Should You Weigh Food Before or After Cooking?
Taking the time and initiative to measure and log your food is one of the most effective ways to successfully lose weight. Most people underestimate portions and serving sizes, especially...
Ask the RD: What’s the Best Bedtime Snack?
Going to bed hungry can often result in poor sleep and an overwhelming urge to raid the fridge at midnight. Sometimes we do this by mistake, and other times it’s because of meaningless...
Ask the RD: What’s a Healthier Alternative to Sugar for Oatmeal, Coffee or Yogurt?
Many people instinctively reach for something sweet to start their mornings, whether it’s streusel-topped muffins, maple-brown sugar oatmeal, honey-clustered cereals or even vanilla and...