Calories
Not All Calories Are Created Equal
For decades, we've been taught that weight loss comes down to the simple idea of "calories in versus calories out." This equation is simple and can ...
What Are Carbs? How They Work (and How to Get Them to Work for You)
Most people view carbohydrates as "evil" foods. Found in breads, pastas, cereals, and almost everything sweet, carbohydrates receive a bad reputation for causing weight gain. In ...
How Cheating Can Help You Succeed
We've all heard the old adage "cheaters never prosper." But when it comes to following a healthy diet to lose weight or maintain your current weight, ...
Measuring Fat and Weight Loss: More Than Stepping on the Scale
In light of the constant stream of fad diets and the increasing concern for obesity, researchers are constantly looking for the best measure of weight loss. ...
Protein and Dairy: A Dieter's Best Friends?
New research has found that increased consumption of protein, particularly protein from dairy foods, helps people who are dieting lose more fat and preserve lean body ...
Can the Secret to Successful Weight Loss Be as Simple as Chewing More?
In desperate attempts to lose weight, people are willing to try just about anything. New fad diets are constantly popping up, and the diet industry makes ...
The Good News About "Bad" Fats
Most people are probably aware that fat is "bad" for you. A diet high in fat is shown to cause many health problems, including heart disease, ...
Carbs and Dairy: Is It Really Safe to Skip Them?
As a child, I was taught that my meals needed to come from 4 simple food groups: grains, seafood/meats (including beans), dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese), and ...
Getting Enough Fiber Is Easier Than You Think!
The average American is not consuming enough fiber. Most health experts recommend approximately 25-35 grams of fiber every day. A few of the numerous benefits of ...
How Do Nutrition Needs Change with Age?
As a dietitian who primarily works with children, I receive a lot of questions about whether or not nutrition needs change or increase as a child ...
3 Steps to Healthy Weight Gain
While the majority of the clients I see are struggling with the challenges of weight loss, I occasionally encounter somebody who has the opposite predicament. Difficulty ...
Quick, Healthy Snacks and Lunches-To-Go
When life gets busy, eating right can be hard to do. Our increasingly chaotic lifestyles are jam-packed with so many long hours working, taking care of ...
US News Ranks the "Best Diets"
US News and World Report recently released with a ranking of twenty diets. Their findings were based on seven criteria: short term weight loss, long term ...
Nutritive vs. Non-Nutritive Sweeteners
Sweeteners, whether they be nutritive (provide calories) or non-nutritive (do not provide calories), are added to a multitude of foods and beverages. Sweeteners not only provide ...
16 Surprising Sources of Protein
Protein does more than just build strong muscles. It also strengthens bones, increases satiety, protects against heart disease, and helps support a healthy immune system. We ...
What Are Net Carbs?
Most people who are concerned about their health are very familiar with food labels. You've probably looked at your fair share of Nutrition Facts panels, ingredient ...
Eat This, Not That: A Comparison of Two Meal Plans
Every day, we are constantly faced with choices about what to eat. For most of us, it's got to be quick and easy, and it's got ...
Low, Less, and Lite: How to Decipher 'Healthy' Food Labels
Ever walk down a grocery store aisle and try to decipher labels? Or have you had a hard time deciding whether a product labeled as "low ...
3 Steps to Smart Snacking
If you ask anyone in the health profession how often you should eat, you will most likely be told to eat 5 to 6 small meals spread out ...
A Dietitian's Take on the New MyPlate
The USDA's familiar MyPyramid has just been replaced with MyPlate. The consensus seems to be that this new model is simpler and easier to understand than ...
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The Best Sources for Plant-Based Protein
If you follow a vegan diet, or simply prefer plant protein to avoid potential hormones or antibiotics sometimes found in meat, eggs, and dairy foods, getting ... Read More »
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Six Metabolism Boosting Foods for Faster Weight Loss
Metabolism is the process of how the body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Even at rest, the body needs energy provided by calories ... Read More »
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How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight?
OverviewBeing overweight increases your risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, and may have negative psychological implications. A review published in 2010 in Archives ... Read More »
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Dark Chocolate vs. Milk Chocolate vs. White Chocolate
With the wide variety of chocolate available, including milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate, how can you tell which is the best for your health ... Read More »
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Yerba Mate Nutrition Facts
Commonly consumed in herbal teas or as dietary supplements such as energy drinks, caffeinated Yerba mate is an herb made from holly plants grown in South ... Read More »
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Do You Really Want to Spend 23 Minutes to Burn Off 1 Coke?
In one of their latest commercials, Coca Cola asks,"What if there were a new, fun way to pay for a Coke?" No, they're not talking ... Read More »
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Does Alcohol Really Cause "Beer Belly"?
You might notice a man struggling to fit his large stomach underneath the bar at a pub and assume he's a regular beer drinker because of ... Read More »
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How Many Calories Do You Really Burn Each Day?
While it seems like it might be a relatively easy question to answer, the number of calories a person burns each day can vary widely based ... Read More »
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6 Awesome Ways to Burn 400 Calories in One Hour
Burning 400 calories in a single hour is an attainable goal for most able-bodied individuals. Of course we burn calories by breathing and performing normal daily activities, ... Read More »
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The 8 Most Unhealthy Items at Chinese Restaurants
Traditional Chinese food varies significantly depending on what part of China you visit. Chinese food is not inherently unhealthy, but there is definitely a plethora of ... Read More »
