Healthy Eating
7 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables
It's one of the greatest frustrations in a health conscious person's life - Getting stubborn children to eat vegetables. You know it's good for them. But ...
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 ...
Kañiwa: The Next Superfood?
People are always on the lookout for the latest and greatest foods to help enhance their health and prevent risk of disease. The term "superfood" has ...
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, ...
Think All Herbal Products Are Safe? Think Again
You've likely seen the vast array of herbal remedies that line the shelves of pharmacies and health food stores. Most people believe that herbal remedies or ...
Four "Bad" Foods That Are Actually Good for You
As a dietitian, I sometimes find people carefully watching what I choose to eat. The common misconception is that while I have a healthy lifestyle and ...
The Skinny on Milk: Which Type Is Right for You?
Decades ago, the only consideration when choosing what type of milk to purchase at the grocery store was whether you opted for whole, 2% or skim milk. ...
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 ...
Pre-Diabetes and How You Can Stop It
Many people will develop diabetes in their lives. The causes of Type II diabetes are most often related to weight gains from taking in too many ...
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 ...
Nutrition and Exercise: Eating to Fuel Your Workouts
World-class athletes know that success depends on training and nutrition. They carefully choose the foods they eat, so the right combination of nutrients will fuel them ...
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 ...
Recent Healthy Eating
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How to Make Smarter Food Choices When You’re Stuck in the Airport
One of the worst things about air travel (besides those tiny cramped seats) is the incredibly unhealthy food that seems to be in every airport. Most ... Read More »
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What Your Poop Says About You
Want to find out whether you're getting enough exercise? Eating healthy? Drinking enough water? Look no further than that turd you left in the toilet bowl. ... Read More »
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7 Indulgent, Low-Calorie Summer Treats
Summer is an insanely busy time of year. With all of summer’s activities monopolizing your time, eating healthy often gets put on the back ... Read More »
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Fourth of July BBQ Alternatives That Won't Ruin Your Diet
When it comes time to BBQ for this Fourth of July, it’s important to choose your dishes wisely. This will ensure your diet stays ... Read More »
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5 Healthy Ways to Tweak Your BBQ
Summertime brings blissful outdoor excursions and relaxing get-togethers with family and friends. It also calls for the most glorious three-lettered acronym in food: B-B-Q. Sun-soaked summer ... Read More »
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How to Tell if You're Malnourished
Malnutrition can occur from various causes and is the result of the body not getting enough of the nutrients that it needs. Malnutrition is not just ... Read More »
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10 Things You Never Knew About Poop
Poo — we all do it. Though it’s not exactly dinner conversation, it’s a good idea to know what’s normal ... Read More »
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6 Tried and True Ways to Save Money at the Grocery Store
Nobody likes to spend more money than they have to. While there are a lot of fixed expenses in your life, such as bills and rent ... Read More »
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The 5 Vegetables You're Not Eating (but Should Be!)
Whether you like them cooked, raw, fresh, frozen, canned, mashed, dehydrate, juiced or dried, vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet. With so many ... Read More »
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The 4 Best Foods to Kick-Start Your Nutrition Plan
With New Year's resolutions right around the corner, you may be thinking of lightening up your diet. If you’ve packed on a few more ... Read More »
