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Healthy Eating These benefits might make you rethink your grocery choices. There are different levels of processing ASA studio/Shutterstock Simply picking a blueberry is technically “food processing,” says Malina Linkas Malkani, MS, RDN, CDN, media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Food processing has been happening for thousands of years, and virtually everything […]
How Much Fiber to Eat in a Day – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Exactly How Much Fiber You Should Be Eating Every Day, According to Science this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block […]
A funny thing happens when you’re a dietitian. People get nervous about food when you’re around. When I say people, I’m not talking about my clients in one-on-one counseling sessions, where food is obviously a focus. I’m talking about encounters with friends, family, coworkers, acquaintances, and everyone else I’m not actually working with. Oftentimes I […]
If I offered you a superfood that would make you live longer, would you be interested? Naturally it reduces the chances of debilitating heart attacks and strokes as well as life-long diseases such as type-2 diabetes. And it helps keep your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels down. I should mention it’s cheap and widely […]
Is Food Addiction Real? – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Is Food Addiction Really a Thing? Eating Disorder Experts Can't Agree on an Answer this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Food […]
Raise your hand if you’ve ever glanced at the clock after powering through your to-do list only to realize you can barely remember when you last had a snack. Or you skipped breakfast because your well-intentioned plans to meal prep did not, well, go according to plan. No matter the reason, sometimes skipping meals is […]
Health Amy Gorin, MS, RDNJan 02 What foods should you be eating in 2019 for optimal health, energy, and vitality? We asked top registered dietitians throughout the country to find out all about the hottest nutritious eats of the year. Better plant-based milk via amazon.com “We have been used to rice, soy, and almond milk […]
Looking to sauté, sear and sizzle your way to healthier habits in the new year? Start with a meal kit subscription. Having perfectly-portioned, well-balanced, easy-to-cook meals delivered to your door ensures that you put Seamless on hold and instead commit to cooking several nights a week. In turn, that means you’ll always have something healthy […]
Every year, the average child is eating around 2,800 more sugar cubes than they should, averaging around 13 cubes (52g) a day. The result of this is that they hit the recommended lifetime amount of sugar consumed for an 18-year-old by the time they are just ten. Those staggering stats are based on the National […]
Victoria's Secret Model Kelly Gale Accused of Fat-Shaming In-N-Out Customers | InStyle.com – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Victoria's Secret Model Slammed for "Fat-Shaming" After Exercising and Eating Fruit in Front of In-N-Out Customers this link is to an external site that may or […]
Everyday Wellness Beth DreherDec 14 Marissa LaliberteDec 14 Pink slime is just the beginning. Here are more gross ingredients that might be in your next bite of food. Ammonia inter reality/Shutterstock Concerns over this chemical came to a head in 2012, when there was so much backlash over ammonia-treated “finely textured beef” (aka “pink slime”) […]
By Jenna Weber Go vegetarian this week! Portobello mushroom caps take the place of a burger (and taste better too!) when they are slow-roasted and combined with melting goat cheese crumbles on soft rolls. And remember egg salad? Well, this retro classic is back and better than ever—and perfect for lunch boxes! Make the veggie lasagna […]
By Julie Upton, RD With more whole-grain offerings than ever before, why does new research show that adults get less than one serving of whole grains? The researchers reported their findings in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 […]
By Julie Upton, RD At the annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo of the American Dietetic Association this week in Boston, I had the opportunity to hear a disturbing presentation by Elizabeth Pivonka, PhD, RD, president and CEO of Produce for Better Health Foundation. Pivonka spoke about the organization’s most recent research on America’s […]
In January many of my clients are focused on shedding holiday pounds. But others see the New Year as a chance to establish healthy (and sustainable) eating habits for reasons other than weight loss. These folks are driven by goals like more energy, stronger immunity, improved strength and endurance, and better digestive health, sleep, or mood. Some are even driven by […]