Welcome to Grocery Diaries, a new series that illustrates just how varied and personalized “healthy eating” really is. So many factors impact the choices we make at the grocery store, including access and affordability, health conditions, our individual cultural backgrounds, even what simply makes us (and our taste buds) happy. So we asked people across […]
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8 Food Podcasts This R.D. Loves to Listen to While Cooking
Like pretty much everyone else, I’m listening to more podcasts these days because, you know, there’s a pandemic happening. I especially love listening to food podcasts while cooking. It helps to calm my stress and anxiety and makes cooking more enjoyable. I usually go with food-related podcasts when in the kitchen because it’s a great […]
Intuitive Eating: What Is It Actually? An R.D. Explains
Once that happens, many people feel freer to eat a wide variety of foods, including some that had previously been off-limits and others that were very much encouraged by the diets they’d followed. Lots of people still continue to crave fun foods like cake and cheeseburgers, but also begin to genuinely enjoy and want lots […]
I’m an R.D. Who Lets Her Kid Eat Dessert Before Veggies. Before You Judge Me, Hear Me Out
Before I was even pregnant, I bought my first baby garment that sat buried in my closet where my unsuspecting husband wouldn’t find it. It was an adorable baby bib with the famous quote “Life’s uncertain, eat dessert first,” a cheeky nod to my own unapologetic sweet tooth and my aspirations for my hypothetical future […]
5 Energizing, Plant-Based Dishes This R.D. Relies on During Ramadan
With each passing day that brings us closer to Ramadan, I become more excited to mark this holy celebration with my family. The annual month of fasting from dawn to dusk, engaging in spiritual worship, and helping the less fortunate is a way for me to re-center my spirituality and grow closer with my husband […]
I'm an R.D. and I'm Really Great at Grocery Shopping—Steal My Tips
As a registered dietitian, I see grocery shopping as one of the most essential steps you can take towards healthier, more intentional eating. If you don’t restock your kitchen often enough, it’s going to be difficult to make and prepare food for yourself. And if that doesn’t happen, your chances of resorting to less nutritious […]