Whether you have been on one diet or many diets throughout your lifetime, you are well aware that a diet comes with a set of rules. A diet tells you what to eat, what to avoid and when to eat. What you may not realize…
Nutrition articles
If you’re under the impression that adopting a healthier diet means saying goodbye to your social life, think again. As a registered dietitian counseling clients on this very subject for close to 20 years, I can attest to how important it is to adopt the…
You may have heard that fiber is good for your digestion and for helping you feel full. What you might not know is that fiber is also important for heart health and that most Americans don’t get enough of it in their daily diets.1 The…
Carbohydrates, also known as carbs, tend to get a bad rap. This has led to low-carb diets popping up that promise quick weight loss and better health. However, for many people, cutting out or restricting carbs may do more harm than good. Let’s break it…
Wherever you may be on your health journey, focusing on nutrition is an important part of getting—or staying—healthy. Conflicting advice and online diet trends can make it hard to know where to start. Staying motivated can be just as hard. The world’s best athletes have…
Women’s hormones are constantly changing with age. These hormonal changes eventually lead to the life phase in which women reacclimate with their bodies in a different way: Menopause. These changes have the potential to affect our weight, mood and blood sugar. The good news is…
If a stroll from the parking lot into work or the grocery store is the main activity you’re getting, you’re likely not active enough. With the busy holiday season and colder weather, it can be hard to up your exercise game. However, being active and…
Did you know that you can take almost any classic recipe and make it lighter and healthier? Just substitute a few ingredients and voilà! For example, you can lower sugar content by replacing granulated sugar with dry sweeteners and using fruit juice or molasses instead…