Eat Veggies Raw or Cooked?
Should you eat veggies raw or cooked? Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and fiber, and health-conscious consumers naturally want to know how to get the most nutritional impact from these powerful foods.
Exercise and Gut Health
Exercise and gut health are related. When we hear about gut bacteria we usually think of food, but recent research indicates that exercise can also influence our gut health.
Tzatziki Dip Recipe
A tzatziki dip recipe is a real find because dips can be very caloric. We typically eat dip mindlessly so whether the dip is caloric, like a cheese dip, or healthy, like this Greek Tzatziki dip, makes a big difference.
Lifestyle Change is the Key To Weight Loss
Lifestyle change is the only way to get the weight off and keep it off for good. It is the only method of weight reduction that ever works in the long-term.
Prediabetes and Brain Health
Prediabetes and brain health are linked. Researchers analyzed data from the UK Biobank of 500,000 people aged 58 years on average, and found that people with higher than normal blood sugar levels were more likely to experience cognitive decline than those without elevated glucose levels.
Best Foods for Sleep
What are the best foods for sleep? With as many as 35% of American adults suffering from symptoms of insomnia, it’s understandable that there’s a strong desire to take advantage of food and drinks for better sleep.
Junk Food and Heart Disease
Junk food and heart disease are related. That’s because hamburgers, fries, sugary sodas, and other less healthy foods may cause inflammation, a key player in the formation of artery-clogging plaque.
Does Snacking Help Weight Loss?
Does snacking help weight loss? The answer is: It depends. Healthy snacks can aid weight loss whereas junky snacks can prevent weight loss.
How Much Red Meat is Safe?
Has new research left you concerned about the health implications of eating red and processed meat? Read on to find out what the latest findings mean and whether you need to banish the bacon for good.
New Weight Loss Drug
Scientists have discovered a new weight loss drug. They are calling it a “Game-Changer.”
Best Diets for Women Over 50?
What are the best diets for women over 50 years old? As a Certified Nutritionist, this is a question I frequently get from my baby boomer clients. For my weight loss clients, the question of how to get the weight off and keep it off is an integral part of the inquiry.
Zoom Meetings and Health
Zoom meetings and health are related and not in a positive way. For the last year, many of us have sat in an endless series of Zoom conferences. While it is a practical solution to staying connected without going into the office, it is taking a tool on our health.
Heart Healthy Diets
What’s are the heart healthy diets? What's the best diet for heart health? Dietitians weigh in. Nutrition experts discuss portion control, weight loss and the health benefits of eating a diet rich in heart-healthy foods.
Healthy Vegan Recipes
Healthy vegan recipes can sometimes be challenging to find, especially if you’re looking for a really tasty meal, and who isn’t? Just because you chose to eat vegan does not mean you have to eat boring meals.
Keep Snacking Under Control
Keep snacking under control but don’t deprive yourself entirely as that will likely backfire. The usual result of banning all snacks from your diet is that at some point you lose it and go crazy on the snacks, sometimes for an extended period of time.