Did you skip breakfast this morning? If so, you’re not alone. As many as 30% of people head out the door in the morning with a “low tank of gas” in their bodies because they haven’t eaten. It’s a habit that gets worse with age and is more prevalent in females. Eating that first meal of …
If you have endometriosis, you know it can be frustrating to live with. You also know there’s a lot of information available out there about how to manage it—but what’s really helpful and what’s not? As a registered dietitian, I’m often asked if any nutrition changes or supplements can make a difference. To answer that …
Endometriosis diet: What to eat if you have endometriosis Read More »
As a dietitian, I frequently get asked about the latest “fad diets” and what diet is recommended to get rid of or fix x, y and z symptoms. When I evaluate different diets, I think about three key factors: The specific rules (what’s being restricted compared to what’s allowed) What impact will this diet makeshort …
Is an anti-inflammatory diet right for you? Plus, an RD’s top foods Read More »
Most people consider taking a dietary supplement at some point in their life in order to improve their health. Maybe you see a convincing ad on TV or social media, or perhaps you hear from a friend about how a particular supplement benefited them. Enhancing your diet with supplements can be an effective way to …
The truth about vitamins and supplements: Are they helpful or harmful? Read More »
Choosing cooking oils can be overwhelming due to the plethora of options available at the grocery store. While all oils can have different benefits, the most important factor to consider when picking one is what your goals are for cooking and for health. No oil is better or worse than the other, and all cooking …
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For many of us, our day doesn’t get started until we’ve had a steaming cup—or two—of coffee. By late afternoon, we’ve lost focus. Feeling drowsy, we pop in a coffee pod at work or stop by our favorite coffee shop for another mug’s worth of caffeine. After an oversized cup or two, it’s natural to …
Spilling the beans on caffeine: How to get rid of coffee jitters Read More »
A little dark chocolate can go a long way as a delicious treat that packs a superfood punch. But, it’s not just any chocolate. Dark chocolate—the purer and darker the better—is the chocolate of choice when you want to indulge in a more heart-healthy way. 1. Protects against diseases Authentic minimally processed dark chocolate contains …
If you’ve resolved to eat healthier and take better care of your heart, this is for you. Many of my clients know they need to improve their diet, but most have difficulty deciding where or how to get started. For instance, it’s no mystery that fruits and vegetables are good for us. However, choosing which …
“Raised Cage-Free.” “Certified Organic.” “All-Natural.” “No Hormones.” These are some of the food labels you may notice in the poultry case at your local grocery store today. But what do they mean? Are they important? Is the product with these labels better or more nutritious than the one that doesn’t have it? Deciphering food labels …
Food labels 101: What Organic, All-Natural, Non-GMO and Grass-Fed really mean Read More »
Eating disorders are behavioral conditions that impact eating behavior. If you looked around a crowded theatre or sports arena, would you be able to tell how many people in the crowd have an eating disorder? Could you recognize some signs that might tip you off? How common are eating disorders? It might surprise you to …
The alarming rise of eating disorders and how to spot the signs Read More »