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Sustainable Weight Management: Why Yo-Yo Dieting Doesn't Work

Weight management is a challenge for many people. While a healthy focus on weight loss is important to address our country’s growing obesity epidemic, not all strategies are safe or sustainable....

Game Plan for Dealing with Eating Triggers

In an ideal world we would eat when we are hungry and stop when we are full, but for most of us there are many additional reasons why we eat. Many of us start to get influenced by outside so...

Happy and Healthy Holidays

5 Fresh, Dietitian-Approved Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season The holidays may be filled with celebrations, traditions, and special meals but that doesn't mean your healthy habits have to take a bac...

Cold and Flu Fighting Foods

It’s here…cold and flu season! We all know getting the flu shot is one of the best defenses to avoid catching the flu, but how else can we boost our immunity?Eating smart, staying active, getting e...

The Health Benefits of Cranberries

Cranberries are a common side dish this time of year with 20% of all the cranberries grown consumed during Thanksgiving week alone. Rumored to have been served at the first Thanksgiving in 1621, cra...

Potato Nutrition Facts: They Can Be Good for You!

As a dietitian, there is one food I get questioned about frequently and that is potatoes. People are often wondering if potatoes are okay to eat or if they need to avoid them. Living in the Midwest...

Foods with Super Nutrients You Need for Eye Health

When thinking about nutrition for our bodies, most people think about their weight, heart health, and blood sugar…but when is the last time you thought about your eyes? Between the ages of 65 and 85...

Cauliflower Craze: The Nutrition Trend Continues to Grow

As you have probably noticed, the amount of products featuring cauliflower at the grocery store has exploded. You can find rice, pizza crusts, pasta, tortillas, and even crackers made from cauliflow...

Four Ways To Improve Joint Health

Dealing with joint pain can make you dread things you once enjoyed and make simple things a pain (literally!). Below are 4 things you can do to help extend the life of your natural joints and improve...

The Benefits of Home-Delivered Meals

In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to plan and prepare healthy meals for many adults. For older adults trying to maintain their independence at home, healthy meals can be a ch...

Best Advice For Carbs On The Label

Food labels can be very confusing but we all know how important they are. Oftentimes people don’t know what to look for to determine if a product is good for them. I have one very simple trick f...

Adding Flavor Without Salt

Getting adjusted to a low sodium diet can leave you feeling like all your food is flavorless and bland. Sometimes this is a deterrent and people quickly give up on their healthy eating goals and ret...

Do I Need A Detox?

Detoxes and cleanses have risen in popularity, but are they necessary and safe? It’s important to understand that our bodies are designed with their own detoxification system which runs 24/7 utilizi...

Simple Ways To Plan And Enjoy Healthy Eating

Unfortunately, too many people associate the word “diet” with “deprivation”. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Don’t let eating healthy be a daunting task. Prepare mentally and physically, enjoy w...

False Facts You Believe About Dieting

Lately, it seems like losing weight, getting fit, and being healthy are more daunting prospects than ever before. With stars like Kendall Jenner frequently spotted out and about in their $100 workout...

10 Best Energy Foods

If you wake up exhausted, or you find yourself dragging midday -- even if you got a good night's sleep -- your diet might be to blame. Nutrient deficiencies and sugar can cause fatigue and disrupt you...

How What You Eat Can Affect How You Feel

Our bodies are incredibly good at sending signals when something isn't quite right. Everyday symptoms like anxiety, trouble sleeping, bloating, or headaches can sometimes be linked to what we eat. By...

Does Himalayan Pink Salt Hold Up To All The Health Hype?

Pink is in this season — but not in the form of wrap skirts and platform shoes.Pink salt is also hitting the spa circuit, with salt caves opening in nearly every state. These sodium-packed chambers ar...