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Try These Healthy Alternatives to the Traditional Hot Dog

Today, July 18th is National Hot Dog Day and as a registered dietitian nutritionist, I understand fully the health implications from consuming these overly processed products on a regular basis. Too m...

4 Health Benefits of Beans and Legumes

Legumes are a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils. They are truly among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. And did you know that “Eat Beans Day” is officially on...

8 Guilty Pleasure Foods That Are Healthy For You

We all have guilty pleasure foods that we just love (you can keep your non-food guilty pleasures to yourself). From chocolate to popcorn these guilty pleasure foods offer us comfort and hit the taste...

What Are Smart Carbs?

Our bodies need carbohydrates to survive, as it is the body’s preferred energy source. Many people believe that carbohydrates only come in the form of bread, pasta and cereals, but that certainly isn’...

Heart Health Benefits of Yoga

Yoga -- it is more than a stretch! We have been hearing about the health benefits of yoga for decades now. But what exactly are they and how are they achieved?Research has shown us that yoga directly...

Best Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Protein Sources

With all the buzz about protein, you might think Americans were at risk for not eating enough. But in reality, most of us eat more protein than we need. The latest statistics estimate that Americans c...

How to Keep Up Your Healthy Routine On the Go

Losing weight and being healthy is often a complicated task. So, what happens when you complicate this with travel? Many of us lose sight of our goals while traveling.This is often due to lack of a r...

WHO Targets Trans Fats

Earlier this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it is targeting trans fats and making it a priority to eliminate it from the world’s food supply by 2023.This effort is being implement...

Calorie Counts FINALLY Adopted

After years and years of delays, finally, calorie counts will be on menus across the country and in turn, make us a healthier nation. It may also in turn save us millions of dollars on preventative he...

4 Gadgets to Help You Eat Healthier

Oftentimes it’s not a matter of eating healthy and exercising that keeps people from losing weight and getting healthy. Sometimes, people don’t know where to start. Gadgets, gizmos, and technology can...

Best Foods for Clear Skin

Skin care is important from the outside, but even more important from the inside. Certain foods and lifestyle activities can help promote clear skin, as well as counteract the negative effects aging h...

Reduce Snacking by Reducing Your Daily Stress with These 3 Tips

Snacking. Is it good or bad? This depends on several factors. First and foremost, are your snacks fitting within your daily calorie range? Some people use snacks to stave off their hunger, so that the...

How to Keep a Healthy Mindset at the Grocery Store

Have you ever gone to the grocery store with healthy intentions, only to realize later that you’ve brought home bags filled with borderline junk food? You are not alone. Many people don’t grocery shop...

Spring Clean Your Diet With Spring Produce

The calendar says that spring is officially here and for many of us, that means getting exciting about the season’s bounty. Spring produce includes some of the most unique and most nutritious fruits a...

Food and Drinks to Maximize Your Workout

Food and drink are essential to recovery after a good workout. And no matter what time of day you exercise, the key is to follow up with meals that combine protein, which helps your muscles recover an...

Best Low Calorie Drinks to be Drinking This St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the booziest holidays of the year, often serving as an excuse for people to indulge in high-calorie, sugar-packed cocktails at their favorite watering hole in the sake of c...

The Skinny on Fat - Explaining Good Fats vs. Bad Fats

Fats are beneficial to our health in many ways. Fats are nutrients in food that the body uses to build nerve tissue, including the brain and nerves, and hormones. Adequate fat intake is essential to g...

Healthy Valentine's Day Ideas for the Love of Your Life

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and if your significant other or loved ones are into health and wellness, you may want to start thinking about some creative and healthy gift ideas.The traditiona...