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Carrie Gabriel, MS, RD, cooks up creative ideas for Thanksgiving leftovers. The holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends. We enjoy traditions like running turkey trots, relaxing, preparing delicious recipes, and many times, facing a mountain of leftovers. The problem is that there are only so many Thanksgiving leftover servings […]

Alex Caspero, MA, RD, shares winning recipes for a delicious and nutritious vegan Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Most foodies have already started thinking about what they’re going to serve. But with the steady rise of plant-based eaters, typical fare like turkey with all the trimmings may not be offered this year. But […]

Plant-based eating is on the rise, largely due to innovative meat alternatives like the Impossible Burger. But is it healthy? Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, breaks down the impossible burger nutrition facts and answers. Several years after its launch, the Impossible Burger continues to have a major moment as a plant-based option at major fast-food chains […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, teaches us how to eat our way to a better complexion with a weekday meal plan for skin repair. There’s only so much that lotions, creams, and serums can do for your skin without addressing how you’re nourishing your body from the inside out. Nutrition plays a vital role in skin […]

You might have seen the scientific-sounding ingredient of CoQ10 in some of your favorite anti-aging and reparative skincare products. But what is it exactly, how does it work, and can a CoQ10 supplement boost these skincare benefits even further? Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, investigates. What Is CoQ10? Coenzyme Q10 (aka CoQ10) is a compound used […]

Can snacking be part of a healthy diet? Thankfully, yes. It is possible to lose weight and not give up snacks. Eating a snack helps curb hunger so that you won’t inhale your next meal. Keep in mind, however, that snacking all day can result in overeating if you’re not paying attention. Looking for healthy […]

Fad diets come and go—and most often, it’s for the best. (We’re looking at you, Master Cleanse!) But thankfully, there’s been a recent influx of popular diets that focus on nutrition—rather than restriction—for weight loss. One of the newest on the scene is the satiating diet. Stave off hanger while still eating some of my […]

Raise your hand if you’re cuckoo for Costco! As a card-carrying member since my college days, I love to stock up on healthy favorites in bulk. Discount prices on new cookbooks and gift cards? An incredible frozen food section? Costco has it all, which makes it one of this dietitian’s favorite places to shop. See […]

Once upon a time, there was a candy commercial that had a tagline saying “taste the rainbow.” (Thanks, Skittles!) However, that’s not what we’re talking about here. While tasting the rainbow is a wonderful catchphrase, I’m thinking more along the lines of actual fruits and vegetables. Why it’s important to eat the rainbow Most people […]

This one week vegan meal plan has everything you need. Why You Should Eat This First, plant based diets avoid saturated fats which are highly inflammatory and can also clog pores. Also, fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients. These are the building blocks for radiant skin and hair. Then, this meal plan […]

A while back, I tried a few food sensitivity tests out of curiosity. The results were mixed, with a traditional prick test showing I had no true food allergies, an applied kinesiologist saying I was sensitive to everything, and an at-home blood test flagging me as moderately sensitive to brewer’s yeast, lima beans, and malt. […]

Feeling extra winded after a workout? It could be related to an iron deficiency. Every tissue in your body needs oxygen in order to work properly. Iron is essential in creating hemoglobin, a protein that helps your red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Too little iron means your blood doesn’t get the oxygen […]