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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 […]

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 […]

Registered dietitian Jess Nelson gives us a strategic list of snacks to fuel you through a long weekend of dancing. Here’s what to eat at a music festival to stay nourished and energized. Another plus? You’ll also save a boatload of money… Looking for more healthy musical festival tips? Check out these packing essentials from […]

There’s plenty of debate about the best diets to lose weight. Keto? Whole30? Intermittent fasting? But, in fact, experts say it’s much simpler than subscribing to any of these strict protocols. Here are four registered dietitian nutritionists sharing their best diet advice to lose weight. Know Your Why “To help clients lose weight, I take […]

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Do you have too much fat in your blood?

Don’t worry: Carrie Gabriel, MS, RDN, has healthy alternatives to trans fat. Fat is essential. It pads our internal organs, helps our hormone systems run smoothly, provides us with energy, and assists in the absorption of vitamins from other foods. It also helps us maintain glossy, shiny hair and keeps our skin glowing. But not […]

How to navigate a health-food store on a budget!

Plus: what science says about meal prepping.

Your belly feels like a blown-up balloon. You look six months pregnant (but aren’t). Your gas is out of control. You might be bloated. And while you can easily brush it off as no big deal, bloating is uncomfortable, can affect your day (and even self-confidence), and may be a sign of a larger health […]

We’ve all heard about eating more anti-inflammatory foods. But inflammation can come from so much more than just our diet. What Is Inflammation? Simply put, inflammation is the immune system’s response to a stimulus that’s viewed as foreign or toxic to your body. It’s one of the reasons why we advocate loading up on antioxidant-rich […]

Let me be the first to admit that I was skeptical about Whole30. But after thirty days of living it, I have to say: my Whole30 results speak for themselves. What Is Whole30? Whole30 is a popular elimination diet created by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig in 2009. The official rules say that for thirty days, […]