healthy eating

When temperatures climb, heavy meals tend to lose their appeal. Crisp salads, fresh fruit, and smoothies suddenly become the go-to—but they’re not always enough to keep hunger at bay. The secret to a satisfying summer meal isn’t necessarily adding more protein (although that’s important, too). It’s building your plate around fiber. Fiber slows digestion, helps […]

Some produce items practically scream ‘healthy.’ Kale? Obviously. Blueberries? Sure. Peaches, though, might make you think twice. Given that they’re so juicy and candy-sweet, it’s easy to assume that they can’t possibly be that good for you… especially if you bite into them daily with reckless abandon every summer. That said, we had to ask […]

Pumpkin pie is a holiday staple, but let’s be real, most traditional recipes are loaded with sugar. That can send your blood sugar soaring and leave you feeling sluggish instead of satisfied. As a dietitian, I recommend putting a healthier spin on classics so you can enjoy the flavors you love and feel good about […]

It’s the holiday season—which means holiday parties. Want to keep things healthy-ish over the holidays? RDs share their best tips for what to eat, what dishes they like to bring, and how to handle the dessert table. True, singing loud is one way to spread holiday cheer, but gathering for a holiday party is a […]

PSA: You don’t have to cut out alcohol entirely in order to reach your fitness goals. We rounded up 13 low-sugar, low-calorie cocktails to help you have fun and stay healthy. Cheers to the weekend (or just making it through the weekday—is it 5 pm yet?)! Any registered dietitian will tell you that, when it […]

Prepping for a party? Experts share how to build a healthy charcuterie board (plus five drool-worthy recipes). Let’s be real: A party isn’t really a party without a charcuterie board. Nothing brings guests together like a delicious spread that everyone can enjoy. And while charcuterie boards are having a major moment (seriously, have you seen […]

Food prices have increased dramatically over the past year. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture estimates that food sticker prices are up 13 percent since September 2021. With inflation at an all-time high and discussions of a recession looming, it can be especially stressful to food shop when trying to eat healthily. Your […]

Struggling with unbearable PMS symptoms like cramps, fatigue, or other period-related side effects? nutrition can help, and we explain how and why. Here are the best foods to eat on your period to help ease symptoms. Let’s face it: periods suck. Not only can they be an inconvenience, but they can come with a host […]

Are your blood sugar levels the key to better health? I used a continuous glucose monitor for a week to find out what my favorite meals were doing to my body. The first thing most people think of when they hear the term blood sugar is diabetes, but blood glucose levels are a key marker […]

What’s a pool day without some snacks? Chelsey Amer, RD, shares her 15 favorite healthy pool snacks that are both filling and fun. Imagine it: The sun is shining, you feel great in your skin, you’re (safely) soaking up the sun, and you packed a cooler full of pool snacks for when you get hungry. […]

Study up on the healthy Starbucks drinks and healthy Starbucks food menu orders that earn a stamp of approval from dietitians. We’re already buzzing over how delicious and energy-boosting these healthy Starbucks orders sound.  From the supermarket to the airport to the drive-through, Starbucks coffee shops are so common, a logo-emblazoned cup in hand has […]

Looking for healthy weeknight meal inspo? Here are 20 recipes that RDs swear by. We all have to answer the question “what’s for dinner” every night of the week, and sometimes we run out of answers. Or, we’re just bored with the answers our fridge and freezer are giving us.  To help spark inspiration, we […]