While associated with several health benefits, fasting to achieve anti-aging effects in appearance (or on the outside?) is a new one to me! But a new diet is suggesting just that! Check out my latest diet review for Cooking Light – as well as how I inadvertently admitted to a top editor that I was a closet fan of Bravo’s Real Housewives.
Read MoreIt’s only three days after Halloween, and I’ve got candy overflowing my kitchen cabinets – not to mention candy wrappers turning up in unusual places all over the house. (Why was there a Starburst wrapper in my bed last night and a Blow-Pop stick behind the sofa cushions?!?) So what do you do with it all? Click here to find out!
Read MoreOne of the biggest misconceptions about dietitians is that we always make the best food choices. Sure, we may have the knowledge to make good or better choices every time, BUT that doesn’t mean that we always do. Check out this post where I share what I do to get myself back on track after overindulgence!
Read MoreIt might seem ironic as a dietitian, but I don’t get excited about diet books. In fact, I am usually completely skeptical until proven otherwise. BUT, but my recent read was different, y’all. Check out this post where I share my review of The Obesity Code.
Read MoreAnyone else seeing Noom pop up in social media feeds? I really didn’t pay much attention to it until curiosity got the best of me! Before checking it out, I honestly thought Noom was a new home-based genetic testing kit or maybe a meditation app. I was wrong! Find out all you need to know about Noom here!
Read MoreWhile I’m not claiming these snacks as instant - or always effective - cures, these foods and tips can sometimes help get your body back to feeling like itself a little quicker. Who doesn't want that?!
Read MoreThe Ketogenic Diet continues to make waves. In fact, it’s rare that a day goes by without getting a question about Keto. But, at the end of the day, the keto diet is really just another type of low-carb diet. So how does it compare to other popular low-carb diets, such as Atkins? Find out here.
Read MoreCombining IF and Keto? This was new to me, and something that felt pretty restrictive when you combine a small eating window and limited food choices. I checked out the latest research for Cooking Light to see if I could find evidence that there is any potential benefit – or need – for adopting a restrictive eating pattern like this. Here’s what I learned.
Read MoreMy latest diet review on the Military Diet for CL.com was a struggle! In fact, there wasn’t much that I could sugar-coat... other than suggesting that the Military Diet might be the most perfect definition of “fad diet” that I have even come across — see out why here!
Read MoreThe Nutritarian Diet touts impressive health benefits like weight loss, reversing disease, slowing aging, and increasing life expectancy. There aren’t many people who don’t find claims like that pretty appealing, am I right? …But does it live up to the hype? Find out here.
Read MoreThe most common issues affecting brain health—dementia, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease—all have slightly different symptoms and etiologies, yet are all the result of some type of reduced brain cell functioning or deterioration. Science hasn’t had much success to date in preventing or slowing brain conditions like these, but following a ketogenic diet is being suggested as a potential way to do this. Is there any truth to it? Let’s find out.
Read MoreDid you know that when parents focus on their teen’s weight or encourage their teen to diet it actually leads to weight GAIN, not weight LOSS? I honestly didn’t realize how big the correlation was until I dug into the latest research about healthy approaches for parents to talk teens about weight. Whether you’re in this spot personally, professionally or both, I hope to help you by breaking down what the research suggests are the most effective things parents can do when talking to their teens about weight.
Read MoreFocusing on healthy eating changes—albeit pretty drastic for most people—for a set time period makes Whole30 more appealing when compared to other diets with an infinite end. But how much impact can the Whole30 program really have on health, food cravings, and future food choices? Better yet, is it a safe way to eat long-term? Here’s everything you need to know.
Read MoreCalorie counting is the go-to weight loss method for many. Yet, calories aren’t a great indicator of healthfulness, and many suggest they shouldn’t be your main eating focus. So what do you track instead of calories? Check out my list of things to count, track, or follow that will help you keep your diet in-check, but also encourage healthy choices and habits.
Read MoreFor many of us, Weight Watchers is a household name. You’ve either followed this popular, points-based diet, or you likely know someone who has. And while it may not be as buzzy as Keto or Whole30, this long-standing weight loss program has existed for nearly 60 years and continues to be a leading diet plan today. But does Weight Watchers live up to the hype? Let's find out.
Read MoreWith virtually no food groups off-limits, the DASH diet offers much more flexibility than other popular diet plans. So why is no one following it?
Read MoreEven if it’s a fad or trend that has little scientific basis, I often like to try out different eating concepts—just to get a first-hand understanding of the effects to my body and lifestyle. Sure, dietitians want clients to trust us because we only share science-based information, but I like to be able to share first-hand experience as well – good or bad. So I decided to try (after much persuasion) intermittent fasting. Here is my experience - the good, the bad and the surprising.
Read MoreNothing prepares you for when something totally contradicts your professional knowledge base. This happened to me last year when Cooking Light’s Digital Editor asked me to write content on Intermittent Fasting and Metabolism, something that I honestly thought would be a breeze! Who knew research would show that going longer periods between meals didn’t actually slow metabolism. In fact, many studies suggested this may be a healthier way to eat and be a more effective approach for weight loss.
Read MoreCarb cycling has now gone mainstream, but is it really a good way to lose weight? Better yet, is it healthy? To better understand and evaluate carb cycling from a nutrition perspective, I followed a cycling plan for two weeks. Here's what I found.
Read MoreWe’re not sure yet, but new research suggests that the keto diet could be more beneficial for our health than previously realized.
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