Food

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March 28, 2024
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Amanda Lieber

7 Major Health Benefits of Incorporating a Japanese Approach to Food

If you want to feel good at any age, Japan’s time-honored, deeply intentional approach to nutrition offers science-backed benefits for your body, mind, and soul.

November 18, 2023
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Karla Walsh

How to Eat for Pleasure and Finally Let Go of Restrictive Food Rules

Too many of us have guilt and shame around eating. Try these 6 dietitian tips to release yourself from the grip of food rules and tap into the joy that comes from eating.

November 7, 2023
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Tiffany Tse

9 Foods Scientists Say Can Help Heal Your Body

Stock your kitchen with these nutritionist-recommended foods that will nourish and heal your body from within.

October 2, 2023
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Tiffany Ayuda

Is the Starbucks Medicine Ball Drink the Cold and Flu Buster That It’s Cracked Up to Be? Dietitians Explain

Once an off-menu item, the medicine ball drink is known for delivering a punch of cold-fighting ingredients. Learn about its potential benefits and if you should make it your new go-to order this season.

July 5, 2023
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Paige Jarvie Brettingen

Are You Getting Enough Fiber? Here’s How Much You Need Each Day and What Foods to Eat

Fiber is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, but about 95 percent of us aren’t reaching the daily recommended amount. Learn the benefits of fiber and how to easily incorporate more of it into your daily meals.

July 4, 2023
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Paige Jarvie Brettingen

The 9 Best Fiber-Rich Foods to Improve Your Digestion

You want to increase your fiber intake, but where should you start? Experts share the best fiber-rich foods that can easily improve your fiber consumption without depriving your tastebuds.

July 3, 2023
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Natasha Burton

7 Best Foods for Building Muscle Tone

Your diet can be just as important as your exercise routine when it comes to building and maintaining muscle. Here's why.

June 23, 2023
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Karla Walsh

The 6 Best Plant and Animal Proteins to Add to Your Diet

Dietitians dish up their picks for the best plant-based proteins and animal proteins, so learn how much protein per day to aim for, then fill your cart with the healthiest proteins on the planet.

June 22, 2023
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Karla Walsh

Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Is One Healthier Than the Other?

Find out how our bodies utilize animal proteins and plant protein sources and whether one form of protein is better for you than another.

May 24, 2023
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By
Tiffany Lin

9 Summer Superfoods You’ll Love All Season Long

Nutritionists dish on the healthiest foods and drinks to reach for — and which to skip — to keep you in tiptop shape this season.

April 14, 2023
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Tiffany Lin

8 Plant-Based Superfoods for a Refreshing and Healthy Spring

Enjoy seasonal eating by loading up on these 8 delicious, nutritious spring fruits and vegetables.

April 7, 2023
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Jessica Estrada

Over 40 Diet: What to Eat and How to Maintain a Healthy Weight

Registered dietitians spill their best advice on maintaining a healthy diet and weight as you enter your forties and beyond.

February 11, 2023
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By
Amanda Siebert

6 Menopause-Friendly Superfoods

Adding a selection of these wholesome foods to your plate will not only increase your daily nutrient intake – it can also help to reduce the severity of symptoms associated with menopause and perimenopause.

January 23, 2023
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Amanda Siebert

Your Menopause Diet: How Nutrition Can Improve Metabolism, Energy, Mood, and More

Choosing delicious, nutritious foods that support your body’s needs can improve how you feel in postmenopause.

December 27, 2022
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Amanda Siebert

Sober Curious? Try These 5 Delicious Alternatives to Alcohol

Here’s the scoop on the latest trendy alcohol-free drinks to try, whether you’re out on the town or sipping at home.

November 22, 2022
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By
Tiffany Tse

8 Standout Superfoods You Should Be Eating This Winter

Discover how to get the most nutritional bang for your buck by adding winter superfoods to your diet.

October 26, 2022
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Tiffany Lin

8 Fall Superfoods to Eat for a Healthy (and Tasty) Season

Fall offers an abundance of superfoods that you can easily incorporate into your meals, allowing you to balance indulgences with foods that provide a nourishing boost.

August 9, 2022
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Karla Walsh

How to Start Intuitive Eating, According to Dietitians

The 10 principles of intuitive eating are only the beginning. If you’re wondering how to eat intuitively, this intuitive eating guide from dietitians will talk you through how to translate those principles into your life.

July 14, 2022
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Karla Walsh

Could Intuitive Eating Break Your Diet Obsession for Good?

Diet culture is pervasive in modern society. Intuitive eating proponents say this anti-diet eating style can help you ditch the counting, tracking, and yo-yoing for good.

July 14, 2022
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Karla Walsh

What Is Intuitive Eating and How Does It Work?

What is intuitive eating? This guide for how to eat intuitively explains the 10 principles of intuitive eating and how it helps eaters tune in to their internal cues.

June 27, 2022
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By
Kelly Bryant

Are Plant-Based Meats Healthier for You Than Real Meat?

Debating whether or not to include plant-based meat at your next barbecue? Registered dietitians weigh in on advantages and potential pitfalls of plant-based meats.