Content tagged with “Nutrition” (Page 2)

2 foods you should really be eating at breakfast (and probably aren’t)
Recently EatingWell asked our readers what they focused on when it comes to feeding kids breakfast. I quite was...

One surprising possible cause for celiac disease
If you go to the grocery store you’ll probably notice that gluten-free products are more widespread than ever...

Diet myths that are keeping you from losing weight
When it comes to dieting, who isn’t looking to lose weight as quickly as possible? In our quest for a quick fix,...

The dangerous ingredient you’re eating—and don’t even know it
Camembert cheese and buttery croissants are staples of French cuisine, so you’d think France would be the last...

5 myths about tea
You probably already know that tea is an incredibly healthy beverage. In fact, studies show that if you drink tea...

7 hidden sources of caffeine
I’ve been trying to cut down on caffeine. I came to this goal recently as I was sitting cross-legged in yoga and...

8 foods for skinny Italian cooking
I grew up in a city in Connecticut famous for its Italian food—New Haven’s pizza places are some of the...

Top 8 food allergies (and how to eat around them)
Ever read a food label on a product and wonder why certain ingredients are called out as “Allergens” (e.g...

The important nutrient you’re not getting enough of (and how to get it)
There’s a super-important nutrient that, chances are, you’re not getting enough of: omega-3 fatty acids....

The right way to prepare oatmeal
One of my favorite parts of fall is the return of warming, stick-to-your-ribs comfort foods. And for me one of the all-...

5 myths about cholesterol
When a new study came out a few months ago stating that high HDL might not directly protect against disease, I paid...

Can probiotics keep you from getting sick?
With cold and flu season just around the corner, our precautionary routine has shifted from sunscreen for skin...

Is sugar really poison?
I was surprised when I recently saw the statistic that Americans spend about 23 percent of our grocery dollars on...

How not to overdose on salt
Limiting sodium is important for healthy blood pressure and overall heart health. Yet most of us consume, on average, 3...

What’s the bottom line: Is red meat healthy or not?
Praised by Paleo Diet advocates and shunned by vegetarians, red meat certainly is a controversial food. And that...

Save $3,392 on lunch
I used to be able to convince myself that the money I spent eating out was reasonable, but then my wife and I started...

How to cut 31 grams of saturated fat from your diet
You might already know that you should limit your saturated fat intake to no more than 10 percent of your total daily...

Super snacks to pack right now
Every weekday morning, I pack not only a lunch to bring to work, but snacks too. Maybe it’s the registered...

Are “natural” sweeteners really any healthier than sugar?
People often look to me, as a registered dietitian, for my seal of approval as they douse yogurt with agave or flood...

Get healthy: start now with this fresh-start checklist
I’ve always thought the new year should start in September. Fall seems to bring with it a fresh start. And...

Should you be picking organic apples?
Depending on where you live, apple season is either just around the corner—or already under way. As a dietitian,...

Best healthy foods to buy on a tight budget
With so many factors to consider—health, environmental impact, cost, taste—choosing healthy foods can seem...

Is Coconut Oil Healthier Than Butter?
All things coconut seem to be über popular these days. (A few weeks ago I wrote about coconut water: is it worth...

What does a 1,200-calorie day look like?
Losing weight is about calories in versus calories out. To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than you burn...

Do chia seeds deserve the health hype?
I had never heard of chia until a couple of years ago when a health-minded friend started crowing about her latest...