Content tagged with “Nutrition” (Page 3)

4 foods to pack in your kid’s lunchbox
It’s that time of year when many of us start thinking about back to school. And, as a nutrition editor and...

Are juice fasts a healthy way to lose weight?
If you’re juicing to slim down—a trend that is now back in vogue—lacking scientific evidence suggests...

Take-along snacks for a car trip
Taking off on a road trip seems like an essential part of summer. According to a recent study, over 140 million...

The diet mistake even nutritionists make
A new study—published in the August 2012 issue of the Journal of Consumer Research—helps explain why the...

Keep It Fresh Challenge Tip 1: Stock Your Fridge with Fresh Foods
Food doesn’t have to come in shelf-stable packages to be convenient. And in five short weeks, we’re going to transform...

5 summer health myths busted
This summer, don’t let the smoke from the backyard grill cloud your good judgment when considering health advice...

6 healthy ingredients to supercharge your smoothie
I’m on a big smoothie kick lately. Every morning, I’ve been blending up different variations of frozen...

5 power ingredients for fueling your workout
Want to give your workout a boost? Five key ingredients can give your body an extra edge when exercising—or...

Best & worst frozen yogurt toppings
When the weather got steamy this week, you can bet I made friends with an old summer standby: soft-serve frozen yogurt...

Is corn healthy or not? 5 myths about sweet corn busted
Sweet corn is one of summer’s simplest, purest pleasures. A fresh-picked ear, grilled to caramelized perfection...

3 must-have summer drinks to keep your skin looking healthy
We’re all starting to spend more time outdoors. And that warm summer sun feels oh-so-good—until I remember...

6 new food truths & myths
More than 16,000 nutrition studies were published in peer-reviewed scientific journals in 2011. So it’s no wonder...

5 ways to beat overeating throughout the day
If you find yourself overindulging throughout the day—second breakfast in the morning, ravenously snacking in the...

Which is healthier: hot dogs or hamburgers?
It’s grilling season and chances are you’ll be making that ever-important cookout decision: hot dog or...

Do you need to buy organic? The bottom line on how bad pesticides are for you
Today, the nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its latest report, called the Dirty Dozen, of the 12...

5 foods for flatter abs
It’s summer—and that means your summer vacation is probably just around the corner. If you’re looking...

Foods that are healthier together
I hear of a new health benefit of a different food virtually every day as associate nutrition editor of EatingWell...

How to cut 400 calories from your burger
It’s burger season! While some people will choose to simply enjoy an occasional calorie splurge without worrying...

8 super-healthy summer foods you should be eating
It’s summer—that amazing time of year when fresh produce abounds. As a dietitian and nutrition editor I...

Change these 5 habits to slim down & save 1,335 calories
If you find you’re struggling to lose weight, it could be that some bad habits are weighing you down. Try these...

Easy tricks to outsmart your appetite
You know that one of the keys to losing weight is eating fewer calories. But it can be hard to know how to cut back...

Best and worst choices at a picnic
This weekend marks the unofficial start to summer and that means it’s time for picnics (or, depending on where...

Healthy hot dog taste-test winners
I love the smoky bite of a hot dog mounded with sweet and tangy toppings and the delicate, salty balance of meat with...

Foods to prevent allergies and asthma—what works and what doesn’t
Can a healthy diet help you breathe easier? Some research says…yes. But there are also a lot of unproven dietary...

Does drinking water make you smarter? Plus 6 benefits of staying hydrated
Water accounts for 60 percent of our body (or about 11 gallons or 92 pounds inside a 155-pound person) and is essential...