Content tagged with “Wellness” (Page 6)

5 tricks to grill your way to better health
This time of year my husband is chomping at the bit to grill, grill, grill! He wants to grill everything—which...

3 reasons you should snack on popcorn
A few years ago, I bought a hot air popcorn popper at a yard sale for 25 cents. It was one of the best investments I...

3 new foods make updated "Dirty Dozen" of produce to buy organic
When I shop for fruits and vegetables I always consult the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) pocket-size...

Why your sugary diet may be putting your health at risk again
I know it can be hard to limit your added sugars intake—just last week I tried to drink a cup of coffee without...

Must-eat foods for women at every age
I love, love, love those “how-to at every age” articles in women’s magazines: what to wear in your...

Always feeling hungry? Watch out for these foods that will make you overeat
We’ve all had those days, sometimes even weeks, when we find ourselves endlessly hungry. When it takes a lot of...

Could you quit meat once a week for a year?
When I recently shared my secret for making Philly cheese steaks without the meat, I wasn’t surprised to get a...

3 reasons you should reach for canola oil when you’re cooking
We use a lot of oil in my house. That sounds gross, I know. Let me explain. It’s really just that one of our...

3 foods that make us happy
We all have bad days. And many of us, myself included, turn to tried and true comfort foods to lift our spirits. (I bet...

1 food that can help you sleep—and 5 that might not
Since I’ve become a mom, it’s a challenge for me to get enough sleep. It’s become harder for me to...

Deceptive food labels: How to know what’s truly healthy
When you're in a hurry at the grocery store, do you find yourself making food choices based on health promises on the...

Trying to save money? 15 foods you don’t need to buy organic
Although I enjoy the grocery store (maybe it’s because I’m a dietitian that I love checking out new...

Eating to Win: 10 questions with Apolo Ohno
When I watch Apolo Ohno skate I can’t help but hold my breath and sit on the edge of the couch—it’s...

5 “bad” foods you should be eating
Recently, a friend who was eating with me appeared shocked as I spread full-fat natural peanut butter on my whole-wheat...

Guess Olympian Hannah Teter’s Secret-Weapon Food
I love watching the winter Olympics. It’s so exciting to watch the world’s top athletes defy gravity, speed...

4 tricks to recharge your New Year’s resolution
Can you believe it’s February already? If you’re anything like me, it may be time for a New Year’s...

The secret to weight loss: eat dessert. (It’s true!!)
If you’re the kind of person who loves chocolate (or fill in the blank with your favorite treat), but bans it...

Foods that make your workout easier
As a new mom I don’t have a lot of time for exercise. So when I do get moving I want to make the most of it. I...

3 diet myths busted
“I’m working so hard and I still can’t lose weight.” As a nutritionist who specializes in...

Got a hangover? Eat this…
I am a graduate of a university that is almost always near the top of the lists of binge-drinking schools. Needless to...

4 foods to help you quit smoking (and 3 that make it harder)
My sister is trying to quit smoking for good. I know it’s really hard for her to kick the habit, so when I found...

7 ways to stay in your “skinny jeans” during the holidays
“How can I have fun, but avoid gaining weight, during the holidays?” It’s the most common question I get this time of...

Can a breakfast cereal boost your immunity?
I don't know about you, but when I heard on the news that Kellogg's had slapped a claim on their Krispies cereal boxes...

Why you should embrace the diabetic diet
The thing about a diabetic diet that I don't think most people get is that you don't have to eat special foods or be...

Try this drink to cure a headache & 4 more home remedies for common ailments
When it comes to minor ailments like headaches and motion sickness, I don’t really like to take medications. I...