3 minutes of reading What you eat affects the functioning of every part of your body, from your feet to your brain. So if you’re trying to fill your plate with the best foods for optimal brain health, you might want to consider walnuts and almonds at dinnertime. Does one have more nutrients than the … Read more
3 minutes of reading Gluten is a food item that has received a lot of attention in recent years, perhaps unnecessarily, to the point that comparing gluten-free bread with wheat bread is difficult. “The rise of gluten-free bread came when we started seeing an increase in people with celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome,” explains … Read more
5 minutes of reading Even when it feels like you’re doing everything “right” in the kitchen—you’re trying to eat enough vegetables, you’re trying to get all your macros in, and you’re trying to add more color to your plate—there’s still that key word, “effort.” And you’re probably wondering if you need a supplement or two … Read more
3 minutes of reading You have noticed That your bag of bacon seems a little small—or that your protein bars have too few bars in the bag? Maybe you’ve noticed that the numbers on the nutrition label for your protein powder are suddenly different. It’s true: The decline has come for your protein. Just in … Read more
5 minutes of reading As a registered dietitian, I understand a lot About the research-backed benefits of eating a variety of foods. But I’ve also heard some anecdotal evidence about different foods. For example, the beta-carotene in carrots can give your skin a natural, sun-kissed glow, a kind of “fake tan from within.” So when … Read more