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Eating Healthy During the Holidays: Here’s How + Dietitian Tips

December 15, 2022

The holiday season can be a busy one. Thankfully, eating healthy during the holidays is possible with these holiday health tips.

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15 Healthy Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

December 13, 2022

Don't let the happiness and excitement of the holidays affect your diet. Enjoy around the people you love with these healthy morning breakfast ideas!

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Healthy Desserts That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar Levels

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

Health writer

December 6, 2022

Diet culture wants us to believe that desserts are off the menu, but that's just not true. Healthy eating can include your favorite sweet treats without the side of guilt. There are endless ways to satisfy your sweet tooth with your health in mind.

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Eight Foods to Help You Sleep Better, According To Experts

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

Health writer

December 6, 2022

Sleep is critical to our overall wellness. Foods like almonds, turkey, kiwi, and tart cherry can help support quality sleep.

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Best Diets For Weight Loss to Try in 2023 (Expert Approved)

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

December 6, 2022

Here are the best diets to try in 2023 to lose weight and keep it off, plus how to stay committed for long-term health.

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Benefits of Lemon Ginger Tea: Nutrition Facts and Why You Need It

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian and Nutrition Writer

December 1, 2022

Lemon ginger tea has strong antioxidants that help prevent disease, lower glucose levels, and help with weight loss.

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Best and Worst Foods to Eat When You Have Hypothyroidism

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

November 29, 2022

Wondering what foods to eat if you have hypothyroidism? Find the best and worst foods to eat, plus a sample diet plan for hypothyroidism, here.

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What Are the Healthiest Oils to Cook With And Why It Matters

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian and Nutrition Writer

November 17, 2022

The healthiest oils to use in your cooking are olive oil, avocado oil, safflower oil, and sesame oil.

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The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Fats and How They Support Weight Loss

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian and Nutrition Writer

November 16, 2022

We need fat as one of the key nutrients for a healthy diet. Here are some healthy fat options to incorporate into your meals and snacks to support healthy weight loss.

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18 Foods to Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Metabolic Health

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

November 11, 2022

High blood pressure is a serious condition, but lifestyle changes like what you eat, can help lower pressure and boost your metabolic health.

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Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein: Which One is Better For Health?

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

Health writer

November 8, 2022

Protein is an essential part of your diet. Both plant and animal proteins have their role in a balanced diet to support your body and metabolism.

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7 Glucose-friendly and Healthy Pasta Alternatives

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian and Nutrition Writer

October 28, 2022

Here are 7 glucose-friendly and healthy pasta alternatives to refined pasta. These pasta alternatives have more fiber, protein, and help keep blood sugars stable.

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The Ultimate Foods List to Master a Plant-Based Diet

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 26, 2022

A plant-based diet means focusing most of your meals on plants,like fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts and seeds, and whole grains.

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Here’s What You Need to Know About Sweet Potatoes’ GI

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

Health writer

October 25, 2022

The GI of sweet potatoes can vary depending on how you prepare them. Boiling sweet potatoes gives them a lower GI, compared to roasting them.

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28 Foods That Can Boost Your Liver Health

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 21, 2022

Lifestyle factors, including diet, can influence the liver's ability to do its job, helping or hindering the detoxification process. In other words, your food choices can significantly impact your liver health.

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Is Multigrain Bread Healthy? A Glycemic Index Analysis

Sarah Bullard, MS, RD, LD

Dietitian and Nutrition Writer

October 20, 2022

When faced with the abundance of choices in the bread aisle, multigrain is the healthier choice to make. It provides added fiber, protein, and can help keep blood sugars stable.

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6 Health Benefits Of Blueberries Explained

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 18, 2022

Blueberries pack a powerful nutrition punch and can help reduce cholesterol, boost brain and metabolic health, improve gut function, and regulate blood glucose.

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The Glycemic Index of Apples: Benefits and Nutrition

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, MS, RD

Health writer

October 13, 2022

If your nutrition needs call for more low-glycemic foods, apples might be your answer. This article will look at how apples can affect your health through blood sugar management and beyond.

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What to Eat To Lower Triglyceride Levels

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

October 10, 2022

Foods proven to help lower triglycerides include fish with omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, beans, curcumin, and spirulina.

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How Often to Eat for Metabolic Health

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 22, 2022

Meal timing and metabolic health are closely linked—what you eat and when you eat it can significantly impact your body's ability to efficiently burn calories and use nutrients as fuel.

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Sugar and Metabolic Health: Can You Enjoy Both?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 21, 2022

Learn how you can choose high-quality food sources of sugar to maintain (and even improve) your metabolic health.

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The 8 Best Foods For Metabolic Health

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 16, 2022

Your diet and food choices directly affect your metabolism. To improve your metabolic health, it’s important to eat a varied diet rich in fiber, minerals, and low glycemic foods.

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How Pork Affects Your Metabolic Health

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 15, 2022

Sometimes called “the other white meat”. But is it, really? When you think of pork, bacon, ham, and sausage are likely some of the foods that come to your mind first. Not exactly what you might think of when you think of metabolic health.

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12 Fresh Vegetables to Support Metabolic Health, from a Dietitian

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 14, 2022

Your metabolic health is influenced by your lifestyle and your diet. Incorporating a variety of vegetables is important to maintain good health overall, but certain vegetables can promote metabolic health more than others - learn which ones!

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How Do Tomatoes Affect Blood Sugar?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 8, 2022

Tomatoes are low in sugar and are packed with nutrients, making them a blood-sugar-friendly food. The bright red fruit is rich in lycopene, vitamin C, and potassium, which contribute to heart health and immune function.

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Oatmeal and Metabolic Health

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 6, 2022

Whether the dead of winter or a cool summer morning, oatmeal has been a staple breakfast choice for centuries. This hearty whole grain is a classic breakfast item that has been made easier to enjoy with instant oatmeal and overnight oats.

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Metabolic Health Benefits of Nut Butters

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 6, 2022

Remember those gooey, sweet peanut butter and jelly sandwiches back in grade school? That sweet grape jelly and sticky peanut butter bring back so many memories of cafeteria lunches. We’ve come a long way since then!

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Can Turkey Really Help Boost Your Metabolic Health?

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 6, 2022

Is turkey something you only have for holiday dinners? Maybe it’s time to rethink that! While roasted turkey smothered in gravy is not the vision of a healthy dinner for most of us, there are many other delicious ways to prepare it.

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Is Salmon Actually Good For Your Metabolic Health?

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

September 6, 2022

If there is one type of seafood you’ll find on just about every restaurant menu around, its salmon. This savory, rich, and nutritious fish is the second most popular type of seafood eaten in the U.S. And it’s easy to see why.

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10 of the Best Fruits to Support Metabolic Health, from a Dietitian

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 31, 2022

Your metabolic health is influenced by your food choices, including fruits. Every fruit has a diverse nutrient profile that can support good health, but certain fruits may encourage metabolic health more than others - learn which ones!

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How Potatoes Affect Blood Sugar

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 30, 2022

Potatoes are a popular root vegetable that is versatile to cook with. While they offer a variety of nutrients to your diet, they are starchy vegetable that could raise your blood sugars. Read how you can include potatoes in your diet without spikes.

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How Yogurt Can Affect Your Metabolic Health

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 26, 2022

Yogurt has many potential health benefits and is a great source of protein, but does it support your metabolic health?

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Are Eggs Good for Metabolic Health?

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 24, 2022

Eggs are a nutrient-rich protein choice and a popular breakfast item, but many people limit how many they eat due to their cholesterol content. Is that still a concern? How often should you eat eggs?

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Can Probiotics Affect Your Metabolic Health?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 23, 2022

Metabolic health, or how well your body converts the food you eat into energy, is an integral part of overall health. You can measure metabolic health with markers like cholesterol, blood sugar, and waist circumference.

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Dietary Fiber: A Crucial Nutrient For Metabolic Health

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

August 22, 2022

Why fiber is a key nutrient for metabolic health – and how to make sure you're getting enough of it.

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Can Cheese Be Good for Metabolic Health?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

July 26, 2022

Cheese pretty much makes everything taste better. Melted, added as a salad topping, shredded on top of tacos, or crumbled over pasta, cheese has a way of making meals more enjoyable. But is it good for your health?

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How A Continuous Glucose Monitor Can Help With Keto

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

July 12, 2022

The keto diet is often used for weight loss and blood sugar control. If you want to track how the keto diet impacts your blood glucose levels, a CGM device can help.

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Is Keto a Healthy Way to Lose Weight?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

June 16, 2022

The Ketogenic diet—Keto for short—is a low-carb, high-fat diet that promises weight loss by reducing carb intake, so your body burns through glycogen stores and then moves on to fat. But can it really be that easy?

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Can Chia Seeds Be Used for Weight Loss?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

June 14, 2022

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3-fatty-acids, antioxidants, protein, and fiber. They can stabilize blood sugar. Read on to learn new ways to include them in your meals!

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Why Eggs are Good for Weight Loss (Hint: Blood Sugar)

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

June 9, 2022

Eggs are a great source of protein and can help balance blood sugar levels to support weight loss. Plus, they contain many other nutrients necessary for optimal health.

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Benefits of Time-Restricted Eating

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

May 24, 2022

What's the difference between intermittent fasting and time-restricted eating? We’ll break it down for you in this blog post so you know the nuts and bolts, as well as the scientific research behind it.

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Foods Good for Mental Health and Blood Sugar

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

May 19, 2022

Choosing foods that provide consistent nourishment has a positive impact on your mood and energy levels, setting the stage for successful blood sugar management.

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How to Eat a Low-Glycemic Vegan Diet

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

May 17, 2022

Interest in both plant-based diets and continuous glucose monitoring is growing, leaving many people wondering whether they can blend low-glycemic (low-GI) eating with a vegan diet. The good news is, it may be much easier than you think.

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The Ultimate List of High-Fiber, Low-Carb Foods

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

May 13, 2022

Catilin Beale, MS, RDN, explains why fiber is important and lists the top high-fiber, low-carb foods you should start eating today.

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How To Eat And Maintain Stable Blood Sugar While Traveling

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

May 11, 2022

Many of us are hoping to break out of our bubbles and hit the road again! But, when we're away from home, there are delicious temptations everywhere. We'll discuss how to make healthy choices on-the-go that will support your blood sugar levels.

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How Ultra-Processed Foods Affect Blood Sugar

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

May 3, 2022

Julia Zakrzewski, RD, explains ultra-processed foods—nutritional value, effect on blood sugar, and how we can eat less of it in our journey to improving our health outcomes.

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Low-Glycemic Fruits

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

April 19, 2022

You may worry that fruits are too high in sugar to fit into your low GI diet. Low glycemic index (low GI) fruits have lower levels of sugar compared to others and are a great option for everyday eating!

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9 Best Vegetarian Protein Options

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

April 16, 2022

This article will review 9 of the best protein options available for vegetarians and vegans, why they are important to include in vegetarian and vegan diets, and tips for how to use them.

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Low-Glycemic Vegetables

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

April 15, 2022

Low glycemic vegetables have minimal impact on blood sugar levels. The glycemic index (GI) scale measures how much a food raises your blood sugar. Anything under 55 is considered a low GI food.

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Mediterranean Diet and Blood Sugar

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

April 13, 2022

Learn how the Mediterranean diet helps support stable blood sugar. This article will explore the Mediterranean diet—what foods are included, why it's good for you, how it supports stable blood sugar, and how to make it work with your lifestyle.

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Dairy and Blood Sugar: Does Lactose Cause Glucose Spikes?

Julia Zakrzewski, RD

Health & Nutrition Writer

April 12, 2022

Dairy products have lactose (a naturally occurring sugar in milk). Lactose is broken down in the small intestine and the sugars are slowly absorbed into your bloodstream. But can lactose cause glucose spikes?

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Is the DASH Diet Good for Weight Loss?

Laura M. Ali, MS, RDN, LDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

April 11, 2022

In this article, we’ll go through what the DASH diet is, what you can eat if you are following it and how it may help with weight loss.

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Legumes & Beans: Health & Weight Loss Benefits

Peter Palmieri, MD

Health Writer & Medical Reviewer

April 6, 2022

Beans and legumes are a high-protein, nutrient-dense, low fat, and low-glycemic index food. See how making legumes an eating habit can improve the quality of your diet and maximize your weight loss efforts.

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How to Choose A Powder Supplement (from an MD)

Danielle Kelvas, MD

Medical & Health Writer

March 22, 2022

Powdered supplements are convenient and readily available, but how do you choose one that’s safe and effective? Danielle Kelvas, MD, offers guidance on picking the right powder supplement for your body.

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Vitamin D Health Benefits And Its Impact On Your Glucose Metabolism

Peter Palmieri, MD

Health Writer & Medical Reviewer

March 18, 2022

Peter Palmieri, MD, discusses Vitamin D insufficiency and why optimizing your Vitamin D stores is an important action you can take to support your health and metabolism.

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Best Breads to Minimize Blood Sugar Spikes

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

March 15, 2022

If you are watching your blood sugar, you might think that bread is off the table. But this isn't always true! Some types of bread minimize blood sugar spikes because they are made with ingredients (hint: fiber) that won't skyrocket your glucose.

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Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

March 11, 2022

There is a lot of buzz around intermittent fasting. Some people swear by it, while others think it's just another diet trend. So, is intermittent fasting healthy? The answer is: it depends.

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Is a Low-Carb Diet Healthy?

Caitlin Beale, MS, RDN

Health & Nutrition Writer

March 2, 2022

Low-carbohydrate diets are used as a way to accelerate weight loss. But does a diet's popularity mean that following it long-term is healthy, and will the results last?

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Health Benefits of Eating More Mushrooms

Peter Palmieri, MD

Health Writer & Medical Reviewer

February 28, 2022

Meet nature’s nutritional jack-of-all-trades; mushrooms. In this article, Peter Palmieri, MD, discusses the many benefits of eating mushrooms, and how to incorporate them into your diet even if you don’t like them.