Let’s get fizz-ical. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has evaluated the healthfulness of the no-calorie diet sodas Coke Zero and Diet Coke — and the results are soda-pressing for Coke fans. “Both contain aspartame, caffeine, natural flavors, and caramel colors, etc.,” Abbey Sharp began her peppy pop post Sunday on TikTok. “The key difference is that … Read more
Costco runs can deliver quite the workout — anyone spending time at the business end of one of those oversized shopping carts full of bulk-buy peanut butter and kitty litter knows. And while working up an in-store appetite might have most of us hunting down free samples on our way to the food court, one … Read more
One smart cookie? Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp is sharing the three factors she considers when shopping for cookies — ingredients, texture, and taste. “Number one: not gluten-free,” Sharp, creator of the YouTube channel Abbey’s Kitchen, explained Sunday on TikTok. “Listen, I’m so grateful that we have a wide range of gluten-free products out there … Read more
It’s all Greek to her. Making healthy choices at the start of a busy day can be a challenge, but one diet pro insists that the best breakfast to help clients lose weight is a snap to prepare — and it’s delicious, too. In an article for Eat This,Not That, registered dietitian Kristen Carli lays out … Read more
Cancel the Tour of Italy — and nix those unlimited breadsticks. Dining out at the Olive Garden has been a relatively affordable favorite for more than thirty years — with nearly 900 restaurants, most of us are familiar with its unabashedly American-Italian menu, brimming with cheesy pastabilities. But could a meal here actually be healthy? While bowls … Read more
Dietitians are revealing the best snacks to help you lose belly fat — and it doesn’t have to be a fancy feast. “One example of a snack like this would be a packet of tuna or chicken and whole-grain crackers,” Caroline Thomason, a registered dietitian based in Washington, DC, told Parade this week. Thomason praised the … Read more
Is she on Target with her picks? A Philadelphia-area registered dietitian credited for creating the 90-30-50 diet plan is sharing her favorite seven Target items for weight loss — ranging from protein bars to kettle chips and nonfat yogurt. “These finds are high-protein & made with REAL ingredients, supporting blood sugar balance, metabolism & healthy … Read more
Aisle have what she’s having. A California-based registered dietitian is sharing the six foods she says she never leaves Costco without. Lauren Hubert, who has more than 367,000 followers on TikTok, praises Costco’s selection of produce, chicken products, almond flour crackers, frozen fruit and broccoli, whole-grain bread, and Poppi prebiotic soda. Hubert calls the West … Read more
She’s lovin’ it — to an extent. Most Americans — particularly those with kids — end up at McDonald’s more than they’d like to admit. Now, one healthy eating advocate is coming clean and sharing her Golden Arches survival tips, after many visits with her two “Happy Meal-fanatic” children. In an article posted by Eat This, Not … Read more
There are certain things that will always go hand in hand with weight loss — a healthier diet and increased exercise, for example. And then there are other things, which we might assume are also part of the process, which experts are now saying have no place in the enlightened dieter’s routine — at all. … Read more
If you can stomach it, an India-based dietitian is recommending eschewing processed baked goods and meats, deep-fried foods, and sugary drinks to blast belly fat. “Sugary drinks promote fat storage around the abdomen,” Dr. Mrinal Pandit told SheFinds last week. “High sugar intake is linked to increased visceral fat, which is associated with metabolic disorders.” More … Read more
There’s no reason to get upsetti about your spaghetti. Carbs are typically frowned upon when it comes to weight loss and diet culture, and pasta in particular takes a lot of the heat. But StudyFinds’ dietitian Shyla Cadogan, RD, argues that pasta isn’t inherently unhealthy — but the way you’re eating it might be. The … Read more
It’s time to think inside the box. A Toronto-based registered dietitian has gone viral by explaining how she chooses cereal based on three key factors — fiber, sugar, and ingredients. “I’m obsessed with cereal. I eat it every single day,” Abbey Sharp began her tasty TikTok, which has collected 50,400 views since it was posted … Read more
With flu season in full swing — and other seasonal respiratory infections also spiking across the U.S. — experts say it’s important to keep your immune system strong and healthy during this time of year. One way to combat seasonal illness is to regularly consume key nutrients and proteins that help improve immune health, according to Amy … Read more
Love it or hate it, McDonald’s is one of the few places you can find hot, relatively fresh, and reasonably inexpensive meal options. Ultimately McDonald’s, like all fast-food takeaways, is ultra-processed food that adds a lot of fat, refined carbohydrates, salt, and sugar to the diet. But some options are much worse than others. So, if you find … Read more
Just go 4 it — an Australian dietitian is sharing the four “food rules” to follow in 2024 to lose weight. Susie Burrell, author of “The 30-Day Reset Plan,” swears by these four guidelines: limit sweets to once a day, avoid fried food, abstain from alcohol until Thursday, and indulge in only one coffee with … Read more
It’s time to turn over a new leaf — or sprout. Health is often top of mind come Jan. 1 — one of the most common New Year’s resolutions is losing weight. In 2022, 22 states had at least 35% of adults with obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Obesity is a disease caused … Read more
If there’s one thing that the Europeans got right, it’s the Mediterranean Diet. Shared for generations among a range of otherwise quite different countries, the pro-oil, fish, lean protein, and vegetable lifestyle has been tied to several health benefits from cutting fat to neurological advances in battling dementia to promoting heart health. The diet — … Read more
A dietitian has hit out at Rebel Wilson’s claim that people can consume as little as 600 calories a day, describing the assertion as “dangerous” and “irresponsible.” The “Pitch Perfect” star — who made headlines with her 80-pound weight loss in 2020 — dished details about her eating habits in an interview with the Daily … Read more
Feeding kids negative feelings towards food and rewarding them with sugar can lead to toxic eating habits. Forcing your child to eat, bribing them with sweets if they eat vegetables, and enforcing people-pleasing rules at the table can send kids unhealthy messages that may warp their relationship with food, registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson wrote for … Read more