The "Everything in Moderation" Conundrum
I recently came across a post criticizing the often-repeated dietary and weight loss advice to eat “everything in moderation” and wanted to share my viewpoint on this topic. While I do agree that as a...
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{Recipe} grown up tuna salad
This lunchtime classic often lacks excitement and flavor, so I've given the old tuna salad an overhaul by adding a few select extras. Don't forget: better ingredients make a healthier, better-tasting...
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My Common Sense Eating Principles
There’s a mess of information out there on how, what, when, where, why, and with whom to eat. I certainly get confused (and infuriated) by it all from time to time, and I know there are many others not...
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How to Spot a Diet Guru in 12 Easy Steps
Think you've found the best "expert" for reputable nutrition and health information? You might want to double-check: if any of the following sound like your go-to source, run fast!1. Alleges to...
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{Recipe} best turkey burger
You'll have to take my word for it until you try them. But I'm certain you'll agree, these are darn tasty turkey burgers. RecipeYield: makes 8 large burgersIngredientsApproximately 38.4 oz 93/7 lean...
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{Recipe} relishing summer salad
As summer winds to a close, this surprisingly flavorful (yet simple) salad makes use of some of summer's best offerings. It also serves as a reminder of how easy it is to turn a few whole veggies into...
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The Challenges of Change: 3 Reasons Why We Struggle to Create Health
Have you recently decided to eat better, exercise more, and (with any luck) lose weight, but find yourself slipping into old, comfortable ruts as the puppet strings of life once again start tugging? If...
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What Happens When the “Experts” Get Confused about Calories (and Why This is...
Nutrition “experts” who shun calories are all the rage these days, and understandably so: the message they propagate is favorable to many ears. Within their anti-calorie message is a utopia where...
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{Recipe} hearty banana bread
Yeah, yeah, I know everybody has a banana bread recipe. But not everybody can say their banana bread is both delicious AND boasts several healthy perks. Just don't try to count this towards your daily...
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A Bite Here and There: What's the Big Deal?
Does it seem like you are gaining weight but not really eating much more than usual? Do you float through the day without at least some idea of what, where, and when you will eat? Without even...
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Fed Up with Food Fear-Mongering
If you haven’t heard lately that carbohydrates and sugar are deadly poisons, consider yourself lucky. As a registered dietitian who stays immersed in both research and popular diet/food trends, a day...
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Wise Words On Our Quest to Healthy, Balanced Living
Healthy, balanced living is about so much more than what you do or don't put in your mouth. I find words to be incredibly therapeutic in the never-ending quest to find balance, be healthy in both body...
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{Recipe} Indian-spiced pumpkin soup with bacon
Rich, delicious, and comforting--this soup may be one of my new favorites. It's a cinch to prepare and every spoonful is a delight to the senses. Enjoy on a brisk autumn evening. ;) RecipeYield: makes...
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The Diet Guru Top 100
As frustrated as I get by diet gurus, it sure is nice to have a little comic relief interspersed into the madness. Hence, this post. Hey, I know the gurus get just as sick of science-based health...
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{Recipe} spinach, mushrooms, walnuts, & Swiss with poached egg
A seemingly "different" combination here turns out to be a wildly savory dish. You get it all right here, folks--some of the best veggies, healthy fat, protein, and certainly not least, decadence. ;)...
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{Recipe} African peanut stew
This is just an incredibly good stew. Of course, as a self-described peanut butter fanatic, I may be just a LITTLE biased, but I still think you might agree. ;) RecipeYield: makes about 7 (1 1/2 cup)...
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Examining The Advice: "Shopping The Perimeter"
Have you ever been advised to “shop the perimeter” of the grocery store in order to make the healthiest food choices when procuring your weekly food bounty? I see this bit of advice given frequently—by...
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Lectins and Leaky Gut Syndrome: Good Reason To Give Up Grains and Legumes or...
I’m not a big fan of food fear-mongering or diet extremes, so when I see foods that can play a part in a healthy diet get thrown under the bus (usually for dubious reasons, at best), my skin bristles a...
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{Recipe} barley, sausage, and spinach with mushrooms & basil
I've been making this dish for years. I love it because 1) it's super yummy and 2) it's an easy primer for anyone who isn't too familiar cooking with whole grains. It's also a complete meal in one! ;)...
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"Say no to moderation?" I quit.
Should we just "say no to moderation" as one health blogger recently advised? Is eating in moderation contributing to our obesity problem? Do we really need to stop using that naughty "M" word?You...
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How To Have A Happy And Remorseless Thanksgiving
What’s the worst thing that can happen on Thanksgiving?You get seated next to your uncle with bad breath?The turkey baster, your dog and your 3-year old all go missing at the same time?The gravy is...
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Eat Late, Gain Weight?
You may have been warned at some time in your life not to eat at night or after [insert Magical Hour After Which All Food Consumed Turns To Fat here] or else you will gain weight. While I can only...
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{Recipe} easy slow-cooker white bean & sausage stew with spinach
I can't get enough of hot, hearty soups and stews when the cold weather sets in. I've been making variations of this recipe for years and recently tried a version without the usual onions and garlic...
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Healthy Gone Wrong: Orthorexia
For an article I wrote for AskMen.com on eating disorders in men--specifically, orthorexia--I interviewed a true expert on the topic, Dr. Jillian Lampert of The Emily Program. I wanted to share her...
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{Recipe} fresh edamame, chickpea, & herb salad
This recipe is a hit every time I make it for guests--it seems that neither hardcore meat lovers nor veteran vegetarians (or anyone somewhere in between) can deny the fresh, tangy, and slightly sweet...
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