Fiber

Relationships are great. But sometimes it’s hard to keep up with healthy habits when emotions are involved. We were lucky enough to sit down with dietitian Jessica Katz, who answered some hard-hitting relationship-nutrition questions. Like: How can you trick your significant other into eating healthily? Is there a way to protect your heart with food? What steps should…Read More

By Kathy Siegel, RD, CDN During the holidays, the party fare tends to be higher in calories, fat and carbs, and not necessarily high in fiber! We all know the importance of getting enough fiber in our diet. A diet rich in fiber may help lower your risk of developing heart disease and diabetes, and…Read More

By Laura Burak MS, RD, CDN It’s the holiday season all over again! This time around, why don’t we give ourselves the gift of deserting diet fads and deprivation diets, and instead finally learn how to actually eat? As a nutritionist specializing in healthy eating and weight management, I am witness to the fact that…Read More

We’re in the season of sharing and giving thanks. But a lot of the time, this season can also turn into being all about eating until you feel like your belt is going to sling itself right off your body and clear across the room. One way to make sure you don’t over-thank yourself for…Read More

By Katie Ferraro, MPH, RD, CDE The holiday season is filled with joyous gatherings, delicious meals, festive drinks, and for some: unwanted weight gain. How can you maximize your holidays and minimize your waistline? Focus on staying satiated!

Bruce Springsteen got it right: Everybody’s got a hungry heart. Though Bruce may not have been singing about fiber specifically, the lyrics still apply. The link between dietary fiber and heart health is an important one. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least 25 grams of fiber per day. Why? Soluble fiber has been…Read More

Hey, you’re expecting!? Congrats! Pregnancy is beautiful. But it can also include some unpleasant side effects. Luckily, a high-fiber diet can help you avoid some of those less-than-magical pregnancy moments, like pregnancy constipation and hemorrhoids.

When do you feel the best? Probably when you’re feeling healthy, and comfortable in your body. Physical activity and improving your diet are cited by the National Institute of Health as the most successful ways to lose weight and keep it off. Easier said than done, right? We know that maintaining a healthy weight can…Read More