The Best Healthy Snacks for Weight Loss

Choosing the right snacks can play a valuable role in supporting your weight loss goals while ensuring you get the nutrition your body needs. Registered dietitian Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, emphasizes the importance of selecting snacks that fill nutrition gaps, promote satiety (feeling full and satisfied), and potentially support your metabolism. When it comes to making healthier snack choices, she […]

Is Honey Good for You? 5 Effects of Eating It

Honey is indeed a versatile and widely enjoyed pantry item, commonly used to sweeten various foods and beverages, from fruits and toast to salad dressings and cocktails. Its versatility and perception as a more natural alternative to processed sugar make it a popular choice. However, the question of whether honey is genuinely good for you or merely a falsely touted […]

Overcoming the Challenges: 6 Reasons for Stubborn Belly Fat

Getting rid of unwanted belly fat can be one of the most challenging and, frankly, frustrating aspects of weight loss. Accumulating abdominal fat is often effortless, and it tends to linger stubbornly. If you’re diligently following your diet and fitness routine but that pesky belly fat just won’t budge, it’s time to reevaluate your approach and identify the subtle habits […]

5 Things Dietitians Wish You Knew About Carbs

The mere mention of “carbohydrates” often elicits strong reactions, frequently leaning towards the negative side. Carbohydrates, or “carbs,” are one of the most excessively consumed nutrients and tend to be a hot topic. Approximately 90% of Americans meet or exceed recommendations for refined (often referred to as processed) grains, and 13% of their total calorie intake comes from added sugars. […]