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top 10 healthy food trends in 2023
From the rise of plant-based eating to the exploration of global flavors and functional foods, these trends reflect a growing awareness of the profound impact our food choices have on our health and the planet.
diet or exercise — which is more important for your health?
Diet and exercise are vital for a healthy lifestyle. A balanced diet nourishes, while exercise enhances cardiovascular fitness, strength, and well-being. Professionals like nutrition consultants and personal trainers can help you with personalized plans tailored for unique goals.
what's the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
While Nutritionists and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) share some similarities in their work, there are some key differences between them.
holiday reminders from a registered dietitian nutritionist
Practical and simple health and wellness reminders from a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Nutritionist. Plus, a lifetime discount on Weeknight Dinners!
12 months of sustainable health practices – a challenge
52 Weeks is launching a monthly sustainable health challenge, intending to lay the foundation for a healthier mindset and sustainable habits all year long. Each month will nudge you to build sustainable health practices, because, ultimately, they’ll become your life.
why you should rethink your new year resolution
We’re three days into the New Year, and many of us are trying everything in our power to stick to the resolutions we’ve made for 2022. Lifestyle shifts, like hitting the gym every day, doing a cleanse, or starting a new fad diet, are high on most lists. And how could they not be? We’re unstoppable in the New Year — or at least for a few weeks, right?
evidence-based weight loss tips (2021)
Losing weight doesn’t have to involve going on a juice cleanse, taking weight loss pills, or restricting calories. Rather than making drastic changes to your lifestyle, start with minor, sustainable adjustments — this will lead to easier and more long-lasting weight loss. Here are some helpful weight loss tips that are sustainable, practical, and evidence-based!
8 practical tips to improve your diet
Changing dietary habits can be hard. Routines are difficult to break and there’s an overwhelming amount of information everywhere you look. So where do you begin?
ignore diet culture and lose weight sustainably (2022)
Let’s be real … going on a strict diet or calorie deficit only leads to short-term weight loss. On the contrary, a balanced diet and a healthy relationship with food results in weight loss that is sustainable and long-lasting. Unfortunately, the latter isn’t always promoted in our society. Diet culture and weight loss myths are constantly pushed, and they’re often difficult to ignore. Let’s learn more about finding a way to lose weight healthily amid the diet culture.
is batch cooking for you?
Are you overworked and pressed for time? Do you want to eat well, but aren't sure what that really looks like? Or, maybe the idea of making dinner after a 10-hour day leads you straight to take-out? If you answered yes to any of the questions above or if you simply want to find a sustainable way to eat and live — batch cooking is for you.
how to stay active when you work all day
Leading a healthy life does not solely depend on spending an hour at the gym each day. Yes, it is important to sweat once a day, but we often get caught up in this idea that exercise can only happen at the gym. And, let's face it - some days we just can't make it. So, what can you do to remain active when you work all day?
i spent 15 months living in italy — here's what i learned
In Italy, food is love. It’s a way to nourish and build community. It’s a way to communicate and preserve tradition. Here are a collection of notes from a dietitian in Rome.
7 tips for a great morning
Over the years I've fine-tuned my morning routine to go from hitting the snooze button 3 times and rushing out the door to slowly waking, letting the light in, and embracing the day to come. Here's how I start my day …
are you a busy professional? here are 3 tips to help you eat better
Shifting your habits, specifically your eating habits, can be overwhelming and intimidating. On top of that, there are thousands of tips and tools that could be of benefit to you – but frankly, the offering is daunting and confusing, to say the least. So what do you do? Where do you begin?
dietitian podcast on 52 Week meal preparation for 2021
In a recent interview with Virginie, host of the What Gets You Cooking? podcast, I discussed just that. I also shared some practical tips, discussed the theory behind 52 Weeks, and, of course, talked about Italy.
my experience with burn: fitness studio in san francisco
Burn started out as a boutique fitness studio where the workout combines the best aspects of Pilates (springboards and mat), cardio (HIIT), and strength training (free weights) for a challenging, yet sustainable 55 minute workout.
nutrition vs. exercise vs. sleep — where should your priorities lie?
There are three major components – nutrition, exercise, and sleep when discussing health and weight management. But which is most important?