8 Ways to Stay on Track on Any Given Weekend
Most dieters know weekends present a challenge. On one hand, you want to take part in all the fun things your friends and family are doing; but, on the other, you want to stay within your calori
6 Label-Reading Mistakes to Avoid, According to RDs
Good nutrition sounds simple enough: Eat mostly foods that come from the ground, fill your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables and splurge only on occasion. But realistically, you probably
9 Smart Ways to Combat Stress Eating
Imagine you’re overloaded at work, dealing with family drama or in the middle of a major home renovation. It’s times like these when stress eating strikes and, eventually, it can ruin hard-earne
How to Use Moderation as a Weight-Loss Tool
The saying “eat everything in moderation” is among the most common diet advice, however, it’s not as straightforward as it may seem. “To me, moderation means that no foods are off limits,” says
7 RD-Approved Gluten-Free Snacks to Buy at Trader Joe’s
While fruits, veggies and nuts are great naturally gluten-free snacks, finding healthy packaged options at the grocery store can sometimes be a challenge. Many are high in calories and loaded wi
5 Ways to Use Before-and-After Photos to Motivate
As a middle-school kid, my favorite thing to draw was “makeover” images — usually starting with a limp-haired, glasses-wearing, mousy girl (myself, to be honest) who transformed into a glamorous
6 Common Resolution-Making Mistakes to Avoid
Losing weight is consistently one of the most popular New Year’s goals, however, 88% of people fail to keep their resolutions. Even if you’ve failed in the past, experts share how you can succee
Ask the RD: Is All Protein Created Equal?
Proteins are the big guns necessary for the structure, function and regulation of all cells, tissues and organs in the body. The macronutrient is composed of 20 amino acids or building blocks. T
The One Mental Trick That May Aid Weight Loss
Athletes use visualization to help them mentally rehearse and prepare for competition. Now “if you see it, you can achieve it” might be the mantra when it comes to weight loss as well, according
5 Ways Green Juice Could Sabotage Your Weight Loss
As soon as green juice reached peak trendiness, juice stores and companies became as ubiquitous as Starbucks. It’s also easy to make juices at home, with plenty of affordable juicers on the mark
