Does Magnesium Work for Sleep?

If you’ve ever spent the night staring at the ceiling, you know how stressful insomnia can be. It makes it harder to get through the day, let alone stick to…

6 Mediterranean Diet Snacks Dietitians Love

Are you ready to level up your snack routine? You’ve come to the right place. These easy Mediterranean diet snacks may just have you rethinking that protein bar you’ve been…

What Is The CICO Diet? The Simplest Approach To Weight Loss Explained

Calories In, Calories Out—aka, “CICO”—is a buzzword anywhere people talk about their weight loss journeys these days.  But unlike some other trendy diets, CICO is nothing new.  It’s a traditional…

Can Fast Food Fit Into a Healthy Diet? Yes—Here’s How.

Sometimes the convenience of popping into a fast-food joint when you’re on-the-go is the only way you can get your hanger tamed. As a working mom of two, I get…

Dietitian-Approved Guide to Whole Grains: 7 Must-Try Picks and How to Make Them Delicious

With all the hype around protein, a lot of people are sleeping on whole grains. A few examples of whole grains include oatmeal, farro, and whole wheat. These foods contain…

How to Monitor Your Nutrient Intake with MyFitnessPal

As a registered dietitian, I know how overwhelming it can be to monitor nutrient intake. It’s not easy figure out if you’re getting the right balance of macronutrients (carbs, protein,…

What to Know About the Value of Food Logging, Backed by Science

Keeping a food diary might sound like just another tedious task. But it’s actually a powerful, flexible tool to help you on your health journey (4). Whether your goal is…

What You Should Know About the Types of Magnesium, According to a Dietitian

Magnesium is a mineral that plays a critical role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body (5). But different kinds of magnesium provide different benefits. So knowing about the…

Guide to Fats: Types, Benefits, and How Much You Need

Fat in our food has long been feared. You may remember the 90s, when snack shelves were lined with fat-free and low-fat cookies, cakes, and more. Today we know that…

Ask the Dietitian: Should I Eat Back My Exercise Calories?

If you exercise, you’ve probably wondered how many exercise calories your sweat sessions burn. Some treadmills or other cardio machines even display the number of calories you’ve supposedly burned as…