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An R.D. Explains How to Read Nutrition Food Labels

It’s a common scenario: You’re at the grocery store perusing the shelves for a healthy — and satisfying — cereal. As you begin to look at the different boxes, enticing claims jump out at you from every direction: “low-sugar,” “fat-free,” “high-fiber,” “all-natural.” Where do you even begin?   If you’re wondering how to read food labels for healthy eating — you’re in the right place. Marketing claims can be confusing — but with a few tips, you can understand the nutrition facts label li

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Gained Weight During Quarantine? 9 Tips to Lose Weight Now

If you’ve put on a few pandemic pounds, you’re not alone. The aptly named “quarantine 15” is a trending search topic for a reason: Being stuck at home with unhealthy food options is a recipe for weight gain. Pile on the stress of homeschooling and remote work (or lack thereof), and it’s no wonder so many people have seen the number on the scale creep up over the past few months.      Fear not! You can drop those stubborn pounds with a few simple lifestyle tweaks. We tapped Jenny Craig’

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Intermittent Fasting For Weight Loss: 5 Common Questions Answered by a Medical Expert

If you're trying to lose weight, you’re probably familiar with many of the leading dietary trends. From the ketogenic diet to intermittent fasting for weight loss — there seems to be a different plan for everyone. But how can you tell if a program is more than just a fad?    We spoke with Dr. Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM, lifestyle medicine expert and chair of the Jenny Craig Science Advisory Board, to talk about the new science of intermittent fasting and five basic things you n

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An R.D. Reveals The Top 10 Superfoods For Women

Food. Great-tasting, mouth-watering, food. From breakfast and lunch to dinner and snacks — food provides you with the energy you need to do all the things you love. But that’s not all — many foods contain essential vitamins and minerals to nourish your body and keep you healthy.   However, not all foods are created equal. There are certain foods — superfoods — that are packed with beneficial nutrients, especially for women.   To help you choose which of these superfoods to gr

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Staying Healthy After 60: A Complete Guide

Even if you still feel like a spring chicken (and good for you if you do!), your 60-something body is undoubtedly a bit different from the one of your 30s. Your knees may be getting creaky, you may be needing to take a few more trips to the bathroom at night, and foods that you used to eat with abandon may be causing you some … shall we say, digestive distress.   But that doesn’t mean life as you know it is over! It just means you need to treat that beautiful body of yours with a bit m

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11 Ways to Take Control of Your Weight & Achieve Your Goals

“I have chosen to control the narrative of my life and it will be nothing short of great.” - Opeyemi Awoyemi   There are plenty of things in life we can’t control: the weather, traffic, world events … the list goes on. While these variables undoubtedly impact your daily routine, they don’t have to stop you from taking control of your life and achieving your goals.   Easier said than done, right?   When it comes to weight loss, taking control can feel overwhelming an

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