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Weekend Reading: The Daily Fix by Alexa L. Fishback
Alexa L. Fishback is my kind of nutritionist: one who understands that nutrition isn't always easy for young working women on the go. Her book The Daily Fix: Your Guide to Healthy Habits For Good Nutrition, released last week, acknowledges that work happy hours can tempt us from working out and that lunch meetings are a necessary but often unhealthy obligation.
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist
A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition. They give dietary advice, help promote healthy eating habits, develop specific diets for people, and participate in nutrition research. In the U.S., nutrition professionals include the registered dietitian (RD), and the dietetic technician, registered (DTR).
You Asked: The Science of Snacking
Dear FitSugar-
Do you know how many calories you can allow in a day for snacking? What should a snack consist of nutrition wise?
I love snacking and I too had some questions about snacking so I consulted nutritionist Rania Batayneh, MPH of Essential Nutrition For You.
Is Bottled Water Better for You Than Tap?
I just read some alarming news on Reuters.com, well alarming to me at least. Did you know that 25% of all bottled water is actually just repackaged tap water? I definitely did not know that.
National Nutrition Month: Seeing a Nutritionist
There is so much nutritional information out there to process and at times it just gets overwhelming. Since, March is National Nutrition month I thought I would go see a nutritionist to help me weed through all the information and get some personalized info too. Let me tell you it was a pretty cool experience.
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FDA Rethinks "Smart Choice" Food Labels
When the concept behind the "Smart Choice" food labels was introduced, it sounded like a good idea. The goal was to provide easy to digest nutritional information on the front of food packages and the products bearing the label were to meet health guidelines — low calorie count, low in sugar. But when the green check mark made its debut this August, it seemed rather fishy that the cereal Fruit Loops, which lists sugar as its first ingredient, could score the "Smart Choice" badge of approval.
Michelle Obama Hula-Hoops to Health
The secret to Michelle Obama's slim waist? Hula-hooping! The first lady hosted a Healthy Kids Fair on the White House South Lawn this week to promote her ongoing message that Americans need to get healthy.
Product Review: Greens First
I try my absolute best to eat five to nine servings of fruit and veggies a day but sometimes I fall short. I also find that sometimes it's hard for me to digest all that roughage. I talked to my nutritionist about this problem and she recommended Greens First — a megablend powder that contains super foods, organic fruits and vegetables, probiotics, fiber, enzymes, and more.
7 Tips For Eating Cheaper From Biggest Loser Nutritionist
Money is tight for a lot of people these days, and the majority of you admit to cutting back on buying organic produce to save on the expense. Cheryl Forberg, a nutritionist for The Biggest Loser, is aware that "fresh and healthy" appears to be more expensive than "packaged with preservatives," and shared her tips on how to eat cheaper while staying healthy.
Personal Trainer and Nutritionist: Just 6.99/Month
Have you always wanted a personal trainer and nutritionist but just can't afford one?
GymAmerica.com offers online personalized workouts and diets -- The artificial intelligence will change your plan based on your progress in relation to your goals. I like this site because it's great for the person who likes to go to the gym but has no idea what to do once they walk through the door.
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