Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Is that casserole gluten-free? What about the pie? The answer is most likely “no” for both, especially if we’re talking about standard holiday fare. But you might be surprised by how easy it is to remove gluten from a holiday menu. You just need to know which ingredient swaps to make.
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41-year old elementary school teacher Angela shares her experience with Jenny Craig – and the real secret to losing weight.
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Omega-3s have historically caused some confusion among consumers – here’s a deeper look into their history and properties.
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We all know how hard it is to [resist holiday fare](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009089-15-proven-strategies-avoid-holiday-weight-gain/).
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Maybe you’ve heard from friends, read the articles or seen the videos. Canola, they say, is harmful. Some even claim it’s a killer.
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You’ve probably heard that fat is bad for you. Food manufacturers market and sell fat-free and low-fat products. Restaurants trim fat off meat. And when folks like Dr. Robert Atkins said we should eat more fat and less cereal, they were shouted down by a legion of nutritional experts.
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We assume all granolas are healthy — but that's just not the case. We find out the best and worst granolas when it comes to calorie, fat, sugar and protein.
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It happens: That midday (or midnight!) craving makes you reach for a quick snack that may end up skyrocketing your calorie count for the day. When your stomach rumbles, reach for one of these healthy 100-calorie snack options that are easy to prepare, pack and travel with.
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Decadent desserts, sweet beverages and calorie-laden sides ... holidays seem to threaten healthy diets far and wide. With festive gatherings packing the calendar for almost two months straight, it can be difficult for many of us to stay on course and emerge in the New Year unscathed by weight gain.
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Got leftovers? Don’t trash them — make them new again. Eating everything you cook not only saves time and money, it's good for the planet. When you’re not tossing food scraps out with the trash, you're helping reduce greenhouse gases from entering the environment.
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Not sure what to make this Thanksgiving? We've got you covered. With the average diner enjoying more than a whopping 5,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day, you might be wondering how you can enjoy the festivities while not totally derailing your weight-loss efforts.
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’Tis the season for casseroles, mashed potatoes, cocktails, pies ... and calories. Yep, we went there, but we're also not telling you to deprive yourself of all the good stuff. Making a few small changes in your holiday recipes can allow you to enjoy yourself without the unwanted weight gain.
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Getting a slim stomach and bigger thighs requires regular cardio exercise, strength training and a healthy diet.
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Whey protein powder is an effective supplement for bodybuilding: One serving of it can provide you with over 30 grams of protein for muscle growth and repair. While the protein payoff is high, there is a caveat: some studies have linked the supplement to acne breakouts.
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With temperatures and activity levels dropping and stress levels increasing, it’s important to load up on vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables to stay lean and healthy and to avoid illness.
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If you’ve ever eaten miso soup or enjoyed some homemade sauerkraut, you know how tasty fermented foods can be. Foods produced through the natural process of fermentation have incredible health benefits as well.
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Runny nose, congestion, sore throat, sneezing. Yep, sounds like it could be a cold. While cold symptoms vary (and can also include headaches and fever), all colds are respiratory infections caused by more than 200 possible viruses.
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You probably keep a few bottles of cooking oil in your kitchen, but are you using the right one? With dozens of types lining supermarket shelves, selecting oil can be confusing, even for the most basic dishes.
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Like milk, yogurt contains important nutrients such as protein and calcium. Traditional yogurt is made by adding two bacterial cultures to milk to “ferment” the lactose into lactic acid, creating a tart, sour flavor and thick consistency.
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Once you know how many calories you’re eating in a day – and the total number of carbs, protein and fat you’ve eaten – it’s easy to calculate the percentage of calories you’ve eaten from fat, carbs and protein using just a calculator.
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