What Nutritionists Really Eat at a BBQ

No summer is truly complete without the smell of the grill heating up hot dogs, burgers and other BBQ classics. But what if you want to enjoy great food without derailing your healthy diet? Bring in the experts: We asked some of the country’s top registered dietitian nutritionists to share their 10 go-to BBQ picks.

Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN
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9 Packaged Foods You Can Feel Good About

While there is a trend toward eating “clean” -- avoiding packaged foods full of preservatives and unpronounceable ingredients -- never eating out of a package is not realistic for most people. If you eat on the go even once in a while, knowing how to choose healthy packaged foods is key to your health and waistline.

Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN
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9 Foods to Eat Now If You Want to Get Pregnant

Trying to get pregnant? Consider a date night to the grocery store. "Keeping your body healthy by eating good-for-you foods while trying to conceive is especially helpful because your nutrient intake affects everything from your energy level to your hormones,"

Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN
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9 Delicious Recipes Made With Healthy Fats

When it comes to fat, quality matters more than quantity. Since fat is something our entire bodies need -- especially our brains -- cooking with healthy fats is a simple way to ensure proper nutrition. The bonus: Fat makes food taste better!

Ariane Resnick
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10 Vegetables You've Probably Never Heard Of

Vegetables are having a major moment right now, and obscure vegetables even more so. We’re in an era where heading to your weekend farmers markets and subscribing to local community supported agriculture (CSA) shares are hip and trendy.

Sherrie Castellano
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10 Superfood Swaps for Picky Eaters

A food can have out-of-this-world health benefits, but that doesn’t always mean it tastes good. So stop choking down kale just because that’s what you’re “supposed” to do.

K. Aleisha Fetters
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12 Yummy New Avocado Recipes

Avocados are loaded with nutrients such as healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamins B6, C and E.

Morena Escardo
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15 Healthy 10-Minute Dinner Ideas

A demanding job, a busy social life and an active family can take up so much of your time. Your calendar may be packed, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed to drive-through fast food and frozen pizzas. We’ll show you how to cook nutritious meals that are quick and easy.

Sara Schapmann
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16 Surprising Facts About Bananas

Bananas are one of America’s favorite fruits, with some 96 percent of consumers reporting buying bananas last year. In fact, on average, Americans eat more than 28 pounds of bananas per person, per year! That’s good news because bananas are nutrient-rich and offer other a wide variety of health benefits.

Katherine Brooking
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Why You Should Care About the Slow Food Movement

The slow food movement is about more than food; it's a lifestyle that makes a connection between your food choices and the world and people around you.

Lea Basch, M.S., RD
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Food Packaging

The increase in the need for food packaging across the United States has produced a debate on its advantages and disadvantages. Some of the pertinent issues are hygiene, toxins in packaging, environmental effects and consumer protection. Packaging has both negative and positive effects.

THOMAS WILLIAMS
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Are Keratin Treatments Good for People Who Sweat a Lot?

Keratin treatments take your hair from frizzy to straight. Because keratin temporarily changes the course of your hair, there are a few rules to follow in order to keep your style looking its best. One of these rules applies to when and how you sweat.

Pamela Simmons
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