Category: Healthy Eating

  • Spring into health: A dietitian’s guide to refreshing your pantry

    Spring into health: A dietitian’s guide to refreshing your pantry

    Spring cleaning isn’t just about tidying up your home — it’s also the perfect opportunity to refresh your eating habits. A well-organized pantry can make choosing healthier foods easier while also reducing food waste. It’s easy to accumulate snacks and other pantry staples that don’t align with your health goals, so a seasonal refresh can…

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    Meal+prep+a+perfect+solution+for+busy+professionals+who+want+to+eat+healthy

    Listen to this article Shaina Zazzarro Hi there! It’s so nice to meet you! My name is Shaina Zazzaro, and I’m here to formally introduce myself as the newest columnist for the Rochester Business Journal, with my column Effortlessly Healthy with Shaina. As the busy owner of a Top 100 company in Rochester — Effortlessly…

  • Brandi Doming’s ‘Vegan Wholesome’: High-Protein, Oil-Free Recipes That Pack Big Flavor

    Brandi Doming’s ‘Vegan Wholesome’: High-Protein, Oil-Free Recipes That Pack Big Flavor

    For nearly a decade, Brandi Doming built a devoted following in the vegan community by keeping things simple: Every recipe on her blog, The Vegan 8, featured just eight ingredients or fewer (not counting salt, pepper, or water). A few years ago, when Doming decided to move beyond that limit, she worried that her audience…

  • Why RFK Jr. wants to return whole milk to schools

    Why RFK Jr. wants to return whole milk to schools

    Summary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to return whole milk to schools. Current guidelines restrict schools to serving low-fat or fat-free milk, with few exceptions. The bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would allow higher-fat milks in school meal programs. Some experts argue dairy fat may have metabolic benefits and doesn’t increase cardiovascular…

  • Whole milk: Why lawmakers want it back in schools

    Whole milk: Why lawmakers want it back in schools

    Summary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing to return whole milk to schools. Current guidelines restrict schools to serving low-fat or fat-free milk, with few exceptions. The bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act would allow higher-fat milks in school meal programs. Some experts argue dairy fat may have metabolic benefits and doesn’t increase cardiovascular…

  • You Just Started a High-Protein Diet—Here Are 22 Recipes to Make First

    You Just Started a High-Protein Diet—Here Are 22 Recipes to Make First

    Adding more protein to your diet can lead to  some health benefits,  like supporting healthy weight management, keeping you satiated and helping with muscle growth and repair. If you’re looking to increase your protein intake, these recipes are a great place to start. These tasty dishes are all high in protein, with at least 15…

  • I’m a Dietitian & My Mom’s 4-Ingredient Vinaigrette Will Always Be My Favorite

    I’m a Dietitian & My Mom’s 4-Ingredient Vinaigrette Will Always Be My Favorite

    Key Takeaways  My mom’s 4-ingredient Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette is one of my favorite recipes.  It’s easy to make and works with different vinegars and sweeteners.  Having this vinaigrette on-hand helps me eat more vegetables. My mom is the best cook I know. A lot of why I love to cook—and chose to pursue a career in…

  • Eating More of This Type of Fruit Can Actually Help Improve Your Mood, Nutrition Experts Say

    Eating More of This Type of Fruit Can Actually Help Improve Your Mood, Nutrition Experts Say

    Whether you’re experiencing a major life transition or going through the motions of daily life, it’s worth thinking about stress-relieving habits. After all, managing stress isn’t a one-time activity, but an ongoing (and admittedly, difficult!) practice. A solid place to start is your diet, as the foods you eat significantly impact how your body handles…

  • A Surprising Tool Could Help You Eat More Slowly, New Study Suggests

    A Surprising Tool Could Help You Eat More Slowly, New Study Suggests

    Key Takeaways A new study compares how people eat with and without a metronome set at various tempos. A slower metronome tempo increased meal duration by increasing the number of bites and chews. Having a longer meal can help with digestion and satiety. If you tend to be a speed-eater, it’s not your fault. From…

  • The #1 Fruit to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians

    The #1 Fruit to Help You Poop, According to Dietitians

    Key takeaways Kiwi’s fiber and water content can help make stool easier to pass.  Kiwi contains actinidin, a digestive enzyme that may help keep food moving more quickly through the digestive tract. Regular physical activity and getting enough fiber and magnesium in your diet can help keep you regular. If you’re having trouble going No.…