Category: Healthy Eating

  • 10 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Really Not that Good for You

    10 ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Really Not that Good for You

    Alex Andonovska June 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM Cheapism; Inna Dodor/istockphoto; manyakotic / iStock Health Food Imposters It’s getting trickier to eat healthy these days. One minute, nutritionists swear by soy; the next, they’re convinced it’ll kill you. (It’s like they’re running a food-themed soap opera.) Meanwhile, food companies and their slick marketing teams slap…

  • Foodie Friday: implementing nutrition and fitness

    Foodie Friday: implementing nutrition and fitness

    PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – On the Friday June 21 edition of NewsChannel 7 Today’s ‘Foodie Friday,’ we featured healthy eating tips with nutritionist Jenna Foster. She helps people get healthy through her nutrition programs. If you’re interested in learning more, go here. Watch the videos below to see some food you can prepare in…

  • The Best & Worst Menu Items at Salad & Go, According to a Nutritionist

    The Best & Worst Menu Items at Salad & Go, According to a Nutritionist

    When I’m looking for a quick restaurant lunch, I don’t want another greasy burger and fries. Something lighter and healthier sounds a whole lot better for sustenance on a busy day. And if it can be affordable and taste good, too? Well, that’s the ultimate package. It’s tough to find a fast-food that fits this…

  • Why Women Are Living Longer on the Mediterranean Diet

    Why Women Are Living Longer on the Mediterranean Diet

    The ever-so-popular Mediterranean diet was voted the #1 diet in 2024 by the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets rankings for seven consecutive years—and for good reason. What makes the MedDiet so successful is that it’s truly a lifestyle that can be sustainable for the long haul. Plus, it’s backed by scientific research and…

  • A Beginners Guide to Clean Eating and Healthy Nutrition

    A Beginners Guide to Clean Eating and Healthy Nutrition

    What is Clean Eating? Clean eating isn’t a boring  diet. It’s a lifestyle shift that focuses on consuming whole, unprocessed foods. Think fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains, and healthy fats. The idea is to ditch the processed foods loaded with added sugar, unhealthy fats, sodium, and preservatives. Benefits of Clean Eating: Increased…

  • 11 Popular Jarred Pickles—Ranked by Sodium

    11 Popular Jarred Pickles—Ranked by Sodium

    Pickles are super low in calories and make a great sandwich companion or salty snack, either straight out of the jar or popped into the air fryer. No matter how you eat them, pickles are deliciously salty, which often means they contain a lot of sodium. Some popular jarred pickle brands at the grocery store…

  • One simple way to eat better this summer

    One simple way to eat better this summer

    Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is one of many aspects that makes the Mediterranean diet healthy. It also includes an abundance of nuts, legumes, beans and healthy fat from olive oil and fish. But nutrition experts say no matter where you are, buying in-season produce is an easy step toward better eating habits.

  • Mediterranean Diet Dinners for the Summer (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

    Mediterranean Diet Dinners for the Summer (Weekly Plan & Shopping List!)

    Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make dinner planning and grocery shopping as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and adjust them as you see fit. Sign up to get a dinner plan delivered to your…

  • 7 Naturally Hydrating Foods You Should Keep on Hand All Summer Long to Feel (and Look!) Your Best

    7 Naturally Hydrating Foods You Should Keep on Hand All Summer Long to Feel (and Look!) Your Best

    Getting adequate hydration each day is easier said than done. But fear not: Hydration can be achieved through more than just water consumption, with a diet of foods that nourish and moisturize from the inside out. We chatted with plant-based registered dietitian Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, as well as celebrity cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Paul Jarrod…

  • The 6 Best Cheeses to Eat for Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian

    The 6 Best Cheeses to Eat for Weight Loss, According to a Dietitian

    Is cheese a food you feel you need to cut out of your diet because you’re aiming to lose weight? Think again. Eating cheese can be such a delicious joy, and many varieties that are lower in calories and higher in protein can fit into your eating plan. We spoke to dietitians to find out…