By Trent Loos  I recently had a tremendously refreshing conversation with Nina Teicholz. For the past 10 years I have had many great conversations with the investigative journalist who spent 27 years as a vegetarian until she learned about the health risks that accompany eliminating animal fat and protein from your diet.  In my opinion,…

As a Summit Daily News reader, you make our work possible. Summit Daily is embarking on a multiyear project to digitize its archives going back to 1989 and make them available to the public in partnership with the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection. The full project is expected to cost about $165,000. All donations made in…

<!– –> Be mindful of portion sizes when indulging in festive food Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated across India and other countries. It spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The festival usually lasts for five days and involves various customs and traditions, including…

the_burtons via Getty Images After every great dinner with friends or family, a difficult moment arises. The pie or cake arrives on the table, resplendent. But having just gorged on the meal, I can’t enjoy dessert. What’s a sweets lover to do? We put this highly scientific question to a panel of registered dietitians to…

<!– –> Eat a well-balanced diet for sustainable results Losing weight can be a challenge for those with busy work schedules. At times, it gets difficult for working individuals to maintain a healthy diet. This can also result in irregular eating habits. Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee offers a practical solution with her “Shift Workers Guide To…

Whether it is for vision, immune function, skin health or strong bones, you need to have foods that give your body the essential vitamins and minerals. While supplements can help you get your required intake, you should first look at natural sources for your dose of nutrition. Green vegetables are one of the best sources…

Since 2010, Americans have lowered their intake of soda each year, according to statistics by Statista. The average yearly amount of soda a person consumed in 2018 was 38.78 gallons compared to 45.5 gallons in 2010. “Soda has no nutrients of value, and therefore, there is no nutritional benefit to having it,” said Kelly Kennedy,…

‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. How do you stick to your diabetes meal plan when everyone around you seems to be splurging? Here are five tips that can help: More from this…

The One Meal a Day Diet (OMAD) might have some A-list fans, including Bruce Springsteen and Chris Martin, but is this limited way of eating actually beneficial for our bodies? We spoke to a dietitian to find out more about the risks and advantages of the restrictive approach to food. But first, what actually is…