A little treat could be your secret weapon to successful weight loss, according to nutrition science. Having dessert or other favorite foods in moderation helps to prevent the “all or nothing” mindset that’s among the most common reasons that weight loss diets fail, said Tara Schmidt, lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic diet. Dieters often…
Hue got this! The next time you’re standing in the grocery store, staring at the array of offerings, think about the rainbow. Eating foods that are red, orange, yellow, green, purple and brown means filling your stomach with minerals, vitamins, fiber and relatively few calories. It’s the opposite of the ubiquitous “beige diet” — white…
No thanks! Psst, you don’t have to go into feast mode just because it’s Thanksgiving. It’s possible to enjoy the indulgent holiday without feeling overstuffed. Stephanie Schiff, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Northwell Huntington Hospital, said that what and when you eat makes all the difference on Thanksgiving. Start your Thanksgiving with a salad to…
Nutrition expert and online sensation Emily English has whipped up a buzz with her healthy take on brownies. The health guru and best-selling author of ‘So Good’, transforms classic comfort foods into nutritional powerhouses – much to the delight of followers on social media. Earlier this year, Emily divulged her secret recipe for fudgy chocolate…