Laura, Author at Dietitian Live

How to Manage Holiday Stress: Expert Tips to Enjoy the Season

For many, the holidays bring a mix of emotions: joy, excitement, gratitude, grief, and above all, stress. Between increased spending, navigating delicate family dynamics, hosting, and juggling a packed schedule (on top of your normal responsibilities), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. It’s no wonder 89% of adults report experiencing increased stress during the holiday season, according to a poll by the American Psychological Association.

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Beyond Protein: What Nutrients Help Build Muscle?

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Have you ever heard the saying, “Protein is the building block of muscle?” While protein is essential to muscle development, it’s only one part of the equation. Eating a well-balanced diet is essential if building muscle is one of your top fitness goals.

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6 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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Between hectic parties, indulgent meals, and endless eggnog and cookie swaps, maintaining your weight can seem impossible during the holiday season. It’s no surprise the average American gains up to 2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to several studies.

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Sweeten Smarter: What is the Healthiest Sweetener to Use?

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When it comes to sweetening our foods and beverages, the options can feel overwhelming. From natural sugars found in fruits to artificial and plant-based sweeteners, understanding the pros and cons of each is essential for making informed dietary choices.

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What Fruit is Good for Diabetes? Options for a Healthy Diet

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For many people with diabetes, the word “sugar” carries negative connotations. This leads to the misconception that all sugary foods, including fruit, are harmful. However, you don’t need to avoid fruit if you have or are at risk of diabetes.

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5 Dietitian-Approved Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving

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Between holiday parties and hearty meals, the holiday season can interfere with our health goals. In fact, research shows that the average American gains 1 to 2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.

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Can You Eat Too Much Dietary Fiber?

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Fiber often takes center stage when discussing healthy eating and nutrition. You’ve probably heard that it’s essential for digestion and overall well-being, but do you know what fiber really is, how it benefits your body, or if there’s such a thing as too much of it?

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Meal Prep Strategies: What Foods are Good for Meal Prepping?

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Let’s face it: sticking to your health goals can be hard. The last thing you may want to do at the end of a busy day is cook, let alone prepare a well-balanced meal. If you struggle to eat nutritious meals every day, meal prepping can be a time, energy, and money saver.

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Can You Lose Weight With Reverse Dieting?

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Reverse dieting is a dieting method that proposes eating more to maintain weight after a calorie-restrictive diet. Popular among competitive athletes and bodybuilders, it’s a way to return to pre-diet eating patterns without gaining excess weight or fat.

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Do the Side Effects of Wegovy Go Away?

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Wegovy has become a popular option for those looking to manage their weight effectively, but like many medications, it can come with a range of side effects.

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