By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- Spring is finally here and what better time to take stock of your lifestyle habits and make some positive changes than a new season! You probably think of spring cleaning in terms of your wardrobe and closets, but how about spring cleaning your...
Read MoreBy: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- One of my favorite things about the changing seasons is the change in produce that comes with it. These days you can purchase pretty much any fresh fruit and vegetable all year long thanks to companies that ship all across the country, but...
Read MoreMakes 16 Servings Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 1/3 cups chopped red and yellow bell peppers 6 teaspoons chili powder* 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/2 cup Splenda, granulated*...
Read More(Washington, D.C.) -- A study published in the March 3, 2020 journal Cell Metabolism claiming that consuming a carbohydrate with sucralose-sweetened beverages causes metabolic impairment leading to insulin sensitivity has a number of limitations and is in contradiction to the current body of evidence indicating that sucralose does not negatively...
Read MoreA study published in the March 3, 2020 journal Cell Metabolism claiming that consuming a carbohydrate with sucralose-sweetened beverages causes metabolic impairment leading to insulin sensitivity has a number of limitations and is in contradiction to the current body of evidence indicating that sucralose does not negatively impact insulin sensitivity...
Read MoreBy: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE FAND -- If you feel like hibernating, we can blame it on the earth’s tilt. The winter solstice is that point when the earth is tilted away from the sun at its most extreme angle. The winter solstice occurs on December 21, meaning that it...
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