Lifestyle Articles

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- The recommendations to decrease sugar in our diets are increasing. Thankfully, Stevia is here to help! Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener that is a great alternative to sugar for those looking to reduce sugar and calories in their diet. If you are new to...

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- Are you thinking of making Meatless Monday, every day? If you’re considering trying a vegetarian diet you should know that going to a plant-based diet can potentially reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. However, simply cutting meat from your diet does...

By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- The health benefits of a high fiber diet are far reaching and hard to deny. A high fiber diet is thought to be beneficial in managing weight, cholesterol and blood sugar – not to mention a reduction in risk of certain cancers. Let’s also...

By: Ellen Stokes, MS, RD, LD -- Flapjacks, griddle cakes, hot cakes, or pancakes.  Whatever you call them, they’re the ultimate fun food, conjuring up sweet memories of family togetherness on lazy weekend mornings. Pancakes tend to be pretty darn good even when they’re just average, but here are simple...

September 12, 2016-We asked many of you for your questions on sucralose. Here are the top questions we received and the answers direct from registered dietitians with the Calorie Control Council. Which sugar-substitute is healthy & good for me since there are so many options on the market? I am...

By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- Peach season is technically almost over (although there’s some debate about that!), but there’s still some time to enjoy these fresh stone fruits before moving on to the frozen and canned varieties. Whichever way you enjoy them – fresh, frozen, or canned – you...