By: Jessica Levinson, MS, RDN, CDN -- Stuffing, pie, and turkey galore, Thanksgiving day can easily lead to weight gain if you’re not prepared. But you don’t need to limit yourself to steamed Brussels sprouts and fruit salad. Flavorful and delicious food can – and should – be enjoyed, as...
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Makes 24 Servings Ingredients 2 packages yeast 2 cups warm water 1/2 cup sugar (or 1/4 cup sugar plus 3 packets Sweet 'N Low zero calorie sweetener) 1 1/2 teaspoons lite salt (optional) 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute 1/4 cup liquefied Butter Buds Mix 5 cups bread flour Directions Dissolve...
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By: Jill Weisenberger, MS, RDN, CDE, FAND -- Does it seem like motivation is a now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t phenomenon? One day you’ve got it, and you’re happily following your healthy lifestyle plan. But the next day – without warning – motivation is nowhere to be found. Unfortunately, that is usually the way...
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Study also found no increase in appetite or energy intake ATLANTA (NOVEMBER 4, 2015) — After conducting a meta-analysis of more than 100 peer-reviewed and published studies to answer the question “Does low calorie sweetener consumption affect energy intake and body weight?”, researchers found that the answer to be “Yes”....
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By: Amber Pankonin MS, RD, CSP, LMNT -- With the Holidays right around the corner, this is the perfect time to focus on food and beverage choices especially if you struggle with diabetes or prediabetes. November is Diabetes Month and according to the American Diabetes Association, there are nearly 30...
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“I used to be able to eat whatever I wanted and never gain an ounce. Now, the pounds keep piling on — and in all the wrong places,” said the 60-something patient sitting in front of me. As a registered dietitian and Baby Boomer, I had heard it before —...
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