I would rather lose weight with a nutrition plan than surgery, can you help me?
I need help with a nutrition plan. I weigh 377 pounds and am having problems with food more so now than I have in the past. I don’t want a fad diet. I don’t want any easy way out like surgery although...
View ArticleHow can I kick my addiction to carbs like pasta and rice?
I am having a really hard time kicking my carb addiction: pasta and rice. Any suggestions? –Katy P. The key for you to beat your carbohydrate addiction to pasta and rice is two-fold. First, fill up...
View ArticleHow many calories a day should I eat and what should I be eating to lose weight?
Hello, I need your help. I am 6 feet tall, and I weigh 233 pounds. I’ve been going to the gym about 3 or 4 times a week for three weeks straight and every time I go I run 3 miles on the elliptical. I...
View ArticleWhat is a good way to fight my sweet tooth? I am very good about eating...
What is a good way to fight my sweet tooth? I am very good about eating healthy and clean until after dinner when I crave sweets. I have tried drinking chocolate cashew milk, but I still tend to eat a...
View ArticleHow much sugar should I have per day?
How much sugar should I have per day? –Michael S. There is no set requirement on sugar intake. On its own, it doesn’t provide any micronutrients so it is not necessary to consume any. Sugar comes in...
View ArticleShould I limit the number of starchy foods and high-sugar fruits I eat if I...
Hi. I’m a 38-year-old woman who is trying to lose weight. I’ve heard before that it’s not good to eat corn and white potatoes because of the amounts of starch/carbs in them. Also, I’ve heard not to eat...
View ArticleHow many calories should I eat per day if I weigh 173 pounds and want to lose...
How many calories should I eat a day if I weigh 173 pounds and want to lose weight? – Whittney B. On a daily basis, you’ll want to consume about 500 calories less than you are eating now, assuming...
View ArticleCANDY – Why We Crave It & How to Control Those Cravings
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article – Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and with it comes a flurry of sweet tasting confections that provide you with a good, old–fashioned sugar rush. As...
View ArticleThink Your Way Thin
Debbie J., MS, RD contributed this article – The focus of when, why and how we eat is just as important as what we eat. Eating mindfully is the practice of consuming your food with attention and...
View ArticleHow long does fresh juice hold its nutritional value?
When I juice veggies how long will the juice hold its nutritional value? I heard every 24 hours it loses 1/2 of its value. Is this true? Can I juice the night before and consume it in the morning...
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