Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 19, 20193 min read9 Things You Shouldn't Do If You're Trying to Trim Belly FatThe fat concentrated in the belly, as opposed to on the butt and thighs, for example, is associated with various diseases and poor...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 18, 20194 min readCan the F-Factor Diet Help You Lose Weight Without Feeling Deprived?Introduction: No, the F doesn't stand for a four-letter word that you might yell when restricting foods in an effort to lose weight. It...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 16, 20192 min readVeggies That Pack in the ProteinWhy Do You Need Protein? Your body uses it to build your muscles and organs, deliver oxygen to cells all over your body, and keep your...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 15, 20193 min readHow Bad Is It Really to Skip Breakfast?It’s More About What You Eat Than When You Eat It It's important to jumpstart your metabolism in the morning by putting something in your...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 14, 20193 min read7 of the Healthiest Foods You Should Be Eating But Aren'tIf you want to get the most nutritional bang for your buck, the best deals are "superfoods." These nutritional superstars are far more...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 14, 20193 min readFast Relief Tips for Gas and BloatingThe experience of passing loud or smelly gas in social situations can be quite humiliating. Bloating, the sensation of increased...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 13, 20196 min read11 Healthy Alternatives to RiceRice is a staple in many people’s diets. It’s filling, inexpensive, and a great mild-tasting addition to flavorful dishes. However, rice...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 13, 20193 min readReasons You're Not Losing Belly FatYou're Into the Wrong Foods Unhealthy eating is the biggest driver of big bellies. Too many starchy carbohydrates and bad fats are a...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 12, 20194 min readFoods for Fighting FatigueFatigue-Fighting Nutrients You need certain nutrients to feel healthy and energized. That's not because they're stimulants, like...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 12, 20193 min readBest Antioxidant-Rich FoodsWhat Are Antioxidants? Beyond vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber (and all the other micro- and macronutrients), foods contain many...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 12, 20194 min readBest and Worst Salads for Your HealthIs Salad Really a Healthy Choice? That depends on what you add to those greens. The right toppings can create a filling meal that’s...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 12, 20192 min readAcorn Squash: Nutrition, Benefits, and How to Cook ItWhat is acorn squash? Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceaeor gourd family, which also includes...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 11, 20194 min readCan You Use Essential Oils for Weight Loss?Introduction: An essential oil is a natural substance extracted from a single plant species, usually through some form of distillation...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 11, 20196 min readHow to Lose Weight on a Vegetarian DietIntroduction: Vegetarianism has become increasingly popular in recent years. This diet is associated with a lower risk of chronic...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 11, 20193 min readSigns You’re Not Getting Enough Vitamin B6Whole Body Impact This hard-working vitamin holds many big jobs. It affects your mood, appetite, sleep, and thinking. You need it to...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 11, 20194 min readThe 10 Best Snacks for Weight LossIntroduction: Snacks are important as a part of healthy diet as they curb appetite and help you in getting nutrients. Snacks are healthy...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 9, 20193 min readThe Best Foods That Burn Calories Boost Weight Loss Results Everything that you do during the day burns calories, including eating. But eating some foods can burn more calories than others. And the...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 6, 20193 min readIs a Grain-Free Diet Healthy?Grains are a staple in most traditional diets, but a growing number of people are cutting out this food group. Some do so due to...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 4, 20193 min readProbiotic Foods to Boost Your Digestive Flora FreshIntroduction: Your digestive tract plays host to a diversity of "good" bacteria and yeasts that aid in digestion while preventing "bad"...
Dietitian.Lauren HmedeSep 4, 20193 min readWhat These 6 Common Food Cravings *Really* MeanIntroduction: Food cravings are real, even intense at times, and they stem from the parts of the brain that involve, memory, reward,...
