New research suggests that weight impacts when and how bodies burn calories.
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

New research suggests that weight impacts when and how bodies burn calories.

A recent study published in the journal Obesity from Oregon Health & Science University discovered that individuals with a healthy weight spend more calories during the daytime when they’re eating and most active, while individuals with obesity use more calories at night when most individuals are asleep.

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Handout: Bird Flu and Egg Cost
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Handout: Bird Flu and Egg Cost

Here is a sign from a country store selling 30 eggs for $12.99 but some stores are completely out of eggs or they are restricting the number or purchases - what is going on with the avian flu and the egg shortage or increased cost of eggs?

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Optimize Protein Intake to Lower Food Cost
Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Optimize Protein Intake to Lower Food Cost

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 grams per pound. The RDA indicates how much of a nutrient you need for essential health. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, that is only 50 grams of protein or about 2 ounces. People who are very athletic or older may want a little more. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have shifted away from dictating percentages of macronutrients to focusing on a healthy eating plan that is high in fiber with nutrient-dense foods.

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The Scoop on Seed Oils and Health
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

The Scoop on Seed Oils and Health

As a dietitian, I’m often asked questions about the latest trends on social media. One of the most prominent ones lately is that seed oils are “toxic” and should be avoided at all costs. But is this good advice, or not?

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How Diet May Impact Parkinson’s Disease
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

How Diet May Impact Parkinson’s Disease

Michael J Fox, the famous actor from Family Ties, put Parkinson’s Disease on everyone’s radar when he was diagnosed in 1991. Back then, not much was known about this chronic neurogenerative disease. Thankfully, there’s growing interest in how nutrition may help prevent and slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Poor Diet Linked with Multi-generational Health Issues
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Poor Diet Linked with Multi-generational Health Issues

While most people recognize that obesity has genetic links, they may not consider the impact of malnutrition. According to a recent study from Tulane University, a diet lacking protein in one generation may be responsible for health risks in offspring including low birth weight and smaller kidneys that may linger for several generations.

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Tame the flame with anti-inflammatory foods
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Tame the flame with anti-inflammatory foods

Anti-inflammatory diets have been a hot topic in the news for the past few years, but people don’t often discuss “pro-inflammatory” diets. Pro-inflammatory foods may increase the risk of chronic conditions like cancer and heart disease.

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Research finds one type of exercise is as good as medicine for reducing blood pressure
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Research finds one type of exercise is as good as medicine for reducing blood pressure

If you’re one of the nearly 120 million people with high blood pressure, there’s one exercise that you can do to lower your blood pressure. Isometric exercise is especially effective in lowering blood pressure. This type of exercise involves contracting a certain muscle or muscle group and holding it in the same position.

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More plant over animal protein equals better heart health
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

More plant over animal protein equals better heart health

More plant protein over animal protein equals better heart health

As heart disease remains the number one killer in the US, prevention is key. The power of plants should be on your plate.

A recent study out of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that eating more plant-based protein over animal-based protein may cut the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The study investigators found that the reduced risk is likely due to swapping red and processed meats with plant proteins such as beans, lentils, and tofu.

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Alarming rates of GI cancer in those under 50 related to poor diet
ultraprocessed Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD ultraprocessed Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Alarming rates of GI cancer in those under 50 related to poor diet

While low-carb, keto diets may be popular for whitling your waistline, omitting high-fiber fruit, beans, and grains is bad news for your bowels. Two recent studies out of Flinders University note a surprising bump in the number of people under 50 getting diagnosed with bowel cancer. Limited fiber intake is part of the problem.

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Winter Soup Success
Judy Doherty Judy Doherty

Winter Soup Success

Soup is an excellent meal choice for lunch or dinner, offering a variety of nutritional benefits. It is easy to make and can help cut calories while increasing nutrients and fiber.

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Overcome The Battle With Your Sweet Tooth
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

Overcome The Battle With Your Sweet Tooth

Set realistic goals and reward yourself for progress (not with sugary treats). Keep track of how many sweets you consume in a day. It might surprise you.

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10 Strategies to Balance Screen Time
Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII Judy Doherty, MPS, PCII

10 Strategies to Balance Screen Time

Cell phones can interrupt daily life in numerous ways, from disrupting conversations and work meetings to interfering with focus during tasks. Constant notifications, calls, and messages can lead to reduced productivity, fragmented attention, and even stress. In social settings, frequent cell phone interruptions may weaken interpersonal connections and hinder meaningful interactions. Managing interruptions by setting boundaries, silencing unnecessary notifications, and practicing mindful usage can help maintain focus and preserve valuable moments of connection.

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Less added sugar? Less aging!
Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD

Less added sugar? Less aging!

You can use all the anti-aging creams you’d like, but a younger biological age may come from the inside out. New research out of UC San Francisco discovered a connection between a nutrient-dense diet low in added sugar and younger biological age at the cellular level. The research was published July 29 in JAMA Network Open.

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