Elisa is a widely recognized Registered Dietitian and founder of Zied Health Communications, L.L.C. She is the author of “Nutrition At Your Fingertips” and co-author of ”Feed Your Family Right” and “So What Can I Eat.” She contributes to msnbc.com and serves on the Advisory Board of Parents Magazine and parents.com.
Addicted to Sodas?
It’s been one year since I took my last sip of Diet Coke®. I gave it up not because I thought it was the devil, but because I was simply drinking too much of the artificially sweetened stuff. I pretty much went cold turkey. But then I realized what I missed most was the psychological lift and the happiness that Diet Coke® had brought to my life.
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Coconut Oil – A Secret Weight Loss Weapon?
Not sure if birds or bees do it, but it seems celebrities, chefs, and even some health professionals do it more and more these days – they eat, or at least recommend, coconut oil. I don’t personally consume coconut oil – not because of any thoughts I have about it one way or another, but because I’ve never tasted it or been exposed to it. But it’s something that has garnered more and more attention when it comes to media headlines, so it’s definitely something worth taking a look at.
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Ten Things You Need to Know About Gluten
Gluten-free diets have become ridiculously popular in recent years, are very challenging to follow, and aren’t always warranted, I turned to one of my colleagues, noted gluten expert Shelley Case, B. Sc., RD, author of “Gluten Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide,” to share what you need to know about gluten (and celiac disease).
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Potatoes May Help Lower Blood Pressure – Purple Ones, That Is
Pity the potato. It’s widely blamed for the fattening of America. But a small new study found that daily consumption of a certain type of potato – purple ones – can help lower blood pressure, without causing weight gain.
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Will the Real “Hamburglar” Please Stand Up?
Is Michelle Obama really more like the “Hamburglar” in disguise? Or is she simply an American woman who, according to a Washington Post reporter, had a craving and subsequently ordered some of her favorite comfort foods – a burger and fries, a chocolate shake, and a diet coke® – at a Shake Shack location in Washington, D.C. this past Monday? Many seem to care because Mrs. Obama is not simply an American woman. She’s the face of “Let’s Move!” – a comprehensive anti-obesity initiative launched in February, 2010.
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What to Expect From Calories on the Menu
It’s no surprise that given our hectic schedules and “on-the-go” lifestyles, eating out has become a popular pastime. We currently spend about half of our food dollars – more than ever before – on foods and beverages from restaurants, retail stores, recreational places and schools. Although eating out is certainly not something we should have guilt over, studies do suggest that the more we do it, the more calories we’re likely to consume. And, of course, more calories can contribute to unhealthy weight gain and other negative health effects.
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Keep the Muscle, Hold the Fat
I’ve always been a fitness buff, not an extreme one, but I have consistently done basic weight training, walking and just a bit of running over the years. I also always loved being active and playing sports with my sons. As we get older, our muscle mass naturally diminishes while our fat mass tends to increase. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent these unwelcome developments. Smart exercise is one of them.
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