LeeAnn is a Registered Dietitian, food- and nutrition writer, and author of the “Everything Glycemic Index Cookbook.” She has contributed to TV and radio shows as well as print media, including Cosmopolitan, Fitness Magazine, US Weekly, Today’s Dietitian, the Renal Nutrition Forum, and the Journal of Renal Nutrition.

Recipe for a Slimmer Waistline – Balanced Diet and Exercise
The key to leading a healthy lifestyle is simple: Eat a balanced diet and exercise. But as a Registered Dietitian, I understand that marrying these two things is more of an aspiration than a reality. Unfortunately, of the two, exercise is often found at the bottom of our list of priorities. And it is this disconnect that is driving poor health.
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Advantages of Plant-Based Eating
While going completely vegetarian may be too extreme for many omnivores, there are numerous good reasons for cutting back on meat, and many people are doing just that. Decreasing your intake of meat is not only a health-conscious decision; it can also help keep your food bills in check. Whether eating at home or dining out, vegetarian meals present a nutritious alternative to traditional fare.
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Learn to Eat More Healthfully on a Budget
Just the other week I was browsing the frozen foods aisle at the supermarket and noticed the price of ice cream has climbed to more than five dollars a pint for some brands. But it’s not just ice cream that is getting more expensive. Food costs in general are on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), prices for certain foods are predicted to climb again in 2013, if not sooner.
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