According to the USDA, Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest eating holiday in the U.S., coming in right behind Thanksgiving in terms of calorie intake. The Calorie Control Council reports that Americans consume about 2,400 calories and 121 grams of
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It’s that time of year again. The joy of the holiday season has passed and the gloomy reality of shorter, colder days has started to set in. In fact, six percent of the US population, primarily in northern climates, is
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If you are like many parents I know, you anxiously await the influx of sugary candy – and subsequent sugar highs — that come with an afternoon of trick or treating. The good news? Halloween doesn’t have to wreak havoc
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By Lisa Drayer, MA, RD Believe it or not, one of the most important things you can do to keep a youthful, glowing appearance is to eat foods that provide your features with optimal nutrition. And with the warmer weather
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There’s nothing like great-tasting guacamole. Since we recently came back from a trip to Mexico where my girls ate the delicious dip just about every day, I decided it was time to create our own version at home. Guacamole is
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By Lisa Drayer, MA, RD Did you know Latinas are likely to develop heart disease 10 years earlier than white women? And nearly half of black women have cardiovascular disease? We know that men generally have a greater risk of
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By Lisa Drayer, MA, RD New research finds that simply placing a mirror where you eat can help you shed pounds – particularly when it comes to junk food. In the study, from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, close
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In anticipation of the release of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Barbara E. Millen, Chair of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Below are the highlights of our conversation: LD: Based on the scientific
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Is a trip to Disney on your calendar for 2016? If so, you’ll be interested in this new study from Cornell’s Food & Brand Lab. It basically found that you can dine and perhaps shed a few pounds at Disney
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by Lisa Drayer, MA, RD When it comes to our health, this time of year can be a challenge for many of us. Between holiday parties and family get-togethers, it can feel like we’re eating non-stop – and I’m not
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