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Which sweeteners are best to use and what to avoid? Here to give you the definitive guide to the best and worst sweeteners for your health is former HUM Nutritionist Jessica Bippen, MS, RD. From maple syrup, to dates, and stevia, we break down the best. Plus, the worst in sweeteners including the artificial kind. […]

Sure, it’s trending everywhere—but what is the Mediterranean diet exactly? Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, provides answers. Most diet trends come and go. They’re full of restrictions, put pressure on your social life, and are typically hard to follow for more than a few weeks—and that’s if you even get that far! But what if there were […]

Fad diets come and go—and most often, it’s for the best. (We’re looking at you, Master Cleanse!) But thankfully, there’s been a recent influx of popular diets that focus on nutrition—rather than restriction—for weight loss. One of the newest on the scene is the satiating diet. Stave off hanger while still eating some of my […]

Can you really live to be 100 years old on this diet? 

There’s plenty of debate about the best diets to lose weight. Keto? Whole30? Intermittent fasting? But, in fact, experts say it’s much simpler than subscribing to any of these strict protocols. Here are four registered dietitian nutritionists sharing their best diet advice to lose weight. Know Your Why “To help clients lose weight, I take […]

Just three easy steps will get you started. 

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Here, we have solutions for your weight loss plateau struggles. Embarking on a weight-loss journey can be so rewarding, especially when you start to see your hard-earned results. It’s an exciting and empowering time! But when the numbers on the scale start to slow down, it can feel like your clean eating and exercise are […]

Jessica Bippen, MS, RD, gives us the rundown on what you need to know about intermittent fasting before you skip meals. Remember when breakfast was the most important meal of the day? In fact, new research is showing there may be benefits from skipping your overnight oats and avocado toast in the a.m. Intermittent fasting […]

If your diet often includes sugary drinks, tons of coffee, meat, eggs, and alcohol (most of which are not unhealthy in moderation), there’s a chance it might be on the acidic side and might make it difficult for your body’s systems to stay balanced. The opposite of acidic foods is alkaline (more on exactly which […]

Let me be the first to admit that I was skeptical about Whole30. But after thirty days of living it, I have to say: my Whole30 results speak for themselves. What Is Whole30? Whole30 is a popular elimination diet created by Melissa and Dallas Hartwig in 2009. The official rules say that for thirty days, […]

No grains, legumes, dairy, or added sugar… what’s left?